Candidates who have cleared the M.Phil. course work with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and successfully completing the M.Phil. Degree shall be eligible to proceed to do research work leading to the Ph. D. Degree in the same Institution in an integrated program. A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/differently-abled and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time. A person whose M.Phil. the dissertation has been evaluated and the viva voce is pending may be admitted to the Ph.D. program of the same Institution; Candidates possessing a Degree considered equivalent to M.Phil. Degree of an Indian Institution, from a Foreign Educational Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions, shall be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. program. Admission through M.Phil. Program: Candidates who have passed M.Phil. program of this University or other recognized Universities may be admitted directly to the Ph.D. program without the need to take entrance exam after due consultation with members of academic council/RAC/President or any other competent authority of this University. However, such candidates have to face an interview in front of the Research Advisory Committee. At the time of the interview, every Ph.D. candidate is expected to discuss their research interests/plans in front of the members of the concerned Research Advisory Committee (candidates may prepare a PowerPoint Presentation also for this purpose).