Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) M.Phil. And Ph.D. Admissions 2018
Last Updated -
April 02 2018
Kerala University of Health Sciences is a medical university situated in the city of Thrissur, Kerala and shares the campus of Government Medical College, Thrissur. It was set up in an attempt to ensure proper and systematic instruction, teaching, training and research in Modern Medicine, Homoeopathy and Indian Systems of Medicine including Ayurveda, Siddha, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani and other allied sciences and also to have uniformity in the different academic programs in medical and allied subjects in the State of Kerala. It was founded by the 'Kerala University of Health Sciences Act 2010'. The University has a total 249 professional colleges affiliated to it.
The university provides different courses in disparate fields of Health and Medical Sciences, from nursing to Ph.D. It also supports interdisciplinary studies in order to produce experts in different fields of medical sciences.
The university provides 2 M.Phil. Programs and subjects for Ph.D. programs can be chosen from any department at KUHS. The admission to the programs is based on aspirant’s performance in the entrance test and interview organized by the university.
Application Procedure Starts From First working day of Every January and July of the year
Application Procedure Ends On: Last working day of January and July of the year.
RESULT DATE
02nd Jan, 2019
START DATE - END DATE
18th Jul, 2018 - 20th Aug, 2018
Method of Application
Online
Important Dates for M.Phil. And Ph.D. Courses
M.Phil/ Ph.D. in Science & M.Phil/Ph.D. in Pharmacy
STATUS
EVENT
DATE
Issue of Notification
18th Jul, 2018
Last date to apply
20th Aug, 2018
Last date of issue of Hall Ticket
02nd Dec, 2018
Entrance Test Date
06th Dec, 2018
Declaration of Result
02nd Jan, 2019
Eligibility Criteria for M.Phil. And Ph.D. Courses
M.Phil/ Ph.D. in Science
The eligibility criteria for M.Phil. and Ph.D. Programs provided at KUHS has been explained below:
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.):
Psychiatric Social Work:
Eligibility Criteria:
There’s No age limit
Admission is reserved for aspirants who are Indian in origin
One must have obtained master’s degree in Social Work (Full time) from a recognised University securing not less than 55% marks in aggregate
Clinical Epidemiology:
Eligibility Criteria:
The aspirants should not be aged more than forty-five years on the forthcoming date of December 31st
One must have passed MS/MD in modern medicine or equivalent postgraduate degrees in nursing, pharmacy and dental sciences in modern medicine
M.Phil/ Ph.D. in Pharmacy
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.):
Courses Provided: KUHS promotes inter-disciplinary research at every level. The program shall hold a Master’s Degree/ Post-Graduate Degree or equivalent with minimum 60 percent marks or CGPA 6 out of a 10 point scale or equivalent grade in the qualifying examination in the related or concerned subject
Aspirants of Indian origin or foreign students of other nationality who hold a Master’s/ Post-Graduate Degree from an accredited foreign University securing an at least of 60% marks or equivalent grade are also applicable
Aspirants applying for part-time research program should have earlier work experience of minimum 5 Years
So, students can choose their branches from any department of KUHS.
Eligibility Criteria:
Aspirants want registration to the Ph. D.
How to apply for M.Phil. And Ph.D. Courses?
M.Phil (Psychiatric Social Work), Ph.D. (Dental Material) & Ph.D. (Pharmacy)
The application process for M.Phil./Ph.D. courses provided by KUHS has been explained below:
All aspirants applying for admission to the .Ph.D. program shall submit a complete written proposal of the research to be organized, giving sufficient background material and the proposed line of research
However, the University reserves its right not to invite applications
Registration for M.Phil./Ph.D. may be granted in January and July sessions every year for which applications may be received in answer to the notification, by 31st July and 31st January respectively
Applications for admission shall be submitted to the Head of the related University Department/Centre/School/Head of the Recognised Institution in the prescribed application form and on payment of the prescribed fees
Application Fee:
For General Aspirants: Rs. 2000/-
For SC/ST aspirants: Rs. 1000/-
Remitted in form of Challan in the A/c Number: 31340212316 - KUHS Students Registration Fund Account, of SBI, KUHAS, Discipline.
IFSC Code: SBIN0014682.
Admission Procedure for M.Phil. And Ph.D. Courses
M.Phil/ Ph.D. in Pharmacy, M.Phil/ Ph.D. in Science & M.Phil/Ph.D in Dental
Selection of aspirants to the M.Phil./Ph.D. program will be based on the earlier academic record of the aspirant, and also on one’s performance in the entrance test organized by the university. The program shall need to current themselves for an interview with the Admission Committee, at which the academic record of the aspirant, the research proposal made by him/her in the application, long-term plan of academic work to be undertaken by the aspirant and other concerned matters may be discussed.
The committee shall satisfy itself that the aspirant possesses the competence to carry out the proposed research and that the research work can be undertaken and uninterruptedly pursued in the University/Research Centre.
Concession:
Following students will be exempted from appearing for the entrance test:
Those who have been selected for the award of fellowship for research by UGC/CSIR/ICMR/DBT/KSCSTE or other similar fellowships
Aspirants who have already passed the UGC/CISR tests organized within two years prior to the notification for the current admission made by the University
Those who have been selected by the UGC under the FacultyImprovement Program (FIP) those who have been sponsored under a foreign scholarship scheme or those who have M. Phil with CGPA above 6.0 in a 10 point scale or equivalent grade/marks are exempted
The first part will be general including topics of Research Methodology, Biostatistics, and ethics, eligible to all participants; the second part will be subject-specific.
The Examination will be consisting of Multiple Choice Questions carrying 200 Scores of 3 hours duration
The qualifying marks shall be 50% in each paper. The tests will be organized in October/April every year
The result will remain valid for 2 years
Interview:
All aspirants want admission to the Ph. D. Final selection to the program will be based on an interview organized by the university at a later stage.
Entrance Test Format and other details:
The admission test will have two parts with descriptive type questions.
Reservation Criteria for M.Phil. And Ph.D. Courses
Reservation of seats at KUHS will at par with predefined norms set by Government of Tamil Nadu and Ministry of Human Resource Development, GOI.
*The article might have information for the earlier academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification allocated by the University/College
