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Applicants will be shortlisted for the Research Aptitude Test (RAT) on the basis of the meeting the following considerations with regard to educational qualifications, work experience, and research proposal.

The selection process consist of a Group Discussion followed by Personal Interview.

Following is the weightage of marks for Admission Process Entrance Test (CAT, MAT, CMAT, GMAT, CET, XAT, ATMA).

• Score - 40%
• GD/PI - 35%
• Past Academic Record (10th & 12th level & Graduation) - 15%
• Sports/Cultural/NCC/NSS Merit - 10%

The minimum academic qualification for admission to the Ph.D programmes is a Second Class Master’s or equivalent degree in the relevant subject awarded by a recognized university in India or abroad, with at least an average of 55 percent of aggregate marks, or a grade point average of 3.5 under the seven-point scale of the University Grants Commission (UGC). In the case of SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/differently-abled candidates, the minimum eligibility is an average of 45 percent of aggregate marks, or a grade point average of 2.50.

Work Experience: A minimum of five years of post-graduation work experience is required for Ph.D. programs. However, candidates with one to two years of work experience will be preferred.

• Graduate from any statutory university with 50% of marks and 60% in 10th std. and 12 std. is desirable.
• Candidates passing degree examinations by part-time/distance learning/correspondence / open school / externally or in one sitting are not eligible.