The candidates must have a master’s degree 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) or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational institution recognized and established under a law in its home country. A relaxation of 5% marks from 55% to 50% or an equivalent relaxation of grade shall be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) / Differentially – Abled candidates. 

The candidates have qualified UGC-NET (including JRF) / UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF / SLET / GATE / Teacher Fellowship Holder or have passed the MPhil program.

A permanent teacher having served the Sridev Suman Uttarakhand University or the affiliated college for a minimum period of one year as a regular teaching faculty.

The students who have appeared in the PG Final year/semester examinations of Sridevi Suman Uttarakhand University or affiliated colleges/institutions thereof may also apply provisionally for the Ph.D. Entrance examination.

A candidate shall ordinarily be permitted to work for the PhD degree in the subject in which he/she has obtained a master’s degree but also that research work leading to PhD degree may be allowed in allied subjects in the same or in any other faculty if the Research Degree Committee concerned is satisfied that the candidate possesses the requisite qualifications to take up the proposed research work.