The candidate who have passed B.E / B.Tech Examination of VTU or any other university with minimum of 60% or equivalent Grade. However, a relaxation to the extent of 10% shall be allowed to SC/ST or any other category as notified by the Government of Karnataka from time to time.

OR

Teaching / Research Staff / Teaching Assistants working in any Engineering college or Polytechnic Institutions recognized by AICTE either in the State of Karnataka or outside, who have passed B.E / B.Tech Examination with minimum of One Year Teaching Experience.

OR

Employees of the State Government / Central Government / Quasi Government Organizations / Public Sector Industries / Reputed Private Industries / Awardees of research fellowship by nationally recognized bodies like CSIR etc., who have passed B.E / B.Tech Examination with minimum of One Year working experience.

A candidate satisfying the above criteria can meet the concerned Heads of the departments for further information.

In addition to the above, the candidate shall be qualified in GATE or in the University Level Research Aptitude test, the result of which is valid for a period of Three years.