Kerala Kalamandalam Started Admission to Full-Time/ Part-Time Ph.D. Programs, Check Last Date to Apply

Kerala Kalamandalam is inviting applications for admission to full-time/part-time Ph.D programs. Candidates must submit the application form before November 8, 2024, up to 4 pm. The application form with the required documents proving age, caste, and educational qualifications must be sent to the Registrar, Kerala Kalamandalam Deemed University, Vallathol Nagar, Cheruthuruthy, Thrissur - 679531.

The application form is available on the official website of Kerala Kalamandalam. Candidates can also click on the direct link below to download the application form.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates who have completed a 1-year/2-semester Master's Degree program after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree program or a 2-year/4-semester master’s degree program after a 3-year bachelor’s degree program or qualifications declared equivalent to the master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% (50% for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, EWS) marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade are eligible to apply.
• Candidates seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree program should have a minimum of 75% (70% for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, EWS) marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade.
• Candidates who have completed the M.Phil. program with at least 55% (50% for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, EWS) marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade are eligible.

Entrance Examination Details

• Ph.D. admission will be based on a written test and interview conducted by Kerala Kalamandalam.
• Full-time and Part-time applicants shall take the entrance examination, which will be for 100 marks.
• The entrance examination will be based on research aptitude, research methodology, Kerala arts, Kerala culture, and the history of Kerala Kalamandalam. The syllabus shall consist of 50% research methodology, with the remaining 50% being subject specific of the applicant.
• Only those who score at least 50% marks in the entrance examination will be considered for the interview.
• SC/ST categories, persons with disabilities with more than 40% disability, and economically backward classes in the forward category (EWS), 45% marks are sufficient.
• Admissions for SC/ST/OBC categories will be in accordance with the policies approved by the State Government/UGC from time to time.
• The reserved seats for SC/ST applicants will not be filled by other candidates in their absence.

Application Fee

Category-wise application fees along with entrance exam fees for all are mentioned below. The entrance examination fee shall be paid along with the application fee.