Powers and functions of the Vice-Chancellor

(a) An applicant possessing any one of the following qualifications shall be eligible to apply for admission to a Ph.D. programme of the University. (i) A Master’s degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Science/ Architecture/ Humanities /Commerce/Medicine/Law/Education/Pharmacy/Management of a recognised Indian University, or a degree approved by Association of Indian Universities, or any other equivalent qualification to the satisfaction of Academic Council of the University, in the relevant field, with not less than 60% marks in aggregate. (ii) Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in engineering/ technology/ any other professional discipline, with either 75% or more marks in aggregate and a minimum of three years, or 60% or more marks in aggregate and a minimum of fifteen years, relevant experience in recognized Institute/University /Industry/ Government Organization, may be considered eligible for admission, on the recommendation of SRC and approval by BOS provided that such applicants may, in case considered essential, be required to qualify in the course/s specified by the SRC/BOS. (iii) For applicants belonging to SC/ST category and/or physically handicapped applicants, a relaxation of 5% in marks shall be admissible under eligibility conditions prescribed under sub-clauses 4 (a) (i), (ii). (iv) Teachers working in any University or its affiliated colleges and having a teaching/research/other relevant experience of not less than 5 years, may be allowed a relaxation of 5% marks under clause 4 (a) (i). Provided that out of the two relaxations stipulated under clauses 4 (a) (iii), (iv), only one relaxation is permissible for an applicant. (b) Applicants who are in employment in any organization either in India or abroad will be eligible for registration as Research Student/Candidate provided: a) they fulfill qualifications and/or experience, laid down in Clause 4 above; b) the applicant proves to the satisfaction of the BOS that his employment duties will permit him to devote sufficient time for research and prescribed course if any; c) the application for admission is endorsed by the Head of applicant’s employing organization; and d) if the applicant is serving in any organization located in a country other than India then such a Research Student/Candidate shall further satisfy the SRC/ BOS that his stay outside the country shall not debar him/her in having warranted guidance for his/her research work from the Supervisor(s).