Eligible candidates are invited to apply for the Ph.D. Programme at the Central University of Kerala for the academic year 2024-25.

Eligibility Criteria:

• • Master’s Degree: Completion of a two-year/four-semester Master’s Degree after a three-year Bachelor’s Programme, with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate or an equivalent grade.
  • Alternate Master’s Path: Completion of a one-year/two-semester Master’s Degree after a four-year Bachelor’s Programme, with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade.
  • Four-Year Bachelor’s Degree: Completion with a minimum of 75% aggregate marks or equivalent grade.
  • M.Phil. Degree: Completion with at least 55% aggregate marks or equivalent grade.
  • Equivalent Qualifications: Candidates with other equivalent qualifications from accredited institutions are also eligible.

Areas of Research

The areas of research available for the Ph.D. program at the Central University of Kerala include a wide range of disciplines. Candidates can pursue research in English, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Genomic Science, Plant Science, and Zoology. Opportunities are also available in the fields of Commerce and International Business, Management Studies, and Tourism Studies.

For those interested in environmental and earth sciences, research areas include Environmental Science and Geology. The program also offers opportunities in Economics, Education, International Relations and Politics, Hindi, Kannada, Linguistics, and Malayalam.

Additionally, the university provides research options in professional and health-related disciplines such as Law, Public Health and Community Medicine, and Yoga. Aspirants in the sciences can explore research in Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics.

Other research areas include Public Administration and Policy Studies and Social Work, ensuring a diverse array of opportunities for candidates across academic and professional fields.