Karnatak University PhD Entrance Exam 2012-2013
Karnatak University PhD Admission 2012-2013 Notification
Karnatak University Ph.D Entrance Test 2012-2013
Eligibility:
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.
In the case of those candidates who are appointed on regular basis prior to 31st March, 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 (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/ trans, such grades/points shall be converted into percentages to assess the minimum eligibility criteria
Entrance Test: All the applicants who possess the minimum percentage of marks at their PG degree shall appear for the entrance test.
However, Govt sponsored foreign candidates; 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
Maximum marks for entrance test 100 (multiple choice questions)
Syllabus for entrance test (Research Methodology and Cognate/Core subjects of the PG Dept conducting the entrance test).
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 Dept Council shall prepare the course inputs for the entrance test
Duration of entrance test 120 minutes
Merit List: The Govt 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
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
Names that appear in the merit lists shall be considered for the present vacancies only
Attending the interview is mandatory
Eligibility to appear for the interview shall not be construed as confirmation of registration for Ph.D
Venue of entrance test respective PG Departments
Test Fees: Rs 500/- (for unemployed SC/ST/Cat-1 Rs 250/-)
Important Dates:
Issue of application forms: 27th August, 2012, Monday
Last date for the receipt of application: 12th September, 2012, Wednesday
Date of entrance test: 17th September, 2012, Monday
Announcement of the list of qualified candidates: 22nd September, 2012, Saturday
Date of interview: 26th September, 2012, Wednesday
Last date for admission: 17th October, 2012, Wednesday
For details on the Karnatak University PhD Entrance Test 2012-2013 PhD courses, application forms download, MERIT LIST, EXAM DATES, eligibility criteria etc visit website www.kud.ac.in
