I. Admission to the M.Phil Programmes, 2015-2016

1 SREE SANKARACHARYA UNIVERSITY OF SANSKRIT, KALADY NOTIFICATION No.Acd.A1/ 12164/SSUS/2015 Date: 06.10.2015 Applications in the prescribed format are invited through Online Registration from eligible candidates for admission to the M.Phil and Ph.D programmes, 2016 under various academic departments of the University. I. Admission to the M.Phil Programmes, 2015-2016 Candidates shall carry out their work in the Departments of the University situated at the University Head Quarters, Kalady (except for Urdu which is conducted at Regional Centre, Koyilandy) under a recognized guide for M.Phil programmes in one of the following subjects. Sl. Department Address M.Phil. No.of seat No. 1 SanskritVedic Nil studies studies 2 Sanskrit Sahitya 10 3 Sanskrit Vedanta 10 4 Sanskrit Vyakarana 10 5 Translation Studies 5 6 Hindi Head of the Department, 10 Department of 7 English 10 8 Gender Studies 5 9 Ayurveda 10 Psychology Kalady Ernakulam 683 574 Nil 5 11 Geography 5 12 Malayalam 10 13 Music 6 14 Sociology 5

2 15 Urdu The Head of the Department Department of Urdu Regional Centre, Koyilandy, Naduvathoor P.O. Kozhikode - 673620. 16 Philosophy 4 10 17 Manuscriptology Head of the Department, 5 18 Dance Department of Nil 19 History 5 20 Comparative Kalady Ernakulam 683 5 Literature 574 21 Social Work Nil 22 Sanskrit General Studies 23 Sanskrit Nyaya 8 24 Physical Education Nil 25 Vastuvidya Nil 10 Eligibility Candidates who possess Masters Degree in the subject concerned or in related subjects specified by the Departments concerned with not less than 55% marks/ B+ Grade of this University or any equivalent degree of any other Indian or Foreign Universities recognized by this University shall be eligible to apply for admission to the M Phil Programmes. Applicants belonging to the SC/ST Communities require a minimum of 50% marks/ B grade in their Masters Degree Exam. Those candidates who are awaiting the results of their PG examinations can also apply, and if selected, may take admissions provisionally. However, such candidates shall produce their PG mark lists and provisional certificates before the expiry of three months from the date of their provisional admission, failing which the provisional admissions granted to them are liable to be cancelled.

3 Explanation Related subjects can be in any discipline having some converging areas with the domain subject offered by the departments concerned, which shall be ensured by the Research Committees of the Departments. Admission Admission to the M.Phil Programmes shall be on the basis of an Entrance Examination conducted by the university on 19.11.2015 at Head Quarters, Kalady. The Rank List in each subject shall be prepared based on the marks secured by the applicants in the written test, and the interview conducted by the Research Committees of the Departments concerned. Admissions shall be made from the rank list. Entrance Test The Entrance Test shall carry 100 marks, out of which 80 marks are for the written test and the remaining 20 marks for the interview/group discussion. Only those applicants who secure 50% marks and above in the Common Entrance Test shall be considered for admission. Applicants belonging to the SC/ST communities require only a minimum of 45% marks in the Common Entrance Test. Vacancies that may be caused due to the lack of eligible applicants belonging to the SC and ST communities shall be re-notified twice and if they still remain vacant, they shall be filled up as per the existing rules and regulations. The reservation policy adopted by the State Government/Central Government and the UGC from time to time for students belonging to the SC, ST, OEC, OBC and other eligible communities shall be strictly adhered to. Intake The maximum number of students who can be granted admission to the M.Phil programme in a department shall not exceed ten. Documents to be produced at the time of admission All applicants should submit the following original documents at the time of admission. 1) SSLC/ equivalent certificate to prove the age. 2) PG Original Degree Certificate or Provisional Certificate and mark lists

