Now, you can grab a PhD in Tulu

Interested in doing a PhD in Tulu language? Though it's not possible in Karnataka or Mangalore University, those interested in pursuing their doctoral thesis in the Dravidian language, can do at Dravida University at Kuppam in Andhra Pradesh.

Chandrahas Rai B, registrar, Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy, told TOI that students who have completed their Masters in Kannada are eligible as the script followed for Tulu is Kannada.

He said they have come to know that already eight students have registered for PhD, according to Shivakumar, head, Tulu department at the university. The students will have to complete their Tulu diploma after enrolling to the doctoral programme.

Full report here Times of India