An interview is compulsory for all candidates. Candidates who have qualified for the VUPET and those who have been exempted from it will have to appear for the interview at the department level. Candidates will be interviewed to assess their suitability for research in the area of their choice. The interview carries 100 marks. The selection and merit of the candidates will be decided on the basis of his/her performance at the interview. A list of selected candidates will be published along with the name of the guide and the area of their research. The result shall be communicated only to the successful candidates through their registered E-mail ID. Consolidated list of candidates selected for PhD programme AY 2021-22