NOTIFICATION FOR ENTRANCE EXAMINATION/DIRECT ADMISSION TO Ph.

D PROGRAMME 2012

No: DoR/B1/2078/Ph.D-2012

16-08-2012

The University of Calicut offers research programmes in different subjects listed in Statutes of the University, and in inter-disciplinary areas leading to the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy. A candidate shall ordinarily work in a recognized place of research including the University Departments, Research Institutes and Affiliated Colleges recognized by the University. Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the admission to the Ph.D programme under the streams (1) Full-time and (2) part-time under the faculties of Science, Language & Literature, Humanities, Commerce & Management Studies, Education, Journalism and Fine Arts of this University. 1. ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION For admission to the Ph.D. programme in a related subject in the faculty, applicants fulfilling the following criteria shall be treated as eligible a) Persons having passed Post Graduate Degree (Master Degree) Examination with at least 50% marks or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA) of this University or an equivalent degree recognized by University of Calicut. Relaxation for minimum marks are applicable to reserve category students . or Persons working in National Laboratories- Institutes/Universities/Government/ Private Organization, nominated/sponsored by the respective employer. These persons should have a Post Graduate Degree with 50% marks, and holding a permanent position there. Above-mentioned rules will also be applicable to the foreign candidates who have obtained a Masters Degree from the statutory Indian Universities or equivalent degree from abroad. Teachers of the Colleges, aided or government, affiliated to the University, Secondary and Higher Secondary Teachers. For teachers of this University and working in aided colleges affiliated to this University, 1.a shall be relaxed. Application for research in inter-disciplinary areas and from applicants belonging to a faculty or subject other than the faculty or subject in which the research is proposed to be done and from the international candidates (those who have not obtained the Master's degree from Indian Universities) shall be considered on the basis of the proven ability and aptitude of the researcher for such kind of research. Such proposal shall be examined by the Guide and the Head, place of research and place before the Research Admission Committee for recommending for admission. The admission will be confirmed after the Research Admission Committee, approves the topic. Admission Percentage for foreign candidates (those who have not obtained Master's degree from Indian Universities) will be 50% or equivalent GPA. Candidates belonging to SC/ST category and those having 40% or more physical disability, require only a pass in the qualifying PG degree examination.

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2. ENTRANCE TEST 2.1 Research Departments/ Approved research centres /Affiliated colleges may conduct entrance test and the test centre will be intimated. 2.2. All the candidates getting a minimum of 50% marks and in the case of SC/ST candidates a minimum of 45% marks, as the case may be, in the entrance test are qualified to apply for registration to Ph.D. Programme 2.3 Exemption from Entrance Test 2.3.1. Teachers of affiliated, aided & Govt. colleges under the University of Calicut , and teachers with FDP/QIP, etc., fellowships, and teachers of the University departments are exempted from the entrance test. 2.3..2. Candidates having research fellowships from Central or state funding agencies are also exempted from the entrance test. Qualified in GATE(valid score*) /GPAT (valid score*)/JRF/SRF examination of the apex bodies as such as CSIR/UGC/ICAR/ICMR/DBT and DST inspire fellowship only. * the cut off score will be decided by the concerned Department Councils 2.3.3 M.Phil. Degree successfully completed from any Statutory Recognized University in the relevant subject. 2.3.4 Foreign nationals who are otherwise eligible for admission 2.3.5. Full-time fellows, who have been selected on the basis of a written test and interview, working in a research project under the investigation of a research guide of the University. 2.3.6. These candidates (2.3.1 to 2.3.5) can apply for Ph.D. registration at any time during the academic year subject to the availability of guides. 3. ADMISSION 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Students who have been shortlisted after the entrance examination, or otherwise eligible, apply to the Department/Center/ Affiliated Colleges, directly, in the prescribed forms along with application fee for admission. The application fee shall be remitted to the University Fund and the forms will be issued by the University. Those who are exempted from entrance test can seek admission any time in an year, in the prescribed format. However, no exemption from paying fee, except in the case of reserved categories shall be entertained The University admits eligible candidates for Ph.D on the basis of the ranking in the Entrance Examination for pursuing research on full-time or part-time basis, under the supervision of recognized guides in designated centres.

