Eligibility Criteria

Candidates for admission to the Ph.D. programme shall have a Master’s degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate.
Provided that the relaxation of 5% of marks from 55% to 50% or an equivalent relaxation of grade shall be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/VJ-NT (Non- creamy layer)/OBC (Non- creamy layer)/differently – Abled and other category of candidates as per the decision of the UGC.
All the candidates for Ph.D. programme shall be selected on the basis of an All Indian Ph.D. CET (AIPHDCET) and an Interview process administrated by the University.
An Interview/Viva=voce shall be organized for those who have qualified in the All India Ph. D. CET.

In the interview the candidates are required to discuss their research interest/area through a presentation before a duly constituted Committee.
The interview/viva voce shall also consider the following aspects

The research work can be suitably undertaken at the institute.
The proposed area of research can contribute to new/additional knowledge.
5. The candidate register to Ph.D. Programme on the basis of the academic records, the performance of the candidate in the All India Ph. D. CET, and interview.