KKHSOU PhD Admission 2025: Apply Now for Research Opportunities

KKHSOU PhD Admission 2025: The Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University (KKHSOU) is accepting applications for admission into PhD programmes for various disciplines with a total of 40 seats available. The university offers PhD programs in regular mode across fields such as Commerce, Computer Science, Education, and more. Candidates interested in pursuing their doctoral studies through KKHSOU can apply online as per the schedule and eligibility criteria outlined in this article.

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Courses Offered

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfil the following requirements to be eligible for KKHSOU PhD Admission 2025:

• Completed a Master’s degree after a 4-year/ 8-semester bachelor’s degree or a 2-year Master’s after a 3-year bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent qualification with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade.
• Equivalent foreign qualifications recognised by statutory authorities are acceptable.
• Relaxation of 5% marks is available for SC/ ST/ OBC (non-creamy layer)/ Differently-Abled/ EWS and other categories as per regulations.
• Candidates with an M.Phil. degree securing 55% marks or equivalent grade are also eligible.
• For candidates after a 4-year/ 8-semester bachelor’s degree, 75% marks are required with allowed relaxation for reserved categories.

Selection Process

The selection for the KKHSOU PhD Admission 2025 involves the following:

• UGC NET (JRF/ Assistant Professor/ PhD) qualified candidates must apply online and will be shortlisted for an interview.
• The final admission is based on the interview performance and presentation of a research proposal.
• Vacant seats after NET-qualified admissions will be filled through an entrance exam for eligible candidates.
• The entrance exam for non-NET candidates will comprise two parts, details of which will be provided by the university.
• The exam and interview schedule will be strictly followed as per the announced dates.

Documents Required

• Passport size photograph
• Scanned signature
• Final Marksheet/ Certificate of the last educational qualification
• Any Photo Identity Card (PAN/ Driving License/ Aadhaar card/ Voter ID/ Passport/ Bank Passbook with address and photo)
• UGC NET qualification certificates, if applicable
• Reservation certificates – if applicable (SC/ ST/ OBC/ PH/ EWS)
• Other documents as specified by KKHSOU in the admission notification

Steps to Apply

• Scroll down to the important links section and click on the ‘Link to apply’
• You will be redirected to the application portal of KKHSOU PhD Admission 2025
• Fill up the registration form and get registered
• Now, you can log in using the password and email/ mobile number entered during the registrations
• Fill in personal and academic details
• Upload all the relevant documents in the prescribed format
• Lastly, pay the application fees of Rs. 1000 and submit your form
• Kindly don’t forget to keep a copy of the acknowledgement form and fee payment receipt for future references

Fee Structure of the Course

Key Dates

Important Links

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