Centre for Development Studies Trivandrum announces Admission to PhD Program in Economics 2023
CDS Trivandrum PhD Admission 2023 – Centre for Development Studies (CDS), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala invites applications for Doctoral of Philosophy (PhD) Program in Economics for the academic session commencing in August 2023-24.
Centre for Development Studies PhD Admission 2023
Important Dates
- Last date to submit application : April 30, 2023
- Date of Entrance Examination : June 04, 2023
- Announcement of Candidates shortlisted for interview : June 16,2023
- Commencement of programme: August 01, 2023
Eligibility Criteria
- PhD Program at CDS is subject to UGC regulations. As per UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of MPhil/PhD Degrees) Regulations of 2016
- Any of the following options may be satisfied
- An M.Phil degree from any Indian university recognized by the UGC or from a foreign educational institution
- Master’s degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed)
- Eligibility for admission does not ensure fellowship. Fellowship award will be based on a separate interview in the presence of sponsoring agencies
- A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Person with Disability (PWD) and other categories of candidates.
Reservation
- India belonging to SC, ST, OBC (NCL) & Persons with Disability (PWD) (≥ 40% disability) as per Govt. of India rules
- Reservation is applicable to only 20 seats earmarked for students from India
Application Process
- CDS Trivandrum admission application form can be downloaded from Centre for Development Studies Website www.cds.edu
- Application is to be submitted in the prescribed format along with copies of all mark sheets/certificates from +2 onwards
- Application with enclosures should reach the Academic Program Office, Centre for Development Studies, floor, Medical College (PO), Thiruvananthapuram-695011, Kerala
Application Fee
- Tuition Fee Rs.120/- per semester
- JNU Registration/Enrolment Fee Rs.7615 (one-time fee)
- Miscellaneous Charges Rs.500/-
Admission Procedure
- No more than twelve candidates will be selected for the PhD program in Economics
- Statutory reservation for Indian candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC (NCL) & Persons with Disability (PWD) (40% disability) as per Govt. of India rules is provided
- Foreign nationals and officials nominated by the Government of Kerala will be considered separately
- The Selection process will be based on UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of MPhil/PhD Degrees) Regulations of 2016
For more details and to apply online, please visit the official website
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