4 3) Community Certificate (applicable only to applicants belonging to SC/ST/OEC/OBC Communities. 4) No Objection Certificate and Leave Order for the entire period of the M.Phil Programme from the employer(s) in the case of applicants who are employed. 5) Conduct Certificate and Transfer Certificate. 6) Eligibility Certificate in the case of applicants who have obtained their PG Degrees from Universities outside the State of Kerala. 7) Migration Certificate (Candidates from other Universities) should produce the Migration Certificates before the expiry of 3 months from the date of their admission. Fellowship Limited fellowships will be offered to eligible candidates in each department subject to the decision of the University. Fee The selected candidates shall remit the following fee Admission Fee Special Fee Tuition fee Caution Deposit - Rs.50/- - Rs.2000/- - Rs.1000/- - Rs.1000/- Department Development Fund - Rs. 250/- Matriculation Fee - Rs. 50/- Recognition Library Fee (per Annum) - Rs. 500/- Annual Fee - Rs. 500/- Dessertation Fee - Rs. 500/- M.Phil 1 st Semester Examination Fee - Rs. 325/- - Rs. 100/- (for outside Kerala candidates)

5 Duration of the programme and Courses The normal duration of an M.Phil Programme shall be one year comprising of two semesters. However, on valid grounds students may be granted permission to complete the M.Phil programme within a maximum period of 2 years from the date of admission. Programme: The students shall do the following courses during their M.Phil 1. First Semester a) Core Course 1. Research Methodology -4 Credits b) Core course II - 4 Credits c) Optional/Elective Course I - 4 Credits II. Second Semester a) Seminar - 4 credits b) Dissertation - 12 credits c) Viva voce - 4 credits Total - 32 Credits Out of the 4 credits for each of the courses, 2 credits are for continuous internal assessment which consists of assignments, seminars and test papers. The remaining 2 credits are for the end semester University Examination conducted by the University. In the case of Optional/Elective Courses students may be allowed to choose courses from other departments, if they so desire. The last date of receipt of applications through online is 07.11.2015. The Entrance Examination will be held on 19.11.2015. The rank list will be published on 25.11.2015. The M.Phil programme is scheduled to commence from 03.12.2015 onwards. Details for submitting applications are mentioned in page 10, How to apply.

6 II. Admission to the Ph.D Programmes, 2015-2016 Candidates shall carry out their work in the Departments of the University situated at the University Head Quarters, Kalady (except for Urdu which is conducted at Regional Centre, Koyilandy) under a recognized guide for Ph.D programmes in one of the following subjects. Sl. No. Department Address Ph.D 1 SanskritVedic 2 studies studies No.of vancancy 2 Sanskrit Sahitya 10 3 Sanskrit Vedanta 16 4 Sanskrit Vyakarana 8 5 Translation Studies Nil 6 Hindi Head of the Department, 15 Department of 7 English 12 8 Gender Studies 3 9 Ayurveda 10 Psychology Kalady Ernakulam 683 574 Nil 3 11 Geography 1 12 Malayalam 5 13 Music Nil 14 Sociology 2 15 Urdu The Head of the 2 Department Department of Urdu Regional Centre, Koyilandy, Naduvathoor P.O. Kozhikode - 673620. 16 Philosophy 17 Manuscriptology 18 Dance 19 History Head of the Department, Department of Kalady Ernakulam 4 Nil 4 5 20 Comparative Literature 683 574 Nil

7 21 Social Work 2 22 Sanskrit General Studies 23 Sanskrit Nyaya 8 24 Physical Education Nil 25 Vastuvidya 6 6 Eligibility Candidates who possess P.G. Degrees of this University in the subjects concerned or related subjects with B+ Grade (55% and above) or equivalent P.G. Degrees of other universities recognized by this University are eligible to apply for admission to the Ph.D programme. Applicants belonging to the SC and ST communities who have secured B Grade (50% and above) in their P.G. examinations are eligible to apply for admission to the Ph.D Programme. In the case of Ayurveda the candidates should possess Masters Degree in Ayurveda from a recognized University and approved by CCIM. Explanation Related subjects can be any discipline having some converging areas with the domain subject offered by the department concerned. Applicants who have obtained their P.G. degrees in related subjects can be granted admission only if their research is of an interdisciplinary nature. The Research Committees of the departments shall ensure this by properly evaluating the research proposals and interviewing the candidates. Admission Admission to the PhD programmes shall be through an Entrance Examination conducted by the departments and the interview conducted by the Research Committees of the respective Departments. UGC JRF and RGNF awardees as well as and regular teachers of Universities/Colleges with a minimum service of five years and who have published at least two research articles in approved

