Que.I want to prepare for a Ph.D. / written test. What is the syllabus?

The syllabus for the written tests under each discipline will be posted in our website prior to the written test. The syllabus is mostly based on the subjects offered in the Qualifying degree programmes. The syllabus for various subjects under various disciplines for Jan/July session is available at the link https://msuniv.ac.in/syllabus.pdf

Que.I am NET / SLET /UGC / UGC-NET / UGC-CSIR qualified and I wish to apply for Ph.D. at Manonmaniam Sundaranar University. Am I exempted from the written test/interview?

Ph.D. Applicants who are qualified in UGC, UGC-NET (including JRF)/UGC-CSIR NET (including MANONMANIAM SUNDARANAR UNIVERSITY CENTRE FOR RESEARCH ABISHEKAPATTI, TIRUNELVELI 627 012, TAMILNADU, INDIA Page | 2/12 JRF)/SLET/ teacher fellowship holders are exempted from written test and interview.

What is the cutoff mark for selection for Ph.D. admission?

A minimum cumulative mark of 55% is fixed for selection based on the performance in the qualifying entrance exam and Interview and the successful candidates shall be shortlisted.

I would like to apply for Full-Time Ph.D. Programme. Is it necessary to fix the Supervisor and get his/her consent?

For both Full-Time and Part-Time Ph.D. programs, the consent of the supervisor is mandatory. A list of the recognized Supervisor with their official address is given in our website under Supervisor at the link https://msuniv.ac.in/research/supervisor. Consent of the recognized supervisor working in a recognized Department of this University is mandatory to consider Ph.D. application. Candidates may contact the proposed Supervisor for obtaining their consent. The concerned supervisor has to sign on the printed application form; otherwise, Ph.D. application will be rejected. Recognized supervisors working in a non-recognized research departments of affiliated colleges of Manomaniam Sundaranar University / working in a recognized R&D center shall function only as Joint Supervisor.

How to choose a supervisor?

Candidates wishing to apply for Ph.D. should first choose a supervisor in the field of interest, (from the list of supervisors under various discipline given on the website), get consent from supervisor (In the online application process, supervisor has the discretion to approve a candidate, and only after approval, the candidate will be able to complete the online application process. The application shall be accepted only if it is duly signed by the chosen supervisor). Generally the discipline of the supervisor is the same as that of the scholar / applicant. You may choose a supervisor from other disciplines under valid reasons will be Inter-disciplinary. .

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Manonmaniam Sundaranar University Ph.D Tamil: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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Eligibility Criteria

Candidate must have Post Graduation in M.A./M.Phil with minimum of 55% marks in aggregate of this University or equivalent examination of any other University.

Admission Guidelines

Ph.D. Applicants who are qualified in UGC, UGC-NET (including JRF) / UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF) / SLET/ teacher fellowship holders are exempted from written test and interview.

Ph.D. (Tamil)

first year fees: ₹23,900

2 Years Full Time