4. REGISTRATION 4.1 The qualified candidate may contact the teaching/research department/centre/ recognized institutes/affiliated college, where he/she prefers to pursue the Ph.D course, and seek the availability and willingness of the research guide who is competent in the area in which he/she is willing to do research and work with him/her to develop a research proposal Every person, if he/she is otherwise eligible and qualifies as per above conditions and desirous of doing research work for the Ph.D. degree should face the interview before a committee.

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On the basis of interview, the allocation of the Research Guide for a selected candidate shall be decided by the Department/Centre/ Institution/ Affiliated College, in a formal manner depending on the number of candidates per faculty member, the available specialization among the Research Guides and the research interest of the candidates as indicated during interview by the candidate.

5. RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP The University fellowships shall be awarded on the basis of merit and keeping the norms of reservation. A valid registration for PhD course in the University does not warrant that the candidate is eligible for University fellowship for research studies. 6. COURSE WORK A Ph.D research scholar shall undergo a course work of one-semester duration, which include compulsory class room teaching, seminar and assignment. 7. PROCEDURE The prescribed application form for entrance examination/Ph.D programme can be downloaded from the University Website. The duly filled in application along with chalan receipt for Rs.500/- (Rs.170/- for SC/ST candidates) towards entrance examination fee should reach the concerned Head of the University Teaching Department, whether or not a candidate opts to do his/her doctoral programme in University Teaching Department or in the Research Centres other than University Teaching Departments. However, in the case of those subjects, which have not been offered in the Teaching Departments of this University, such applications should be forwarded to the Director, Directorate of Research, Tagore Nikethan, University of Calicut. Inviting applications for admissions Last date for receipt of Applications Date of Qualifying Entrance Test Publication of Results of eligible candidates Admission begins on Last date of Admissions based on Entrance Test HEAD OF ACCOUNT FOR REMITTANCE OF FEES Treasuries in Malappuram District : 844300106 PD Account of Calicut University Treasuries other than Malappuram District : 8658 00 102 (96) 02 CUS Fee can be remitted in Janasevana Kendra or selected branches of the SBT or directly in the Cash Counters in Tagore Nikethan and University Information Centres. Defective applications and applications received after the prescribed date will summarily be rejected and fee once paid will not be refunded or adjusted for any other purpose. Eligible candidates after the entrance examination should apply for admission in the prescribed format along with a chalan receipt of Rs.50/For Rules and Regulations please visit the University Website : www.universityofcalicut.info Sd/REGISTRAR : : : : : : 17th August 2012 6th September 2012 18th / 19th , September 2012 22nd September 2012 28th September 2012 20th October 2012

VACANCY POSITION IN THE UNIVERSITY TEACHING DEPARTMENTS

The number of probable vacancies in the University Teaching Departments/Other Centres is listed below. The number of seats under each Department may be likely to be limited due to shortage in infrastructure facilities.
Sl. No. Discipline Number of Vacancies

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Arabic Bio-technology Botany Chemistry Commerce Computer Science Fine Arts (a) Drama (b) Music 8. Economics 9. Education 10. English 11. Folklore Studies 12. Hindi 13. History 14. Journalism & Mass Communication 15. Library & Information Science 16. Life Sciences a) Microbiology b) Physiology 17. Malayalam 18. Mathematics 19. Nano Science & Technology 20. Philosophy 21. Physical Education 22. Physics 23. Political Science 24. Psychology 25. Russian & Comparative Literature 26. Sanskrit 27. Statistics 28. Women's Studies 29. Zoology

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9 8 42 30 24 8 4 5 13 19 9 11 43 50 6 8 3 3 13 14 7 14 4 53 8 22 NIL 22 6 7 14