8 journals are exempted from the Entrance Examination. Availability of approved guides, their willingness to guide on a specific research proposal and vacancy of seats shall be taken into account for granting admission. Admission to Ph.D. Programme shall be conducted only if the departments demand for it each year. The entrance examination will be conducted on 19.11.2015 at Head Quarters, Kalady. Entrance Examination The Entrance Examination shall carry 100 marks. The candidates who secure 50% marks or above in the entrance examination alone will be qualified. The candidates belonging to the SC/ST communities require only a minimum of 45% in the entrance examination for being qualified. Being placed in the qualified list alone shall not entitle a candidate for admission to the PhD programme. Selection The candidates eligible for admission shall be selected by the Research Committees. Depending on the availability of seats, the required number of candidates from the ranked list may be invited for the interview by the Research Committee with their research proposals. The Research Committee may select the candidates subject to the feasibility of the research proposals submitted by the candidates and their performance at the interview. The research proposal shall contain the following: (a) A tentative title (b) The objectives of the study (c) The importance and relevance of the study (d) A review of the earlier works done in the area of the proposed work, and, (e) The details of methodology/theoretical framework. Intake The number of candidates to be admitted to PhD programme in a year shall be decided by the Research Committees of the Departments. The number shall be

9 decided by taking into consideration the number of vacancies for research guideship available under all the approved Supervising Teachers of the departments and their willingness to offer research guideship on the research proposals submitted by the candidates. Assignment of supervising teachers The supervising teacher shall be assigned by the Research Committee, on the basis of mutual consent of the supervising teacher and the candidate. The nature of the research proposal of the student and the competency of the supervisor to guide research in that area also should be taken into account. The research student has to carry out his/her research only in a research centre approved by the University. Fee Candidates admitted to the programme shall remit the following fee Admission Fee - Rs. 50/- Caution Deposit - Rs.1000/- Department Development Fund - Rs. 250/- Matriculation Fee - Rs. 50/- Recognition Fee - Rs. 100/- (Outside Kerala candidates) Library Fee per annum - Rs. 500/- Annual Fee - Rs. 500/- Thesis evaluation fee - Rs.2000/- (at the time of submission of Ph.D Thesis) Ph.D Registration Fee - Rs. 500/- (at the time of Ph.D Registration) Course Work fee - Will be announced later The selected candidates shall remit the prescribed fee including the examination fee and the caution deposit. Subsequent installment of Annual fee and Library fee shall be remitted within 15 days from the beginning of the next year of research, with a fine fixed by the University for next 15 days. Documents to be produced at the time of admission The selected candidates shall submit the following original documents at the time of admission. 1) SSLC/ equivalent document to prove the age. 2) P.G. mark lists/m.phil marklists 3) The original/provisional P.G./MPhil Degree certificate 4) Community Certificate in the case of SC/ST/OEC/OBC candidates

10 5) No Objection Certificate from the employer(s) in the case of employed persons 6) Conduct Certificate 7) Transfer Certificate. 8) Eligibility certificate in the case of candidates who have secured their PG/M.Phil Degrees from Universities outside the state. 9) Migration Certificate : In the case of candidates from other Universities, the migration certificate is to be submitted within 3 months from the date of admission. Fellowship Limited fellowships will be offered to eligible candidates in each department subject to the decision of the University. III - How to apply Applicants are directed to submit their applications for admission to the M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes 2015-2016 through online in the University s Websites : www.ssus.ac.in & www.ssusonline.org on or before 07.11.2015. A printed copy of the filled in applications with the following documents shall be sent to the Heads of Departments concerned, on or before 07.11.2015. The cover containing the printed copy should be superscribed specifying the name of the programme and the Department. The application should be accompanied with the following- a. Attested copies of mark lists of the qualifying examination. b. Attested true copies of the Provisional/ Original Degree Certificate. c. No Objection Certificate from the employer, in the case of employed applicants. d. Eligibility Certificate (in the case of candidates who have passed the qualifying examination from outside Kerala). e. University Chalan receipt available at any branch of Union Bank of India or Demand Draft for Rs.150/- towards Entrance Examination fee /Ph.D application fee. Demand Draft should be drawn in favour of Finance Officer, University of Sanskrit, Kalady.

