I would like to know the details of the M.Phil / PhD. course offered by the Kerala Kalamandalam as well as other few details of the University?

Kerala Kalamandalam is an epitome of Indian Performing Arts which was established by poet Vallathol Narayana Menon and Munkadaraja.

Kerala Kalamandalam university is UGC recognized deemed university for arts and culture which is a strictly residential institution of higher learning following gurukulam style of education Kalamandalam offers training in performing arts VIII – X – Arts High School (3 Year),XI – XII Plus Two (2 Year), Degree Courses (3 Year) and Post Graduate Courses (2 Year).

Three key features of Kerala Kalamandalam University are:

* Gurukulam (Gurukul) system of study
* Courses and Special training programs
* Fellowships Awards, Endowments and Scholarships

The details of the Mphil / PhD course is as given below:

Eligibility Criteria:
Aspirants who have qualified in Master’s Degree in the subject concerned or in related/ allied subjects with not less than 55% Marks/B+ Grade of this University or equivalent Degree of any other Indian or Foreign University recognised by the University are eligible to apply for the Integrated M.Phil-Ph.D. Programme.

Intake:
The number of Aspirants to be admitted to the Integrated M.Phil/Ph.D. Programmes in a year shall be eight. The maximum number of Aspirants that can be admitted directly to Ph.D. in a year shall not exceed ten.

Documents to be produced
Every Aspirant shall submit the following original documents at the time of admission.

The original/provisional P.G. Degree Certificate and P.G. Score sheet
Community Certificate to prove the caste and religion in the case of SC/ST/OEC/OBC Aspirants.
'No objection Certificate' from the Employer in the case of employed persons
Conduct Certificate from employer or previous institute
Transfer Certificate if applicable.

Fee Structure:
M.Phil/Ph.D integrated Tuition Fee( per semester) Rs. 600
Special Fee Rs. 500
Caution deposit Rs. 500
Part time Ph.D
Registration Fee Rs. 5000
Library fee (per annum) Rs. 1000
Application
Fee for application Rs. 200
For candidates belonging to SC/ST Rs. 50
Postal Charges (extra) Rs. 30

The several courses offered are:

GURUKULAM
TRAINING IN PERFORMING ARTS
ACADEMIC EDUCATION AND PRACTICAL TRAINING
LIBRARY & RESEARCH
CURRICULUM
i. VIII – X – ARTS HIGH SCHOOL (3 YEAR)
ii. XI – XII PLUS TWO (2 YEAR)
iii. DEGREE COURSES (3 YEAR)
iv. POST GRADUATE COURSES (2 YEAR)
v. M.PHIL (1 YEAR)
vi. Ph.D (3 YEAR)
REGULATIONS FOR INTEGRATED M PHIL – PH D AND DIRECT PH D PROGRAMMES
PANEL OF GUIDES ( M.PHIL / PH.D COURSE)

Traditional Performing Arts:

KATHAKALI

KOODIYATTAM

MOHINIYATTAM

THULLAL

PANCHAVADYAM

CLASSICAL MUSIC (VOCAL)

MRIDANGAM

Contact Details:

Kerala Kalamandalam
Deemed University for Art and Culture
Cheruthuruthy – 679 531 via Thrissur, Kerala, India
Telephone: 91+ 4884 262418, 262562,
Fax: 91- 4884 – 262019