Ph.D. (Nursing) From Yenepoya University, Mangalore

Aspirants seeking admission to the program should meet the following criteria as

Academic Requirement:

• Candidates with M.Sc./M.Phil in Nursing degree or a P.G. Degree in Nursing considered as equivalent by Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) awarded by a College/University recognized by INC.
• Candidates for admission to the Ph.D. Programme with a Master's degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master's degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7- point scale are eligible to apply for Ph.D.
• A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, is allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) / differently – abled and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the UGC, or those who had obtained their Masters degree prior to 19th September, 1991 
• Candidates having no clear grading/marks in their Post Graduate examination are considered for the Ph.D. program subject to approval from the equivalence committee 
• A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50% or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non creamy layer) differently abled, other categories of candidates who have cleared the M.Phil., and candidates who have cleared the MD/MS/M Sc./DM/M.Ch/DNB/MDS Course.

Application Procedure: 

• Application for admission for the Ph.D. program is made in the prescribed forms, which is made available at the office of the Registrar /website, www.yenepoya.edu.in
• The admission of the candidates involves two stages processes the entrance test and interview. 
• The Entrance Test is conducted at the Yenepoya (deemed to be University) and the date is notified in advance. 
• The syllabus of the Entrance Test consists of 50% of research methodology and 50% is subject specific. 
• Candidates with a minimum of 50% in the entrance examination are considered as eligible for the interview. 
• An interview/viva voce is organized by the Ph.D. Admission committee constituted by the Yenepoya (Deemed to be University).

Course Duration: 4-6 Years