11 Candidates applying for both M.Phil and Ph.D Programme should submit separate application. f. True copy of Community/Caste Certificate (in the case of candidates eligible for reservation). g. True copy of the P.G. Degree/M.Phil. Degree & Provisional Degree Certificate as the case may be. h. Candidates with UGC/JRF shall produce proof thereof. The last date of receipt of applications through online and printed copy of online application to the Department concerned is 07.11.2015. The Entrance Examination will be held on 19.11.2015. The rank list will be published on 25.11.2015. The Ph.D programme is scheduled to commence after the admissions to the M.Phil are completed. Sd/- REGISTRAR

12 Tentative Time Schedule for admission To The M.Phil and Ph.D Programmes, 2015-2016 Sl.No. Particulars Date 1 Date of publishing the University Notification 07.10.2015 in major dailies and the websites of the University 2 Date on which Heads of Departments have to 15.10.2015 submit three sets of question papers to the Pro Vice Chancellor 3 The last date for the submission of 07.11.2015 applications through online 4 Last date of receipt of print copy of the 07.11.2015 application along with Fee receipt and copies of other documents 5 Date of downloading of hall tickets by the 16.11.2015 applicants 6 Date of Entrance Examination for M.Phil, and 19.11.2015 Ph.D Programmes 7 Date of evaluation of answer scripts at the 20.11.2015 departments 8 Date of publication of Rank Lists by the Heads 25.11.2015 of the Departments 9 Date of admission to the M.Phil 01.12.2015 10 Commencement of classes for M.Phil 03.12.2015 11 Date for convening Research Committee 08.12.2015 meetings for admission to the Ph.D to Programme 23.12.2015 12 Date for convening Doctoral Committee 01.01.2016 meetings for admission to the Ph.D to Programme 21.01.2016 13 Date of closing of admission for the M.Phil 02.01.2016 Sd/- REGISTRAR

13 SREE SANKARACHARYA UNIVERSITY OF SANSKRIT, KALADY PROSPECTUS I - For M.Phil Programme 2015-2016 1. Candidates who wish to register for M.Phil programmes, 2015-16, may submit the applications through online in the prescribed form to the Registrar, University of Sanskrit, Kalady. They can register their applications through the websites: www.ssus.ac.in & www.ssusonline.org 2. Courses in the following subjects except in Urdu are offered at the University Head Quarters, Kalady for M.Phil Programmes. The M.Phil, programme in Urdu is offered at Regional Centre, Koyilandy. Sl. Department Address M.Phil. No.of seat No. 1 SanskritVedic Nil studies studies 2 Sanskrit Sahitya 10 3 Sanskrit Vedanta 10 4 Sanskrit Vyakarana 10 5 Translation Studies 5 6 Hindi Head of the Department, 10 Department of 7 English 10 8 Gender Studies 5 9 Ayurveda 10 Psychology Kalady Ernakulam 683 574 Nil 5 11 Geography 5 12 Malayalam 10 13 Music 6 14 Sociology 5 15 Urdu The Head of the Department Department of Urdu Regional Centre, Koyilandy, Naduvathoor P.O. Kozhikode - 673 620. 4

14 16 Philosophy 10 17 Manuscriptology Head of the Department, 5 18 Dance Department of Nil 19 History 5 20 Comparative Kalady Ernakulam 683 5 Literature 574 21 Social Work Nil 22 Sanskrit General Studies 23 Sanskrit Nyaya 8 24 Physical Education Nil 25 Vastuvidya Nil 10 3. Candidates who possess a recognized Masters degree in the subject concerned or in the related subjects or subjects specified by the Departments with not less than 55% marks/ B+ Grade of this University or any equivalent degree with not less than 55% marks/ B+ grade of any other Indian or Foreign Universities recognized by this University are eligible to apply for the M.Phil. Programmes of the University. SC/ST candidates need require a minimum of 50% marks only or B Grade in their Master s Degree. Students who have MA Degree in English/Hindi/Malayalam/Sanskrit/ Comparative Literature & Linguistics can apply for interdisciplinary course in Translation Studies and those who have Post Graduate Degrees in Gender Studies, Women Studies, Languages and Social Sciences can apply for admission to the M.Phil Programme in Gender Studies. The candidates who possess Master s Degree through distance mode of study are not eligible for admission. 4 Those candidates who are awaiting results of their PG examinations can also apply and are eligible to be granted provisional admission based on their performance in the Entrance Test and interview/group discussion. However, such candidates shall produce their PG mark lists and provisional certificates within three months from the date of admission failing which the provisional admissions granted to them are liable to be cancelled. 5 Related subjects can be in any discipline having some converging areas with the domain subject offered by the departments concerned which shall be ensured by the Research Committees of the Departments.