(*) RESEARCH CENTRES OTHER THAN UNIVERSITY TEACHING DEPARTMENTS

1. ARABIC 1) Farook College, Farook College. P.O., Calicut 2) MUA College, Pulikkal, Malappuram 2. BIO-TECHNOLOGY 1) Indian Institute of Spices Research, Calicut 673 102 3. BIO-CHEMISTRY 1) Amala Cancer Research Centre, Amala Nagar, Thrissur 680 555 2) Indian Spices Research Institute, Kozhikode 673 102 4. BOTANY 1) St. Joseph's College, Devagiri, Calicut 2) Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi, Thrissur 3) Sree Krishna College, Guruvayoor 4) Malabar Botanical Garden, Guruvayurappan College. P.O., Kozhikode 14 5. CHEMISTRY 1) Farook College, Farook College. P.O., Calicut 2) SVNSS College, Vadakkancherry, Thrissur 3) CWRDM, Kozhikode 673 571 4) Christ College, Irinjalakuda 680 125 5) St. Thomas College, Thrissur 680 001 6) St. Joseph's College, Devagiri, Kozhikode 8 7) Malabar Christian College, Kozhikode 8) St. Joseph's College, Irinjalakuda 680 125 9) C-Met, M.G. Kavu (PO), Athani, Thrissur 10)SNGS College, Pattambi 6. COMMERCE 1) PSMO College, Thirurangadi 676 306 2) Vimala College, Thrissur 680 009 3) St. Joseph's College, Irinjalakuda 680 121 7. EDUCATION 1) Farook Training College, Kozhikode 673 632 8. ENGLISH 1) Mercy College, Palakkad 678 066

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St. Thomas College, Thrissur 680 001 St. Joseph's College, Devagiri, Calicut 8 Farook College, Farook College. P.O., Calicut Vimala College, Thrissur 680 009 Sree Kerala Varma College, Thrissur

9. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 1) Christ College, Irinjalakkuda 680 125 10. GEOLOGY 1) MES Ponnani College, Ponnani 11. HINDI 1) Govt. Arts & Science College, Calicut 18 12. HISTORY 1) Farook College, Farook College. P.O., Calicut 2) PSMO College, Tirurangadi 3) Christ College, Irinjalakuda 680 125 13. IMMUNOLOGY 1) Amala Cancer Research Centre, Amala Nagar, Thrissur 14. MALAYALAM 1) Sree Kerala Varma College, Thrissur 2) SNGS College, Pattambi 3) Kerala Sahitya Academy, Thrissur 4) Thunchan Memorial Research Centre, Thunchan Madam, Tirur 15. ACQUA CULTURE & FISHERY MICROBIOLOGY 1) MES Ponnani College, Ponnani, Malappuram 16. MATHEMATICS 1) St. Mary's College, Thrissur 2) St. Joseph's College, Irinjalakuda 680 121 17. PHILOSOPHY 1) Govt. College, Chittur, Palakkad 19. PHYSICS 1) Christ College, Irinjalakuda 680 125 2) ISRO Satellite Centre, Bangalore

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Nuclear Sciences Centre, New Delhi C-Met, MG Kavu (PO), Athani, Thrissur Farook College, Farook College. P.O., Calicut Govt. Victoria College, Palakkad

20. SANSKRIT 1) SNGS College, Pattambi 21. STATISTICS 1) Farook College, Farook College. P.O., Kozhikode 22. TAMIL 1) Govt. College, Chittur 23. ZOOLOGY 1) Zoological Survey of India, Western Ghat Regional Station, Kozhikode 6 2) St. Joseph's College, Devagiri, Kozhikode 8 3) Christ College, Irinjalakuda 680 121 4) Malabar Christian College, Calicut 5) Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI), Peechi, Thrissur 6) MES Mampad College, Mampad, Malappuram 7) Govt. Victoria College, Palakkad

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The University may extend the list, subject to the disposal of afresh application for recognition as Research Centre. The research aspirants are advised to contact the concerned research centres to get the correct information on vacancy position available in each discipline.

Sd/DIRECTOR (Directorate of Research)