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KTU PhD Admission 2023: Dates, Entrance Exam, Eligibility, Application Form, Direct Link

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Ph.D

Course Fees

Course Duration

3 Years

Tuition Fees

4.00 K

1 Year Fees

29.00 K

Total Fees

57.00 K

Detailed Fees

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semester	Tuition Fees	Other Fees	Total Fees
semester 1	₹ 4000	₹ 18000	₹ 22.00 K
semester 2	₹ 4000	₹ 3000	₹ 7.00 K
semester 3	₹ 4000	₹ 3000	₹ 7.00 K
semester 4	₹ 4000	₹ 3000	₹ 7.00 K
semester 5	₹ 4000	₹ 3000	₹ 7.00 K
semester 6	₹ 4000	₹ 3000	₹ 7.00 K

Course Information

Course Description

APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University offers PhD programs under Full-time, External Part-time and Part-time registrations. The university reserves 40% of seats for the SC/ST/OBC(Non-Creamy Layers)/Differently-abled category candidates. A relaxation of 5% is given to the quota category students.

APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University offers PhD in 13 specializations with full-time, part-time and external Part-time registrations.
PhD program admissions are conducted once in a year.
Candidates should score an overall 45% in the entrance exam and 50% in the personal interview round conducted by the university.
Students are to submit their online application at the official website: ktu.edu.in.
Candidates will be selected purely on the basis of score obtained in the entrance exam and personal interview round.

KTU Kerala Admission

Table of Content

Highlights
Eligibility Criteria
Selection Process

4.1 Entrance Exam Pattern & Weightage
4.2 How to Apply?

Course Description
General Instructions
FAQs

KTU PhD Admissions 2023: Highlights

Name of Institute	A P J Abdul Kalam Technological University
Official Website	https://ktu.edu.in/
Applications open for	Master Degree Holders
Exams Accepted	GATE / NET / CAT / UGC-NET
Duration	3 Years Fellowship program
Application Fee	INR 1,000 for General Students INR 500 for SC/ST students

KTU PhD Admissions 2023: Eligibility Criteria

Below are the conditions for applying into a PhD course:

Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology, Architecture or aMaster’s degree by research in Engineering/Technology with a minimum CGPA* of 6.5
Master’s degree in Basic Sciences or Mathematics with a minimum CGPA* of 6.5
Master’s degree in Computer Applications with a minimum CGPA* of 6.5
Quota category students with Masters degree can apply for the PhD program with a minimum CGPA of 5.5.
External Part-Time working with the KTU approved institutes are eligible to apply for the PhD program.

KTU PhD Admissions 2023: Selection Process

The selection shall be through discipline wise common written tests and/or personal interview as decided by the University from time to time.

Selection Of the candidate will be provisional until the final approval by the University. AICTE QIP/NDF scholars and candidates with CSIR /UGC JRF fellowship are exempted from appearing for the test and interview.Such candidates can avail admission in the odd or even semester.

KTU PhD Admission 2023: Entrance Exam Pattern & Weightage

The selection process will consist of an entrance test for maximum marks of 70 marks and an interview evaluated out of 30 marks. The entrance test comprises of 2 parts i.e. Part A: 35 marks and Part B: 35 marks.

Part A: Research Aptitude (35 marks, cutoff: 3.5 marks) Analytical Skills (18 marks) + Basic English (5 marks) + Research Methodology (12 marks).

Part B: Specialized Subject (35 marks, cutoff: 14 marks). There will be a minimum of 5 specialization sections (which includes compulsory sections also) based on the branch, with each section carrying 7 marks. All candidates will have to attempt 4 sections.

The section on their area of interest will carry twice the weightage (14 marks) while the other three sections will carry 7 marks each.

Exemptions for Appearing in Entrance Test and PI

Below candidates will be exempted from the Part A entrance exam:

Those candidates with GATE score/NET/CAT/KSCSTE fellowship holders or other recognized National level examinations / M Phil holders with minimum CGPA of 6(General Category) and CGPA of 5.5 Quota category candidates (with more than 40% disability will have to appear for only Part A of the entrance test.
Candidates who are selected under the QIP and candidates with UGC-JRF/AICTE fellowship are exempted from the entrance exam and Personal Interview.

KTU PhD Admissions 2023: How to Apply?

Students can follow the below steps to apply for the PhD course at KTU:

Step 1: Visit the official website: ktu.edu.in

Step 2: Click on the Admissions tab.

Step 3: As the drop-down list appears, select PhD Admission

Step 4: From the Admissions page, click on the Apply Online link.

Step 5: Before filling up, applicants have to register.

Step 6: Fill up the details of candidature and upload all the required documents.

Step 7: Make payments and submit the application form. Keep a copy of the acknowledgement slip.

*Note: The application fee for the PhD. admissions is INR 1,000 for general candidates and INR 500 for SC/ST Candidates.