15 6 Admissions to the M.Phil programmes shall be on the basis of an Entrance Examination and Interview conducted by the University. UGC NET/ SET candidates are not exempted from the Entrance Examination.. In each subject there shall be a rank list prepared, based on the marks secured by the candidates at the Entrance Examination, and interview /group discussion. Admissions shall be made from the rank list. 7 The Entrance Examination will carry 100 marks, out of which 80 marks are for the written test and the remaining 20 marks will be for the Interview/Group discussion. 8 Candidates are directed to download the Hall Ticket from the University website w.e.f. 16.11.2015 onwards, using the pass word allotted at the time of online registration. 9. The candidates who secure 50% marks or above in the Entrance Examination alone will be considered for admission. The candidates belonging to the SC/ST communities require only a minimum of 45% marks in the Entrance Examination. They will be eligible for all relaxations as per the UGC guidelines. In the absence of sufficient number of candidates from the SC/ST categories the vacancies shall be filled up as per rules, after re-notification. The reservation policy adopted by the State/Central Governments and UGC for the students belonging to SC/ST, OEC, and OBC Communities from time to time will be followed. For this, each department will be treated as a separate unit. 10.The normal duration of an M.Phil Programme shall be one year comprising of two semesters. However, on valid grounds students may be granted permission to complete the M.Phil programme within a maximum period of 2 years from the date of admission. 11. An Entrance Examination fee of Rs.150/- should be paid along with the application by way of SSUS Chalan Receipt which can be remitted at any branch of Union Bank of India. The said fee can also be remitted by way of D.D. drawn in favour of the Finance Officer, Sree Sankaracharya Kalady, payable at Union Bank of India, Kalady Branch. Applicants should write their names, address with phone numbers and purpose on the reverse side of the D.D. 12. Candidates admitted to the programme shall remit the following fee. i. Admission Fee : Rs. 50/- ii. Special fee : Rs.2,000/- (for M.Phil candidates) iii. Tuition Fee : Rs.1,000/- iv. Caution Deposit : Rs.1,000/- v. Matriculation : Rs. 50/- vi. Recognition : Rs. 100/- (Outside Kerala candidates) vii. Library fee (per annum) : Rs. 500/- viii. Annual fee : Rs. 500/- ix. Dissertation fee : Rs. 500/- (for M.Phil. candidates) x. M.Phil. 1 st sem. Exam fee : Rs. 325/- xi. Department Development Fund : Rs. 250/-

16 13 A few fellowships are offered for deserving candidates in each Department as per rates fixed by the University from time to time. 14 Candidates who have obtained their Qualifying Degrees from Universities/Bodies outside Kerala should submit an Eligibility Certificate obtained from this University along with the application 15 Candidates who have not registered as matriculates of this University should apply for registration as matriculates in the prescribed form 16 The last date for the submission of applications through online and printed copy to the department concerned is 07.11.2015. 17 A printed copy of the filled in applications with the following documents shall be sent to the Heads of the Departments concerned so as to be received by them on or before 07.11.2015. The cover containing the printed copy should be superscribed specifying the name of the programme and the Department. a. Attested copies of marklists of the Qualifying Examination. b. Attested true copies of the Provisional/ Original Degree Certificate. c. No Objection Certificate from the employer, in the case of employed applicants. d. Eligibility Certificate (in the case of candidates who have passed the Qualifying Examination from outside Kerala). e. University Chalan receipt or original Demand Draft for Rs.150/- towards Entrance Examination fee. f. True copy of Community/Caste Certificate (in the case of candidates eligible for reservation). g. True copy of the P.G. Degree & Provisional Degree Certificate as the case may be. 18 The written examination and interview will be held on 19.11.2015 at University Head Quarters, Kalady. Rank lists will be published on 25.11.2015. 19. Ragging is strictly prohibited vide Letter No.F1-08/06 dated 16.05.2008 from the UGC. If any written complaint is received about ragging, it will be viewed seriously and reported to the Commission and stringent action will be taken against the guilty. 20. University of Sanskrit M.Phil regulations December 2015 will be applicable for the above admission. 21 The M.Phil and Integrated M.Phil-Ph.D. Programmes will commence from 3 rd December 2015 onwards.

