For admission candidates must have minimum any one of the following degree:

1. M.E. / M. Tech. from a recognized institution or university in the relevant discipline, with at least 6.5 CGPA (or 60% Marks) in aggregate.
2. B.E./ B. Tech. in the relevant discipline or MCA from a recognized institution of university, with at least 7.5 CGPA (or 70% marks) in aggregate.
3. M. Sc. or equivalent from a recognized institution of university in relevant discipline with at least 7.5 CGPA (or 70% marks) in aggregate. 

For candidates belonging to SC/ ST category, a relaxation of 0.5 CGPA (or 5% marks) is allowed in the minimum requirement.

The faculty and Staff/ members of the Institute, who satisfy the eligibility, criteria may be considered for admission the PhD programme as Part-time Research Scholar subject to a no-objection certificate from the Institute. They shall work for their PhD programme while discharging their normal duties.