KARNATAK
UNIVERSITY, DHARWAD
No.KU/Aca/Ph.D./SMT/01/2012-13/ 93
Date: 23.08.2012
NOTIFICATION
APPLICATIONS
FOR ADMISSION TO PH.D IN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS, ARE INVITED FOR THE YEAR 2012-13
1 Ph.D. Application form.pdf
2 Ph.D. regulation.pdf
3 Ph.D. Notification.pdf
Applications
for admission to the degree of Doctor of
Philosophy (Ph.D.) in the prescribed form, are invited from the eligible
candidates for the year 2012-13.
A
candidate shall submit duly filled-in
application form along with necessary documents to the Chairperson of
the concerned Department on or before 12.09.2012.
Modes of the
Ph.D Programme
A candidate may register either for Full-time
or part-time Ph.D programme.
Full-time Ph.D programme shall be
undertaken by an eligible candidate who
will work on regular basis in the department till the submission of the thesis.
Part time Ph.D programme shall be undertaken
by an eligible candidate who does not prefer to pursue research on regular
basis in the department till the submission of the thesis.
1.0 Eligibility
to apply for Admission to Ph.D Programme.
1.1
Any candidate who has obtained a Post-Graduate Degree from a recognized
University including foreign candidates (sponsored by their Embassies) and sponsored candidates
securing not less than 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/Cat-I/Physically challenged
candidates) at the Post-Graduate Degree shall be eligible to apply for the
Ph.D., Degree Programme.
1.2
In the case of those candidates who are appointed on regular basis prior to
March 31, 1992 as teachers, librarians and physical education personnel in
colleges and University Departments, the minimum marks shall be 50% (45% for SC/ST/Cat-I/) provided they
(i.e., employees) are continuing in service at the time of submission of
application for registration.
If
the results of Master's Degree are declared in the form of grades/credits/
cumulative points in their marks cards/ transcripts, such grades/points shall
be converted into percentages to assess the minimum eligibility criteria as
specified above in Regulations 1.1 and 1.2
2.0 Entrance Test
2.1 All the applicants who possess the minimum
percentage of marks at their P.G Degree as specified above in Regulations 1.1
and 1.2 shall appear for the Entrance Test.
2.2
However, (a) Government sponsored foreign candidates, (b) candidates who have
cleared the UGC/UGC-CSIR JRF Test/ NET/ SLET(Karnataka)/GATE/ GRE/ M.Phil
(Admitted through an Entrance Test) shall be eligible for exemption from the
Entrance Test.
2.3 Maximum marks for Entrance Test: 100.
2.4 Nature of questions: Multiple Choice
Questions.
2.5
Syllabus for Entrance Test: Research Methodology and Cognate/Core subjects of
the P.G Department conducting the
Entrance Test.
2.6
Number of Questions: 100 questions, each carrying 1 mark, 50% of the questions
shall be from Research Methodology and the remaining 50% from the cognate/core
subjects.
The
Department Council shall prepare the course inputs for the Entrance Test.
2.7
The 50 Questions on Research Methodology shall consist of data interpretation,
language comprehension and test of reasoning. The other 50 Questions shall be
based on current syllabus of cognate/core subjects.
2.11 Duration of
Entrance Test: 120 minutes.
7.0 Preparation of Merit List of Successful
Candidates
7.1
The Government sponsored foreign candidates, candidates who have cleared the
UGCJRF/UGC-CSIR-JRF/GATE/ GRE/NET/ SLET(Karnataka)/ M.Phil(Admitted through
an
Entrance Test) shall be placed first in the Consolidated Merit List based on
their percentage of marks secured by them at their qualifying examination.
7.2
After the Entrance Test, merit list of
the candidates shall be prepared as per Merit on the basis of the marks
obtained in the entrance test and marks obtained in the qualifying examination
in the ratio of 50:50. However, the candidate has to secure a minimum of 50%
marks (45% for SC/ST/Cat-I) in the Entrance Test.
7.3 Names that appear in the Merit Lists shall be
considered for the present vacancies only.
7.4
Attending the Interview is mandatory. Eligiblity to appear for the interview
shall not be construed as confirmation
of registration for Ph.D.
Venue of
Entrance Test
Respective
P.G Departments.
