DRAVIDIAN UNIVERSITY

Srinivasavanam, Kuppam - 517 426,

Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA

RESEARCH ADMISSION NOTIFICATION -2025-26

Dravidian University invites applications for admission into Ph.D., Programmes (Full-time /
Part-time) for the academic year 2025-26. lt is applicable to the candidates who are qualified
for fellowship /Scholarship in UGC-NET-JRF / UGC-CSIR-NET-JRF / GATE (with valid
score) / CEED / UGC-NET (Assistant Professorship / Ph.D) with valid score. The University
offers the following disciplines.
The Ph.D. vacancy details are as follows:
S Subject Existing vacancies in Total
No. Ph.D. programmes Vacancies
Full-time Part-time
1 Comparative
Dravidian Literature 1 1 2
2 English 2 2 4
a
J Kannada J 2 5
4 Tamil 2 2 4
5 Telugu 5 4 9
6 Tulu 1 1 2
a a
7 Linguistics J J 6
8 Folklore 1 1 2
9 History i 1 2
a
l0 Education J 2 5
11 Biotechnology 5' 5 10
t2 Chemistry 1 0 1

l3 Computer Science a
5 J 8
14 Library & Information
Science 1 1 2

The Schedule is as follows:

Particualrs Schedule
Date of Notification Lt.09.2025
Commencement of Downloading of Applications 11.09.2025
Last date for receipt of filled-in Application 2s.09.202s
Date & Time of Counseling Intimated later

Note:
1. Candidates are requested to download the application form from [Link]
[Link] cost of Application is Rs.1000/- for OC & BC (Rs. 600/- for SC/ST/PHC) to be paid through
Challan at Union Bank of lndia, DravidianUniversity Branch.
3. If any candidate makes payment through DD he / she shall draw the DD in favour of the Registrar,
Dravidian University and payable at Kuppam. Such applicants shall pay Rs.10504 for OC & BC
(Rs. 650/- for SC/ST/Differently-abled).
4. Filled in Application should reach the Dean, Academic Affairs, Dravidian University,
Srinivasavanam, Kuppam, Chittoor Districto Andhra Pradesh. PIN: 517426 by post or in
Person.
5. Eligibility criteria for Ph.D full-time / part-time programme is affached to this Notification.

Date: 11.09.202s
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REGISTRAR
 Eligibility criteria for admission into Ph.D. Programme:

The following individuals are eligible to seek admission to the Ph.D. programme:

1. Ph.D. through Full-Time mode:

i. Candidates who have completed:

A 1-year/2-semester master's degree program following a 4-year/8-semester bachelor's

degree program, or

A 2-year/4-semester master's degree program following a 3-year bachelor's degree

program, or

Qualifications recognized as equivalent to a master's degree by the relevant statutory

regulatory body, with at least 55% aggregate marks or its equivalent grade on a grading
scale, wherever applicable. This also includes equivalent qualifications from foreign
educational institutions.

ii. An institution accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency that is approved,

recognized, or authorized by a statutory authority established or incorporated under
the laws of its home country, or any other authorized body in that country, to assess,
accredit, or ensure the quality and standards of the educational institution.

iii. A relaxation of 5% marks or the equivalent grade may be granted to candidates

belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer), Differently Abled, Economically
Weaker Section (EWS), and other categories, as per the Commission's decisions from
time to time.

iv. Candidates seeking admission after completing a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree

programme must have a minimum of 75% aggregate marks or its equivalent grade on
a point scale where applicable. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may
be granted to those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer), Differently Abled,
Economically Weaker Section (EWS), and other categories of candidates as per the
Commission's decisions from time to time.

v. Candidates who have completed the [Link]. programme with at least 55% aggregate
marks or its equivalent grade on a point scale, where applicable, or an equivalent
qualification from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment and
accreditation agency approved, recognized, or authorized by an authority established
or incorporated under the law in their home country, or by any other statutory
authority in that country, to assess, accredit, or assure the quality and standards of
educational institutions, are eligible for admission to the Ph.D. programme. A
relaxation of 5% marks or the equivalent grade may be granted to those belonging to
SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer), Differently Abled, Economically Weaker Section
(EWS), and other categories of candidates as per the Commission's decisions from
time to time.
vi. For institutions of national and international eminence, the Academic Senate may
recognize them as research centres for offering Ph.D. programmes. This recognition
will be based on the information provided by the institutions and the
recommendations of a Committee constituted by the Vice-Chancellor to examine the
infrastructure and other facilities.

