BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY
Coimbatore - 641 046
Admission to M.Phil. & Ph.D. Programmes.
M.PHIL. & PH.D. PROGRAMMES ARE OFFERED IN THE FOLLOWING DISCIPLINES IN THE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENTS BOTH AS FULL TIME & PART TIME COURSES
I. School of Life Sciences
1. Department of Non - Conventional Energy Resources
2. Department of Botany
3. Department of Bio-informatics
4. Department of Environmental Sciences
5. Department of Zoology
II. School of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering
6. Department of Microbial Bio - technology
7. Department of Genetic Engineering
8. Department of Bio - technology
III. School of Commerce
9. Department of Finance and Accounting
10. Department of Commerce
IV. 11. Bharathiar School of Management and Entrepreneur & Development
V. School of Chemical Sciences
12. Department of Chemistry
VI. School of Computer Science & Engineering
13. Department of Computer Applications
14. Department Computer Science
15. Department of Information Technology
VII. School of Educational Studies
16. Department of Communication & Media Studies
17. Department of Education
18. Department of Educational Technology
19. Department of Physical Education
VIII. School of Physical Sciences
20. Department of Material Science
21. Department of Medical Physics
22. Department of Physics
23. Department of Nanoscience and Technology
24. Department of University Science & Instrumentation
IX. School of Economics
25. Department of Economics.
X. School of Mathematics and Statistics
26. Department of Mathematics
27. Department of Mathamatics with Computer Applications
28. Department of Statistics
XI. School of Social Science
29. Department Social Work
30. Department of Women Studies
31. Department of Sociology and Population Studies
32. Department of Psychology
33. Department of Extension, Career Guidance and Student Welfare
XII. School of Tamil and other Indian Languages
34. Department of Tamil
XIII. School of English and other Foreign Languages
35. Department of Linguistics
36. Department of Foreign Languages
37. Department of English
XIV. Other Subjects
38. Library Science (Library)
39. Public Administration (ASC)
AFFILIATED COLLEGES AND PROGRAMMES OFFERED (Please Refer Prospectus for detailed list)
II. 1. M.Phil. Programme
Eligibility
1. Candidates with Master’s Degree of Bharathiar University in the concerned or related discipline or any other qualification recognized as equivalent thereto by the Syndicate of Bharathiar University. All candidates should have passed two year Post Graduate degree course after 3-year Bachelor’s degree course and Higher Secondary course of 2-year duration after 10-year SSLC or one year Pre-degree after 11-year S.S.L.C.
2. Duration
M.Phil. : Full – time
The duration of the M.Phil. Full-Time programme shall extend over a period of one academic year (twelve months) consisting of two semesters commencing from September 1st.
M.Phil. : Part – time
The duration of the M.Phil. Part-time programme shall extend over a period of two academic years commencing from 1st September.
3. How to Apply
The Application consists of two copies:
First Copy: To be submitted by the candidates to the University. (Incase of downloaded application along with the cost of application and Registration Fee of Rs. 250 and 300/- for M.Phil. and Ph.D. respectively).
Second Copy: To be sent by the candidates to the Colleges / University department concerned along with the Xerox copy of the remittance proof of payment of the cost of application and Registration Fee. The College shall make use of the second copy of the application for selecting the candidates. Hereafter University will not send applications to the concerned colleges / Departments.
IMPORTANT DATES
The following are the sessions for admission to the M.Phil. / Ph.D. programmes in University during each academic year.
M. Phil. Programme
Session/s effective from: 1st September
Last date for receipt of Application: 30th JuneTHE APPLICATION SHALL BE SENT TO THE COLLEGES / UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENTS WHERE THE CANDIDATE SEEKS ADMISSION.
The applications should be accompanied by properly attested Photo Copies of the following certificates:
1. Mark / Grade Certificate of the qualifying Post Graduate (PG) course.
2. Provisional / Degree Certificates of the under Graduate (UG) and Post- Graduate Courses. (PG)
3. Transfer and Conduct Certificate (issued by the Institution last studied)
4. Community Certificate
5. Service Certificate issued by the Employer (in the case of candidates applying for part-time Programme, specifying the total duration of the service put in by the candidates in their organization)
6. No objection Certificate issued by the Head of the Institution / Employer (in the case of candidates applying for part-time Programme)
7. Qualification approval letter issued by this University (in the case of teacher candidates, working in Unaided Colleges / Unaided Departments in the aided colleges, applying for part-time Programme).
The candidates selected for admission to the M.Phil./Ph.D. programmes in the University Departments shall be required to submit the Original transfer certificate and conduct certificate, issued by the Institution last studied, statements of marks and Provisional/Degree certificates of Post Graduate and M.Phil. Degree Courses. The certificates once surrendered will not be returned to the candidates till the completion of the research programme. Hence, the candidates are advised to retain with them sufficient number of attested photocopies of the certificates, before surrendering the originals.
III. Ph.D. Programme
1. Eligibility
For purposes of admission to the Ph.D. Programme, a candidate should have obtained a Master’s Degree with a minimum of 55% (5% relaxation for SC/ST candidates in the minimum eligibility) marks in the qualifying examinations (10+2+3+2 system) or Teachers working in Colleges affiliated to Bharathiar University.
Admission for Ph.D. programme can be made four times in a year, i.e., January, April, July and October. Candidates should submit their applications on or before first working day of quarter, viz January, April, July and October.
