Admission Notification for the Ph.D. Programs of January 2025

Important Dates 

Application Starts From 11/11/2024 (Monday)*
Last Date For Applying 28/12/2024 (Saturday)
Entrance Exam 11/01/2025 (Saturday) 11 a.m –1 p.m - Offline
Announcement of Entrance Test Results 31/01/2025
Interviews will be held on 08/02/2025 (Saturday) - Offline
Announcement of list of selected candidates for Ph.D. programme On 18th February 2025
Admission Period 19th February to 28th February 2025
Payment of 1st Instalment of the fees 19th February to 28th February 2025
Inauguration and Commencement Classes 8th March 2025

Number of Vacancies* 

Faculty of Engineering & Technology
Department Vacancies Part B Syllabus
Aerospace Engineering 9 Download Download
Civil Engineering 8 Download Download
Computer Science & Engineering 200 Download Download
Electrical & Electronics Engineering 7 Download Download
Fire Engineering 4 Download Download
Mechanical Engineering 78 Download Download
Electronics & Communication Engineering 10 Download Download

Faculty of Management Studies
Department Vacancies Part B Syllabus
Management Studies 150 Download Download
Management Studies (Kochi Campus) 12

Faculty of Commerce
Department Vacancies Part B Syllabus
Commerce 118 Download Download
Commerce (Kochi Campus) 18

Faculty of Creativity & Design
Department Vacancies Part B Syllabus
Creativity & Design 9 Download Download

Faculty of Basic and Applied Sciences
Department Vacancies Part B Syllabus
Biochemistry 17 Download Download
Chemistry 54 Download Download
Nanotechnology 1 Download Download
Biotechnology & Genetics 16 Download Download
Biotechnology & Genetics (KOCHI CAMPUS) 10
Microbiology 13 Download Download
Zoology 2 Download Download
Computer Science & Information Technology (CSIT) 68 Download Download
Data Analytics. & Mathematical Science 15 Download Download
Physics & Electronics 47 Download Download
Psychology (Kochi Campus) 13 Download Download
Physical Education & Sports 3 Download
Molecular Medicine 11 Download Download
Forensic Science
Note: Openings available in the area of Forensic Psychology and Forensic Criminology only.		 2 Download Download
Forensic Science (Kochi Campus)
Note: Openings available in the area of Forensic Psychology and Forensic Criminology only.		 2
Animation and Virtual Reality 2 Download
Food Nutrition and Dietetics 2 Download Download

Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
Department Vacancies Part B Syllabus
Journalism & Mass Communication 5 Download Download
Visual Arts(Fine Arts/Digital Arts) 3 Download Download
Economics 31 Download Download
Economics (Kochi Campus) 6
Political Science & International Relations 3 Download Download
Buddhist Studies 8 Download Download
Jain Studies 1 Download Download
Anthropology and Sociology 3 Download Download
Sanskrit 2 Download Download
English 3
Hindi 5 Download
Law 10 Download
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*Candidates may please note that vacancies displayed signify the maximum number of students who can be admitted to the programme. Final selections are based on the performance of the candidates in the selection process.

PART A QUESTION PAPERS: Download

Eligibility Criteria for Indian Students 

Eligibility criteria for admission to the Ph.D. Programme.-The following are eligible to seek admission to the Ph.D. programme:

  1. Candidates having Master’s Degree with not less than 55% of marks in the relevant or related subjects of this University or of any other University recognized by JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) as equivalent thereto.
  2. Candidates who are qualified for CA or ACS or ICWA with basic degree are also eligible to register for Ph.D.
  3. Candidates who have completed
    1. 1-year/2-semester master's degree programme after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme or a 2-year/4-semester master’s degree programme after a 3-year bachelor’s degree programme or qualifications declared equivalent to the master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed or equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of the educational institution. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time.
    2. Candidate seeking admission after a **4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time.

      **4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme refers to honors degree with Research being part of their curriculum.
    3. Candidates who have completed the M.Phil. programme with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed or equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of educational institutions, shall be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. programme. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time.

Eligibility Criteria for Foreign National Students 

Foreign/ NRI applicants / Applicants with a master’s degree from a foreign university must apply with an equivalence certificate of Association of Indian Universities (AIU) along with the online application form.

Please route your applications through the International Students office ISSAC or write to [email protected]

Admissison Process 

  1. Written Test and the Interview
  2. Candidates who have qualified with valid scores in UGC-NET/UGC - CSIR (JRF) Examination NET//SLET/GATE are exempted from Entrance test and can appear directly for Interview.

Duration of the Ph.D. Course 

  1. • Ph.D. Programme shall be for a minimum duration of three (3) years, including course work, and a maximum of six (6) years from the date of admission to the Ph.D. programme.

Written test pattern 

  1. PART A:General Research Aptitude: Current affairs, general awareness, quantitative ability, test of reasoning, vocabulary and English skills.
  2. PART B:Subject specific: The candidates will have to appear for the subject for which they have applied for the Ph.D.
  3. Both the parts will carry 50 marks each of Multiple-Choice Questions (30 Marks) & Descriptive Questions (20 Marks)
  4. Candidates have to score a minimum of 50% with Part A and B together to qualify for the Interview.

Selection Process 

  1. After clearing the entrance test, the qualified candidates will be called for the interview.
  2. The interview will be conducted by the Departmental Research Committee (DRC).
  3. The Interview will be based on the proposal / synopsis submitted by the candidates at the time of applying. The theoretical, conceptual knowledge and critical thinking skills will be assessed.
  4. Based on the interview results selected candidates will be informed.
  5. The DRC will allocate Guides to the candidates after completion of admission process.

APPLICATION FEES:- Rs.1500/-

*Candidates may please note that vacancies displayed signify the maximum number of students who can be admitted to the programme. Final selections are based on the performance of the candidates in the selection process.

For any doubts and/or clarification, please write to

Email : [email protected]

Contact : Manjula / Sridevi 43430400 – extn 191 / 288 during office hours between 11.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m.