Only those candidates shall be considered for Direct admission to the Ph. D. Programme who have :-

(a) either obtained M.Phil. degree of recognised Universities / Research Institutions with minimum Final       Grade Point Average (FGPA) of 6.00 in 10 point scale / comparable standard where the grading is       based on system other than the 10 point scale. The candidates who have obtained M.Phil.degree       from a University / Institution where the M.Phil. dissertation is not graded or grading is not based on       10 point scale, are required to forward a copy of their M.Phil. dissertation alongwith the Application       Form for the purpose of assessment of their credentials; or

(b) research exp. in recognised Universities / Research Institutions and / or Research Publication(s)        comparable to M. Phil. standard.

In addition to (a) & (b) above candidates with degree in any discipline with Sanskrit background are also eligible.

Master’s degree in Sanskrit or in an allied subject (with Sanskrit up to B.A.) with at least 55% marks.

Bachelor's Degree under 10+2+3 pattern of education in Sanskrit or in any other subject with at least 45% marks.

Note : Announcement for Direct Admission to Ph.D. programme has been notified separately.