Alagappa University PhD Admission 2025 (Sept)

7 September, 2025

Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu

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Full details for Alagappa University PhD Admission 2025 (Sept).

Eligible candidates desirous of pursuing Ph.D. Programme (both Full-time/Part-time) in the University Departments, Constituent Colleges, Affiliated Colleges and other Approved Research Centres of Alagappa University are instructed to apply in the prescribed format for the Pre-Registration Qualifying Entrance Examination (written only).

Vacancy

Faculty-wise disciplines offered by the University are detailed below-

Arts

  • Tamil
  • English
  • Women’s Studies
  • History
  • Economics
  • Social Work
  • Library & Information Science

Science

  • Mathematics
  • Computer Science
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Biotechnology
  • Molecular Science Biology
  • Microbiology
  • Nanoscience & Technology
  • Bioinformatics
  • Bioelectronics & Biosensors
  • Oceanography & Coastal Area Studies
  • Zoology
  • Botany
  • Geology
  • Energy Science
  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Materials Science
  • Marine Biology
  • Nutrition & Dietetics

Management

  • Management
  • Commerce
  • Corporate Secretaryship
  • Bank Management
  • International Business
  • Logistics Management

Education

  • Education
  • Special Education
  • Physical Education

Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates who have passed through 10+2+3+2/11+1+3+2/10+3+3+2 pattern alone can apply
  • 50 % of marks for SC/ST/OBC (non creamy layer) / Person with Disability
  • 55 % of marks for all Other Candidates
  • M.Ed. (Education / Special Education) / M.A. Education is essential for Ph.D. in Education
  • Candidates who are in the final year / semester of their P.G. Degree may also apply for the Pre-Registration Qualifying Entrance Examination for Ph.D. Programme.
  • The Entrance Examination for Ph.D. Programme is Compulsory for all the Candidates (except NET/SET/GATE qualified) irrespective of possessing or not possessing M.Phil degree.

Entrance Test Pattern

Pattern for all disciplines (except Ph.D. in Tamil Literature)

The written examination has two sections:

  • Test of Research Methodology: This section contains 75 MCQs and is worth 150 marks.
  • Test of Relevant Subject Knowledge: This section also has 75 MCQs and is worth 150 marks.

Pattern for Ph.D. in Tamil Literature

The written examination has two sections:

  • Test of Research Methodology (Tamil Medium): This part consists of 75 MCQs and carries 150 marks.
  • Test of Subject Knowledge in Tamil: This section has 75 MCQs and is worth 150 marks.

Application Process

  • Candidates can apply online on University Website
  • For details of submission of application, Approved Research Centres and discipline – wise recognised Research Supervisors visit University Website.

Important Dates

  • Submission of application through ONLINE only Opening Date: 24 July, 2025
  • Closing Date: 14 August, 2025
  • Date of Examination at University Campus, Karaikudi: 7 September, 2025
  • Date of Personal Interview: 7 September, 2025

Application Fee

Entrance Exam Fee – Rs.1000/-

Important Links

Results

Hall ticket (Hall ticket can be downloaded from 03.09.2025 onwards)