(A) Candidate should hold a Master's Degree in relevant stream from recognised university/ institute.

Minimum mark shall be secured 55%.

A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/ differently -Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time.

(B) Candidates who have completed the M.Phil. Program with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade  approved, recognized or authorized by an authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of educational institutions, shall be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. Program.

A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/ Differently –Abled, Economically W esker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time.

Selection Process: Valid Score in Research Aptitude Test.

The candidates who qualify for Fellowship/ scholarship in UGC-NET/ UGC-CSIR NET/ GATE/ CEED and similar National level test will be exempted from Entrance exam and their admission will be based on an interview.

Students who have secured 50% marks in the entrance test are eligible will be called for the interview.

A relaxation of 5% makes will be allowed in the entrance examination for the candidates belonging tap SC/ST/OBS /differently-Abled category, Economically Weaker Section (EWS), and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time.

University have the right to decide the number of eligible candidates to be called for the interview based on the number of Ph.D. seats available.

Provided that for the selection of candidates based on the entrance test conducted by the university, a weightage of 70%for the entrance test 30% for the performance in the interview/viva-voce shall be given.