17 II - For Ph.D. programmes 2015-2016 1. Candidates who wish to register for Ph.D. programmes, 2015-16, may submit the applications through online in the prescribed form to the Registrar, University of Sanskrit, Kalady. They can register their applications through the websites: www.ssus.ac.in & www.ssusonline.org 2. Courses in the following subjects except in Urdu are offered at the University Head Quarters, Kalady for Ph.D Programmes. The Ph.D programmes in Urdu are offered at Regional Centre, Koyilandy. Sl. No. Department Address Ph.D 1 Sanskrit Vedic Studies 2 Sanskrit Sahitya 10 3 Sanskrit Vedanta 16 4 Sanskrit Vyakarana 8 Head of the Department, 5 Translation Studies Department of Nil 6 7 Hindi English 15 12 8 Gender Studies Kalady, Ernakulam 3 9 Ayurveda 683574 Nil 10 Psychology 3 11 Geography 1 12 Malayalam 5 13 Music Nil 14 Sociology 2 15 Urdu Regional Centre, Koyilandy, Naduvathoor P.O., Kozhikode-673620 16 Philosophy 17 Manuscriptology Nil 18 Dance Head of the Department, 4 Department of 19 History 5 20 Comparative Literature Nil 21 Social Work Kalady, Ernakulam 2 22 Sanskrit General Studies 683574 6 23 Sanskrit Nyaya 8 24 Physical Education Nil 25 Vastuvidya 6 2 2 4

18 3. Candidates who possess a recognized Masters degree in the subject concerned or in the related subjects or subjects specified by the Departments with not less than 55% marks/ B+ Grade of this University or any equivalent degree with not less than 55% marks/ B+ grade of any other Indian or Foreign Universities recognized by this University are eligible to apply for the Ph.D Programmes of the University. SC/ST candidates need require a minimum of 50% marks only or B Grade in their Master s Degree. The candidates who possess Master s Degree through distance mode of study are not eligible for admission. 4. Related subjects can be in any discipline having some converging areas with the domain subject offered by the departments concerned. Applicants who have obtained their PG Degrees in related subjects can be granted admission only if their research is of an interdisciplinary nature. The Research Committees of the concerned departments will ensure this by properly evaluating the research proposals and interviewing the candidates. 5 Admissions to the Ph.D programmes shall be on the basis of an Entrance Examination and Interview conducted by the University. UGC-JRF and RGNF awardees, the regular teachers of Universities, Government Colleges and Aided colleges with a minimum service of five years and who have published at least two research articles in approved journals are exempted from the Entrance Examination for admission to the Ph.D Programmes. UGC NET/SLET candidates are not exempted from the Entrance Examination. In each subject there shall be a rank list prepared, based on the marks secured by the candidates at the Entrance Examination, and interview conducted by the Research Committee of the academic department concerned. Admissions shall be made from the rank list. 6. The Entrance Examination shall carry 100 marks, the question papers for which have to be prepared by the respective departments. Based on the performance of the candidates in the entrance examinations, a list of qualified candidates will be prepared for each department. Being placed in the qualified list alone shall not entitle a candidate for admission to the PhD programme. 7 Candidates are directed to download the Hall Ticket from the University website w.e.f. 16.11.2015 onwards, using the pass word allotted at the time of online registration.

