To be eligible for Ph.D admissions at SOA University, applicants must hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject with at least 60% marks. Candidates must also have a valid score in one of the following exams: GATE/ GPAT/ UGC-NET/ UGC-CSIR NET/ SAAT. Shortlisted candidates are called for a personal interview, and final selection is based on 70% weightage of entrance score and 30% interview performance.