The admission is based on an Entrance Test in one of the subjects listed above and an Interview. The eligible candidates should appear for a written examination consisting of short answer & essay type questions. The written test shall consist of one paper of two hours duration in the subject in which the candidate seeks admission to the M.Phil course and shall carry 80 marks. The minimum pass marks in the written test is 50 per cent and 40 per cent for Schedule Caste and Schedule Tribe categories. On this basis, they are called for interview, which carries 20 marks. In case, a large number of candidates secure pass marks, those scoring high marks from the top of the list would be called for the interview. Candidates have to appear for the written test and interview at their own cost which will be held at CESS, Hyderabad. The medium of examination for the Entrance Test shall be English only

Aspirants seeking admission to 1 year Full-time M.Phil Program should meet the following criteria as specified by the institute.

Academic Requirement:

Post-Graduate Degree with 55 percent marks (50 percent marks for SC/ST candidates) in the subject concerned or in any allied subject from a recognized university.

Entrance Exam:

The admission is based on an Entrance Test in one of the subjects listed above and an Interview.

Examination Fee is Rs.500/paper.