(a) The candidate seeking registration for the Ph.D. must possess Master’s degree with at least 55% marks in the appropriate field of Management from University recognized by UGC or its equivalent.

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(b) M. Phil. degree of a University, with first division for exemption from pre- Ph.D. course.

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(c) Master’s degree or its equivalent, with at least 55% marks in the relevant field of Science/ Humanities etc. Notwithstanding anything contained in the above mentioned rules (a) to (d), the eligibility criteria/ guidelines prescribed and/or issued by UGC from time to time shall be applicable for registration to all Ph.D. Programme(s) of the University. The University shall encourage inter-disciplinary research activity. Sponsored Candidates : An employee of a Government Department/ Government Undertaking, a Research/ Development Organization, Public Sector Undertaking, an Educational Institution, a private Industry services with a minimum relevant working experience of three years may be considered for admission as a sponsored (full-time/ part-time) research scholar. Sponsored applicants will be eligible for admission provided they are treated by their employers as on duty.