Aspirants seeking admission to the Program should have passed Master Degree or equivalent in the appropriate branch from a recognised University/ Institution with minimum of 55% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade. 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 which is approved, recognised or authorised 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.