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Students who intend to pursue PhD in India must fulfill the required eligibility criteria. The detailed eligibility criteria for pursuing PhD from India are listed below:

  • Masters degree holders are eligible for admission to the doctoral programme. Although, for some subjects, a Masters in Philosophy (M.Phil) is required for PhD, it should be noted by the candidates that in some Indian universities, for the Masters programme, a specific percentage (or equivalent CGPA) is required. Candidates to be eligible to apply for PhD

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  • To pursue a PhD in Engineering and Technology, candidates must have a valid Graduate Eligibility Test (GATE) score in Engineering. Also, candidates must have completed M.Tech - Masters of Technology / ME - Masters degree in Engineering in any engineering branch to apply for PhD in Engineering.
  • For admission to some reputed universities, a candidate has to pass an all India examination, such as the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the NTA. Final year students appearing in the qualifying degree examination can also apply, although they will have to submit attested copies of their qualifying degree certificates.
  • Admission is given on the basis of interview. The interview may be supplemented with a written test, if necessary.
  • To be eligible for PhD, there are many other PhD entrance exams in India that one can take.


After Master Degree PhD Admission Eligibility

  • Master's degree holders are eligible for admission to doctoral programmes.
  • Students should have at least 50-55% marks in post graduation.
  • In some universities admission is given on the basis of interview. This can be supplemented with a written test.
  • Preference is given to candidates having work experience in the field of research.

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After M.Phil. Degree PhD Admission Eligibility

  • M.Phill degree holders are eligible for admission to doctoral programmes.
  • Students should have at least 50-55% marks in post graduation.
  • In some universities admission is given on the basis of interview.

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