University of Kerala PhD Admission 2023 (Entrance Exam): Application, Dates

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University of Kerala PhD Admission
University of Kerala PhD Admission

University of Kerala PhD Admission 2023 – Application are invited for University of Kerala PhD Entrance Examination for admission to full time/part-time PhD.

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University of Kerala PhD Programs

Applied Sciences & Technology

  • PhD Biotechnology
  • PhD Computational Biology & Bioinformatics
  • PhD Computer Science
  • PhD Environmental Sciences
  • PhD Futures Studies
  • PhD Microbiology
  • PhD Computational Linguistics
  • PhD Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
  • PhD Optoelectronics
  • PhD Technology Management

Arts

  • PhD Communication & Journalism
  • PhD English
  • PhD German
  • PhD Library and Information Science
  • PhD Philosophy
  • PhD Russian

Commerce

  • PhD Commerce

Education

  • PhD Education

Engineering & Technology

  • PhD Chemical Engineering
  • PhD Computer Science and Engineering
  • PhD Computational Biology & Bioinformatics
  • PhD Electrical & Electronics Engineering
  • PhD Electronics & Communication Engineering
  • PhD Mechanical Engineering
  • PhD Civil Engineering
  • PhD Architecture
  • PhD Industrial Engineering and Management

Fine Arts

  • PhD Music
  • PhD Theatre Arts & Film Aesthetics for Education

Law

  • PhD Law

Management Studies

  • PhD Management Studies
  • PhD Tourism Management

Physical Education

  • PhD Physical Education

Science

  • PhD Aquatic Biology And Fisheries
  • PhD Biochemistry
  • PhD Botany
  • PhD Chemistry
  • PhD Demography & Population Studies
  • PhD Geography
  • PhD Geology
  • PhD Home Science
  • PhD Mathematics
  • PhD Physics
  • PhD Psychology
  • PhD Statistics
  • PhD Zoology

Social Science

  • PhD Archaeology
  • PhD Economics
  • PhD History
  • PhD Islamic History
  • PhD Political Science
  • PhD Public Administration
  • PhD Social Work
  • PhD Sociology

Oriental Studies

  • PhD Arabic
  • PhD Hindi
  • PhD Linguistics
  • PhD Malayalam
  • PhD Sanskrit
  • PhD Tamil

University of Kerala PhD Admission 2023 Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates applying for Ph.D. Entrance Examination shall have a Masters degree or a Professional degree recognized as equivalent to the Masters degree of the University of Kerala in grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) with not less than 55% marks or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions.
  • Eligibility marks of 55% (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) based on the total marks of the qualifying degree.
  • However, a relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, shall be granted to those belonging to SC/ST/SEBC/differently abled and other categories of candidates, as per the decisions of the University/State Government from time to time, or for those who had obtained their Master’s degree prior to 19th September, 1991.
  • Candidates who have appeared for the final semester/year of the Master’s Degree Examination and whose results are still awaited should upload the certificate in prescribed format duly signed by Principal/ Head of the department.

Exemption from Entrance Test

The following candidates are exempted from entrance test –

  • Candidates with UGC-NET/JRF, UGC-CSIR-NET/JRF, SLET recognized by UGC, GATE, ICAR-NET/JRF, KSCSTE, DST Women Scientist Scheme., awardees of ICMR-JRF, VSSC-JRF/ UGC-NFSC/ UGC-NFOBC/ NFPWD and research fellowships of Central and State Government Departments/agencies as approved by the University from time to time.
  • M.Phil. /Ph.D. Degree and teacher fellowship holders. However, candidates who have qualified M.Phil. in subjects other than the subjects in which he/she seeks registration for Ph.D. would be required to qualify the Entrance Test.
  • Candidates awarded with DBT-JRF in the subject Biotechnology.
  • Candidates with DST-INSPIRE fellowship.( If rejected in the second level screening of INSPIRE ,the candidate shall be eligible for University Fellowship from the date of qualifying any other eligibility criteria prescribed by the University.)
  • Candidates who have passed the M.Phil programme with a minimum of grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent.
  • Scientists working in approved Research Laboratories either owned or managed by the Central/State Government or an Autonomous research Institution of National Status with seven years experience in the Scientist Grade, having two research papers published in the recognized research journals of the concerned subject approved by the UGC.
  • Teachers working in Government/Aided colleges who have seven or more years of teaching.

