Annamalai University

Annamalai University is a public state university situated in Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, India. It is spread across areas of 950 acres (3.8 km2) in the Chidambaram and offers courses of higher education in Arts, Science, Engineering, Medical, Management (MBA), Humanities, Agriculture, and Physical Education. The university also provides more than 500 study courses through distance education. With over 32,480 students residing on the campus, it is among one of the largest unitary, teaching, and residential universities in Asia.

Course Name Ph.D

Fees ?38,410 (First Year Fees)

Course Duration 3 Years

Course Level Degree

Course Place On Campus

Course Type Full Time / Doctorate/M.Phil

92 StreamS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PHD

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Annamalai University Ph.D. Basic Eligibility Criteria

For admission to the M.Phil. course Degree Programmes, a student has to fulfill the following minimum qualifications:

* Students who have secured their Master’s course Degree under (11 + 1) / (10 + 2) +3 +2, and (10 + 2) + 5 pattern of the courses of study are eligible to apply. Candidates who have passed Master’s course Degree through the Open University system are not eligible.

* For SC or ST and differently-abled students, there will be a relaxation of the 5% marks for the minimum eligibility for admission.

* Teachers of the Annamalai University who have put in two years of service are eligible to register for the M.Phil. (Part-time) course degree as per eligibility norms. Such applicants should send completed application forms to the Registrar through the proper channels.

The following table contains the eligibility criteria corresponding to the various specializations offered under the M.Phil study program:

Course Specialization Eligibility Criteria 

M.Phil. (Hindi) Master’s course Degree in the relevant subject with at least 55% marks scored in aggregate

M.Phil. (Mathematics)

M.Phil. (Statistics)

M.Phil. (Botany) Master’s course Degree in Botany, Plant Biology and Biotechnology, Plant Sciences, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology and Genetics with a minimum of 55% marks scored in aggregate

M.Phil. (Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology)

M.Phil. (Applied Geology) Master’s course Degree in Geology / Applied Geology / Marine Geology / Geo Physics / Geo Chemistry with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks scored

M.Phil. (Geology)

M.Phil. (Microbiology) Master’s course Degree in Microbiology/Applied Microbiology/Industrial Microbiology with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks scored

M.Phil. (Marine Biotechnology) Master’s course Degree in Marine Biotechnology, Biotechnology, Zoology, Botany, Animal Science & Biotechnology, Plant Science & Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Human Genetics, Applied Genetics, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Industrial Microbiology, Agriculture Microbiology, Marine Studies and Coastal Resource Management, Applied Microbiology, Oceanography and  Coastal Area Studies, Ocean Science & Technology (Integrated) and Pharmacology with at least 55% aggregate of marks scores

M.Phil. (Marine Microbiology) Master’s course Degree in Marine Microbiology, Marine Biotechnology, Biotechnology, Zoology, Botany, Animal Science and Biotechnology, Plant Science and Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Industrial Microbiology, Agriculture Microbiology, Marine Studies and Coastal Resource Management, Applied Microbiology, Oceanography & Coastal Area Studies, Ocean Science & Technology (Integrated) with at least 55% aggregate marks scored

M.Phil. (Linguistics) Master’s course Degree in any language with a minimum of Second Class securing at least 55% aggregate marks scored or in an examination recognized as equivalent thereto can be admitted in the M.Phil. course Degree Programme in Linguistics and he or she has to complete the certificate course in Linguistics conducted by the CAS in Linguistics before submitting the M.Phil. Dissertation

M.Phil. (Education) Master’s course Degree in Education (M.Ed./M.A. Education) with at least 55% aggregate marks scored

M.Phil. (Psychology) Master’s course Degree in M.A./M.Sc. Psychology with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks scored

M.Phil. (Physical Education) Master’s course Degree (M.P.Ed. / M.P.E.) in Physical Education with at least 55% aggregate marks scored

M.Phil (Vedic Science & Yoga) Master’s course Degree (M.Sc. or M.A.) in Yoga with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks scored

M.Phil. (Music) Master’s code Degree in M.A. Music / M. Music / M.F.A. Music / Master of Performing Arts in Classical Music with a minimum of 55% marks scored in aggregate

Annamalai University Ph.D. Selection Procedure

* The Departmental Research Committee (DRC) will be responsible for the selection of the candidates to the M.Phil./Ph.D. course degree Programme.

* The selection of the candidates shall be based on both a written exam and an interview round conducted by the university itself.

* The written exam shall comprise objective-type questions for 75 marks and examine research aptitude, grasp of the subject, intellectual ability, and the general knowledge of the prospective students.

* The interview will be conducted for the 25 marks.

How to Apply?

Candidates should apply for admission through any of the available registration procedures. Registration can be done by filling the application forms either online/by post/in person by paying the amount of INR 1000/- for M.Phil. study program and INR 1500/- for the Ph.D. study program.

* Obtain the application forms in person from the Administrative Office of the Annamalai University.

* Application forms can also be obtained by post from the Registrar,  Annamalai University, by sending a requisition letter along with a Demand Draft (DD )for the application fee in favor of “The Registrar, Annamalai University” payable at the Chennai.

* Application forms can also be downloaded from the official University website.

* Students applying online should enclose a DD for the Application fee drawn in favor of “The Registrar, Annamalai University” payable at the Chennai.

* Candidates must write their Name and the course on the backside of the Demand Draft.

* Completed applications, in all respects, should reach the following given address:

THE REGISTRAR

ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY

ANNAMALAI NAGAR

CUDDALORE DISTRICT, TAMIL NADU - 608002