A candidate seeking registration for the degree of Ph.D. in the university must have the following qualifications.

• 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 or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale or an equivalent grade in a point scale or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency in its home country shall be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. program.
• Candidates possessing an M.Phil. Degree or a Degree, considered equivalent to M.Phil. Degree of an Indian institution, from a foreign educational institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency in its home country, shall be eligible for admission to a Ph.D. program.
• Candidates who have cleared the M.Phil. Coursework in the University with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' and completing M.Phil. Degree/ M.Phil. Dissertation has been evaluated and the viva voce is pending and shall be eligible to proceed to do research work leading to the Ph. D. Degree at the University.
• A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) / Differently Abled / those who had obtained their Master's degree before 19th September 1991 and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the UGC from time to time.

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