CU Kerala PhD Admission 2026: Rolling Advertisement for JRF/NET

Central University of Kerala

University Name	Central University of Kerala
University Type	Central University
Established	2009
Motto	Satyam Shivam Sundaram
Location	Kasaragod, Kerala, India
Approval	UGC \| AIU \| NCTE \| BCI \| AICTE \| NAAC \| NIRF \|

Central University of Kerala PhD Application Important Date

Notification Date	September 2026 (Projected)
Application Start	Sep-26
Application Last Date	Oct-26
Online Entrance Exam	Nov-26
Entrance Exam Result	Late November 2026
Interview Date	Dec-26
Final List Selected Candidate	Jan-27
Last Date of Admission	January 31, 2027

Central University of Kerala PhD Entrance Exam Mode

Online

Central University of Kerala PhD Selection Procedure

Entrance Examination (Written Test)

Shortlisting based on entrance marks

Interview / Viva-Voce

Research Proposal Presentation

Final Merit List based on combined performance

Central University of Kerala PhD Types

Full-Time

Part-Time

Central University of Kerala PhD Duration

Full-Time	3 years to 6 years
Part-Time	4 years to 7 years

Central University of Kerala PhD Eligibility According to Notification

PhD Full-Time Eligibility	55% marks in Master’s Degree
PhD Part-Time Eligibility	55% marks in Master’s Degree

Central University of Kerala Documents Required for PhD

Application Form Printout

Passport Size Photographs

10th & 12th Mark Sheets

Graduation Mark Sheets & Certificates

Post-Graduation Mark Sheets & Certificates

NET/JRF Certificate (if applicable)

Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS)

ID Proof (Aadhaar/PAN)

Migration Certificate

No Objection Certificate (for working candidates)

Research Proposal

Experience Certificate (if applicable)

Central University of Kerala PhD Subject List

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Chemistry

Commerce & International Business

Computer Science

Economics

Education

English & Comparative Literature

Environmental Science

Genomic Science

Geology

Hindi

International Relations

Kannada

Law

Linguistics

Malayalam

Management Studies

Mathematics

Physics

Plant Science

Public Administration and Policy Studies

Public Health and Community Medicine

Social Work

Tourism Studies

Yoga

Zoology

Central University of Kerala PhD Fee Details

Entrance Exam Fee	₹ 1,000
Registration Fee	₹4280 (One-time)
Security Deposit	₹4280
Course Fee Semester (Full Time)	₹15,000
Course Fee Semester (Part Time)	₹22,000
Exam Fee	₹ 1,500
DRC Fee	₹ 1,000
Thesis Submission Fee	₹ 25,000
Extension Fee	₹ 3,000
Viva Fee	Included in Thesis Fee

Central University of Kerala Bank Account Details

Name	Central University of Kerala
Account Number	6794101000001 (General)
IFSC	CNRB0006794
Bank Name	Canara Bank
Branch	Periya CU Kerala (Thejaswini Hills)
MICR Code	671015054
Swift Code	CNRBINBBBFD

Central University of Kerala Payment Mode

Registration Fee	NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway
Course Fee	NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway
Coursework Exam Fee	NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway
DRC Fee	NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway
Thesis Submission Fee	NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway
Extension Fee	NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Central University of Kerala PhD Entrance Exam Syllabus

Written Test will comprise of two types of questions.
50% questions on research aptitude	50% questions on respective subject

Central University of Kerala Important Link

PhD Admission Portal

Admission Dashboard

Research Cell

Hostel Management Portal

Central University of Kerala PhD Complete Course Basic Details

PhD Entrance Exam Registration

Entrance Exam

Interview and Research Proposal

Registration and Admission Process

Course-work and Exam

DRC and Synopsis Submission

Supervise Allotment

Conference and Research Paper Publication

Progress Report Submitted

Thesis Pre-Submission

Thesis Submission

Thesis Evaluation

Viva-Voce and Convocation