Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam Ph.D: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

For admissions to the Ph.D. programmes, one should qualify the following eligibility criteria:

• Candidates should possess a Post graduate degree in any discipline from MG University or any other university which is considered as equivalent by MGU, with a minimum of 55% aggregate. For SC/ST candidates, one should have a minimum of 50% in PG degree
• Candidates awaiting the results of PG degree can also apply for the programme
• Candidates with MBBS/ BAHMS/ BHMS /BDS degree should have a minimum of 50% aggregate.
• CA and ACS candidates can also apply, provided their name has been entered in the Register as members maintained by the Institute of Chartered Accountant of India.

For admission to the Ph.D. programmes, candidates must appear for the WAT exam, conducted by the university itself. Once selected, they can register by filling the application form prior to the last dae and appear for the interview round. Final selection will be done by the university committee on the basis of candidate’s performance in WAT and interview.

The following group of people will be exempted from giving WAT:

• JRF Awardees
• UGC Teacher fellows
• Candidates having degrees of M.Phil & M.Tech ( in all disciplines) and MD&MS ( in modern medicine, homeopathy and Ayurveda)
• Candidates who serve as Regular & Permanent teachers in University Departments and Government /Aided colleges in the state.
• DST Women Scientist Awardees
• KSCST/INSPIRE/MANF/RGNF/ or fellowship awardees.
• Candidates who serve as Scientists of Accredited R&D Institutions.

Candidates who are exempted from WAT will be selected on the basis of following:

• Qualifying degree
• Interview
• Letter of consent showing vacancy position of the Supervising teacher.
• Letter of Agreement of the Head of the Research Centre.

Mahatma Gandhi University PhD Entrance Test 2023: How to Apply?

To apply for admission, candidates can register for PhD Entrance Examination 2023 (Written Aptitude Test ) on the official website at researchonline.mgu.ac.in. No offline applications will not be accepted for the entrance test.

The test is held for determining eligibility for admission to Full-time/Part-time research leading to a PhD Degree. Candidates have to pay INR 1,105/- as an application fee. For SC/ST candidates, the fee for the application is INR 550/-. The fee shall be submitted through Online Mode only.

Mahatma Gandhi University Admission 2023: Documents Required

Candidates should send the applications for MGU PhD Admission 2023 to the university along with the following documents :