KVASU (Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University) offers part-time Ph.D. programs for working professionals and others who cannot pursue full-time research. Below is an overview of the admission process, eligibility, and exams for part-time Ph.D. admissions at KVASU:
Candidates must have a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks (or equivalent CGPA).
Candidates should be employed and have at least two years of work experience in a relevant field.
A No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer is mandatory for working professionals.
Candidates must meet the specific eligibility requirements for the chosen research area (e.g., Veterinary Science, Animal Science, Dairy Science, Fisheries, etc.).
The admission process for part-time Ph.D. at KVASU typically involves the following steps:
KVASU releases an official admission notification on its website (www.kvasu.ac.in) with details about available seats, eligibility, and application deadlines.
Candidates must fill out the online application form available on the KVASU website.
Required documents (e.g., mark sheets, degree certificates, NOC, experience certificate, etc.) must be uploaded.
Pay the application fee online.
Candidates may need to appear for an entrance exam conducted by KVASU. The exam typically includes:
Research Aptitude
Subject-Specific Knowledge
General Knowledge
Candidates who have qualified for UGC-NET/JRF, CSIR-NET, ICAR-SRF, or similar national-level exams may be exempted from the entrance exam.
Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview or viva voce conducted by the university.
The interview assesses the candidate’s research aptitude, subject knowledge, and proposed research area.
Selection is based on performance in the entrance exam (if applicable), interview, and academic qualifications.
Selected candidates are notified and must complete the admission formalities.
Master’s degree mark sheets and certificates.
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer.
Experience certificate (if applicable).
Valid scorecard of UGC-NET/JRF, CSIR-NET, ICAR-SRF, or similar exams (if applicable).
Research proposal (if required).
The fee structure for part-time Ph.D. programs is generally lower than full-time programs.
The duration of the part-time Ph.D. program is typically 5-6 years.
Part-time Ph.D. candidates are required to attend regular meetings with their guide and complete coursework as per university guidelines.
The research work must be conducted in collaboration with the candidate’s employer (if applicable) and approved by KVASU.
For more details, visit the official KVASU website or contact the university directly:
Website: www.kvasu.ac.in
Email: info@kvasu.ac.in
Phone: +91-487-2370822