Centre For Development Studies jobs for PhD Programme in Thiruvananthapuram. Last Date to apply: 10 Apr 2019

Admission to PhD Programme at CDS is subject to the provisions of UGC regulations.

The CDS invites applications for admission to its PhD programme in Economics. The full-time residential programme will commence on Thursday, August 01, 2019.

Eligibility :  As per UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of MPhil/PhD Degrees) Regulations of 2016 mentioned below Candidates for admission to the Ph D programme shall have: An M. Phil degree from any Indian university recognized by the UGC or from a foreign educational institution OR 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) OR an equivalent degree from a foreign educational Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions. 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 as per the decision of the Commission from time to time, or for those who had obtained their Master's degree prior to 19th September, 1991. The relaxation of 5% to the categories mentioned above are permissible based only on the qualifying marks without including the grace mark procedures. Those awaiting results of the qualifying examination may also apply. Such candidates, if selected, will be allowed to join the programme only if their previous institutions certify that they have completed all requirements for award of degree. The name of such candidate shall stand automatically removed from the rolls of the Centre & University if he/she fails to acquire the relevant degree or the relevant marks/ grades stipulated above in Master’s programme, when his/her results are announced.

Financial Assistance :  Selected PhD scholars may avail ICSSR fellowships on a competitive basis through a separate interview in the presence of sponsoring agencies. Scholars are encouraged to avail fellowship through various national fellowships such as UGC –JRF etc.

A limited number of opportunities exist for internship in a university/institution in Europe/UK for three months and may be availed by Research Scholars on a competitive basis through the stipulated selection procedure.

Application Fee :  Application Fee of Rs. 300, as a DD from State Bank of India (SBI) only drawn in favour of the Centre for Development Studies, payable at Trivandrum(SBI Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Branch Code- 070029). The application fee is non-refundable.

Examination Centres :   Entrance test is scheduled on Sunday, May 19th2019 from 10.00 am to 12.00 noon at Bardhaman, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kozhikode, New Delhi, Pune & Thiruvananthapuram. Candidates will be shortlisted for interview on the basis of the Entrance test. Interview will be scheduled between July 02, 2019 and July 12, 2019 at CDS, Thiruvananthapuram. No TA/DA will be provided for attending the Entrance Test. The candidates are advised to make their own arrangements for travelling and lodging for attending the Entrance Test.