Organisation : Alagappa University
Entrance Exam : Ph.D Entrance Examination 2018
Date of Examination : 25.02.2018
Application Form : https://www.entrance.net.in/uploads/12963-form.pdf
Notification : https://www.entrance.net.in/uploads/12963-phd.pdf
Home Page : http://alagappauniversity.ac.in/
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Ph.D Entrance Examination
Eligible candidates desirous of pursuing Ph.D. Program (both FT/PT) in the University Departments, Constituent Colleges, Affiliated Colleges and other Approved Research Centres of Alagappa University are instructed to apply in the prescribed format for the Pre-Registration Qualifying Entrance Examination (Written test and Interview).
Related : Sri Ramachandra Medcial College & Research Institute Ph.D Admission Entrance Exam 2018 : www.entrance.net.in/12961.html
Faculty-wise disciplines offered by the University are detailed below.
Faculty | Disciplines
Arts 1.Tamil 2.English 3.Women’s Studies 4.Rural Development 5.History 6.Economics 7. Social Work 8. Fine Arts 9. Library & Information Science
Science 1. Mathematics 2.Computer Science 3.Physics 4.Chemistry 5.Biotechnology 6.Molecular Biology 7.Microbiology 8.Nanoscience & Technology 9.Bioinformatics 10.Bioelectronics & Biosensors 11.Oceanography & Coastal Area Studies 12..Zoology 13.Botany 14.Home Science 15.Geology 16.Energy Science
Management 1.Management 2.Commerce 3.Corporate Secretaryship 4.Bank Management 5.International Business 6.Political Science 7. Logistics Management
Education 1. Education 2.Special Education 3.Physical Education
Eligibility Criteria
(Minimum Marks in the Qualifying Degree)
1. Candidates who have passed through 10+2+3+2/11+1+3+2/10+3+2+2 pattern alone can apply
2. 50 % of marks for SC/ST/OBC/ Person with Disablity
3. 55 % of marks for all Other Candidates
4. M.Ed. (Education / Special Education) / M.A. Education is essential for Ph.D. in Education
Candidates who are in the final year / semester of their P.G. Degree may also apply for the Pre-Registration Qualifying Entrance Examination for Ph.D. Program. However the pass certificates will be issued only on production of attested copy of Cumulative Mark Statement ensuring minimum eligible percentage of marks in P.G. Degree
Application Form Details
Application may be downloaded from the University Website (alagappauniversity.ac.in). List of Approved Research Centres and discipline – wise recognised Research Supervisors are available in the University Website. Filled in application must be accompanied by a DD for Rs.500/- drawn in favour of the Registrar, Alagappa University payable at Karaikudi.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
1. Application Fee Rs.500/-
2. Last date for receipt of filled in application 05.02.2018 5.30 p.m.
3. Written Test 25.02.2018 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
4. Interview 25.02.2018 2.00 p.m.
For further details refer University website or contact the Recruitment Cell (Contact No.04565 – 223106). Late applications will not be entertained. University reserves the right to change anything mentioned above.
Pattern Of Entrance Exam
The Entrance Examination for Ph.D Programme is Compulsory for all Candidates (except those with UGC/CSIR, NET, GATE and SET) irrespective of possessing or not possessing M.Phil degree.
Written Examination
(In English Medium) (3 hours)
(For all candidates seeking admission in all disciplines except Ph.D. in Tamil Literature)
S. No. Area of Test No. of MCQs Marks
1. Test of English Language Skills 25 25
2. Test of Quantitative Aptitude 25 25
3. Test of Relevant Subject Knowledge 100 100
Total 150 150
(For candidates seeking admission to Ph.D. in Tamil Literature) (3 hours)
S. No. Area of Test No. of MCQs Marks
1. Test of Language Skills in Tamil 25 25
2. Test of Quantitative Aptitude (Tamil Medium) 25 25
3. Test of Subject Knowledge in Tamil 100 100
Total 150 150
The question paper in MCQ pattern is adopted. The Standard of Question paper will be PG for Subject Area is concerned and Graduate level for Language and Quantitative Skills.
Interview
All candidates have to take an interview at 2.00 p.m.in the respective departments or officiating departments which will assess the following abilities of the candidates.
S. No. Type of Ability Assessed Maximum Marks
1. Subject Knowledge 70
2. Research Aptitude 20
3. Communication Skills 10
Total 100
Weightage of Marks:
Written Test 85%
Interview 15%