Sunday, March 2, 2014

Mahatma Gandhi University PhD Aptitude Test 2014 (Ph.D Entrance 2014)

Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam


PhD Aptitude Test 2014 (Ph.D Entrance 2014)

Applications are invited by Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam from eligible candidates for Written Aptitude Test for registration for research leading to the award of Ph.D. degree of this University for the year 2014.

Eligibility to apply
Candidates who have passed the Post-graduate Examination in any discipline of Mahatma Gandhi University or of other Universities recognized as equivalent thereto, securing not less than 55% marks in the aggregate, are eligible to apply for the Written Aptitude Test.
For SC/ST candidates the minimum marks required for application is 50% in the aggregate in the Post Graduate Examination.
Candidates awaiting results of their PG examinations can also apply, but they shall qualify the PG Degree on or before 31.07.2014.
All the candidates who desire to apply for Ph.D. admission in the University Schools/Departments/Inter University Centres and approved Research Centres have to appear for the Written Aptitude Test.

Exemption from the Written Aptitude Test
The following categories of candidates are exempted from appearing for the Written Aptitude Test.
A. JRF candidates
B. UGC Teacher Fellows
C. M.Phil. & M.Tech. (all disciplines), MD & MS (Medicine) holders in the subject of research concerned.
D. Regular and permanent teachers from the University Departments and the Government/ Aided Colleges affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University.
E. Candidates who have become qualified in the NET/SLET/GATE/GPAT or other tests conducted by such Government bodies as UGC, CSIR,ICAR and DST
F. DST Women Scientist Awardees
G. KSCST/INSPIRE Fellowship Awardees
H. Scientists from the Accredited R&D Institutions.
I. Candidates who hold a valid certificate for having qualified in the research aptitude test conducted by Mahatma Gandhi University.

Fee for application:
Candidates have to remit Rs.1, 000/- (Rupees One Thousand Only) as application fee . Fee can be remitted through Mahatma Gandhi University Cash Counter/Friends/SBT chalan. For SC/ST candidates, the fee for application is Rs.500/- (Rupees Five Hundred Only).

How to apply
Application can be downloaded from the website link:
The filled in application with enclosures addressed to the Registrar, Mahatma Gandhi University, Priyadarshini Hills P.O, Kottayam, Pin Code 686 560 shall reach on or before 10.03.2014.

Enclosures should be with the application:
1. Fee receipt.
2. Attested copies of the PG Degree Certificate and the P.G Marklists.
3. Caste Certificate for SC/ST candidates.
4. Certificate from the Head of the Institution regarding the appearance of final P.G examination (for those awaiting P.G.Degree results).

For details, see the link:

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