M.Phil. (Education) From Kerala University, Thiruvananthapuram

Below is given application procedure for M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes:

Application Procedure for M.Phil

Filling the application form for M.Phil. Program at Kerala University is pretty easy. You need to pay the application fee first, then you can move further. Here are the steps to apply:

Steps to Remit Fee

1. Download Challan form from the official website of Kerala University
2. Fill up details including Registration fee and Name
3. Remit fee in any of SBT Branches.
4. Enter the details in online Application form.

Application Fee:

Application Procedure for Ph.D. Programme:

Application forms are available on the official website of Kerala University, You can apply online and then download the filled application forms. Here are the steps to apply online:

1. Go to Kerala University’s Research Website.
2. On the right side, click on ‘Online Registration”.
3. The candidate should provide details underPersonal, Educational, Research & Fellowshipdetails.
4. Once the details are completed, submit the application by clicking the'Register'button at the end.
5. You will get a message of successful submission and also the user name and password for future login.

Candidates after applying online will need to download the application and send it along with the necessary documents and fees to the Registrar by August 31 2015 (5 PM). All relevant documents proving qualification and eligibility should be sent along with the application. In complete application will be summarily rejected.

Applications should reach the following address before the last date:

The Registrar,

University of Kerala,

Near Church, Karyavattom,

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695581.

Note: The photographs in the application and hall ticket should be attested by a Gazetted Officer and the name and designation of the Officer should be clearly shown.

Application Fee and Payment Method:

• The cost of application form is Rs. 20/- and the fee for the test is Rs. 1000/·. (For candidates belonging to scheduled castes and scheduled tribes the fee [or the Test is 500/- and Rs. 10 /- for one DD as service charge in case of DD). Applications can be downloaded after online registration from the website of Kerala University (Rs. 20/- or downloading charges).
• All remittances should be either through University Cash Counter or Demand Draft issued by the State Bank of Travancore, State Bank of India or the District Co-Operative Bank drawn in favor of the Finance Officer, University of Kerala, payable at Thiruvananthapuram.
• The downloaded application furnished for the examination should be accompanied by self-addressed stamped and easily detachable envelope for sending the pass memo. In the absence of envelope, a fine 50/- will be charged.

Documents to be submitted with the application form:

• Copies of Master's Degree Certificate and Mar k List attested by a Gazetted Officer should be sent along with the downloaded application. A comprehensive mark list showing the exact percentage of marks secured or an equivalent certificate should be furnished. In case of grades awarded certificate showing percentage equivalency should be furnished.
• Candidates who have qualified from Universities outside Kerala University should produce a copy of Eligibility Certificate
• Copy of relevant certificate in the case of SC/ST candidates attested by a Gazetted Officer should be sent along with the downloaded application. Recent community certificate (within 6 months) should be furnished.
• Candidates who have appeared for Master's Degree Examination and whose results are still a waited should send a copy of the Hall Ticket attested by Gazetted Officer along with the application. (Last semester/ Year only will be considered.)

Kerala Unversity offers one year M.Phil programmmes in following specilizations:

Eligibility Criteria for M.Phil Programmes

One must have obtained master’s degree in the related discipline with at least 55% marks from any recognized university.

Ph.D. Programmes:

The University offers full time Ph.D. programmes in following specializations:

Eligibility Criteria for Ph.D. Programmes

• One must have obtained a master’s degree in the related discipline with at least 55% Marks.
• Candidates who have appeared for Master’s Degree Examination and whose result is still awaited may also apply.
• Candidates who have already qualified in the National Eligibility Testfor Junior Research Fellowship (NET-JRF) or lectureship of the UGC/CSIR or ICAR/GATE or ICMR JRF or the scholars who have been selected for fellowshipby the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment or the state level eligibility test conducted by Kerala Government.
• Candidates with following qualifications are exempted from the entrance test for Ph.D. admissions: DBT-JRF, DST-INSPIRE, GPAT, Candidates/scholars with 7 years of experience and at least 2 research papers, candidates with DM/M.Ch. Degree, candidates working with Central/state government in the related areas of research.

Below is the selection procedure for M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes offered by Kerala University:

Selection Procedure for M.Phil Programmes

Selection of candidates to the M.Phil. Programs will be made on the basis of their performance in the entrance examination conducted by the university. Merit list will be prepared keeping in mind the marks scored by the candidates in the entrance test and the marks obtained the qualifying examination by the candidates. Both the marks are to be taken in a ratio of 50:50.

The entrance test will be based on the course study completed by candidates at Master’s degree level.