University of Kerala PhD Admission 2023 Important Dates

EventDate
Date of Publication of Notification20/08/2023
Commencement of Submission of Application21/08/2023
Last date of submission of Application19/09/2023
Date of Issue of Hall ticket06/10/2023
Date of Entrance Examination21/10/2023

University of Kerala PhD Admission 2023 Application Process

  • Candidates are requested to visit official website of Research Portal of University of Kerala: www.research.keralauniversity.ac.in
  • Click on the Login/Register.
  • If not registered, choose register option and enter your name, mobile number and email number carefully. You may then click to register. An email with login credentials will be sent to the entered email id.
  • If already registered, then login to the portal and complete the one-time profile asper guidelines mentioned in the portal.
  • All relevant documents proving qualification and eligibility should be uploaded before submitting the profile.
  • Please ensure that the details entered are correct before submission. Please note that details cannot be edited once submitted.
  • Candidate can pay the registration fee only through the online payment facility by clicking on “Proceed to pay” button; no other mode of payment will be accepted. Please note that Fees once paid will not be refunded.
  • Candidates can apply only for the subjects mentioned in (4). While applying for the Entrance Test, the candidate can choose the subject from the list displayed in the portal as per University rules and regulations.

Registration Fee

CategoryFee
For General/SEBCRs. 1075/-
For SC/STRs. 550/-

University of Kerala PhD Entrance 2023 Details

Scheme of Test

Entrance Test Date21 October 2023
Total Marks100 Marks
SectionsPart A- General Aptitude (50%)
Part B- Subject Chosen (50%)
Pass Requirement50% Marks for Each Part ( 40% Marks for SC/ST)
SyllabusPG Level of Chosen Subject

University of Kerala PhD Entrance Previous Years Question Papers

PhD Entrance Previous Years Question Papers

University of Kerala PhD Admission 2023 Results

Kerala University PhD Admission 2023 Results will be declared as per schedule. Result will be updated here as it is available.

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Previous Admissions

University of Kerala PhD Admission 2022

Important Dates for University of Kerala PhD Entrance 2022

Commencement of Submission of Application19 September 2022
Last date for application17 October 2022
Date of issuance of Hall ticket through online05 November 2022
Date of Entrance examination13 November 2022

Exemption from Entrance Test

The following candidates are exempted from entrance test –

  • Candidates with UGC-NET/JRF, UGC-CSIR-NET/JRF, SLET recognized by UGC, GATE and research fellowships of Central and State Government Departments/agencies as approved by the University from time to time.
  • M.Phil. /Ph.D. Degree and teacher fellowship holders. However, candidates who have qualified M.Phil. in subjects other than the subjects in which he/she seeks registration for Ph.D. would be required to qualify the Entrance Test.
  • Candidates awarded with DBT-JRF in the subject Biotechnology.
  • Candidates with DST-INSPIRE fellowship.
  • Awardees of ICMR-SRF
  • Scientists working in approved Research Laboratories either owned or managed by the Central/State Government or an Autonomous research Institution of National Status with seven years experience in the Scientist Grade, having two research papers published in the recognized research journals of the concerned subject approved by the Board of Studies concerned.
  • Teachers working in Government/Aided colleges affiliated to this University who has seven or more years of teaching.

University of Kerala PhD Entrance 2022 Details

Scheme of Test

Entrance Test Date13 November 2022
Total Marks100 Marks
SectionsPart A- General Aptitude (50%)
Part B- Subject Chosen (50%)
Pass Requirement50% Marks for Each Part ( 40% Marks for SC/ST)
SyllabusPG Level of Chosen Subject

University of Kerala PhD Admission 2022 (July)

  • Applicants for subjects which are not being offered at the University Departments should submit the print outs of the applications along with attested copy of all documents to the Registrar, University of Kerala on or before 16.07.2022.
  • UGC/CSIR-JRF/DBT-JRF/DST-JRF(INSPIRE)/GATE/UGC-MANF/VSSC-JRF/UGCNFSC/UGC-NFOBC/NFPwD candidates pursuing research are permitted to join Ph.D research first, if they are otherwise eligible for Ph.D registration in the concerned subject, and then apply for Ph.D registration in the next immediate session itself and to grant them Ph.D registration with effect from the date of joining the fellowship at par with UGC JRF in the matter of admission and registration for research leading to Ph.D Degree. They are directed to submit a request duly endorsed by the Head of the Department specifying the details to the Registrar, University of Kerala on or before 16.07.2022.

University of Kerala PhD Admission 2022 (July) Important Dates

Commencement of Submission of Application27 June 2022
Last date for online application15 July 2022
Last date for hard copy submission16 July 2022

University of Kerala PhD Entrance 2021

Important Dates for University of Kerala PhD Entrance 2021

Commencement of Submission of Application03 November 2021
Last date for application17 November 2021
Date of Entrance examination04 December 2021

University of Kerala PhD Entrance 2021 Scheme of Test

Entrance Test Date04 December 2021
Total Marks100 Marks
SectionsPart A- General Aptitude (50%)
Part B- Subject Chosen (50%)
Pass Requirement50% Marks for Each Part ( 40% Marks for SC/ST )
SyllabusPG Level of Chosen Subject

University of Kerala PhD Entrance 2021 Results

University of Kerala PhD Entrance 2021 Results

University of Kerala PhD Admission 2021 (Jan)

Important Dates for University of Kerala PhD Admission Jan 2021

EventDate
Last date for application15th January 2021
Last date for submitting the print outs of the applications along with all required documents and cash receipt/DD16th January 2021