M.Phil and Ph.D Programs

The Adivasi Academy, Tejgadh and Himlok, Himachal Pradesh set up by Bhasha Research and Publication Centre offers under the aegis of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) inter-disciplinary and trans-disciplinary M.Phil./Ph.D. Programme in Tribal Studies. Similar research degree programmes are offered in inter-disciplinary and trans-disciplinary Himalayan Studies. One may choose research topics related to Literature and Languages, History, Sociology, Anthopology, Economy, Culture, Gender, Media and Development within the broader rubric of the two programmes. The dissertation may be written in English, Hindi or any regional language, including non-scheduled languages.

On successful completion of study and on fulfillment of all requirements of the programme, the M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree will be awarded by IGNOU

The following Research Supervisors are recognised by IGNOU for guiding research at the Adivasi Academy:

• Dr. Bhagwandas Patel
• Dr. Brian Coates
• Prof. G. N. Devy
• Dr. Geoffrey Davis
• Dr. Girija Pande
• Prof. Kanji Patel
• Dr. Kiran N. Shinglot
• Dr. Lachman Khubchandani
• Prof. Nandini Sundar
• Dr. Nila Shah
• Dr. O. C. Handa
• Dr. Ramakrishna Reddy
• Prof. Sukrita Paul Kumar
• Prof. Tridip Suhrud

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