Aspirants seeking to get admission to a full-time program should meet the following criteria as specified by the institute.

Academic Requirement

• Candidates for admission to the Ph.D. program shall have a 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
• 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 and other categories of candidates as per extant UGC Regulations from time to time; or for those who had obtained their Master's degree prior to 19th September 1991. The eligibility marks of 55% (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed)
• It is desirable that the applicants, who possess minimum prescribed qualifications for admission to Ph.D. program,should have an excellent academic/professional track record in the relevant discipline.

Entrance Exam

Candidates shall be required to appear in a RET (Research Entrance Test) and interview.