Colleges

Two years post Graduate in Design OR Design Related Disciplines OR Equivalent Courses (5 years Degree/ Diploma after 12th ) with 55% marks in aggregate / CPI: 6.0 at this level

OR

 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)/differentlyabled and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time.

Desirable:

 The Student must have a valid score in NET / GATE/ CEED/ SLET/ Equivalent in their respective discipline. 

The following shall be the minimum eligibility for selection to the Ph.D. programme:

• Master’s degree in design from an accredited institution/recognized university OR NID’s PGDPD, AEPEP or five-year SLPEP Diploma in Design. Candidates with a master’s degree in areas relevant to design may also apply. Such candidates must have at least one recognized degree, either UG or PG, in the field of design.
• Bachelor’s degree in design from an accredited institution/recognized university OR NID’s GDPD or four-year SLPEP Diploma in Design, with at least three years of professional and/or teaching experience.
• Candidates who have successfully completed a faculty development programme in design or related field (of two or more years’ duration) from NID or any other university recognized by the UGC/Institutes of National Importance. They will be treated at par with Master’s level students.
• Candidates with qualifications in subjects other than design shall be entitled to apply to the Ph.D. programme, provided they have at least one recognized degree, either UG or PG, in the field of design, and have a demonstrated interest in and aptitude for the study of design. They also need to pass the Design Research Test (DRT).
• Candidates currently employed as design professionals should submit a letter from their employer supporting their application.