University of Mysore Ph.d Admissions- 2017-18

Applications are invited from Indian Nationals for Ph.D Entrance Exam 2017- 18 of the University of Mysore on available seats in various disciplines. 

List of subjects is available on website of University of Mysore. It should be noted that successful completion of entrance exam just implies only the eligibility of a candidate for admission to Ph.D degree program of the University, but shall not guarantee an admission to Ph.D. Degree program. Details are available in the Ph.D Regulations-2016. In view of the above and pending approval of the Government the Notification is issued with regard to regulations governing the award of Ph.D degree.

Eligible applicants can apply through online. The candidates should check eligibility exemptions before applying only through the website http://uni-mysore.ac.in The application form will be available in the website from 20/08/2017 to 09/09/2017. The candidates should fill up the online application form and upload online only. The duly filled in application form along with scanned copy of bank challan must be submitted online on or before 5PM on 13/09/2017 and one hard copy should be submitted to The Co-ordinator, Ph.D Entrance and Course work Cell, Directorate of Research, University of Mysore, Mysore-570005. The Entrance Test is scheduled to be held on 29th October 2017 at University of Mysore and Bangalore Centre only. For further details (including the syllabus for the entrance test) the candidates are advised to visit http://uni-mysore.ac.in.

A. Conditions of Eligibility: 

  1. Candidates who have secured at least 55% of aggregate marks (50% for SC/ST/Cat-1/A candidate who completed Master’s Degree prior to 19th Sep 1991) or equivalent grade under grading system, in their Master’s Degree or equivalent examination from the recognized Universities/Institutions.

2. The candidates have to satisfy other eligibility conditions stipulated in the regulations. 

B. Exemptions: 

The following candidates are exempted from the entrance exam and they can apply for Provisional Registration by consulting the guide in the subject of their interest after verifying their eligibility. 

1) Candidates who have qualified JRF fellowships/lectureship through UGC/CSIRNET/DBT-JRF/ICMR-JRF/ICAR Examinations/SLET (K-SET)/GATE are exempted from Entrance Test. 

2) Candidates, who have completed M.Phil Course are also exempted from the entrance test provided the M.Phil/Equivalent course was through an entrance examination. 

3) However all such candidates have to undergo an interview before the probable guide (s) and obtain the consent/acceptance letter from the guide, if vacancies are available. 

Note: 1. RGNF/MANF/Project Fellows are not exempted from Ph.D Entrance test. 

2. Candidates seeking exemptions the Entrance examination are also advised to apply with out paying the entrance examination fee. 

C. Syllabus and question paper pattern for Ph.D Entrance Test: 

Syllabus for the entrance test is available subject-wise in the University website.

1) Part A shall contain 50 Objective type questions of one Mark each. 

2) Part B shall contain an Essay type/short answer question for 50 marks. 

3) Duration of the examination will be 3(Three) hours only. 

D. Procedure to apply online: 

See the website: http://uni-mysore.ac.in, fill the application online pay the application fee and submit completed application form (hard copy) to The Coordinator, Ph.D Entrance and Course work Cell, Directorate of Research, University of Mysore, Mysore-570005. 

E. Application fee: 

a) General Merit candidates: Rs. 2000/- 
b) SC/ST/Cat-1/ candidates Rs. 750/- 
The bank challan can be downloaded from the university website http://uni-mysore.ac.in and payment can be made through Online/Challan in any of the nationalized banks. No other mode of payment is accepted. 

F. General Instructions: 
1. There is no upper age limit to apply for the Ph.D Entrance test. 
2. Foreign Nationals with Indian/Foreign degrees have to contact the Director, International Centre, University College of Fine Arts premises, Manasagangotri, Mysuru-570006, and submit the application for admission to Ph.D Degree. These candidates are expected to follow the overseas student’s admission norms (for eg- Equivalence certificates, award of scholarships from host country etc.,) in addition to the norms of 2016 Ph.D Regulations of the University of Mysore. 
3. Any correspondence with regard to Ph.D Entrance Exam must be addressed to 
The Co-ordinator, Ph.D Entrance Cell, Directorate of Research, University of Mysore, Pareeksha Bhavan (Behind Crawford Hall), Mysore-570005. 
Please note that candidates/Research Supervisors are required to adhere strictly to the Ph.D Regulations 2016. 
Contact No: 0821-2419438/2419410
Email: phdentrance@uni-mysore.ac.in 
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