Entrance
Test Fees : Rs.500/- (For Unemployed SC/ST/Cat-1 Rs.250/-)
9.0 Course Work
9.1 Registered Full-time and Part-time Ph.D.,
candidates shall undertake course work of one semester (16 weeks), normally in
the Parent Department within one year
from the date of provisional registration, failing which his/her registration
shall be cancelled. However, if it is found necessary, course work may be
carried out by doctoral candidates in sister Departments/Institutes/Research
Centers recognized by the University for which due credit shall be given to
such candidates.
9.2
The course work for Ph.D programme shall comprise of three papers of 100 marks
each,
viz.,
Course - I: Research Methodology, Course - II: Cognate/ core Subject/s and
Course - III: Area of Research. This shall be
followed by comprehensive Viva-Voce
for 50 marks. However, it shall be noted here that Courses–I and II are common for all the
candidates in the particular Department/Subject/Discipline.
Vacancy list
The
provisional vacancy list of various departments.
Name
of the Faculty: Science
1.
Physics 18
2.
Chemistry 47
3.
Geology 34
4.
Botany 48
5.
Zoology 18
6.
Micro biology and Biotechnology 09
7.
Marine Biology 04
8.
Mathematics 18
9.
Biochemistry 05
10.
Computer Science Nil
11.
Geography 06
12.
Statistics 33
13.
Applied Genetics 01
Name
of the Faculty: Arts
1.
Kannada 12
2.
Linguistics 03
3.
Folklore 01
4.
Hindi 06
5.
Sanskrit 11
6.
Music & Fine Arts 23
7.
English 28
8.
Marathi 11
9.
Foreign Languages 07
10. Urdu & Persian 10
Name
of the Faculty: Commerce
Vacancy
nil
Name
of the Faculty: Management
Management 02
Name
of the Faculty: Law
Law
15
Name
of the Faculty: Education
Education
26
Name
of the Faculty: Social Science
1.
A.I. History & Epigraphy 06
2.
Anthropology 19
3.
Criminology & forensic Science 27
4.
Mass Commu & Journalism 13
5.
Economics 27
6.
Philosophy 07
7
History & Archeology 18
8.
Library Information Science 11
9.
Psychology 21
10
Political Science 21
11
Social Work 05
12.
Sociology 12
The application
form with details can be obtained as follows:
In person:
Application
forms can be obtained from the Syndicate
Bank, Karnatak University Campus, Dharwad-580 003 on payment of Rs.500/- by
cash.
By Post:
By
sending of Rs. 500/- + 35/- (postage) D.D drawn in favour of “The Finance
Officer, Karnatak University, Dharwad” along with self-addressed envelope of size 10” X 3” superscribed as
“Application for Admission to Ph.D. Programme” should be submitted to the
Director, Prasaranga, Karnatak University, Dharwad – 580003.
Website:
Candidates
can download the admission form
from the website www.kud.ac.in and submit the duly filled-in form to the
concerned Chairperson of the Department along with D.D. of Rs. 500/- drawn in favour of “The Finance
Officer, Karnatak University, Dharwad” payable at Dharwad.
Enclosures:
1.
D.D. of Rs. 500/- towards Entrance Test Fees. (For Unemployed SC/ST/Cat-1
Rs.250/-)
2.
Attested copies of statement of marks of Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree.
3.
An attested copy of the Caste certificate in case of
SC/ST/Category-I/II-A/II-B/III-A/III-B candidates.
4.
Selected candidates have to submit Migration Certificate and Eligibility
Certificate at the time of registration.
Submission of
Application Form:
Duly
filled-in application form along with the above enclosures D.D. for Rs. 500/-
in favour of “Finance Officer Karnatak University, Dharwad” payable at Dharwad,
shall be submitted to the concerned chairperson of the department on or before
12.09.2012.
Calendar of
Events
1)
Issue of Application Forms
27.08.2012 (Monday)
2)
Last date for the receipt of application
12.09.2012 (Wednesday)
3)
Date of Entrance Test
17.09.2012 (Monday)
4)
Announcement of the List of Qualified Candidates 22.09.2012 (Saturday)
5)
Date of Interview 26.09.2012
(Wednesday)
6)
Meeting of the Doctoral Committee of all Faculties 29.09.2012 (Saturday to 06.10.2012 Saturday)
7)
Last date for admission 17.10.2012
(Wednesday)
In
case, the last date is declared as holiday the next working day will be the
last date.
Applicants
are required to enquire personally in the concerned Department regarding their
selection. No correspondence is entertained in this regard.
Fees
Structure will be displayed on the Notice Board
of the concerned Departments
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