Below is given application procedure for M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes:

Application Procedure for M.Phil

Filling the application form for M.Phil. Program at Kerala University is pretty easy. You need to pay the application fee first, then you can move further. Here are the steps to apply:

Steps to Remit Fee

1. Download Challan form from the official website of Kerala University
2. Fill up details including Registration fee and Name
3. Remit fee in any of SBT Branches.
4. Enter the details in online Application form.

Application Fee:

Application Procedure for Ph.D. Programme:

Application forms are available on the official website of Kerala University, You can apply online and then download the filled application forms. Here are the steps to apply online:

1. Go to Kerala University’s Research Website.
2. On the right side, click on ‘Online Registration”.
3. The candidate should provide details underPersonal, Educational, Research & Fellowshipdetails.
4. Once the details are completed, submit the application by clicking the'Register'button at the end.
5. You will get a message of successful submission and also the user name and password for future login.

Applications should reach the following address before the last date:

The Registrar,

University of Kerala,

Near Church, Karyavattom,

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695581.

Note: The photographs in the application and hall ticket should be attested by a Gazetted Officer and the name and designation of the Officer should be clearly shown.

Application Fee and Payment Method:

• The cost of application form is Rs. 20/- and the fee for the test is Rs. 1000/·. (For candidates belonging to scheduled castes and scheduled tribes the fee [or the Test is 500/- and Rs. 10 /- for one DD as service charge in case of DD). Applications can be downloaded after online registration from the website of Kerala University (Rs. 20/- or downloading charges).
• All remittances should be either through University Cash Counter or Demand Draft issued by the State Bank of Travancore, State Bank of India or the District Co-Operative Bank drawn in favor of the Finance Officer, University of Kerala, payable at Thiruvananthapuram.
• The downloaded application furnished for the examination should be accompanied by self-addressed stamped and easily detachable envelope for sending the pass memo. In the absence of envelope, a fine 50/- will be charged.

Documents to be submitted with the application form:

• Copies of Master's Degree Certificate and Mar k List attested by a Gazetted Officer should be sent along with the downloaded application. A comprehensive mark list showing the exact percentage of marks secured or an equivalent certificate should be furnished. In case of grades awarded certificate showing percentage equivalency should be furnished.
• Candidates who have qualified from Universities outside Kerala University should produce a copy of Eligibility Certificate
• Copy of relevant certificate in the case of SC/ST candidates attested by a Gazetted Officer should be sent along with the downloaded application. Recent community certificate (within 6 months) should be furnished.
• Candidates who have appeared for Master's Degree Examination and whose results are still a waited should send a copy of the Hall Ticket attested by Gazetted Officer along with the application. (Last semester/ Year only will be considered.)

Aspirants seeking admission to 3-year Full-time Ph.D. program shall have a Masters degree or a professional degree recognized as equivalent to the Masters degree of the University of Kerala in grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale(or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) with not less than 55% marks.