University of
Kerala Thiruvananthapuram
Ph.D/M.Sc.
(Engineering ) by Research Degree (Full‐time/Part‐time)
2013-2014
Online
Application in the prescribed form is invited by University of Kerala from
eligible candidates for the General Aptitude Test for determining eligibility
for admission to Full‐time/Part‐time research
leading to Ph.D/M.Sc. (Engineering ) by Research Degree.
The subjects
offered are:
1.
Aquatic Biology and fisheries
2.
Arabic
3.
Archaeology
4.
Bio‐chemistry(including Medical Bio‐chemistry)
5.
Biotechnology( including Microbiology and Medical Microbiology)
6.
Botany
7.
Chemistry
8.
Commerce
9.
Communication and Journalism
10.
Computer Science
11.
Demography
12.
Economics
13.
Education
14.
Environmental Sciences
15.
Futures Studies
16.
Geology
17.
German
18.
Hindi
19.
History
20.
English
21.
Management Studies
22.
Islamic Studies
23.
Law
24.
Library and Information Science
25.
Linguistics
26.
Malayalam
27.
Mathematics
28.
Music
29.
Optoelectronics
30.
Philosophy
31.
Physics
32.
Politics( including question from Public Administration)
33.
Psychology
34.
Russian
35.
Sanskrit
36.
Sociology
37.
Statistics
38.
Tamil
39.
Tourism
40.
Zoology
41.
Home Science – including question from :
a. Food and Nutrition
b. Family Resource Management
c. Extension Education
42.
Geography
43.
Physical Education
44.
Social Work
45.
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Engineering
46.
Chemical Engineering
47.
Civil Engineering
48.
Computer Science and Engineering.
49.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
50.
Electronics and Communication Engineering
51.
Mechanical Engineering (Above Subjects applicable to MSc. Engineering by
research also).
52.
Architecture ( inclusive of Town Planning)
Medicine
53.
Basic Medical Sciences( Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, Pathology, Bio‐chemistry,
Microbiology)
54.
Medicine and Allied Specialties( Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Radiology, Public
Health, Psychiatry and General Medicine)
55.
Surgery and Allied Specialties( Opthalmology, Orthopaedics and General aspects
of Surgery).
56.
Nursing
57.
Pharmaceuticals Sciences
58.
Dentistry including questions from :
a. Oral Pathology including Oral Anatomy and
Oral Biology
b. Orthodontics
c. Pedodontics
d. Oral Medicine & Radiology
e. Periodontics
f. Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics
g. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
h. Prosthodontics
i. Community Dentistry
59.
Ayurveda
60.
Homeopathy
Conditions of
Eligibility:
Candidates
who have secured not less than 55% marks at the Master’s Degree Examination are
eligible to apply for the test.
Bachelors’
degree holders in Engineering with not less than 55% marks are eligible to
apply for the test for securing eligibility for admission to MSc.(Engineering )
by Research.
Candidates
belonging to scheduled castes and scheduled tribes who hold Master’s Degree in
Science and Applied Science faculties with atleast 45% marks and Master’s
Degree in other faculties with 40% marks are eligible to apply for the test.
Physically/Visually handicapped candidates are eligible for a relaxation of 5%
marks.
Candidates
who have appeared for Master’s Degree Examination and whose result is still
awaited may also apply for the test. However, such candidates will be
considered eligible for admission to research leading to Ph.D Degree provided
they pass the Master’s Degree Examination with at least 55% marks and have been
declared qualified in the test.
Candidates
who have already qualified in the National Eligibility Test for Junior Research
Fellowship or Lectureship of the UGC/CSIR or ICAR/GATE or ICMR JRF test or candidates
who are selected for Fellowship by the Kerala State Counsil for Science,
Technology & Environment or the State level eligibility test conducted by
the Kerala Government or who hold M.Phil. Degree by research and thesis in
addition to a Master’s Degree or its equivalent with not less than 55% marks
are exempted from eligibility test.
Candidates
with DBT‐JRF are exempted from the PH.D Entrance
Test and they are permitted to register for research leading to Ph.D Degree in
Biotechnology. Candidates with DST‐INSPIRE
fellowship are exempted from Ph.D Entrance Test. Candidates who have qualified
(GPAT ) are exempted from Ph.D Entrane test and are permitted to register for
research leading to Ph.D Degree in Pharmacy.
Scientists/Ayurveda
Doctors working in Pharmaceuticals/Hospitals/Research Centres owned by
Government with 7 years experience and having 2 research papers published are
exempted from the Ph.D Entrance Test.
