Ph.D. (Design) (Regular, Sponsored and External): Eligibility criteria for admission to Ph.D. programme is:- M.Des/M.Tech./M.Arch. with minimum marks/ CPI in Qualifying Degree. A minimum of 65 percent marks OR a CPI/CGPA of 6.5 (on the scale of 10.00) shall be required at the master's level qualifying examination. Candidates who are on permanent role in NITs, IIITs, Central Universities, Govt. Universities, Defence R and D organization, PSUs for at least two years shall be eligible to apply for admission under the category of External Registration Programme.