Calicut University PhD Admission 2020 Notification, Dates, Application

Masters degree or a Professional degree recognized as equivalent to a Masters degree of University of Calicut, with at least grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or at least 55% marks in aggregate in the mark system 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 a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions.

A relaxation of 10% of marks from 55% to 45%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, will be allowed to candidates belonging to SC/ST category. A relaxation of 5% of marks from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, will be allowed to those belonging to OBC (non-creamy layer)/ differently-abled and other categories of candidates as per the decisions of the University/State Government from time to time, or for those who had obtained their Master’s degree prior to 19th September, 1991.

All candidates getting a minimum of 50% marks and, in the case of SC/ST categories of candidates a minimum of 40% marks and in the case of OBC (non-creamy layer)/differently-abled and other categories of candidates a minimum of 45% marks, as the case may be, in the entrance test are qualified to apply for registration to PhD Programme.

Admission of students who obtain the same marks in the entrance examination shall be decided first on the basis of the percentage of the PG marks/grades and then on the basis of age and then by name in alphabetical order unless otherwise specified.

Full time regular teachers of the University departments/Govt. or Aided Colleges affiliated to the University of Calicut and teachers with FDP/QIP or similar fellowships.

Foreign nationals who are otherwise eligible for admission.

Full-time fellows, who have been selected on the basis of a written Test and interview, working in a research project under the investigation of a research guide of the University.

M.Phil. Degree (successfully completed from any Statutory Recognized University in the relevant subject) holders.

Candidates applying for PhD Admission 2020 shall visit the University admission website www.cuonline.ac.in and access the PhD 2020 registration page (http://phd.uoc.ac.in/)

Complete the registration in the following two steps:

Step 1 – CAP ID Creation

Candidate applying for Ph.D 2020 shall initially create a CAP ID by providing the basic details using the "New User (Create CAP ID)" link provided in the Ph.D 2020 registration page.

After successful submission of the details, a CAP ID and Password will be sent to the registered mobile number instantly (Mobile number of students/ parents/ guardian only to be furnished).

Step 2 – Registration Completion and Making Payment

With the CAP ID and Password received in the registered mobile number, the candidate can login and fill the registration page by providing required data. Candidates shall take utmost care while selecting the reservation category during the filling up of registration data. For completing the registration, candidate shall click on the " Finalise & Proceed to Payment " button and make payment.

An application and entrance examination fee of Rs. 610/- for General Category and Rs.250/- for SC/ST Category will have to be paid by the candidates for completing the registration procedure.