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Palamuru University (PU) offers a full-time and part-time Ph.D. program in 5 specializations for a minimum duration of 3 years. The minimum requirement to apply for the Ph.D. program offered at Palamuru University (PU) is a Postgraduate degree in the relevant subject.

Selection of candidates is based on merit list released by the university through UGC /CSIR/ ICMR / ICAR /DBT /JRF fellowship followed by an interview.

Palamuru University Ph.D Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who seek admission to the full-time or part-time Ph.D. program offered at Palamuru University shall have the following eligibility:

• Must have scored at least 55% aggregate marks or equivalent in Post-graduate degree examination from a recognized university in the concerned subject or in an allied subject.
• Must have qualified for UGC-CSIR/ ICMR / ICAR /DBT /JRF fellowship/ and Teacher Fellowship.
• Those who do not have any research fellowship shall have qualified for the NET/ TSET/ GATE/ JEST entrance examination
• Those who have an M. Phil degree or equivalent from a recognized university.
• For Admission to Part-time Ph.D.: Must submit a permission letter or provide “No Objection Certificate” from the current employer including all the mandatory commitments as per University Standards.
• 5% relaxation will be provided to SC/ST candidates.

Palamuru University Ph.D. Admission Guidelines

The selection criteria for admissions to the Ph.D. program of Palamuru University are based on the candidate’s performance in their entrance examination, qualifying examination, and interview process.

• Eligible candidates shall submit a comprehensive Research Proposal along with the Ph.D. application form.
• Palamuru University will release a merit list based on the candidate's performance in the competitive examinations such as UGC-CSIR/ ICMR / ICAR /DBT /JRF fellowship or NET/ SET/ GATE/ JEST.
• Shortlisted candidates will be called for the further interview process.
• The final selection of candidates will be based on the following parameters:

• Academic Performance (UG Level): 05 marks
• Academic Performance (PG Level): 10 marks
• Entrance Examination: 20 marks
• Research Exposure: 05 marks
• Interview Performance: 10 marks

How to apply?

• Candidates are required to download the application form by visiting the official website of Palamuru University @palamuruuniversity.ac.in.
• Fill in all the application forms thoroughly in their own handwriting; any incomplete, wrong, or false information in the application form will lead to the rejection of candidature.
• Candidates are also required to submit the application form along with the required mandatory attested documents and application form fee Demand Draft to the Registrar of Palamuru University.
• Submit the application form and keep a copy of the same for future references.

Documents Required are:

• Certificate of Proof of Age
• Acknowledgment Card
• Application Form
• 10th, 12th, Graduation, Master’s Degree Passing Certificate
• 10th, 12th, Graduation, Master’s Degree mark sheets
• Aadhar Card
• Entrance Examination Rank Card and Admit Card
• Reservation Certificate, if necessary
• Research Proposal
• No Objection Certificate (for part-time admission)

Palamuru University Ph.D. Course Details

The Ph.D. program at Palamuru University is offered in 5 specializations for a minimum duration of 4 years.

Course Duration

• Full-time Ph.D. program provided at the Palamuru University shall be of a minimum duration of 3 years divided into 6 semesters including coursework and thesis submission.
• The part-time Ph.D. program at Palamuru University shall be of a minimum duration of 5 years divided into 10 semesters including coursework and thesis submission.

Prescribed Coursework

• Ph.D. students have to mandatory undergo a course work of 1st Semester that includes two theory papers.
• Paper-I will be based on Research Methodology which will be common for all, however, Paper-II will be based on the candidate’s specialization Ph.D. course. Both the papers shall be of 100 marks.
• Each theory will have 60 hours of classes.
• Both part-time and full-time Ph.D. students shall have a minimum of 75% attendance.
• Ph.D. students shall score a minimum of 55% aggregate marks in both the courses.

Progress Reports

• Ph.D. students are required to submit a half-yearly progress report to the RAC duly forwarded by the Research Supervisor. The progress report will contain data collected, progress in research, literature, etc.

Seminar Presentation: After the successful completion of course work, and progress report submission, a Ph.D. student is required to conduct two Seminar Presentations.

• Seminar I will be based on Research Design while Seminar II will Pre-Submission of Thesis which generally occurs at least three months before.
• The programs are certified by the Head of the respective Department.

Thesis Submission: After the successful completion of pre-thesis examinations, a candidate shall submit their thesis within the stipulated time.

• In the Thesis submission, a Ph.D. student shall submit the research paper from their research findings of the respective Ph.D. specialization.
• The paper presentations in (International/ National) conferences or seminars.
• Ph.D. candidates need to score a minimum of 50% of the points to qualify for Thesis Submission and to be eligible for the Viva-Voce examination.
• The thesis will be examined by the 3 examiners and they hold the power to reject or accept the thesis for the award of Ph.D degree.

Viva-Voce Examination: Ph.D. students will only be allowed to sit for a viva-voce examination if all three examiners have accepted the candidate’s thesis submission.

• The Viva-Voce examination should primarily be designed to test the understanding of the candidate on the subject matter of the thesis, including the methodology employed.

Degree Award: Students will be awarded a doctoral degree after the successful completion of coursework, Proposal Seminar, Thesis Submission, and Viva-Voce examinations.

Palamuru University Ph.D. Research Assistantship

Palamuru University also provides financial assistantship to full-time Ph. D. students who fulfill the eligibility criteria.

• Various Government and non-government organizations offer funds to the research scholars for the research assistantship.
• However, Ph.D. students shall have to give a minimum number of hours to avail themselves of the financial assistance every month.

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