IIPS Mumbai Admission 2026

International Institute for Population Sciences

Mumbai, Maharashtra · IIPS Mumbai · Estd. 1985

UG Closed PG Open PhD Open

IIPS 2026-27 admissions application window expected March-May 2026 at iipsindia.ac.in. Entrance Examination typically June 2026. Updated: 2026-05-11

About International Institute for Population Sciences

International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), established in 1956 as the Demographic Training and Research Centre and renamed IIPS in 1985 — declared a Deemed-to-be University in 1985 under the UGC Act — is a premier research institute dedicated to population sciences, demography, family health and reproductive health. Located at Govandi, Mumbai, IIPS is wholly funded by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. It is the principal coordinating institute for the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) — a flagship national health survey.

IIPS has 7 academic divisions — Public Health & Mortality Studies, Migration & Urban Studies, Population Policies & Programmes, Mathematical Demography, Fertility & Reproductive Health, Survey Research & Data Analytics, and Family & Generations. Offers MPhil-PhD Integrated Programme in Population Studies, MA/MSc (Population Studies, Biostatistics, Demography), and Diploma programmes. Recognised by UGC and works closely with United Nations Population Division.

Admissions through IIPS Entrance Examination + interview. Most programmes are research-oriented (MPhil-PhD). Candidates with strong quantitative background (Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Demography) preferred. Foreign student admissions through MEA/ICCR fellowship scheme.

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Application fee: ₹500 (General) / ₹250 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

University-conducted entrance exam

IIPS Entrance Examination

Conducted by International Institute for Population Sciences

No UG programmes. MPhil-PhD Integrated and PG (MA/MSc Population Studies) admissions through IIPS Entrance + interview. Quantitative background preferred. Foreign students through MEA/ICCR fellowships.

Eligibility

MA/MSc Population Studies: bachelor in social sciences/Maths/Statistics with 55% + IIPS Entrance. MPhil-PhD Integrated: bachelor (5-year integrated) or master 55% + IIPS Entrance + NET preferred. PhD: PG 55% + entrance.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
IIPS Application 2026	15 Mar 2026	—	iipsindia.ac.in	Upcoming
IIPS Entrance 2026	10 Jun 2026	—	iipsindia.ac.in	Upcoming
IIPS Allotment 2026	15 Jul 2026	—	iipsindia.ac.in	Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

IIPS research fellowships (Ministry of Health & FW funded), ICMR JRF/SRF for PhD, Inspire scholarships, UGC NET fellowship.

Reservations

Central policy: SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5% horizontal; foreign students supernumerary.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at International Institute for Population Sciences?

International Institute for Population Sciences admits students primarily through IIPS Entrance Examination. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.

What is the application fee at International Institute for Population Sciences?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹250 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does International Institute for Population Sciences declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at International Institute for Population Sciences are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.

Does International Institute for Population Sciences accept IIPS Entrance Examination scores?

IIPS Entrance Examination is the primary basis for admission at International Institute for Population Sciences. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.