Ph.D. in English 

at Kuvempu University, Shimoga

Kuvempu University starts the application process from June. As per the past schedule, the university opened the application window from June to July. Below are tentative dates for Kuvempu University PhD applications:

Candidates can download the application form from the official website of the Kuvempu University. Aspirants need to pay an application fee of INR 1,000 (INR 750 for SC/ ST/ CAT-I) to apply for a course. Find below the steps to apply for Kuvempu University PhD course:

Step 1: Visit the official website of Kuvempu University.

Step 2: Download the application form.

Step 3: Fill out all the details in the application form.

Step 4: Submit the form along with application fee in the form of DD.

Documents required at the time of application

• SSLC/ PG course marksheet
• Convocation Certificate
• Migration Certificate

Candidates need to complete master's degree or equivalent with at least 55% aggregate (50% aggregate for SC/ ST) or equivalent grade under the grading system can apply for Kuvempu University PhD. Aspirants must hold the documents proving their eligibility for verification. Besides, candidates need to qualify UGC-NET, GATE or university entrance exam for admission to PhD course.

Candidates are required to pay an application fee to register for PhD course. Aspirants need to pay the application fee in the form of Demand Draft. Below is category-wise application fee for PhD:

Kuvempu University offers PhD courses for a minimum of three years. Candidates are required to complete a minimum of master's degree to apply for PhD programme. PhD course is available in multiple specialisations such as: 

• Applied Botany,  
• Chemistry,
• Commerce
• English
• Management Studies, etc.

Kuvempu University admissions are merit-based for B.Ed course. Aspirants must complete a minimum of graduation to get admission in B.Ed. Once the selection process is over, aspirants need to come for document verification. Selected candidates are required to pay the course fee to confirm their seat in the university.

Kuvempu University conducts entrance exam for MBA, MCA, BPEd and MPEd. Admissions for MCA and MBA courses are made through PGCET conducted by KEA, Bengaluru. However, a separate Entrance Test will be conducted by Kuvempu University to fill up unfilled seats. There shall be an entrance test for admission to M.P.Ed and B.P.Ed conducted by the University. The details of syllabi and pattern of entrance test are given in the respective Department Profile.

Aspirants when applying for any of the UG or PG course need to pay an application fee to register for the course. Aspirants can pay the fee via challan. Below is the application fee for Kuvempu University:

NOTE: The application fee amount is as per the past years' data. Hence, is indicative.

Kuvempu University cutoff for the MBA course is based on Karnataka PGCET Round 2 Seat Allotment ranks. Tabulated below are the round-wise closing ranks for Kuvempu University Karnataka PGCET cutoff 2023 along with that of the affiliated colleges for the OBC category candidates: