Madras University Ph.D. Notification 2020:Check Eligibility, Apply Online & Other Details
By BYJU'S Exam Prep
Updated on: September 13th, 2023
Madras University has invited application for its January 2021 PhD programme. PhD notification is released by the university of madras twice a year. First in June and second in December. Online filling of application form begins on 1 December and will go till 31 December. Interested candidates can apply online through the University of Madras website. Admission portal will remain open for a specified period only. Madras University offers M.Phil. and PhD degree under Full Time, Part Time mode. The online application for the January 2021 session alone will be accepted and another mode of applications will not be considered for admission under any circumstances. After filling the application form candidates have to submit the hard copy to respective departments or affiliated college before 31.12.2020.
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Click here to check the list of affiliated college and departments
Important Dates for PhD in Madras University
|
S.No |
Events |
Timeline |
|
1. |
Application begins |
1 December |
|
2. |
Applications ends |
31 December |
|
3. |
Uploading the approved Candidates and pending applications in the website |
28th/29th February |
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4. |
Payment of fee |
31 March |
Application fee
- For General/SC/ST Candidates- Rs.500/-
- Mode of Payment- Through Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking
Eligibility for PhD in Madras University
- Candidates who have completed the pattern of Study 10+2+3+2 (or) 11+1+3+2 are eligible for admission to do PhD. Programme.
- Candidates must have completed a Master’s degree with 55 % marks.
- Candidates belonging to SC/ST category have been a relaxation of 5 %.
- If the candidates have obtained M.Phil degree through correspondence or distance mode before 3 April 2009, then the candidate will be considered as eligible for PhD.
- If the candidates have qualified UGC NET/ CSIR NET/Gate, then, they are exempted from Entrance Test.
- Regular teachers of affiliated college with a minimum of four years of continuous teaching experience after Post-graduation are eligible to register for PhD (Part-time) Programme
Procedure for Admission in Madras University
- Madras University will conduct the entrance test for selecting candidates for PhD.
- The entrance test will be conducted by the respective Department / College /Institution.
The entrance test shall carry a maximum of 50 marks as detailed below.
|
S. NO |
Type of Examination |
Maximum Marks |
|
1. |
Written |
35 |
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2. |
Oral |
15 |
|
|
Total |
50 |
- 50% of marks shall be taken from the qualifying examination (PG or equivalent) secured by the candidate.
- The candidate should secure at least 25 marks out of 50 marks in the entrance test (Written and Oral).
- The candidate should take the examination only in the subject for which he/she has applied for admission to the PhD programme.
- Entrance test syllabus will consist of 50% Research Methodology and 50% of the specific subject of PhD. Degree.
- If the candidates have qualified UGC NET/ CSIR NET/Gate, then, they are exempted from Entrance Test.
How to Apply for PhD in Madras University
- Candidates have to visit Madras University website for applying online.
- Candidates now have click on ‘Apply Now’.
- After confirming the eligibility criteria, candidates now have to proceed forward.
- Candidates now have to register as a new user.
- Candidates then have to fill the detailed application form and complete the payment.
