You will be selected on the basis of an All India written test conducted at the national level and approved by the Academic Council. However, if you have qualified JEST, NET, NBHM, DBT, GATE, DST Inspire examinations, you are exempted from appearing for the written test. If a candidate is shortlisted or has qualified for the above exams, it will be followed by a Selection Interview by an expert committee nominated by Director of CI (Constituent Institutions).