Karnatak University PhD Admission 2023 will begin soon. However, Karnatak University PhD Admission 2022-23 are ongoing currently. Admissions to the program is based on the entrance exam and interview conducted by the University. The Last date to Apply for Karnatak University PhD Admission is April 24, 2023. Interested candidates may apply through the official website. 

Karnatak University is situated in Dharwad, Karnataka. The University was established in October 1949. The first vice-chancellor of the University was D.C. Pavate. Karnatak University offers a Doctorate in Philosophy course in the field of Arts, Commerce, Management, Education, Law, Social Sciences and Science. Under the various departments, the specializations are offered in the field such as Anthropology, Criminology, Philosophy, History, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Computer Science, Geography, Geology, Physics, Statistics, etc. Candidates need to have at least a post-graduation in the required field to pursue the Doctorate in Philosophy course. The seat matrix for each specialization varies for each department. Read more: Karnatak University Admission 2023

Karnatak University PhD Important Dates 2023

Event Date
Last date to Apply for PhD Admission 2022-23 April 24, 2023
Date of Entrance Exam To be announced
Release of the merit list To be announced

Karnatak University PhD Eligibility Criteria

Candidates need to satisfy the following eligibility criteria for admission into the PhD course:

  • Candidates must have passed at least a post-graduate degree from a recognized university with an aggregate of 55% and 50% aggregate in the case of reserved categories (SC/ST/Physically Challenged).
  • Working employees such as librarian, teachers and others must have attained at least 50% aggregate in Masters Degree and 45% in the case of reserved categories.

Karnatak University PhD Admission Process

Selection Criteria:

The merit list is prepared based on the scores obtained in the entrance examination conducted by the Karnatak University. Candidates need to have a valid score and meet the cut-off for the said specialisation to admission into the PhD program.

How to Apply?

  • Candidates must download the application form and fee challan receipt from the official website of the Karnatak University.
  • Fill the application form and duly sign the application form and attach with the required certificates.
  • Submit the application form along with the documents in the concerned PG department.
  • Submit the application fees via a demand draft issued in the name of the Karnatak University.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

  • 10th class mark sheet 
  • 12th class mark sheet 
  • Graduation degree
  • Master’s degree
  • Passport Size Photographs
  • Scanned Signature
  • Migration Certificate
  • Eligibility Certificate
  • Category Certificate for SC/ST/PWD Candidates
  • Cast certificate
  • Gap certificate if applicable
  • Identity proof like Adhar Card

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Karnatak University Course Details

Karnatak University offers both part-time and full-time PhD course. Full-time PhD course can be accessed by the candidates who can work regularly in the department till the submission of the thesis. Part-time PhD course can be taken up by working candidates. The regular students must take up course work of one semester in the specific department, otherwise, the candidature can be cancelled. 

There are many specialisations offered by the departments in the PhD programs. The detailed information regarding the department and specialisations offered are mentioned in the table below:

Department Specialisations
Social Science Anthropology, Criminology and Forensic Science, Economics, History and Archeology, Library and Information Science, Journalism and Mass Communication, Philosophy, Psychology, Political Science, Social Work, Sociology
Science Botany, Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Microbiology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Marine Biology, Physics, Statistics, Zoology
Law Law
Management Management
Education Education and Physical Education
Commerce Commerce
Arts English, Foreign Languages, Hindi, Karnataka, Kannada, Linguistics, Marathi, Music and Fine Arts, Sanskrit, Urdu and Persian

The course work for the doctorate program has three papers each of 100 marks. The course work is done in the papers of Research Methodology, Cognate/Core subjects and Area of Research. This course work is followed by the comprehensive viva voice conducted by the specific department. Research Methodology and Cognate/Core subjects are common for all the departments and disciplines. 

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Karnatak University PhD Placement

Karnatak University as such does not provide placements for the PhD candidates. However, as per the University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines, candidates undergoing doctorate programs in Karnatak University are eligible for monthly stipend as per the laid norms and conditions. Candidates get a monthly stipend of Rs. 25,000 per month in the starting two years of the Doctorate program, Rs. 28,000 in the next three years. After completion of five years, if a candidate is unable to submit the thesis, then they get a monthly stipend of INR12000

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Karnatak University PhD FAQs

Ques. Is it necessary to appear for the entrance examination for admission into the Doctorate of Philosophy in Karnatak University?

Ans. Candidates who do not appeared for the UGC NET/JRF/GATE/GRE/NET/SLET and related examination do not need to appear for the entrance exam. Candidates who have not appeared for any such entrance examination have to appear for the entrance examination for PhD conducted by Karnatak University.

Ques. What is the exam pattern for the PhD entrance exam at Karnatak University?

Ans. The question paper consists of 100 questions each carrying 1 mark. The duration of the entrance examination is of 120 minutes and is conducted at the respective department for the specialisation chosen. The maximum marks od the entrance exam is of 100 marks.

Ques. What is the syllabus for the entrance exam for the PhD program at Karnatak University?

Ans. The syllabus of the PhD program usually consists of the Research Methodology and Cognate/core subjects. These sections are taken from the syllabus of the PG department chosen by the candidate.

Ques. How is merit list prepared for the admission into the PhD program at Karnatak University?

Ans. The merit list is prepared on the 50:50 ratio. Candidates who have cleared NET/JRF are placed first in the consolidated merit list and is placed in the merit list based on the marks in the PG degree. A similar process is followed for the candidates appearing into the entrance exam. Candidates need to score 50% in the entrance exam and 45% in case of reserved categories.

Ques. What is the application fees a candidate has to pay while admission into the PhD program at Karnatak University?

Ans. The application fees for the general category is Rs.1815 and for the SC/ST candidates is Rs.910. Candidates need to deposit the money via online/offline mode in the SBI or Syndicate Bank in the said account details given by the authorities.