Departments offering PhD of Madras University
|
Sl.No. |
Name of the Department |
Fields of PhD. Research (Full-Time and Part-Time) |
|
1. |
Ancient History and Archaeology |
Ancient History & Archaeology |
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2. |
Indian History |
Historical Studies |
|
3. |
Anthropology |
Anthropology |
|
4. |
Criminology |
Criminology |
|
5. |
Psychology |
Psychology |
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6. |
Education |
Education |
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7. |
Adult & Continuing Education |
Continuing Education |
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8. |
Sociology |
Sociology |
|
9. |
Anna Centre for Public Affairs |
Public Affairs |
|
10. |
Politics and Public Administration |
Political SciencePublic Administration |
|
11. |
Centre for South and South East Asian Studies |
South & South-East Asian Studies |
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12. |
Defence and Strategic Studies |
Defence& Strategic Studies |
|
13. |
Legal Studies |
Legal Studies |
|
14. |
Economics |
Economics |
|
15. |
Econometrics |
Econometrics |
|
16. |
Dr. Ambedkar Centre for Economic Studies |
Development Economics |
|
17. |
Agro Economic Research Centre |
Agro Economics |
|
18. |
Mass Media and Communication Studies |
Mass Media & Communication Studies |
|
19. |
Information Science |
Information Science |
|
20. |
Philosophy |
Philosophy |
|
21. |
Siva Siddhantha |
Saiva Siddhanta |
|
22. |
Vaishnavism |
Vaishnavism |
|
23. |
Jainology |
Jainism |
|
24. |
Christian Studies |
Christian Studies |
|
25. |
JBAS Centre for Islamic Studies |
Islamic Studies |
|
26. |
Indian Music |
Indian Music |
|
27. |
English |
English |
|
28. |
French |
French |
|
29. |
Tamil Language |
Tamil Studies |
|
30. |
Tamil Literature |
Tamil Literature & Culture |
|
31. |
Telugu |
Telugu |
|
32. |
Malayalam |
Malayalam |
|
33. |
Kannada |
Kannada |
|
34. |
Sanskrit |
Sanskrit |
|
35. |
Hindi |
Hindi |
|
36. |
Arabic, Persian and Urdu |
Arabic, Persian & Urdu |
|
37. |
Commerce |
Commerce |
|
38. |
Management Studies |
Management Studies |
|
39. |
Ramanujan Institute of Advanced Study in Maths |
Mathematics |
|
40. |
Statistics |
Statistics |
|
41. |
Computer Science |
Computer Science |
|
42. |
Geography |
Geography |
|
43. |
Geology |
Geology |
|
44. |
Applied Geology |
Applied Geology |
|
45. |
Analytical Chemistry |
Analytical Chemistry |
|
46. |
Inorganic Chemistry |
Inorganic Chemistry |
|
47. |
Organic Chemistry |
Organic Chemistry |
|
48. |
Physical Chemistry |
Physical Chemistry |
|
49. |
Energy |
Energy |
|
50. |
Polymer Science |
Polymer Science |
|
51. |
Crystallography & Biophysics |
Crystallography & Biophysics |
|
52. |
Nuclear Physics |
Nuclear Physics |
|
53. |
Theoretical Physics |
Theoretical Physics |
|
54. |
Central Instrumentation & Service Lab. |
Instrumentation |
|
55. |
CAS in Botany |
Plant Biology & Biotechnology |
|
56. |
Zoology |
Animal Biology & Biotechnology |
|
57. |
Biochemistry |
Biochemistry |
|
58. |
Biotechnology |
Biotechnology |
|
59. |
Anatomy |
Anatomy |
|
60. |
Endocrinology |
Endocrinology |
|
61. |
Medical Biochemistry |
Medical Biochemistry |
|
62. |
Genetics |
Genetics |
|
63. |
Microbiology |
Microbiology |
|
64. |
Pharmacology &Envi. Toxicology |
Environmental Toxicology |
|
65. |
Physiology |
Physiology |
|
66. |
Pathology |
Pathology |
|
67. |
National Centre for Ultra Fast Processes |
Photonics and Bio-Photonics |
|
68. |
Nano Science & Nano Technology |
Nano Science & Nano Technology |
|
69. |
Institute of Distance Education (IDE) |
Computer Science Economics English History Commerce Management Studies Mathematics Psychology Public Administration Political Science Tamil |
|
70. |
Women’s Studies |
Women’s Studies |
|
71. |
Material Science |
Material Science |
|
72. |
Network Systems and information Technology |
Network Systems and information Technology |
|
73. |
Centre for Natural Hazards and Disaster Management |
Centre for Natural Hazards and Disaster Management |
|
74. |
Centre for Water Resource Management (CWRM) |
Centre for Water Resource Management (CWRM) |
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