National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) : Ranking, Admissions 2026-27, Courses, Fees, Placements, Scholarship

New Delhi, Delhi

College Type
Deemed to be University
Co-Ed Status :
Co-Education
Minority Status :
Non Minority

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National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) Facilities Details

The National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA), established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, is a premier institution focused on capacity building, research, and planning in education across South Asia.

Faculty Profile & Academic Environment

Teaching Staff & Qualifications: The faculty consists of Professors, Associate Professors, and Assistant Professors holding doctorates (Ph.D.) in disciplines such as Educational Economics, Sociology, Public Policy, Digital Pedagogy, and Educational Statistics.
Industry & Administrative Experience: Most educators serve as policy consultants to national bodies (like UGC, NCERT, and NITI A) and international organizations (including UNESCO and UNICEF). They actively shape state-level and national educational policies.
Student–Faculty Ratio: NIEPA functions primarily as a research institute and training center for administrative officers, university leaders, and doctoral scholars. With a small intake of Ph.D. and M.Phil candidates relative to its faculty base, the institute maintains an exceptionally low student-to-faculty ratio, facilitating dedicated mentorship.
Teaching Methods: The institute employs participatory training, case-study analysis, empirical research workshops, field-level policy evaluation, and tech-enabled ICT workshops.

Key Faculty Members & Leadership

Name	Designation	Department / Unit	Specialization / Focus Area
Prof. Shashikala Wanjari	Vice-Chancellor	Leadership & Administration	Institutional Governance & Policy
Prof. Kumar Suresh	Dean (Academics) & HOD	Educational Administration	Educational Governance & Policy
Prof. P. Geetha Rani	Professor & HOD	Educational Planning	Educational Economics & Financing
Prof. Vineeta Sirohi	Professor & HOD	Educational Administration	Educational Leadership & Management
Prof. K. Srinivas	Professor & HOD	ICT & PMU / Educational Finance	e-Learning, Open Resources & ICT
Prof. Madhumita Bandyopadhyay	Professor & HOD	School & Non-Formal Education	Inclusive Education & School Systems
Prof. Aarti Srivastava	Professor & HOD	Higher & Professional Education	Skill Development & Quality Assurance
Prof. Neeru Snehi	Professor & HOD (I/c)	Training & Professional Dev.	Teacher Professional Development
Prof. Manisha Priyam	Professor	Educational Policy	Policy Analysis & Political Economy
Prof. Pradeep Kumar Misra	Director	CPRHE	Research in Higher Education
Dr. Paripally Shankar	Associate Professor	Educational Finance	Financial Management in Education
Dr. N. K. Mohanty	Assistant Professor	Educational Planning	Quantitative Methods & Data Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Does NIEPA offer regular undergraduate or postgraduate degree courses?

No. NIEPA primarily offers doctoral programs (Ph.D.), research fellowships, diploma programs in educational planning, and executive training modules for educational administrators.

How does NIEPA select its teaching faculty?

Faculty recruitment follows strict UGC and Ministry of Education norms, requiring advanced academic credentials (Ph.D.), a strong publication track record, and extensive experience in policy research and teaching.

What role does the faculty play in national policy-making?

NIEPA faculty members regularly contribute to draft policy frameworks, state educational reforms, national curriculum frameworks, and institutional quality evaluations.

Are international students or researchers taught by NIEPA faculty?

Yes. NIEPA conducts specialized capacity-building programs and international training modules for educational planners and administrators from developing nations, particularly under South-South cooperation initiatives.

How interactive is the research guidance process at NIEPA?

Due to the minimal student batch size, doctoral candidates work directly with assigned faculty advisors, engaging in collaborative field projects, statistical modeling, and policy publications.

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