Kashmir University PhD and Integrated MPhil-PhD Admission 2020

For Integrated MPhil & PhD Programmes:

55% marks in aggregate, or its equivalent grade "B" in the UGC 7-point scale or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed, excluding grace/statutory marks, if any, in Master’s Degree in the concerned subject/allied subject from a recognized university or in any recognized Professional Degree declared equivalent to  the Master’s Degree by the Equivalence Committee of the University or an equivalent Degree from a foreign educational Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under law having this mandate or by an Equivalence Committee of the University.

Relaxation of 5% of marks from 55% to 50% or equivalent relaxation of grade shall be allowed for the candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/ differently abled and other categories of candidates as provided under University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for award of M.Phil/Ph.D Degrees) Regulation-2016.

For Ph.D Programme

Candidates who have successfully completed M.Phil Degree from the University of Kashmir with grade ‘A’ or ‘B’ or the candidates having been selected to the M.Phil Programme on the basis of entrance test and successfully completed M.Phil degree from any other recognized university, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade "B" in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or any other equivalent Degree declared so for the purposes of these Statutes by the Equivalence Committee of the University shall be eligible for admission to Ph.D Programme.

However, a relaxation of 5% of marks from 55% to 50% or equivalent relaxation of grade shall be allowed for the M.Phil pass out candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/differently abled and other categories of candidates as provided under University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for award of M.Phil/Ph.D Degrees) Regulation-2016.

Eligible candidates shall have to qualify the Entrance Test by securing at least 50% marks.

Candidates who have qualified UGC NET (including JRF)/CSIR NET (including JRF)/SLET/SET/GATE (valid GATE certificate)/Teacher Fellowship or any other equivalent test declared so by the UGC or have passed M.Phil with least 55% marks or its equivalent grade "B" in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) shall be exempted from appearing in the Entrance Test.

Applicants shall visit University website www.kashmiruniversity.net and submit online applications by clicking Application Form for research programmes-2020 under admission tab

Applicants are also required to deposit non-refundable application fee of Rs.100/- through online mode.

In-service candidates are required to mention in the form, date of appointment/Department and Length of Service supported by documentary proof to be uploaded along with qualification certificates.

Director, IT & SS, University of Kashmir will facilitate the concerned Deans of Schools in downloading the online applications submitted by the candidates.

Downloaded applications shall be forwarded to the concerned Heads of Deptts./Directors of Research Centres for screening and conduct of Entrance Test if required.