KTU PhD Admissions 2023: Documents Required for Submission

Students need to submit the below document at the time of application:

NOC in the format attached – part time PhD (external & internal)
Selection letter - full time PhD (NDF,QIP & JRF)
Certificate from the Head of Institutions (for M Tech on-going)
Course completion certificate from Institution (M Tech completed, result awaiting)

KTU PhD Admissions 2023: Course Description

KTU offers a 3-year PhD program with various specializations.

Computer Science & Engineering and allied branches
Electronics Engineering and allied branches
Mechanical Engineering and allied branches
Electrical Engineering and allied branches
Civil Engineering and allied branches
Chemical Engineering and allied branches
Biotechnology* and allied branches
Physics
Mathematics
Chemistry
Management
Architecture and Planning
Computer Applications

The Doctoral Committee of KTU in its first meeting, shall prescribe two compulsory courses and four electives to be undergone by the scholar. The scholar has to undergo any two of the courses from those electives, as prescribed by the DC.

KTU PhD Admissions 2023: General Instructions

All part-time research scholars irrespective of their place of working have to undergo a residential period of 180 days at their place of research, in a single spell or two, by availing eligible leave. Part time applications without NOC in prescribed format from the Appointing authority will summarily be rejected.
Out of the 8 scholars that a Professor Supervises, at least 3 shall be full-time scholars with fellowship. Out of these 6 scholars, that an Associate Professor supervises, minimum 1 scholar shall be a full-time scholar with fellowship.
A registered research scholar shall submit a written progress report in the prescribed format annually for the first three years, and every six months thereafter.
The maximum duration of Ph. D. program is 5 years for full time scholars and 6 years for part time scholars. Extension requests of full time scholars will be examined by the DC and extension of 1year will be granted only for genuine cases.
The scholars should submit the synopsis along with the first draft of thesis in hard and soft copies at the synopsis meeting. However, a maximum of two months’ time will be given to improve the thesis and to incorporate changes/suggestions made by the DC before the final submission.

About KTU

APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University also known as Kerala Technological University is a State university located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The University was inaugurated on May 21, 2014, by the State Government of Kerala. The college offers UG, PG and Ph.D courses in various streams like Architecture, Engineering, Computer Applications and Management,

KTU PhD FAQs

Ques. How to apply for KTU PhD admission 2023?

Ans. Students can apply for the PhD via online mode by visiting the official website. The university will not be accepting any offline applications.

Ques. What is the mode of payment accepted for KTU PhD admission 2023?

Ans. Once the application is duly filled, the page will be redirected to the online payment option. Here, the students can choose from UPI payment, Bank Transfer, credit card or debit card to pay the application fees.

Ques. What is the duration of the PhD course offered by KTU?

Ans. KTU offers a 3-year course for PhD researchers for full-time scholars. For Part-time researchers or external part-time researchers the course can be extended upto 5 years.

Ques. Can a final year PG student apply for KTU PhD admission 2023?

Ans. Yes, a final year PG student can apply for KTU PhD admission, provided the student meets the eligibility criteria that is required by the KTU.

Ques. What is the maximum age limit for applying into KTU PhD admission 2023?

Ans. There is no upper age limit for applying into KTU PhD admission 2023.

Ques. What is the application fee for the KTU PhD admission 2023?

Ans. The application fee for the PhD. admissions is INR 1,000 for general candidates and INR 500 for SC/ST Candidates.

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Answered Questions

APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University - [KTU]: 5 answered questions

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Which university is the best, CUSAT or KTU?

● Top Answer By Tridha Saha on 23 Mar 22

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CUSAT Kochi is better than KTU. Being older, it is more recognized. It is more reputed internationally. CUSAT brand name can help you a lot while applying for higher studies overseas. Cochin University of Science and Technology courses are well-structured. The syllabus followed is tougher compared to KTU. So, a degree from CUSAT is more valued. KTU is a technological university. It offers courses in this domain only. While CUSAT offers courses from various disciplines such as Arts, Law, etc. In terms of placement, CUSAT is better. During the 2020 placement drive, the average and highest CTC received by the students was INR 4.7 LPA and INR 15 LPA. These are the factors that make CUSAT a better option.

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Is Kerala technological university better than CUSAT?

