Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadeveraya University (VSKU) accepts application form from the various Ph.D. and M.Phil. courses. VSKU conducts an entrance test known as 'SKURESCET' to determine the candidates to be chosen for the research courses. The M.Phil Degree is available as a Full-Time course only, whereas Ph.D. courses are available for Full-Time, as well as Part-Time courses. The University has a long history and tradition of teaching and research. The University has total of 28 departments, which provide various courses which provide a vast field of research. The selection is only granted on the basis of the merit list of the SKURESCET to students who fulfill all the requirements and eligibility of the course.The application forms are available on the University's website. Check VKSU Admission

Eligbility

Business Management (Ph.D. only):

Eligibility: Candidate should have passed with at least 55% (50% for SC/ST/Differently Abled) in M.B.A., M.Com, or M.Sc. Psychology.

Commerce:

Eligibility: Candidate should have passed with at least 55% (50% for SC/ST/Differently Abled) in M.Com. or M.Com. (Professional)

Telugu:

Eligibility: Candidate should have passed with at least 55% (50% for SC/ST/Differently Abled) in M.A. Telugu

Law (Ph.D. only):

Eligibility: Candidate should have passed with at least 55% (50% for SC/ST/Differently Abled) in ML / LLM

Biochemistry:

Eligibility: Candidate should have passed with at least 55% (50% for SC/ST/Differently Abled) in M.Sc. Biochemistry

Biotechnology:

Eligibility: Candidate should have passed with at least 55% (50% for SC/ST/Differently Abled) in M.Sc. Biotechnology

Botany:

Eligibility: Candidate should have passed with at least 55% (50% for SC/ST/Differently Abled) in M.Sc. Botany

Geography:

Eligibility: Candidate should have passed with at least 55% (50% for SC/ST/Differently Abled) in M.Sc. Geography

Microbiology:

Eligibility: Candidate should have passed with at least 55% (50% for SC/ST/Differently Abled) in M.Sc. Microbiology

Sericulture:

Eligibility: Candidate should have passed with at least 55% (50% for SC/ST/Differently Abled) in M.Sc. Sericulture

Zoology:

Eligibility: Candidate should have passed with at least 55% (50% for SC/ST/Differently Abled) in M.Sc. Zoology

Chemistry:

Eligibility: Candidate should have passed with at least 55% (50% for SC/ST/Differently Abled) in M.Sc. Chemistry

Computer Science & Technology:

Eligibility: Candidate should have passed with at least 55% (50% for SC/ST/Differently Abled) in M.Sc. Computer Science; M.Sc.I.S.; M.E. (CSE); M.Tech (CSE), or M.C.A.

Electronics and Communication:

Eligibility: Candidate should have passed with at least 55% (50% for SC/ST/Differently Abled) in M.Sc. Electronics and Communication, or M.Tech. (ECE, EEE and EIE)

Electronics and Instrumentation:

Eligibility: Candidate should have passed with at least 55% (50% for SC/ST/Differently Abled) in M.Sc. Electronics and Instrumentation, M.Tech. (Instrumentation), or M. Tech. (ECE, EEE and EIE)

Mathematics:

Eligibility: Candidate should have passed with at least 55% (50% for SC/ST/Differently Abled) in M.Sc. Mathematics or M.Sc. Applied Mathematics

Physical Education & Sports Science:

Eligibility: Candidate should have passed with at least 55% (50% for SC/ST/Differently Abled) in M.P.Ed.

Physics:

Eligibility: Candidate should have passed with at least 55% (50% for SC/ST/Differently Abled) in M.Sc. Physics

Polymer Science:

Eligibility: Candidate should have passed with at least 55% (50% for SC/ST/Differently Abled) in M.Sc. Polymer Science

Statistics:

Eligibility: Candidate should have passed with at least 55% (50% for SC/ST/Differently Abled) in M.Sc. Statistics

Adult Education:

Eligibility: Candidate should have passed with at least 55% (50% for SC/ST/Differently Abled) in M.A. Adult Education

Economics:

Eligibility: Candidate should have passed with at least 55% (50% for SC/ST/Differently Abled) in M.A. Economics, M.A. Applied Economics, or M.A. Econometrics

History:

Eligibility: Candidate should have passed with at least 55% (50% for SC/ST/Differently Abled) in M.A. History

Library and Information Science:

Eligibility: Candidate should have passed with at least 55% (50% for SC/ST/Differently Abled) in M.L.I.Sc.

Political Science:

Eligibility: Candidate should have passed with at least 55% (50% for SC/ST/Differently Abled) in M.A. Political Science and M.A. Public Administration

Rural Development:

Eligibility: Candidate should be pass with at least 55% (50% for SC/ST/Differently Abled) in M.A. Rural Development

Social Work:

Eligibility: Candidate should have passed with at least 55% (50% for SC/ST/Differently Abled) in M.S.W. (Master of Social Work)

Sociology:

Eligibility: Candidate should have passed with at least 55% (50% for SC/ST/Differently Abled) in M.A. Sociology

Admission Process

Entrance Test: The University conducts the 'SRI KRISHNADEVARAYA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH COMMON ENTRANCE TEST'(SKURESCET) and chooses the students for their research courses based on the rank achieved in the test. The test consists of 100 Multiple Choice Questions of one mark each. The test will be of 90 minutes The test will be conducted in S. K. University, Ananthapuram. The selection will be based on the rank obtained in the entrance test, followed by an interview.

For Full-Time courses, the admission is not granted to the candidates who are either employed or enrolled in any other full-time course. For Part-Time courses, 85% seats are reserved for local students, who have been employed for at least 4 years in the University area, out of a total of 7 years of service. Candidates possessing M.E., M. Tech., M.D. (Medical), M. Pharm are eligible to register for Ph.D. in interdisciplinary areas directly without an Entrance Test. Their selection will be based on the marks in their qualifying exam, and an interview.

Fees: The annual fee of Ph.D. programs is  Rs 22,500/- (Rs.12,500/- for SC/ST/handicapped) for science and technology courses.

The annual fee for Arts/Social Science/Commerce and Management courses, the fee is Rs.20,000/- (Rs.10,600 for SC/ST/handicapped) For Extramural Research, candidates have to pay Rs.30,000/- apart from the annual fee.

How to Apply?

• Candidates can apply online from VSKU website.
• The cost of registration is INR 100/- which can be paid online.
• The application is separate for M.phil. and Ph.D. courses.
• The Hall Ticket will be available on the website 10 days before the date of test. The printout of the hall ticket is mandatory to present during the entrance test.

Note: A duplicate Hall Ticket can be obtained from office of the Convener, SKURESCET or the Chief Superintendent of the Examination Centre by submitting a proof of having submitted the online form along with an attested passport size photograph and a demand draft for INR 100/- drawn in favor of Convener, 'SKURESCET'