A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD, Ph.D., or DPhil; Latin Philosophiae Doctor) is the highest academic degree awarded by universities in most countries. Ph.D.s are awarded for programs across the whole breadth of academic fields. The completion of a Ph.D. is often a requirement for employment as a university professor, researcher, or scientist in many fields. Individuals who have earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree may, in most jurisdictions, use the title of "Doctor" (often abbreviated "Dr") or, in non-English speaking countries, variants such as "Dr. phil." with their name, and may use post-nominal letters such as "Ph.D.", "PhD" or "DPhil" (depending on the awarding institute).
The eligibility criteria may vary as per the directives of Institute
| Qualifying Degree | Minimum performance in qualifying degree for General/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) category students | Qualification through national level examination requirements |
|---|---|---|
| M.Tech./M.E./M.D. or equivalent | 60% marks or 6.75 CGPA on a 10-point scale | Nil |
| M.Sc./MBA/M.A./MBBS or equivalent | 60% marks or 6.75 CGPA on a 10-point scale | GATE score >= 300 or qualifying or equivalent score whichever is higher CSIR/UGC NET/ICAR/ICMR/DST INSPIRE fellowship |
| B.E./B.Tech or equivalent | 70% marks or 7.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale | Qualified GATE/CSIR/UGC NET/ICAR/DST INSPIRE fellowship |
