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what are the qualifications required for ph.d? how to apply for ph.d

ELIGIBILITY FOR Ph.D

Minimum Qualification for Admission

For Ph.D. in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering / Technology in the relevant discipline with a first class or a minimum of 60% marks (CGPA 6.5 on a 10 point scale) or equivalent like M.Sc. (Engineering) / M.S. by Research or recognonised as equivalent.

For Ph.D. / M.Phil. in Sciences & Humanities
Master's degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks (For Languages a minimum of 55% marks)

Categories and Eligibility

Internal Full-time Candidates

A candidate who wishes to work for Ph.D degree on full time (including project staff working in sponsored projects being carried out at the Institute) should apply in the prescribed form on or before the specified date.

Internal Part-time Candidates

All the staff members of the Institute having the requisite minimum qualifications and one year experience at the Institute can work on a part-time basis for Ph.D degree. They should apply in the prescribed form on or before the specified date.

Master’s degree in the concerned stream is the qualification required for Ph.D. Master’s degree should be obtained with a minimum of 55-60% marks. Such candidates should have qualified any of the exams like NET, SLET, or GATE. Those with out a valid score in these national level examinations should qualify the entrance test conducted by the concerned University. Universities often conduct selection process on the basis of written test and interview.