Alagappa University Karaikudi Ph.D Botany: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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Course Description

Alagappa University Karaikudi Ph.D Botany is offered as 2 Years Full Time program. The minimum eligibility criteria for Ph.D is Pass in Post Graduation. The total fees for Alagappa University Karaikudi Ph.D Botany in 2021 is ₹ 29,000 for the complete course duration, which includes total tuition fees of ₹ 6,000.

Alagappa University Karaikudi Ph.D Botany fees in first year is ₹ 14,500. The detailed fees is mentioned below.

  • The first year tuition fees is ₹ 3,000.
  • Other Miscellaneous fees is ₹ 11,500.

Alagappa University Karaikudi Hostel Fee is ₹ 14,000.

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Alagappa University Karaikudi Ph.D Botany Fees 2025

Alagappa University Karaikudi Ph.D Botany Fee has not been released yet. For reference you can check the previous year academic fees in the section below.

Alagappa University Karaikudi Ph.D Botany Previous Fees

Fees Year 1 (in INR) Year 2 (in INR)
Tuition Fees ₹3000 ₹3000
Other Fee ₹11500 ₹11500
Yearly Fees ₹14500 ₹14500

* Fees is refundable

Alagappa University Karaikudi Ph.D Botany Admission 2025

The minimum eligibility for admission to Ph.D Botany at Alagappa University Karaikudi is Pass in Post Graduation.

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Eligibility Criteria

Aspirants seeking admission to the Program should meet the following criteria as specified by the institute:

  • Candidate must have passed Post Graduation or equivalent  from a recognised University.

Course Details

Alagappa University offers the course of PhD. There are three categories of PhD scholars which are Full Time Research Scholars, Part Time Research Scholars and Independent Research Scholars. 

The Departmental Research Committee which comprises all eligible guides of the Department under the chair of the Head of the Department, with appropriate support from the office of Dean, Research is responsible for conducting pre registration PhD programme entrance examination work, admission and registration of candidates.

Alagappa University Ph.D. Eligibility Criteria

  • Full Time,The candidate must have a postgraduate degree in the relevant discipline with a score of at least 55% marks.
  • For SC/ ST/ Physically or visually challenged candidates/ OBC candidates, at least 50% marks are required.
  • For Part Time research, the candidate must have two years of continuous Teaching / Research / Professional experience and can be any teacher employed in a Government recognized school with a Postgraduate Degree of this University / any other University / Institution / recognized by the Syndicate as equivalent thereto with at least two years of continuous teaching experience.
  • For Independent Time research, The candidate must have minimum 10 years of teaching experience at UG/PG level with at least 5 publications in professionally recognized journals in the case of teachers in Colleges/University Departments. OR
  • The candidate must have minimum 10 years of research experience and at least 5 publications in professionally recognized journals in the case of Scientists / Researchers working in Regional / National laboratories / Institutes / Industrial establishments. 
  • Foreign students can apply for a full-time Ph.D. program as per the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India norms. 

Alagappa University Ph.D. Admission Guidelines

In order to apply for PhD admissions at Alagappa University, candidates are supposed to appear for Entrance Examination in the relevant discipline which shall be followed by a Personal interview.

How to Apply? 

  • In the case of Full time / Part time candidates: Those who are eligible as per the norms should apply to the Dean Research for registration in the prescribed application form through the Research Supervisor. In the case of Independent candidates, the application must be done through the Head of the Department / Officiating Department of the University.
  • The application must be forwarded through the proper channel as stated. (i) The Principal of the Affiliated College or Head of the Collaborative Institution of Approved Research Centres of the University in the case of candidates registering through Approved Research Centres or (ii) the Head of the Department / the officiating Department of the University or Principal of the Constituent College in the case of all other candidates including Independent candidates.
  • The candidate must pay the prescribed fee through Demand Draft drawn on any nationalized / scheduled Commercial Bank payable at Karaikudi in favour of The Registrar, Alagappa University. 

Documents Required: 

  1. The design of the proposed research work with the signed approval of the Research Supervisor and Co-Supervisor, if any, and with the signature of the candidate.
  2.  Original Post Graduate degree and Mark / Grade statements.
  3.  Original M.Phil. degree and marks statements ( if applicable).
  4.  Original Service-cum-No Objection Certificate, if employed.
  5. Attested photo copies of TC for Age proof and Community Certificate for record.
  6. Certificate of eligibility for those who have qualified Pre-Registration Ph.D. Programme Entrance Examination of Alagappa University / Copy of NET/SET/GATE Certificate / Proof of Foreign Nationality for candidates / Proof of NRI status for candidates.

