I) Master’s Degree in Engineering/M. Tech of VTU/ any other degree recognized as equivalent by VTU. Candidates possessing Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, subject to the provisions of these regulations, working in National Laboratories, R&D Laboratories, attached to industries and such other research institutions or industries can directly register for Ph.D. programs provided he/she has published work of outstanding merit or work recognized for Patent rights. 

II) Ph.D. General Science Faculty: Candidates with M.Sc. Degree in Science, Mathematics and such other allied subjects are also eligible for registration, provided their degrees are from recognized universities and are either working in colleges affiliated to VTU or desirous of working under the guidance of recognized faculty of VTU. 

III) The candidates shall have obtained a minimum of 60% marks in either Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree examination as considered for the declaration of class/Grade by all the concerned university. Relaxation to the extent of 10% is allowed for:
A) Candidates belonging to SC/ST and any other category as notified by Government of Karnataka from time to time.