Master’s degree in a relevant discipline with 55% marks (50% marks for SC/ST/ differently abled candidates or an equivalent grade from a university or a recognized institution of higher learning. The Departmental Research Committee (DRC) of the department concerned shall decide, subject to the approval by the Academic Council, the relevance of allied subjects. Reservation in seats and relaxation in the qualifying marks shall be as per the rules of BPSMV/ State Govt.