CU Karnataka Ph.D: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Central University of Karnataka located at Kalaburagi, Karnataka consists of 16 departments which are spread over 8 schools and 1 research centre. The university offers 1 undergraduate programme, 7 dual degree programmes, 14 master degree programmes and 16 research programmes to its students every year.

Central University of Karnataka offers PhD programmes in 14 disciplines in various fields including commerce, management, science, arts etc. Admission to Ph.D programme is given on the basis of university entrance examination, followed by personal interaction with the admission authorities of the university.

The university offers Ph.D. programmes in the following subjects: Check CUK Admission

• English
• Hindi
• Management
• Commerce
• Kannada
• Linguistics
• Economics
• Social Work
• History
• Psychology
• Geology
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Engineering (EC)

Candidates who satisfy the eligibility can register themselves by filling-in the online application forms available at the official university website and submitting the processing fee.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidate has to qualify certain eligibility criterion for getting admission in the above mentioned Ph.D. programmes:

• Candidate should have completed M.Phil. or Master’s degree from a recognized university or its equivalent in the relevant or allied subject with a minimum of 55% aggregate
• Candidate should score at least 40% marks in the entrance examination to be selected for the personal interaction
• UGC-NET/SLET candidates are exempted from the entrance examination and should attend only personal interaction for selection

Admission Process 2023

• Selection of the candidates will be done on the basis of their performance in entrance examination and interview, conducted by the university.
• Candidates will be called in for the university entrance examination, followed by personal interaction if the aspirant gets at least 40% marks in the test.

Admission Process 2023

• Selection of the candidates will be done on the basis of their performance in entrance examination and interview, conducted by the university.
• Candidates will be called in for the university entrance examination, followed by personal interaction if the aspirant gets at least 40% marks in the test.

How to Apply 2023?

Step 1: Candidates should register themselves by filling the application forms available at the official website with all the relevant details. Candidates should upload the required documents such as recent size photograph, signature and other relevant certificates.

Step 2: Upon filling-in the application form, the candidate must pay the registration fee of INR 400 (for general and OBC candidates) and INR 200 (for SC/ST candidates) to complete the application process. The candidates can pay the fee through Bank Challan, generated upon submitting the form. The fees can be deposited in the State Bank of India (SBI) through any nationalized bank (NEFT mode).

Step 3: If the candidate is selected, he/she has to submit the printed application form and other documents at the time of admission which includes the following:

• Marksheets and certificate of 10^th and 12^th
• Provisional certificate of under graduation degree, Master’s degree and M.Phil degree (if any)
• Work experience proof (if applicable)
• SC/ST caste certificate
• Other documents as specified by the institute