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Alagappa University Ph.D. Entrance Examination and Programmes

Candidates seeking admission to Ph.D. programmes must clear the Pre-Registration Qualifying Entrance Examination for Ph.D. Programme. The written examination shall be of 3 hours. 

Candidates who have already qualified NET(JRF as well as Lectureship)/SET or GATE can directly apply for Ph.D. program after satisfying the eligibility criteria. 

Following is the pattern and weightage of the same:

Test Topic No. of MCQs Marks
Test of English Language Skills 25 25
Test of Quantitative Aptitude 25 25
Test of Relevant Subject Knowledge 100 100
Total 150 150

The Written test shall be converted from 150 marks to 100 marks.

Alagappa University Ph.D. Course Details

Alagappa University provides the PhD course in several domains which have further disciplines. These are: 

Departments Specializations
Science Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Oceanography and Coastal Area Studies, Biotechnology, Nanoscience and Technology, Bioinformatics, Bioelectronics and Biosensor, Zoology, Botany, Geology, Home Science, Energy Science, Molecular Biology, Microbiology
Arts Tamil, Women Studies, History, English, Economics, Rural Development, Library & Information Science 
Education Education, Physical Education and Health Science
Management Commerce, Corporate Secretaryship, Bank Management, Management, International Business, Political Science

Alagappa University Ph.D. Placement

Alagappa University has established a placement cell to facilitate linkages between companies and graduates. The cell helps the students to explore, define and realize their career goals through its career services. To help the students gather the information and skills required for an effective job search, the cell conducts numerous activities on placement procedures, preparing applications and resumes and mock interviews.

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Alagappa University Ph.D. FAQs

Ques. What is the eligibility criteria for B.E. / B.Tech students seeking admission into Ph.D.?

Ans. Those candidates holding bachelor Degree in Engineering / Technology (B.E. /B.Tech.) with a GATE score and Non-GATE students with a CGPA score of 8.0 and above are eligible for admission to full-time Ph.D. Programmes.

Ques. Are candidates exempted from clearing the Pre-Registration Ph.D. Programme Entrance Examination?

Ans. Only those candidates who have cleared NET (JRF as well as Lectureship)/SET & GATE are exempted from clearing the Pre-Registration Ph.D. Programme Entrance Examination. They shall be eligible to register if they fulfill the eligibility criteria.

Ques. What is the procedure for admission of Foreign Nationals / NRI into PhD?

Ans.  Foreign Nationals / NRI candidates must hold a post Graduation Degree (or equivalent) to be eligible. Provisional admission will be given to the foreign candidates / NRIs throughout the academic year. The provisionally selected foreign / NRI candidates must appear for the Entrance Test and Interview related to their Ph.D. Programme which shall be conducted by the Department concerned, as per University norms. This procedure shall be adopted for both Full-time and Part-time candidates. The charges for entrance test and interview are US$10 or its equivalent Indian rupee.

Ques. Is conversion of Full time registration to Part-time registration and vice-versa permitted at Alagappa University?

Ans. Yes, for valid reasons and on payment of the prescribed fee the University may permit conversion from Full-time research to Part-time research and vice-versa for registered candidates subject to satisfying the regulations, rules and conditions in force.

Ques. Can candidates re-register for PhD?

Ans. Yes, the candidates who could not complete the Ph.D. within the prescribed maximum time limit (including 4 extensions) will be given a chance to re-register for Ph.D. provided they continue on the same topic under the same Research Supervisor or Doctoral Committee as the case may be. These re-registered scholars are permitted to submit the thesis not later than 2 years after the re-registration.

Ques. When does the Special Extension period come to force?

Ans. When the Scholars are not able to submit their theses for Ph.D. degree before the expiry of the re-registration period i.e., 9 years (that is 5 years +2 years +2 years) from the date of original registration, they can avail one year special extension from the date on which the re-registration period lapses by remitting all arrears of fee dues, if any and one year tuition fee along with a penalty of Rs.10000/-(or whatever prescribed amount in force from time to time).

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Ph.D. (Botany) 
first year fees:  ₹16,500
2 Years Full Time
(Based on 58 views last year)
Year (2025 - 2026)12
Tuition fees₹16500₹7500
Yearly Fees16,5007,500

Alagappa University Karaikudi Upcoming Important Dates 2025


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Date of Entrance Exam for Sesssion 2025 [Ph.D] (Science)Sep 07, 2025
Date of Interview for Admission 2025 [Ph.D] (Science)Sep 07, 2025
Application Date of Entrance Exam for Session 2025 [Ph.D] (Science)Jul 24, 2025 - Aug 14, 2025

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