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KU M.Phil. (Commerce) FAQs
Ques. Is M.Phil. (Commerce) still offered at Kerala University?
Ans. No, M.Phil. (Commerce) admissions have been discontinued at Kerala University following the UGC directive under NEP 2020. The UGC officially discontinued M.Phil. programmes in 2022 and reiterated in December 2023 that M.Phil. degrees are no longer recognised. Kerala universities, including the University of Kerala, have stopped fresh admissions to M.Phil. programmes. Students who were already enrolled before the discontinuation are permitted to complete their degrees.
Ques. What should I do if I want to pursue research in Commerce after M.Com?
Ans. With M.Phil. discontinued, the direct route to research is Ph.D. (Commerce) at Kerala University. M.Com graduates with at least 55% marks are eligible to apply for Ph.D. admission. The Ph.D. programme involves coursework, a research proposal, and a dissertation. UGC NET/JRF qualification is also required for research fellowships. Students can also explore integrated Ph.D. programmes at central universities.
Ques. Will my M.Phil. degree from Kerala University be recognised if I completed it before the discontinuation?
Ans. Yes, M.Phil. degrees awarded by Kerala University before the UGC discontinuation are valid and recognised for the purposes for which they were awarded. However, the UGC has clarified that M.Phil. degrees will not be considered as an additional qualification for NET exemption or Ph.D. admission eligibility beyond what was previously applicable. Students with M.Phil. degrees can still use them for teaching positions and other academic purposes as per existing rules.
Ques. Is UGC NET mandatory for Ph.D. admission at Kerala University after M.Phil. discontinuation?
Ans. UGC NET/JRF qualification is one of the routes for Ph.D. admission at Kerala University. However, universities also conduct their own entrance tests for Ph.D. admission. Candidates who qualify UGC NET/JRF are typically exempted from the university-level entrance test. The specific requirements for Ph.D. (Commerce) admission at Kerala University should be verified from the official university website at keralauniversity.ac.in.
Ques. What was the fee for M.Phil. (Commerce) at Kerala University?
Ans. As per the last available data (2019-20), the total fee for M.Phil. (Commerce) was Rs. 30,300 for the 1-year programme, comprising tuition fees of Rs. 30,000 and miscellaneous fees of Rs. 300. Since admissions have been discontinued, current fee information is not applicable. Students interested in research should explore Ph.D. (Commerce) fees and admission details instead.
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