Periyar University Salem Answered Questions

The syllabus for the PhD program will depend on the subject opted for by the student. Note that the PhD program is available in almost all the major disciplines, including - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Bio-Sciences, Clinical Research, Zoology, Applied Sciences, Economics, Social Work, Literature, Arts, Psychology, and Social Sciences.The student will get around 3-5 years to complete their PhD programme. At the end of the program, the student will have to submit an original research thesis on a particular topic. The research paper may include topics like:Introduction to the subjectResearch DesignResearch FoundationQuality StandardsMeasuring Structure and Size

Students who are looking for admission to Ph.D., programme at Periyar University, a candidate should have obtained a Master Degree with not less than 55% of marks or an equivalent grade. For the candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (Non-creamy layer)/Differently abled and those who have qualified for the Master’s degree before 19th September 1991 the minimum eligibility marks shall be 50% in their Master’s degree

An Entrance Test consists of both a written test and an oral interview. The written test will be conducted for 40 marks and an oral interview for 10 marks at Periyar University. Candidates securing 50% aggregate altogether shall be declared eligible for admission. Those candidates who scored at least 15 marks on the written test will be called for an oral interview.

Admission to the course is on the basis of an entrance test conducted by the university followed by an interview round. Periyar University admission rounds are conducted by the Department Research Committee. The final selection is based on applicants’ performance in the PhD entrance test, interview, and PG course.

Students can check the list from the points mentioned below:Application for Provisional registration- A candidate applying for provisional registration shall furnish all the information in the form prescribed together with the prescribed fee within 30 days of his / her admission in the Departments /Colleges / InstitutionsInterdisplinary Research- For interdisciplinary research a candidate may have a Co-Guide at Periyar University. 

Candidates can fill out and submit the Periyar University PhD application form at Periyar University in online mode. The steps to be followed for filling out and submitting of online application are as follows:Step 1: Visit the Periyar University official website Periyar UniversityStep 2: Register by entering credentials like applicant name, date of birth, etc. to generate login ID and password.Step 3: Login to fill out the application form.Step 4: Upload the important documents.Step 5: Submit the online form.

Any MSc/MTech/MVSc or equivalent degree/Integrated BS-MS/BE/BTech in any discipline of biotechnology; MSc/MTech in bioinformatics or computational biology; students admitted under DBT - supported postgraduate teaching programmesMSc in life science/bioscience/zoology/ botany/microbiology/biochemistry/biophysics; and Master’s in allied areas of biology or life sciences; Candidates appearing for final year examinations also eligible to applyThe candidate should get 60% marks for General, EWS & OBC category, and 55% for SC/ST/differently abled in aggregate (or equivalent grade)The Age limit should be 28 years for General and EWS category (relaxed up to 5 years for SC/ST/differently abled/women candidates, and up to 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates) as on the last date of application

Majority of seats are available for Government Arts College For Men, Krishnagiri which is 109. Apart from this, a total of 42 seats are available at Sri Vidhya Mandir Arts and Science College. Students can check the table presented below:InstitutesSeatsGovernment Arts College, Salem20Arignar Anna Government Arts College56Government Arts College For Men, Krishnagiri109J.K.K Nataraja College of Arts and Science28M.G.R College39Mahendra Arts and Science College24Sri Vidhya Mandir Arts and Science College42Sri Vijay Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science24Arignar Anna Government Arts College, Salem5M.G.R. College16 

Some of the PhD specialisations that Periyar University offers are mentioned in the following table:Periyar University PhD SpecialisationsEconomicsHistoryEducationJournalism and Mass CommunicationSociologyComputer ScienceZoologyEnergy TechnologyTextiles and Apparel DesignPhysicsPsychologyNutrition and DieteticsEnvironmental ScienceMathematicsMicrobiology