The Central University of Karnataka invites applications for PhD Admission 2024 through the SAMARTH online portal. Candidates with qualifications such as JRF, NET, GATE, DST-INSPIRE Fellowship, or equivalent national-level certifications, as well as those under government-sponsored or teacher fellowship programs, are eligible for direct interviews. The registration process begins on November 27, 2024, and closes on December 26, 2024. Applicants must pay a non-refundable registration fee based on their category. The list of eligible candidates will be announced on December 30, 2024, followed by a grievance redressal period and personal interviews from January 2 to 4, 2025. Visit cuk.ac.in for detailed guidelines and application.
Eligibility for Direct Interview:
- Candidates qualified in national-level exams (JRF, NET, GATE, etc.).
- NET-qualified candidates under Ph.D.-only category (Category-3).
- DST-INSPIRE Fellowship holders.
- Central/State Government-sponsored fellowship recipients.
- National/State-level Teacher fellowship holders.
- Candidates under research projects meeting the above criteria.
· Registration Process:
- Online registration through the SAMARTH portal: click here
- Submission of online forms is mandatory.
- User manual available for guidance.
- notification : click here
· Registration Fee:
- General/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/EWS: 500 /-
- SC/ST/PwD: 100 /-
- (Excludes transaction charges)
· Tentative Schedule:
- Registration Dates: started – 27/11/2024
- last date – 26/12/2024
- Declaration of Eligible Candidates: 30/12/2024
- Grievance Addressal on Eligibility: 31/12/2024 – 1/1/ 2025
- Personal Interaction (Interview): 2/01/2025 – 4/01/2025
- Important Dates:
- Declaration of Selected Candidates: 6/01/2025
- Admissions and Fee Payment: 8/01/ 2025
- Commencement of Classes: 15/01/2025
- Application and Eligibility List:
- The list of candidates with paid fees and eligibility details will be displayed on the university website.
- Eligible candidates must directly appear for interviews.
- Grievances regarding eligibility can be addressed to the respective department.
- Category Certificate Requirements:
- Reserved category candidates must submit relevant certificates (SC/ST/OBC Non-Creamy Layer/EWS) in the prescribed format at registration.
- Original certificates must be presented for verification during admission.
- Formats for certificates are available on the university website.
General Requirement:
- All candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree (3 years duration) from a recognized University/Institute as a prerequisite.
- Reserved category candidates must submit relevant certificates for verification during the admission process.
Weightage for Admission Criteria:
- 70% weightage:
- JRF, NET, allied qualifications, PG programme, and online test.
- JRF (UGC/CSIR/DBT): 50 marks.
- DST-INSPIRE/other Fellowships: 45 marks.
- NET (UGC/CSIR), NET-PHD, GATE, etc.: 40 marks.
- PG Programme Marks:
- 80%: 10 marks.
- 60%: 8 marks.
- 50%: 6 marks.
- Online Written Test: 10 marks.
- 30% weightage:
- Online presentation and viva-voce on domain knowledge: 10 marks.
- Eligibility for Admission:
- Minimum 50% in combined score (45% for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS).
- Candidates will be selected based on merit from this combined score.
- Reservation:
- As per Government of India rules and University policies.
- Eligibility Responsibility:
- Candidates must ensure eligibility before applying. Submission of the online form and attending the interview are mandatory.
- Program Offering:
- The University reserves the right not to offer a programme due to administrative reasons or insufficient response.
- Instructions:
- These guidelines are subject to changes, which will be notified on the University website. Candidates should visit the site regularly for updates.