Kerala University PhD Entrance Notification

October 26, 2024 | by Ananad Madhavan

Kerala University PhD Entrance Notification

Are you waiting for the Kerala University PhD entrance Notification? You are not alone; several PhD aspirants are eagerly waiting for the PhD entrance exam at Kerala University. The entrance test includes the General Aptitude Test. It checks if you can start a full-time or part-time Ph.D. degree.

Kerala University PhD Entrance Exam Schedule (Expected)

1. Notification Release- March 2025

2. Application Start Date: March 2025

3. Application Deadline: April  2025

4. Hall Ticket Release: May 2025

5. Entrance Exam Date: May last week in 2025

Eligibility Criteria for PhD Entrance

Master’s Degree: You need a 1-year/2-semester Master’s after a 4-year Bachelor’s. Or a 2-year Master’s after a 3-year Bachelor’s. You must have at least 55% aggregate marks or equivalent.

 

Relaxation: A 5% relaxation is given for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled/EWS candidates. This is as per government guidelines.

 

M.Phil Graduates: If you have an M.Phil with a 55% minimum aggregate, you’re eligible. Foreign degrees are recognized if they’re accredited by a recognized authority.

 

PhD Entrance Test Exempted Categories

Exemptions from the entrance test apply to:

1. Applicants with qualifications such as UGC-NET/JRF, SLET, GATE, ICAR-JRF, KSCSTE, DST fellowships, and other approved research fellowships

2. M.Phil and teaching fellowship holders (M.Phil. in a different subject requires taking the entrance test).

3. DBT/JRF holders (eligible for Biotechnology Ph.D. registration).

4. DST-INSPIRE fellowship holders.

5. Scientists with seven years of experience and two research publications in UGC-approved journals.

6. Teachers with at least seven years’ experience in government/aided colleges affiliated with the UniversityUniversity.

Entrance Test Details

1. Duration: 3 hours, with a maximum of 100 marks.

2. Structure: Two sections—Research Methodology (50%) and Chosen Subject (50%).

3. Requirements: Postgraduate-level knowledge and research aptitude.

4. Passing Marks: 50% in both sections, with a 10% relaxation for SC/ST and a 5% relaxation for OBC/differently-abled/EWS candidates.

 

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Application Process

1. Register and apply online at the Kerala University Research Portal.

2. Complete the profile and upload the required documents.

3. Application period: March to April 2025

4. Registration fee: Rs. 1075/- for General/SEBC, Rs. 550/- for SC/ST.

5. Payments must be made online, and fees are non-refundable

 

Contact us for more information & Admission Guidance

Research Subjects

  • Applied Sciences & Technology

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

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

    • Commerce
  • Education

    • Education
  • Engineering & Technology

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

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

    • Law
  • Management Studies

    • Management Studies
    • Tourism Management
  • Physical Education

    • Physical Education
  • Science

    • Aquatic Biology and Fisheries
    • Biochemistry
    • Botany
    • Chemistry
    • Demography
    • Geography
    • Geology
    • Home Science
    • Mathematics
    • Physics
    • Psychology
    • Statistics
    • Zoology
  • Social Sciences

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

    • Arabic
    • Hindi
    • Linguistics
    • Malayalam
    • Sanskrit
    • Malayalam Literature & Kerala Studies 
    • Tamil etc…..
General Instructions for PhD Entrance
1. Non-Kerala University applicants need to upload an eligibility certificate from Kerala University.
2. A valid community or disability certificate is required for SC/ST/SEBC and differently-abled candidates.
3. Qualifying for the entrance test does not guarantee Ph.D. registration; a separate application for registration must follow university regulations.
4. Only online applications are accepted, and the UniversityUniversity reserves the right to reject applications as deemed necessary.
5. Upload a marklist or grade equivalency certificate
 

Is UGC NET compulsory for PhD in Kerala University? 

No. Applicants without UGC NET Scores can sit for the PhD entrance exam of the university and seek admission after the interview if they qualify for the university entrance.

Please Contact Us For more details and PhDAdmission Guidance in Tamilnadu & Other States Without UGC NET.

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