● Top Answer By Udit Mundra on 23 Mar 21

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In my opinion, CUSAT is much better than KTU and there are multiple reasons why. One of the only reasons why KTU could be better than CUSAT is the fact that results are released within a month of conducting exams. So if you have deadlines coming up or are applying somewhere, you will not have to wait too long. CUSAT does not follow this scheme. Although recently, they have changed this scheme. Additionally, the choice between these two colleges will heavily depend on the branch you are planning on applying to. As you know, every place will have its own pros and cons. The points below should probably help you gain some insight: KTU and CUSAT are state universities. Moreover, they are both UGC and AICTE approved institutes. A plus point with CUSAT is that it has been accredited with NAAC grade A. CUSAT also has a relatively better and robust syllabus as compared to KTU. From my knowledge, it is tougher than NITs and possibly nearly equivalent to the syllabus taught in BITs and IITs. If you want to compare, you should take a look at the first-year syllabus taught at both places. CUSAT also has better faculty. Most of them hold a Ph.D. or are highly experienced individuals in their field of study. Moreover, CUSAT is ranked among the top 1000 universities in the world whereas NITs themselves are not on the list. If you are concerned about placements, you don’t need to worry about them. The highest package offered at CUSAT is INR 15 LPA with an average package of INR 4.7 LPA. Major recruiters at the college include Cisco, L&T, and TCS whereas when it comes to KTU most students are of the opinion that only 30% of them have been placed. Another major plus point is that the Engineering branch has been accredited under tier 1 colleges by NBA. Lastly, the campus also plays a pivotal role when it comes to choosing between the two. My friends would describe it as the dream campus with exciting opportunities. From this, my advice to you would be to definitely consider CUSAT over KTU for your studies. Your career will be set and you will have a plethora of opportunities open for you.

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Is there any opportunities for doing internship for KTU (APJ Abdul Kalam technological university) students?

● Top Answer By Rita Agarwal on 18 Feb 21

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The answer is yes, rather a big yes. There are mainly opportunities for summer training courses as well as internships under KTU. Understand the internship's actual meaning You can continue an internship at the time of semester breaks. The faculties will help you to find out nearby worksites and companies so that you could utilize the time of semester break. The industries can be small but the attachment of the student is needed for their future career perspectives. When to do the internship You get two months’ pause from the end of one semester and to begin of next semester classes. In this gap, you can do their internship as per your respective subjects for summer training courses as well as internships. Busy with Supplementary Exams It should be cleared that this summer internships programs are only for that student who cleared all the subjects in semester 1. However, it is seen in most of the cases that the students have papers that are lagging behind, and they cannot apply for internships. You can do it in the upcoming years. Why you should do this internship The internship program is important to complete the B.Tech degree successfully under KTU. If you want to get minimum credit points of 100, then you must be involved with various extra curriculum activities like ED CLUB, NSS, Internships, Sports, Arts etc. Where you should do their internship You should join as an apprentice at any industry, related to your stream, at least for 5 days. You should submit a small report related to their work to the industry officials. You will also receive an industry certificate after the completion of this internship, which you can submit to the institute to earn points. One of my friends is a student from the Mechanical Engineering stream. He conducted his internship in Kerala State Water Transport Corporation, along with Royal Enfield (Second Year Internship).

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Can I do a college transfer and a branch change together in KTU (APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University)?

● Top Answer By Tina Chand on 18 Feb 21

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There are certain norms that need to be followed during a college transfer or branch transfer. The following are the details for the same: An inter-college transfer is only applicable if you are a regular B.tech student. It is permitted before the commencement of 3rd and 5th semesters The transfer is dependent on the sanctioned seat intake of the respective college. You must fulfill the eligibility requirements to be able to be promoted to the 3rd/5th semester. If there are a great number of applicants then the admission will take place on the GPA obtained up to 1st and 3rd semester. If any ties, The request for a college transfer must be submitted to the college in which the transfer is sought. You must take a recommendation letter from the Principal of your current institution. You can only choose 1 college to transfer your admission. If you have availed college transfer in 3rd semester, then you will not be permitted to do so again in 5th semester. The colleges usually issue a notification during the 2nd/4th semester wherein inviting applications for college transfer. If selected, you will have to pay an application fee of Rs.3000 within the stipulated time. However, if you from SC/ST category, there will be no application fee.

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Which university is better for engineering Anna University Tamil Nadu or KTU Kerala?

● Top Answer By Arjit Taneja on 05 Dec 22

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Anna University is ranked as follows: The current world ranking is 1168. The national ranking is 25. Education Rank is 530 in terms of quality. The alumni employment ranking is 1488. The research Performance Rank is 1111. The overall rating is 69.3. The University's Main Campus covers 189 acres and is bordered on the north by the Adyar River and on the south by Raj Bhavan. The Madras Institute of Technology at Chrompet is the University's second campus, spanning 52 acres. Taramani, Chennai, has a third campus that spans 5 acres. These campuses have a variety of buildings that serve the University community's various needs. ISRO has given Anna University the task of creating the "Microsatellite" known as ANUSAT. It is the first university in India to have a satellite that will carry payloads for technological demonstrations. ANUSAT, which weighs about 35 kg and uses 40 W of power, will function as a store and forward communication station. There are ground stations at MIT, AU, and IIT Kharagpur. The total cost of the project is Rs. 5 crores, and a clean room is included. A facility for assembly is established at the MIT Aerospace department. The structure is built at the College of Engineering, Guindy, along with significant power and other electronic subsystems. Software for thermal, control, orbital, ground and payload systems is created by MIT and Anna University departments.

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