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KSOU PhD Entrance Exam Syllabus – 16 Subject PDFs, Coursework & Selected Lists 2025-26

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  1. KSOU Alerts & Notifications
  2. Course codes, credits and question paper PDFs for KSOU Ph.D. Common Entrance Test (CET) Syllabi (16 Subjects), Seat Matrix & Selected Lists
  3. What the official KSOU question papers and prospectuses cover
  4. Official KSOU question paper, prospectus and timetable PDFs
  5. KSOU 80+20 evaluation, passing minimums and online assignment rules
  6. More KSOU programme-wise question papers and course tables
  7. Questions about KSOU PhD Entrance Exam Syllabus
  8. KSOU PhD Entrance Exam Syllabus: official portals and documents

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Karnataka State Open University conducts its Ph.D. doctoral programmes strictly in Regular Mode at Mukthagangothri, Mysuru in accordance with UGC Ph.D. regulations. KSOU has published 16 subject-wise Ph.D. Common Entrance Test (CET) syllabus PDFs (Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Commerce, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Food Science & Nutrition, Geography, Hindi, Information Technology, Journalism & Mass Communication, Kannada, Management, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology), along with the 2025-26 Ph.D. Prospectus, CET Result list, and Coursework Examination Notifications.

Programme scheme: Ph.D. Regular Mode Doctoral Programmes (UGC Regulations – Coursework & CET)  |  Fee summary: Official subject-wise CET syllabi, 2026 CET results, coursework notifications, and department supervisor lists  |  Passing rule: Common Entrance Test (CET) + Interview conducted at KSOU Headquarters, Mukthagangothri, Mysuru, followed by mandatory Ph.D. Coursework examination.

Course codes, credits and question paper PDFs for KSOU Ph.D. Common Entrance Test (CET) Syllabi (16 Subjects), Seat Matrix & Selected Lists

The table below lists all 6 official course codes, credit weights, evaluation marks (Term-End + Internal Assessment), and direct PDF links for KSOU Ph.D. Common Entrance Test (CET) Syllabi (16 Subjects), Seat Matrix & Selected Lists.

Course Code Course Title / Details Semester / Year & Credits Marks (Exam + IA) Official Question Paper / Prospectus PDF
Ph.D. Commerce & Management KSOU PhD Commerce CET Syllabus (2p) & PhD Management CET Syllabus (5p) School of Commerce & Management CET + Interview + Coursework Download Management (5p) / Commerce PDF
Ph.D. Computer Science & IT KSOU PhD Computer Science CET Syllabus (4p) & Information Technology CET Syllabus (4p) School of Sciences (CS & IT) CET + Interview + Coursework Download CS (4p) / IT Syllabus PDF
Ph.D. Kannada & Hindi KSOU PhD Kannada CET Syllabus (24p) & PhD Hindi CET Syllabus (4p) School of Humanities CET + Interview + Coursework Download Kannada (24p) / Hindi PDF
Ph.D. Political Science, Sociology & JMC KSOU PhD Political Science (4p), Sociology (4p) & Journalism and Mass Communication (2p) CET Syllabi School of Social Sciences CET + Interview + Coursework Download Pol. Sci / Sociology / JMC PDF
Ph.D. Biochemistry, Biotechnology & Food Science KSOU PhD Biochemistry (12p), Biotechnology (10p) & Food Science and Nutrition (4p) CET Syllabi School of Life Sciences CET + Interview + Coursework Download Biochemistry (12p) / Biotech PDF
Ph.D. Environmental Science, Geography & Psychology KSOU PhD Environmental Science (7p), Geography (4p) & Psychology (4p) CET Syllabi School of Earth & Social Sciences CET + Interview + Coursework Download Env. Sci (7p) / Geography PDF

What the official KSOU question papers and prospectuses cover

  • Research Methodology + Cognate Subject Structure: Every KSOU Ph.D. Common Entrance Test syllabus is divided into Research Methodology (quantitative/qualitative methods, hypothesis testing, research ethics) and core postgraduate units of the respective discipline.
  • Ph.D. Coursework Examinations (April & October 2026): Admitted scholars complete mandatory Ph.D. coursework classes at Mysuru and appear for the Ph.D. Coursework Examination notified by the Registrar (Evaluation).

