Kalasalingam University admissions for the session 2023-24 is closed. Selection is done on the basis of entrance examination and personal interview conducted by the Department Research Committee. Based on that performance, eligible students are shortlisted.

Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education Ph.D Important Dates

Event  Date
Starting of Online Registration March 10, 2023
Last date of Form Filling  May 10, 2023

Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education is deemed to be a university and offers the PhD program in various streams such as Engineering, English, Management, and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Kalasalingam University offers a total of 17 doctoral courses under its PhD program. The course is 3 years long for Part-time researchers and 6 years for full-time researchers.

  • The PhD program is specialized in 17 subjects such as Architecture, Automobile Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Applications, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, English, Information Technology, Instrumentation, and Control Engineering, Management Studies, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, and Physics.
  • The minimum eligibility that a candidate should have for a PhD is a master's degree in the relevant subject.
  • The Department Research Committee conducts an examination and personal interview to shortlist students. The university offers both part-time and full-time PhD programs.

Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education Ph.D Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be qualified with one of the following:

  • Master's degree in relevant subjects with first class or minimum 60% marks ( CGPA 6.5 on a 10 - point scale).

                                                                                                   OR

  • Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Business Administration with a first-class or a minimum 60% marks ( CGPA 6.5 on a 10 - point scale) or equivalent like M.Sc(Engineering)/M.S. by Research.

                                                                                                   OR

  • Masters degree with a minimum of 60% in Sciences/Masters degree with a minimum of 55% in Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages.

Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education Ph.D Admission Process

Admissions for the PhD programs are offered on the basis of the entrance test and interview conducted by the Department Research Committee of the college. 

How to Apply?

  • Candidates can find the application form on the official website of Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education(Deemed to be University).
  • The candidates have to fill the basic registration form which contains information such as name, SSLC certificate number, date of birth, gender, valid mobile number, valid email id, Nationality, and Aadhar Number.
  • Login with details sent to your registered email id or mobile number. Fill in all the required relevant details.
  • Next, candidates have to upload photographs and signatures.
  • Candidates have to pay an application fee of Rs 600(Online mode) and Rs 650(DD Mode).
  • Download the online payment receipt.

Documents Required

For the entrance test, candidates have to bring the admit card, identity card, and online payment receipt. 

Candidates who are then shortlisted for the interview round, have to bring all the required documents like:

  • 10th Certificate and Mark list (if applicable)
  • 12th Certificate and Mark List
  • Undergraduate Certificate and Mark Lists
  • Postgraduate Certificate and Mark Lists
  • Conduct Certificate
  • Caste Certificate
  • Migration Certificate
  • ID proof like Aadhaar, PAN, license, etc.
  • Admit Card
  • Entrance Scorecard

Read More: Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education Admissions

Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education Ph.D Course Details

Kalasalingam University offers a total of 17 doctoral courses under its PhD program. The courses are mentioned below:

Architecture  Automobile Engineering
Biotechnology Chemistry
Civil Engineering Computer Applications
Computer Science & Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Electronics and Communication Engineering English
Management Studies Mathematics
Information Technology Instrumentation and Control Engineering
Mechanical Engineering  Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Physics -

Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education Ph.D Placements

Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education is a reputed university in the state of Tamil Nadu. Many reputed companies in India visit the college every year for the placement drive. 

Some past recruiters of the college are:

Morgan Stanley GE INDIA Cognizant  Capgemini
IBM TCS WIPRO LTD TOPPR
ZIFO RnD Mphasis Renault Nissan NCR Corporation
NCR Corporation ATOS Syntel Aspire Systems Tessolve Semiconductor
HCL Hexaware Data Pattern Schneider Electric
Soft Suave Zenopsys ABC Fruits UCAL
CSS Corp Domex Faurecia JBM Auto
SKM Siddha TNQ ECN Indian Health Care

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Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education Ph.D FAQs

Ques. How many publications have been published over the years by scholars at Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education?

Ans. The number of publication that has been published over the year are:

Year Number of Publication published
2015 190
2016 191
2017 286
2018 387
2019 317

Ques. How many Ph.D students have graduated in recent years at Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education?

Ans. The PhD students who have graduated in recent years are:

  • In the year 2018-2019, 7 full-time students and 13 part-time students graduated with a PhD degree.
  • In the year 2017-2018, 4 full-time students and 26 part-time students graduated with a PhD degree.
  • In the year 2016-2017, 6 full-time students and 26 part-time students graduated with a PhD degree.

Ques. How does a candidate know of their selection for the Ph.D program at Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education?

Ans. Admissions for PhD programs are offered on the basis of entrance examination and personal interview. Candidates can find the list of shortlisted students after both rounds on the official website of Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education(Deemed to be University).

Ques. Where must candidates send the demand draft for application fees of a Ph.D program at Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education?

Ans. Candidates can send the hard copy of Demand Draft along with the application number and details of the candidate to “ The dean admissions, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Anand Nagar, Krishnankoil-626126, Srivilliputtar, Virudhunagar District, Tamil Nadu, India.”

Ques. What incentives are provided to the Ph.D scholars at Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education?

Ans. The incentives provided are:

  • Publications cited in Scopus - Rs 10,000/- per paper
  • Publications cited in Thompson Reuters( upto 3.0 IF) - Rs 15,000/- per paper
  • Publications cited in Thompson Reuters( more than 3.0 IF) - Rs 20,000/- per paper