Kerala University Ph.D History: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The Doctoral Entrance Test is a written examination conducted by the University of Kerala for candidates who do not hold a JRF or equivalent fellowship. It tests subject knowledge in History and research aptitude. Candidates who clear the DET are called for a departmental interview before the university’s research committee for final selection.

Ans. Yes, candidates with a valid UGC-NET JRF, DST-INSPIRE fellowship, or equivalent national fellowship are exempt from the Doctoral Entrance Test at Kerala University. They proceed directly to the departmental interview. This exemption also applies to CSIR-NET JRF holders if their research area overlaps with interdisciplinary humanities.

Ans. The PhD in History at Kerala University has a minimum duration of three years for full-time scholars. The actual completion time varies by research topic and supervisor guidance. Scholars must complete course work, submit progress reports periodically, and defend the thesis before a committee before the degree is conferred.

Ans. Full-time PhD History scholars at Kerala University can access the UGC-NET JRF fellowship at INR 37,000 per month (rising to INR 42,000 from the third year), the Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship for SC/ST candidates at INR 25,000 per month, and the Maulana Azad National Fellowship for minority students at INR 25,000 per month. Kerala state scholarships are also available via the e-Grantz portal.

Ans. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in History or a related discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 55% marks. SC/ST candidates are eligible with 50% marks. Applicants without a national fellowship must qualify the university’s Doctoral Entrance Test and then clear the departmental interview to be considered for admission.

Ans. The application deadline for the Kerala University PhD History July 2026 session is 31 July 2026. Candidates should apply online through the research admission portal at research.keralauniversity.ac.in and pay the non-refundable application fee of INR 800 before this date. DET and interview dates will be notified by the university separately after the application window closes.