Mahatma Gandhi University, a state university in Kerala, has invited applications from eligible candidates for PhD Admission 2023.
Total vacant PhD Seats: Mahatma Gandhi University Kerala has informed that the total number of vacant PhD seats 1286. These PhD seats are available in 36 subjects.
List of Departments or Subjects with Number of Vacant Seats:
| Name of Disciplines | PhD Seats |
| Arabic | 1 |
| Behavioural Science | 5 |
| Biosciences (Biochemistry, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Microbiology) | 60 |
| Botany | 59 |
| Chemistry | 291 |
| Commerce | 39 |
| Computer Science | 6 |
| Economics | 37 |
| Education | 14 |
| Electronics | 18 |
| English | 51 |
| Environmental Science | 15 |
| Fine Arts | 1 |
| Gandhian Studies & Development Studies | 12 |
| Geology | 10 |
| Hindi | 50 |
| History & Social Studies | 40 |
| Home Science | 4 |
| International Relations and Politics/ Political Science | 21 |
| Islamic History | 2 |
| Law | 14 |
| Malayalam | 73 |
| Management Studies | 44 |
| Mathematics | 52 |
| Music | 5 |
| Philosophy | 5 |
| Physical Education | 5 |
| Physics, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | 195 |
| Psychology | 4 |
| Sanskrit | 19 |
| Social Work | 2 |
| Sociology | 8 |
| Statistics | 31 |
| Syriac | 7 |
| Tourism Studies | 5 |
| Zoology | 81 |
| Total Seats | 1286 |
Conditions of Eligibility
Candidates applying for PhD Entrance Examination shall have passed a Post Graduate Degree examination in any discipline of Mahatma Gandhi University or of any other Universities recognised as eligible thereto, with not less than 55% marks or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed (without adding grace marks) and who has secured a Post Graduate Degree or an equivalent Professional Degree satisfying the condition detailed above from a foreign educational institution which is accredited by authorised agencies.
However, a relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50% (without adding grace mark) or an equivalent relaxation of grade, shall be granted to those belonging to SC/ST/OBC/Differently Abled and for candidates who have obtained their Post Graduate Degree prior to 19th September, 1991.
For exact details on eligibility conditions, how to apply and other details, the interested candidates should refer the PhD Notification uploaded on the official website of Mahatma Gandhi University .