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MODE

Full time

DURATION

72 Months

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programme in Physiotherapy shall be for a minimum duration of three years, including course work and a maximum of six years. Extension beyond the above limits will be governed by the relevant clauses as stipulated in the Statute/Ordinance of the individual Institution concerned offered by Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University, Dharwad.

Eligibility Criteria

A post Graduate Qualification in the respective Branch as in note C with 55 per cent marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade "B" in the UGC 7 - point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale depending on the grading system followed)
Note:
1. A relaxation of 5% marks, (from 55% to 50%), or an equivalent relaxation of grade, shall be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently abled and other categories of candidates.
2. The eligibility marks of 55% (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and the relaxation to the categories mentioned above are permissible based only on the qualifying marks without including the grace mark procedures. The Percentage shall not be rounded off to the next figure.
3. The eligibility of candidates satisfying the eligibility criteria for admission to Ph.D. programme except for the criteria of having required percentage of marks mentioned at "I.A" and "I.B" above at their qualifying examination; because of the declaration of the result of the respective universities without marking or grade system will be decided by Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University.
The Students who score 50% and above marks in the Entrance Examination are declared qualified for admission as per calendar of events in that particular academic year only.
For Physiotherapy: Candidates with a post graduate degree in Physiotherapy i.e., MPT degree awarded by this University or a Master's degree from other universities recognized as equivalent by Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University are eligible for enrolment to Ph.D. course in Physiotherapy.