M.Phil or Masters Degree in relevant subjects from any University or a degree recognized by the University for this purpose or its equivalent in the relevant or allied subject with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PWD/ Transgender and Kashmiri Migrant Students) are eligible to apply. To pass the entrance exam conducted by the University, the candidates belong to open category have to secure a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PWD/ Transgender and Kashmiri Migrant Students. The written test is only an eligibility criterion for successful candidates to appear for personal Interaction in the ratio of 1:3 for final selection. UGC-JRF/NET, ICMRNET, ICAR-NET, DBT-JRF, DST-WS and SLET candidates are exempted from appearing in the entrance test however they have to attend personal interaction for selection.