19 8. The candidates who secure 50% marks or above in the Entrance Examination alone will be considered for admission. The candidates belonging to the SC/ST communities require only a minimum of 45% marks in the Entrance Examination. They will be eligible for all relaxations as per the UGC guidelines. In the absence of sufficient number of candidates from the SC/ST categories the vacancies shall be filled up as per rules, after re-notification. The reservation policy adopted by the State/Central Governments and UGC for the students belonging to SC/ST, OEC, and OBC Communities from time to time will be followed. For this, each department will be treated as a separate unit. 9. The number of candidates to be admitted to the PhD programme in a year shall be decided by the Research Committees of the Departments. The number shall be decided by taking into consideration the number of vacancies available under all the approved Supervising Teachers of the departments and their willingness to supervise specific research proposals submitted by the candidates. 10 All the candidates admitted to Ph.D programme shall undergo the prescribed course work during the first semester. Candidates having M.Phil degree have to do only two courses, provided they had a course on Research Methodology in the M.Phil Programme. Other candidates have to do three courses, one of them must be a core course on Research Methodology, Of the other two courses, one shall be a core course offered by the Department, and the other shall be an elective course related specifically to the research topic chosen by the student. 11 Applicants for the Direct Ph.D Programme who are employed as teachers in Universities/ /College /recognized Research Institutions and regular non-teaching staff of this University shall be permitted to convert to part time research after the successful completion of the course work. 12. Availability of approved guides, their willingness to guide on a specific research proposal, vacancy of seats etc. will be taken into account for granting admission. 13. An Entrance Examination fee of Rs.150/- should be paid along with the application by way of SSUS Chalan Receipt which can be remitted at any branch of Union Bank of India. The said fee can also be remitted by way of D.D. drawn in favour of the Finance Officer, Sree Sankaracharya Kalady, payable at Union Bank of India, Kalady Branch. Applicants should write their names, address with phone numbers and purpose on reverse side of the D.D. the

20 14 Candidates admitted to the programme shall remit the following fee. i. Admission Fee : Rs. 50/- ii. Caution Deposit : Rs.1,000/- iii. Matriculation : Rs. 50/- iv. Recognition Fee : Rs. 100/- (Outside Kerala candidates) v. Registration fee for foreign student : Rs.1000/- vi. Library fee (per annum) : Rs. 500/- vii. Annual fee : Rs. 500/- viii. Thesis evaluation fee : Rs.2,000/- (at the time of submission of Ph.D. thesis) ix. Ph.D. Registration Fee : Rs. 500/- (at the time of Ph.D. registration) x. Department Development Fund : Rs. 250/- xi. Course Work Fee : Will be announced later 15 A few fellowships are offered for deserving candidates in each Department as per rates fixed by the University from time to time. Full time research scholars are eligible for University Research Fellowships depending upon availability. The research scholars are required to submit a monthly progress report and statement of attendance duly signed by their supervising teachers. This is mandatory for the disbursal of fellowship for the student every month. Full time research scholars are prohibited from undertaking any employment or pursuing any regular academic programme of any university. 16. Candidates who have obtained their Qualifying Degrees from Universities/Bodies outside Kerala should submit an Eligibility Certificate obtained from this University along with the application 17. Candidates who have not registered as matriculates of this University should apply for registration as matriculates in the prescribed form. 18. The last date for the submission of applications through online is 07.11.2015. 19. A printed copy of the filled in applications with the following documents shall be sent to the Heads of the Departments concerned so as to be received by them on or before 07.11.2014. The cover containing the printed copy should be superscribed specifying the name of the programme and the Department. a. Attested copies of marklists of the Qualifying Examination. b. Attested true copies of the Provisional/ Original Degree Certificate. c. No Objection Certificate from the employer, in the case of employed applicants.

21 d. Eligibility Certificate (in the case of candidates who have passed the Qualifying Examination from outside Kerala). e. University Chalan receipt or original Demand Draft for Rs.150/- towards Entrance Examination fee. f. True copy of Community/Caste Certificate (in the case of candidates eligible for reservation). g. True copy of the P.G. Degree/M.Phil. Degree & Provisional Degree Certificate as the case may be. h. Candidates with UGC-JRF/RGNF shall produce proof thereof. 20. The written examination and interview will be held on 19.11.2015 at University Head Quarters, Kalady. Rank lists will be published on 25.11.2015. 21. Ragging is strictly prohibited vide Letter No.F1-08/06 dated 16.05.2008 from the UGC. If any written complaint is received about ragging, it will be viewed seriously and reported to the Commission and stringent action will be taken against the guilty. 22. The University Regulations, December 2015 will be applicable for the above admission. Sd/- Dr.T.P.Raveendran REGISTRAR Note : Original documents should be produced at the time of admission only.