Master’s Degree in Engineering / Technology / Science / Humanities / Management with 55% marks (50% for reserved categories, SC/ST/OBC (Non Creamy Layer)/PH) in relevant disciplines (MCA degree is not eligible for Ph.D.in CSE).

(i)               Master’s Degree holders or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions.

(ii)              A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, should be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-abled and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time, or for those who had obtained their Master's degree prior to 19th September, 1991. The eligibility marks of 55% (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and the relaxation of 5% to the categories mentioned above are permissible based only on the qualifying marks without including the grace mark procedures.

ADMISSION PROCEDURE

Admission to the Ph.D. programmes will be based on TWO STAGE PROCESS through:

a)      An ENTRANCE TEST (SET-V) shall be QUALIFYING with qualifying marks as 50% (45% for SC/ ST/ PWD/ OBC NCL). The syllabus of the Entrance Test shall consist of 50% of research methodology and 50% shall be subject specific. The Entrance Test shall be conducted at SLIET only.

b)     An INTERVIEW wherein the candidates are required to discuss their research interest/area through a presentation before a duly constituted Department Research Committee. The interview/viva voce shall also consider the following aspects, viz. whether:

1. the candidate possesses the competence for the proposed research;
2. the research work can be suitably undertaken at the institution/College;
3. the proposed area of research can contribute to new/additional knowledge.
4. The eligible candidates who have qualified UGC/ CSIR (JRF) NET with fellowship / NET (ASRB) with fellowship / State level eligibility test (SLET/ SET) with fellowship/ GATE are EXEMPTED FROM APPEARING for the entrance examination, However, they should submit the proof of qualifying the examination. But, they have to APPLY ONLINE. These candidates have to appear for the interview.