Official KSOU question paper, prospectus and timetable PDFs

Download the 11 official Karnataka State Open University PDF documents mirrored directly from ksoumysuru.ac.in and onlineprogramme.ksoumysuru.ac.in:

Document Category Official KSOU Document Title Pages Direct PDF Download
Prospectus KSOU Ph.D. Programme Prospectus 2025-26 38 Open PDF (38p)
CET Results KSOU Ph.D. Common Entrance Test Results 2026 15 Open PDF (15p)
Supervisors List KSOU List of Ph.D. Research Supervisors and Departments 3 Open PDF (3p)
Coursework Notice KSOU Ph.D. Coursework Examination Notification October 2026 3 Open PDF (3p)
Syllabus KSOU PhD Biochemistry Entrance Examination Syllabus 2025 12 Open PDF (12p)
Syllabus KSOU PhD Biotechnology Entrance Examination Syllabus 2025 10 Open PDF (10p)
Syllabus KSOU PhD Commerce Common Entrance Test Syllabus 2025 2 Open PDF (2p)
Syllabus KSOU PhD Psychology Entrance Examination Syllabus 2025 4 Open PDF (4p)
Syllabus KSOU PhD Geography Entrance Test Syllabus 2026 4 Open PDF (4p)
Syllabus KSOU PhD Food Science and Nutrition Entrance Syllabus 2025 4 Open PDF (4p)
Syllabus KSOU PhD Journalism and Mass Communication Entrance Syllabus 2025 2 Open PDF (2p)

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KSOU 80+20 evaluation, passing minimums and online assignment rules

Every Karnataka State Open University programme follows the evaluation and assignment rules notified by the Registrar (Evaluation), Mukthagangothri, Mysuru – 570006:

  • Term-End Theory Examination (80 marks, 3 hours): Conducted at notified KSOU examination centres across Karnataka. Non-CBCS UG (B.A./B.Com) requires at least 28 out of 80 in theory and 35 out of 100 aggregate; CBCS UG/PG programmes require at least 32 out of 80 in theory (8 out of 20 in IA for PG/M.Sc/MCA) and 40 out of 100 aggregate.
  • Online Internal Assessment Assignment (20 marks): Handwritten assignments must be signed and dated by the candidate on every page, scanned as a single PDF, and uploaded on www.ksouonlinestudy.com or the KSOU Academic Platform Android app (helpline: 9873037405).
  • 2-Credit Open Elective & SEC Papers (50 marks, 1.5 hours): Evaluated on a 40-mark Term-End Examination (minimum 16 to pass) plus 10-mark Internal Assessment (minimum 4 to pass, 20 out of 50 aggregate).
  • Maximum Completion Period (N+N Rule): Under UGC-DEB regulations, students may clear backlogs within N+N years (6 years for 3-year UG degrees, 4 years for 2-year PG degrees, and 3 years for 1-year B.Lib.I.Sc/M.Lib.I.Sc degrees).

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Where can I download official KSOU Ph.D. Common Entrance Test (CET) Syllabi (16 Subjects), Seat Matrix & Selected Lists PDFs?

All official KSOU question paper compilations and programme prospectuses for Ph.D. Commerce & Management, Ph.D. Computer Science & IT, Ph.D. Kannada & Hindi, Ph.D. Political Science, Sociology & JMC, Ph.D. Biochemistry, Biotechnology & Food Science are linked directly in the course and document tables on this page, and registered learners can also access them inside the SLM Repository on www.ksouonlinestudy.com.

What are the passing marks for KSOU Ph.D. Common Entrance Test (CET) Syllabi (16 Subjects), Seat Matrix & Selected Lists at KSOU?

Common Entrance Test (CET) + Interview conducted at KSOU Headquarters, Mukthagangothri, Mysuru, followed by mandatory Ph.D. Coursework examination. Each 100-mark paper combines an 80-mark 3-hour Term-End Examination with a 20-mark online Internal Assessment assignment.

How do I upload my handwritten KSOU assignment PDF online?

Log in to www.ksouonlinestudy.com or the KSOU Academic Platform app using your registered mobile number and OTP, open the Assignments tab, write your answers by hand with your signature and date on every page, scan into one PDF, and click Submit Assignment (helpline: 9873037405).

KSOU PhD Entrance Exam Syllabus: official portals and documents

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