2. Ph.D. through Part-time Mode:

Ph.D. programmes via part-time mode are permitted, provided all conditions
stipulated in these regulations are met.

i. Candidates satisfying the eligibility conditions noted under section 1 above can be
admitted as part-time candidates through RCET, in the following order of priority:

ii. Regular faculty working in the University or P.G. Centers.

iii. Faculty working in Post Graduate and Professional Colleges who have completed at least
two years of service.

iv. Faculty, Librarians, and Assistant Librarians working in affiliated degree and PG
colleges, as well as Faculty teaching Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Humanities
in professional colleges, who have completed at least two years of service.

v. Faculty working in Polytechnic institutions or Government/private aided Junior

Colleges, having completed at least four years of service. Seniority for candidates
under each category shall be calculated with the following weightage:

vi. Teaching at the PG level/Professional - five points for each completed year of service in
colleges.

vii. Teaching at the graduate level/Professional - two points for each completed year of
service in colleges.

viii. Teaching at Polytechnic/Junior College - one point for every completed year of
service.

ix. Teaching at School - one point for every completed two years of service.

x. Technical employees working in research institutes, having completed at least five

years of service.

xi. Teachers with a PG Degree working in Government/Aided High Schools/recognized

Schools by the Government, with no less than six years of service as a teacher.

xii. The candidate must submit a "No Objection Certificate" from the competent authority of
the organization where they are employed, clearly stating that: a. The candidate is
permitted to pursue studies on a part-time basis. b. Their official duties allow them to
devote sufficient time for research. c. If required, they will be relieved from duty to
complete the coursework.
 Application No.:

DRAVIDIAN UNIVERSITY
Srinivasavanam, Kuppam, Chittoor District,
ANDHRA PRADESH. PIN – 517 426. INDIA

Application Form for Admission into Ph.D. (full-time/part-time) Programmes 2025-26

A) Eligibility: UGC-NET-JRF/UGC-CSIR-NET-JRF/ GATE (with valid score)

CEED / UGC-NET (Assistant Professorship / Ph.D) (with valid score).
Paste recent
passport size
B) Subject …………….................................... photograph here

C) Programme: ...............................................

(Note: Use CAPITAL letters only)

1. Full Name of the Student :

2. Date of Birth (dd-mm-yyyy) :

3. Sex:

4. Nationality & Religion :

5. Father’s Name & Occupation :

6. Mother’s Name & Occupation:

7. Spouse’s Name & Occupation:

8. Category: SC / ST / BC–A/B/C/D/E / EBC / EWS / Minorities /Kapu / Others

(tick the category whichever is applicable to you) (attach a copy of the caste certificate)
9. Special Category: NCC / NSS / Sports & Games / CAP / Differently-Abled
(tick the category whichever is applicable to you) (attach a copy of the certificate)
10. AADHAR Number: (attach a copy of AADHAR)

11. Personal Mobile Phone Number :

12. Personal E-mail ID:

13. Complete Residential Address:

14. Contact Person’s Name and Phone Number / E-mail ID in case of Emergency:

[P.T.O]
15. Previous Education Record:
Examination Board / College / Subjects / Month & Total % of
passed Institution / Courses Year of Marks Marks /
University passing CGPA /
Letter
Grade
10th Class / SSC /
Matric
12th Class / Higher
Secondary /
Intermediate / PUC
Undergraduate
Degree (BA / BSc /
BCom / BBA etc.)
Postgraduate Degree
(MA / [Link] / [Link]
/ MBA / [Link] / etc.)
[Link]

16. If Employed, provide the following details and enclose service certificates.
a) Designation :
b) Name and address of the :
Organisation / Institution
c) Service experience :
17. Tentative Area of Research proposal
(Please enclose a separate sheet of research proposal)
18. Declaration by the Applicant:
I hereby declare that all the information furnished by me in this application and in the
documents I have submitted in support of my application are true, complete and correct. In
case, any information in this application is found to be false or incorrect at any time during
(during or after completion of the course), this shall entail automatic cancellation of my
admission, if offered, cancellation of the degree if awarded, besides rendering me liable to
such action as the University may deem fit. In the event of any medical or other emergency,
my Parents or Guardian may be contacted.

Place & Date: Signature of Candidate

Note: Signature of the Candidate in this application form will be considered as the basis
for all verification purposes of the University.

Filled-in Applications to be submitted to the following address:

The Dean Academic Affairs, Dravidian University, Srinivasavanam, Kuppam – 517 426,
Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh.

.
Application Fee particulars
a) Amount paid (in Rs.): ………………..
b) Challan / D.D Number & Date: ……………………………………..