Dravidian University was established by the Government of Andhra Pradesh through a Legislature Act in 1997 at Kuppam. The university consists of 30 academic departments and 4 centres which provide UG, PG and research programmes. 

Dravidian University offers the following research programmes in various disciplines:

• Ph.D.
• M.Phil.

Admission to the above mentioned courses will be done on the basis of candidate’s performance in the Dravidian University Research Common Entrance Test (DURCET). Read More: Dravidian University Admission 

Those who wish to apply can register themselves for the courses upon submitting the prescribed application form upon completion along with the application fee of Rs. 500/- (for general/ BC category) and Rs. 400/- (for SC/ST/Differently Abled candidates) through DD.

Dravidian University Ph.D Eligibility Criteria

M.Phil.:

Eligibility For regular

• Candidate must possess post-graduation degree from this university or any other recognized university with minimum 55% of marks in the concerned subject. 5% relaxation is given to SC/ST candidates.
• Candidate must qualify DURCET entrance test conducted by Dravidian University.
• Candidates should satisfy the Local or Non local status in Andhra Pradesh as laid down in Andhra Pradesh Educational Institutions order, 1974.

Eligibility for part time

• Candidate who is working as a teacher in a Govt/Aided college offering PG / UG courses with 2 years of teaching experience as Permanent employee
• Candidate who working as a Junior Lecturers in Govt./Aided Junior Colleges with 2 years of teaching experience as Permanent employee

Ph.D:

Eligibility for full time

• Candidate must possess post graduation degree of this university or any other recognized university with minimum of 55% of marks in the concerned subject of post gradutaion. 5% relaxation will be given to SC/ST candidates.
• Candidate must qualify DURCET or GATE/UGC NET/SLET/CSIR Examination.

Eligibility for part time

• Candidate must be Teacher/Research Assistant/Research Fellow working in the Dravidian University with not less than two years of Regular Service
• Candidate must be Non-Teaching Staff of the Dravidian University with not less than 2 years of Regular Service
• Candidate must be A Teacher working in Dravidian University / other Universities recognized by UGC with 2 years of teaching experience as Permanent employee
• Candidate must be Junior Lecturers in Govt/ Aided Junior Colleges or Polytechnics/ DIET/PG Teachers equivalent to Junior Lecturers working in Govt./Aided Colleges with 2 years of teaching experience as Permanent employee
• Candidate must be Librarians / Deputy Librarians / Assistant Librarians/ Directors/ Deputy Directors/ Assistant Directors working in Govt/Aided Colleges / Govt./Aided Junior Colleges with 2 years of experience as Permanent employee
• Candidate must be Lecturers in Physical Education / Physical Directors working in Govt./Aided Colleges / Govt./Aided Junior Colleges with 2 years of experience as Permanent employee
• Candidates must be Permanent employees working in Reputed National/State Institutions with not less than 2 years of Regular service
• Candidate must be Permanent teachers working in Govt./Aided High Schools with not less than 5 years of Regular Service
• Candidate must be An Executive with a minimum of 10 years of service in Commercial Banks, Industries, Financial Institutions, Reputed Service Organizations, Central / State government Gazette and Non-Gazetted Officers

Dravidian University Ph.D Selection Process

• Selection of the candidate to the above mentioned courses will be based on the merit in the University Research Common Entrance Test (DURCET) conducted by the university
• If the candidates get same marks then the preference will be given to those who secure higher marks, if there is further tie then preference will be given to elder person.
• Selection of the foreign candidates to Ph.D. programme is done through personal interview by a Committee consisting of the Dean of Academic Affairs/ School Dean/ Head and Chairman, Board of Studies, and the guide

Dravidian University Ph.D Application Process

• Candidates can obtain application form and prospectus from the Office of Dean, Academic Affairs, Dravidian University, Kuppam – 517426
• Candidate can also downlaod the application form from the university website “http://www.dravidianuniversity.ac.in/”
• Candidate can register themselves to the above mentioned courses after submitting the application fee of amount Rs. 500/- (for general/ BC category) and Rs. 400/- (for SC/ST/Differently Able candidates) through DD drawn in favour of the Registrar, Dravidian University, Kuppam payable at Andhra Bank, Dravidian University Branch, Kuppam - 0001539.
• If any student cancels his/her admissions after the commencement of classes, only 75% of Tuition Fee of that year will be refunded, even if the student discontinues in the first year or second year
• Candidate must have to submit application form and all the enclosures at the following address:

Office of Dean

Academic Affairs

Dravidian University

Kuppam – 517426

Enclosures:

1. Transfer Certificate, Conduct Certificate, S.S.C & Intermediate Pass Certificates, Degree Marks & Provisional Certificates.
2. Post graduate and under graduate mark sheets.
3. Original Caste Certificate (Permanent or Latest obtained from the M.R.O/Tahsildar).
4. Income Certificate (obtained from the M.R.O / Tahsildar).
5. Relevant Certificate in case of Differently Abled.
6. Relevant Certificate in case of NCC/NSS/Games & Sports.
7. Discharge Certificate and Service Certificate of the parent in case of Children of Armed personnel.
8. Migration Certificate (in case of other university students).
9. 4 Pass-port size recent photographs.
10. Two Self-addressed Post-Cards.
11. Two 9 x 20 cms Self-addressed covers with Rs.5/- postal stamps affixed on them.