Tumkur University offers a Ph.D. degree across 15 academic departments in varied disciplines including Basic Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Commerce & Business Studies. Research scholars can pursue the program in both Full-time and Part-time modes. The minimum duration for the Ph.D. program at Tumkur University is three years’ (four years’ for the part-time program) and six years’ at the max. only candidates who hold a Fellowship from the University/ State/ Central Government/ any other sources, or have qualified UGC-CSIR JRF/ SRF, or working in a sponsored project of the guide, are eligible for the full-time Ph.D. program at Tumkur University.

The basic eligibility criteria for Ph.D. at Tumkur University is a Postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum aggregate score of 55% marks (can be relaxed up to a maximum of 50% for reserved category candidates).

Admission is based on the score obtained in the university conducted Entrance Test and performance in the interview.

Candidates who have qualified for UGC/ CSIR JRF/ SRF fellowships or GATE/ NET are exempt from appearing in the Ph. D. Entrance Test. However, it is mandatory that such candidates go through the interview round with the Doctoral Committee for selection.

Application for admission is an online process through the university website.

Tumkur University Ph.D. Specialization

Tumkur University Ph.D. Important Dates 2023

Tumkur University Ph.D. Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates should hold a Master’s degree in a relevant subject or any other degree/ diploma of the University or any other recognized University/ Institution.
• The candidates should also have a score of at least 55% or equivalent CGPA in the qualifying examination. SC/ ST/ Cat-I students are allowed to present a minimum score of 50% in the qualifying exam.

Tumkur University Ph.D Admission Criteria

• Ph.D. admission is on the basis of entrance test scores and performance in Personal Interview.
• The criteria that are reviewed during the Interview round are candidates’ potential to pursue the proposed research work, whether the same can be suitably undertaken at the University, and also whether the proposed research will add value to existing knowledge.
• A consolidated merit list is released by the Doctoral Committee after the conclusion of the selection process, wherein entrance test score, interview performance, and merit in the qualifying examination are accorded equal weightage.
• Based on the merit list, candidates are counseled before Research Guide Allotment. The allotment is done on the basis of vacancy with a guide, and total vacancies available in the discipline.
• Post Allotment, candidates can apply for Provisional Registration of Ph.D.
• Candidates who have qualified UGC/ CSIR (JRF)/ SLET/ K-SET/ GATE or hold teaching fellowships, do not have to appear for the entrance test. Such candidates will be able to join the Ph.D. program at any time during an academic year, subject to their qualifying the Interview round. They will be selected on the basis of Interview performance and merit in qualifying examination, both components being accorded equal weightage.

Ph.D. Entrance Exam

• The medium of entrance examination is either Kannada or English.
• The three hours’ exam comprises 100 MCQs, 60 of them subject-oriented while 40 related to Research Methodology.
• The exam pattern and syllabus are similar to UGC/ CSIR NET while the syllabus is framed by the Board of Studies.
• Candidates need to score at 50% in the entrance test (45% in the case of SC/ ST/CAT-I candidates) in order admission.

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Tumkur University Ph.D Course Details

• The Tumkur University Ph.D. programs require the scholars to complete the compulsory six months’ coursework.
• Coursework syllabus is prepared and approved by the department-wise Board of Studies and includes a paper on Research Methodology and the specialization Paper, each leading to 5 credits.
• Evaluation is a blend of continuous internal assessment and term-end theory examination, wherein the former carries 25% weightage and the latter 75%.
• Candidates are required to score a minimum of 50% aggregate in Coursework examination, including continuous internal assessment, in order to pursue their program.
• Continuous Internal Assessment for the Coursework includes:

Please note that 75% of attendance is compulsory.

• After the successful completion of the coursework, candidates need to submit the Ph.D. Research Proposal and present the same before the Doctoral Committee in a Pre-Registration Colloquium. Subject to the Doctoral Committee’s approval and recommendations, the candidates will be allowed to apply for Ph.D. Registration within six-months’ from successful completion of their Coursework.
• Candidates are required to appear before the Doctoral Committee to update regarding the progress in their research and for further guidance.
• In order to be allowed to submit a final thesis, candidates need to publish at least two research articles in a UGC approved journal and present two papers in a National Conference/ Seminar/ Workshop. Such articles and papers should be based on their respective research work.
• Prior to submission of the Ph.D. thesis, candidates need to present the final synopsis of their research for approval by the Doctoral Committee. Upon approval, the scholars can finally submit their Ph.D. thesis for evaluation and granting of the degree.

Tumkur University Ph.D Fees

The fee schedule for the Ph.D. program at Tumkur University is presented below:

* for candidates in the Faculty of Science & Technology

Please note, reserved category candidates (SC/ ST/ Cat-I), the annual income of whose parents is less than INR 25000, need to pay only 50% of the prescribed fee.

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Tumkur University Ph.D Placement

The Placement Cell is committed to the professional progress of Tumkur University students through integrating the career issues within an academic environment for realizing their best possible career path. A few companies that have recruited from Tumkur University in the past are:

• Wipro Enterprises Private Limited
• Incap Contract Manufacturing Services Pvt. Ltd.
• Kaypee Electronics & Associates Pvt. Ltd.
• Tokai Rika Minda India Private Limited
• TMEIC Industrial Systems India Private Limited
• Rane Engine Valves Limited
• Kern-Liebers India Pvt. Ltd.
• Visaka Industries
• Indo - Spanish Tasty Foods Pvt. Ltd.
• Wienerberger Pvt. Ltd.
• Bioneeds
• Samarth Biotechnologies

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Tumkur University Application Process

Tumkur University application process is available in the online as well as offline mode. Candidates need to fill the application form and submit it along with the documents and application fee of Rs 400.

To fill the application form in the online mode, candidates need to follow the steps mentioned below:

Step 1: Visit the official website of Tumkur University (http://tumkuruniversity.ac.in) and click on the option of application form.

Step 2: Fill the application form and submit the documents.

Step 3: Pay the application fee of Rs 400

Step 4: After successful submission, you will receive a confirmation mail. Save it for future reference.

To fill the offline application form, candidates need to follow the steps mentioned below:

Step 1: You need to visit the State Bank of India branch of Tumkur University

Step 2: Pay the entrance exam fee of Rs 400 through challan/DD in favour of the “Finance Officer, Tumkur University, payable at Tumakaru.

Step 3: Send the challan/DD and the filled application form, along with the mandatory documents at:

Chairperson of the concerned PG department,

Tumkur University,

B.H. Road, Tumakuru

Documents to be submitted along with the application form:

• Marksheet of the qualifying exam
• Passport-size photograph
• Income certificate
• Caste certificate (if applicable)
• Migration certificate (if required)

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