Scientists/Engineers
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 Grade Scientist/Engineer, having two
research papers published in the recognized research journals of the concerned
subject approved by the Board of Studies concerned, are exempted from the Ph.D
Eligibility Test.
College
teachers who have seven or more years of teaching experience are also exempted
from the Eligibility Test. Candidates with DM/M.Ch Degree are exempted from
appearing for the test. Those 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 Eligibility Test.
Candidates
Selected to the QIP (Quality – Improvement Programme) introduced by AICTE, for
teachers of AICTE approved degree level Engineering Institutions are exempted
from Ph.D Entrance test. Registration will be granted to the eligible
candidates only if the concerned Supervising Teacher has vacant seats at the
concerned research Centres.
Part‐Time Registration
Part‐Time
Ph.D registration shall be restricted to regular/permanent teachers of the
Department and affiliated colleges of the University of Kerala in the concerned
subjects.
Part‐Time
registration is also extended to teachers who are working in substantive
vacancies in Government and Aided Colleges in the State of Kerala.
However,
the facility of part‐time Ph.D registration (1) in library
and Information Science is also extended to those who are working as Library
Staff in the University of Kerala on regular basis with a minimum of 3years
experience if all other conditions are satisfied and (2) in Management Studies
is extended to those persons working in managerial position with a minimum of 3
years experience in Government and Public Sector undertakings provided all
other conditions are satisfied.
The
Eligibility Test shall be conducted on 12‐10‐2013
from 10am to 1pm
Scheme of the
Test
The
general aptitude test will be of three hours duration and will carry a maximum
of 200 marks. The test comprises of General Knowledge (40 marks) Short answers
(120 marks) and an Essay (40 marks ). Post graduate level knowledge of the
subject and aptitude for research are expected of the candidate.
Candidates
can apply only in the subjects offered by the University and go in for
specialization at a later stage, while choosing the topic of research for
registration for Ph.D. While applying for the Eligibility Test the candidates
should carefully choose the subject most suitable according to their qualifying
P.G. Degree/choice or area of interest for doctoral research.
Mode of
Application
Candidates
should apply online and download the application and send it along with the
necessary documents and fees to the Registrar by 31st August 2013(5 pm). All relevant
documents proving qualification and eligibility should be send along with the
application duly signed and attested by a Gazetted Officer.
General
1.
The cost of application form is Rs. 10/‐ and the fee for
the test is Rs.750/‐. For candidates belonging to scheduled
castes and scheduled tribes the fee for the Test is 375/‐
(Rs. 10/‐ service charge in case of DD).
Applications
can be downloaded after online registration from the website of Kerala
University( Rs. 10/‐ for downloading charges).
2.
All remittances should be either through University Cash Counter or Demand
Draft issued by the State Bank of Travancore, State Bank of India or the
District Co‐Operative Bank drawn in favour of the
Finance Officer, University of Kerala, payable at Thiruvananthapuram.
3.
The downloaded application furnished for the examination should be accompanied
by self addressed stamped and easily detachable envelope for sending the pass
memo. In the absence of envelope, a fine of Rs 50/‐
will be charged.
4.
Copies of Master’s Degree Certificate and Mark List attested by a Gazetted Officer
should be sent along with the downloaded application.A comprehensive marklist
showing the exact percentage of marks secured or an equivalent certificate
should be furnished.In case of grades awarded certificate showing percentage
equivalency should be furnished.
5.
Candidates who have qualified from Universities outside Kerala University
should produce copy of Eligibility Certificate.
6.
Pass Memo will be issued only on clearance of all the defects such as
submission of eligibility certificate, DD fee, attestation etc. even if
qualified in the entrance test. Candidates may exercise caution while filling
the form online and may send all the required enclosures along with the
application form.
7.
The photographs affixed in the application and hall ticket should be attested
by a Gazetted Officer and the name and designation of the Officer should be
clearly shown.
8.
Copy of relevant certificate in the case of SC/ST candidates attested by a
Gazetted Officer should be sent along with the downloaded application. Recent
community certificate(within 6 months) should be furnished.
9.
Candidates who have appeared for Master’s Degree Examination and whose results
are still awaited should send a copy of the Hall Ticket attested by Gazetted
Officer along with the application. ( Last semester/ Year only will be
considered.)
10.
Fee once paid will not be refunded
11.
Physically handicapped candidates should contact the section ( AC EIA ) with
the relevant document to prove the disability on or before 31st Aug 2013.
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