International Institute For Population Sciences (IIPS) Mumbai

Mumbai,
Maharashtra
Brief History of IIPS:

The International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS) serves as a regional Institute for Training and Research in Population Studies for the ESCAP region. It was established in Mumbai in July 1956, till July 1970 it was known as the Demographic Training and Research Centre (DTRC) and till 1985 it was known as the International Institute for Population Studies (IIPS). The Institute was re-designated to its present title in 1985 to facilitate the expansion of its academic activities and was declared as a 'Deemed University' in August 19, 1985 under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. The recognition has facilitated the award of recognized degrees by the Institute itself and paved the way for further expansion of the Institute as an academic institution.

Started in 1956 under the joint sponsorship of Sir Dorabji Tata Trust, the Government of India and the United Nations, it has established itself as the premier Institute for training and research in Population Studies for developing countries in the Asia and Pacific region. IIPS holds a unique position among all the regional centres, in that it was the first such centre to be started, and serves a much larger population than that served by any of the other regional centres. The Institute is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.

Besides teaching and research activities, the Institute also provides consultancy to the Government and Non-Government organizations and other academic institutions. Over the years, the Institute has helped in building a nucleus of professionals in the field of population and health in various countries of the ESCAP region. During the past 53 years, students from 42 different countries of Asia and the Pacific region, Africa and North America have been trained at the Institute. Many, who are trained at the Institute, now occupy key positions in the field of Population and Health in Government of various countries, Universities and Research Institutes as well as in reputed National and International organizations.

Objectives of the Institute:

  • To train persons from India and other countries in demography and related fields, including demographic aspects of family planning.
  • To undertake scientific research on population problems which are of special importance to India and other countries in the ESCAP region.
  • To collect, organize and disseminate demographic information about the population of India and other countries of the world.
  • To provide services of research, evaluation, training, consultation and guidance related to demographic problems to government departments, public corporations or private establishments as deemed desirable in pursuance of the objective of the Society.
  • To undertake, organize and facilitate study courses, conferences, lectures, seminars and the like to promote the aforesaid objectives.
  • To undertake and provide for publication of journals and research papers, books and to establish, maintain libraries and information service in furtherance of the objectives of the Society.

Functions of the Institute:

Teaching:

The Institute offers the following regular teaching programmes:

  • M.A./M.Sc Programme in Population Studies
  • Master of Science in Biostatistics and Demography
  • Master of Population Studies (MPS)
  • Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Population Studies
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Population Studies
  • Master of Population Studies (MPS) (Distance Learning)
  • Post Doctoral Fellowship(P.D.F.)
  • Diploma in Health Promotion Education (DHPE)

Research:

  • Apart from the teaching activities, the Institute also conducts a large number of research projects on various aspects of population.
  • The Institute also undertakes evaluative studies and large-scale surveys.
  • Emphasis is given on studies related to inter-relationship of various social and economic variables of the components of population change such as Fertility, Mortality and Migration
  • The research projects of the Institute are mostly funded by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India and also by the State Governments, World Bank, United Nations Population Fund, World Health Organization, International Labour Organization and other Government and Non-Government organizations.

Consultative Services:

  • The Institute provides consultancy services and undertakes special studies on problems related to population at the request of the Government, the United Nations and other specialized agencies.
  • Given the expertise of the staff in various areas of population, research methodology, etc., an active effort is being made to let the organizations which need short term consultancy services, know about the availability of persons.

Documentation:

  • The Institute maintains an excellent library with most recent books on population and related topics.

Courses:

  • In the teaching programme, the institute presently offers M.A./M.Sc. in Population Studies, M.Sc. in Biostatistics & Demography, Master of Population Studies (MPS), M. Phil. and Ph.D. in Population Studies.
  • The MPS teaching is conducted both as regular, classroom course and through distance learning.

Contact Information:

Phone number

  • 91+22+25563254/55
  • 91+22+25563257

Fax

  • 91+22+25563257
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About International Institute For Population Sciences (IIPS) Mumbai

Affiliated to International Institute For Population Sciences
Establishment year 1956
Aid Status Deemed University-Government
Minority

Hostel and Facilities

874
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International Institute For Population Sciences (IIPS) Mumbai Hostel

Hostel Accomodation: Yes
Total Hostel Capacity 198
Total Students Residing at Hostels 114
Total Number of Boys Hostels 0
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Total Number of Girls Hostels 0
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IIPS Ranking

Popularity Rank (based on average rank of admitted students): 121

Contact Number and Address

Address

Govandi Station Road, Deonar, Opposite Sanjona Chamber, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400088, India

City Mumbai
District Mumbai
State Maharashtra
Pin code 400088
Phone +91 22 2556 3489
Fax
Website http://www.iipsindia.org/
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Fee Structure

IIPS Fee Structure

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Courses Offered at International Institute For Population Sciences (IIPS) Mumbai

  • M.PHIL. Master Of Philosophy (Population Studies)


    Intake
    50
    Course Level
    M.phil.
    Mode
    Regular
    Duration
    1 Years
    Affiliated To

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  • PH.D. Doctor Of Philosophy (Population Studies)


    Intake
    50
    Course Level
    Ph.d.
    Mode
    Regular
    Duration
    3 Years
    Affiliated To

  • M.SC. Master Of Science (Population Studies)


    Intake
    50
    Course Level
    Post Graduate
    Mode
    Regular
    Duration
    2 Years
    Affiliated To
    ₹ 32,900

  • M.A. Master Of Arts (Population Studies)


    Intake
    50
    Course Level
    Post Graduate
    Mode
    Regular
    Duration
    2 Years
    Affiliated To

  • M.P.S. Master Of Population Studies (Population Studies)


    Intake
    50
    Course Level
    Post Graduate
    Mode
    Regular
    Duration
    1 Years
    Affiliated To
    ₹ 16,600

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