• A minimum of 55% marks or CGPA of 5.5 on a 10 point scale in the qualifying examination. In case of SC/ST/ differently –Abled candidates, 50% marks or CGPA of 5.0 on a 10 point scale
• MBA / Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management or Administration awarded by Indian Institute of Management (IIM) / M.S. (By Research) in Management Sciences / CA/ICWA

Two categories of Ph.D. programme available are: Full-time and Part-time. Candidates who satisfy the eligibility criteria are eligible to apply for Ph.D. Programme.