Candidates must have passed the Master's degree examination – MD/MS/DNB/M.Sc./MDS/MPT/MOT in the respective subject (in which applying for Ph.D. program) with at least 55% marks in the aggregate or equivalent GPA. For admission to the Ph.D. course in the Faculty of Nursing, a candidate must have passed M.Sc. (Nursing) with a minimum of 60% marks. A relaxation of 5% marks, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, will be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC-NCL/MBC-NCL/Differently-abled category. Candidates possessing an M.Sc. (2 Years Degree) in the relevant field are eligible for the Ph.D. program only in the respective subject.