Kannada University, located in Hampi, Karnataka, offers full-time Ph.D. programs in various disciplines related to Kannada language, literature, culture, and heritage. Admission to the Ph.D. program is based on the candidate's performance in the entrance exam and interview conducted by the university. Below is an overview of the admission process, cutoff trends, and category-wise cutoff details:
Eligibility:
Candidates must have a Master’s degree in a relevant subject with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC candidates).
Candidates who have qualified for UGC-NET/JRF/SLET or have an M.Phil. degree are exempt from the entrance exam.
Application Process:
Applications are invited through the official website of Kannada University.
Candidates must fill out the application form and submit it along with the required documents and application fee.
Entrance Exam:
The entrance exam consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and descriptive-type questions.
The syllabus is based on the subject chosen by the candidate.
Interview:
Candidates who qualify in the entrance exam are called for an interview.
The final selection is based on the combined performance in the entrance exam and interview.
The cutoff for the Ph.D. entrance exam at Kannada University varies each year depending on factors such as the number of applicants, difficulty level of the exam, and available seats. Generally, the cutoff marks are categorized as follows:
General Category: 50% and above
OBC Category: 45% and above
SC/ST Category: 40% and above
While the exact cutoff marks for previous years are not always publicly disclosed, the following trends have been observed:
2022:
General: 52%
OBC: 47%
SC/ST: 42%
2021:
General: 50%
OBC: 45%
SC/ST: 40%
2020:
General: 51%
OBC: 46%
SC/ST: 41%
The university follows the reservation policy as per the Government of Karnataka norms. The category-wise cutoff marks are generally lower for reserved categories:
General: 50% and above
OBC: 45% and above
SC: 40% and above
ST: 40% and above
Visit the official website of Kannada University: https://kannadauniversity.org.
Navigate to the "Admissions" section.
Look for the Ph.D. admission notification or cutoff details.
Download the cutoff list or merit list for the respective year.
The cutoff marks are subject to change each year.
Candidates are advised to prepare thoroughly for the entrance exam and interview.
Keep track of the official website for updates on admission notifications and cutoff details.