Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU), Gandhinagar

A student seeking an admission t o Ph.D. Programme of the University is required to have minimum educational qualification as mentioned here under. Each of the Master Degrees referred therein is to be on the basis of minimum two year programme.

For research in an area of Engg./Technology

Tech. /M. E. or its equivalent as recognized by UGC /AICTE in appropriate area

For research in interdisciplinary areas like Petroleum Engg., Solar Engg., Nuclear Engg., and Environmental study

Tech./M.E./M.Sc./M.Sc.(Tech.) or its equivalent as recognized by UGC/AICTE in appropriate area.

For research in an area of Sciences

Sc. degree or its equivalent as recognized by UGC in appropriate area

For research in an area of Management

M.B.A./M. Tech./M.E./A.C.A./A.I.C.W.A./A.C.S. level or its equivalent as recognized by UGC/AICTE in appropriate area.

For research in an area related to Liberal Studies

Master’s degree or its equivalent as recognized by UGC in appropriate area.

Master’s or a professional degree equivalent to it by the corresponding statutory regulatory body with 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in UGC 7 point scale, (or an equivalent grade in a different point scale) or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational institution accredited by an approved Assessment & Accreditation Agency. Relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/differently-abled candidates & other categories of candidates as per the decisions of the Commission from time to time.