Aspirants seeking admission to the Program should meet the following criteria as specified by the institute.

• The candidate should have studied in 10+2+3+2 or 10+2+4+2 pattern or others recognized as equivalent by Viswa Mahavidyalaya
• The candidate should have passed PG Degree or others recognized as equivalent by Viswa Mahavidyalaya with 55% marks or equivalent (50% or equivalent in case of SC / ST / OBC (Non Creamy Layer) candidates / Candidates who obtained their PG Degree prior to 19.09.1991 / Physically or Visually Challenged Candidates) in the concerned subject from a university /Institution approved by UGC / AICTE / NCTE and other regulatory bodies. The percentage requirement shall not apply if the candidate possesses M.S (By research) qualification
• Candidates, who have passed the qualifying examinations from any Institution abroad, will have to submit equivalence certificates from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and Indian Embassy.
• Candidates who possess UG / PG through distance education mode can also apply for admission into Ph.D provided that such a degree is from an Institution approved by the Distance Education Bureau (DEB) of UGC to award that degree during the period in which the degree was obtained. Candidates who possess UG / PG through weekend programs cannot apply.