ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO PH.D.   PROGRAMME

Eligibility for Admission to Full-Time Regular Ph.D. Programme

1. i) This programme is strictly for non-service candidates and is of a regular nature. A minimum of 75% attendance per academic year is mandatory at the research Centre where the supervisor is located.
2. ii) Candidates with the following qualifications are eligible for admission under the respective faculties:
3. A) Faculty of Medicine
4. Candidates with MD/MS/MDS or an equivalent Postgraduate Degree awarded by a college/university recognized by the respective governing council are eligible to register for the Ph.D. programme in their subject of specialization.
5. For clinical subjects, only candidates possessing MD, MS, MDS, or equivalent Postgraduate Degrees after MBBS recognized by Sai Tirupati University, Udaipur are eligible.

• Non-medical candidates holding a 3-year M.Sc. Degree in Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or Pharmacology under the Faculty of Medicine as recognized by NMC/DCI/STU are also eligible.

1. B) Faculty of Pharmacy

Candidates with an M. Pharm Degree awarded by this University or by a College/University recognized by PCI or considered equivalent by STU are eligible for admission. They must have secured at least 55% marks in aggregate or an equivalent CGPA as defined by UGC/STU. A relaxation of 5% marks or equivalent grade points is applicable for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer), differently-abled persons, or those who obtained their Master’s Degree before 19^th September 1991.

1. C) Faculty of Physiotherapy

Candidates with an M.P.T. Degree awarded by this University or by a recognized college/university approved by the respective council (if any) or considered equivalent by STU are eligible for admission. They must have at least 55% marks in aggregate or an equivalent CGPA, with applicable relaxations as per UGC norms.

1. D) Faculty of Nursing

Candidates with an M.Sc. Nursing Degree awarded by this University or by a college/university recognized by INC or considered equivalent by STU are eligible for admission. Minimum eligibility includes 55% aggregate marks or an equivalent CGPA, with relaxations for reserved categories and those meeting pre-1991 criteria.

1. E) Faculty of Management

A Master’s Degree or equivalent in Management or relevant discipline (e.g., MBA, M. Com, MA in Economics, etc.) Must have secured at least 55% marks or equivalent grade (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates) from a recognized university.

Eligibility for Admission to Part-Time Ph.D. Programme

1. i) This programme is intended only for in-service candidates.
2. ii) The educational qualifications required for the part-time Ph.D. programme are the same as those for the full-time Ph.D. programme.

iii) In-service candidates must obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their current employer.

1. iv) A written permission from the employer is mandatory, allowing the candidate to pursue the Ph.D. programme along with regular duties.
2. v) The candidate must ensure that adequate research facilities exist at the place of employment, and a certificate to this effect must be provided by the proposed supervisor.
3. vi) The employer must also certify that the candidate is permitted to fulfill the residential requirement during the course work period (6 months) and meet the minimum contact days (100 days per year from the 2nd year onwards), or as prescribed by the University