Ph.D Eligibility

Mumbai University Eligibility Criteria for Ph.D:
A candidate should fulfill any of the following criterion in order to apply for Ph.D research programme at Mumbai University:
1. Candidates should hold Masters Degree/ M.Phil Degree in relevant discipline from a recognised university with minimum 55% marks in total for general category and 50% marks in case of reserved category.
2. The applicant should be a teacher having full time teaching experience of at least two years in Degree College or five years in Junior College.
3. The candidate must be a graduate and working in National Laboratories/ Institutes/ Government/ Private organisation, nominated/ sponsored by the respective employer.
4.NET/SET/GATE/JRF qualified candidates of the apex bodies in higher/technical/ professional education such as CSIR/UGC/ICAR or other equivalent examination. Note: A candidate belonging to backward class from Maharashtra state only is eligible for claiming seat under reserved category.

Hello Dhanashri,
It is indeed very nice to know that you are interested in carrying out research in some subject and as a result seek a degree of doctorate. Normally speaking for doing research in any subject knowledge of the subject is perhaps a must. In Indian context this means the student should have completed his post graduation in a related field. Please bear in mind the typical words "related field". You have done your M.Tech from BITS last year. This indicates that you are eligible to pursue your dream of Ph.D. but only in a related topic. To give you a sample of the eligibility conditions for registering as a Ph.D. candidate I am attaching a link from Chitkara University. This is only a sample but all the universities would have similar conditions. https://www.chitkara.edu.in/doctoral-programs/engineering/eligibility-fees/Best wishes to you.