The entry requirements for a combined MS and PhD programme is similar to that of a Doctorate, as most applicants for the combined programme would not have an advanced degree or journal publications. Admission to a combined degree can also be very competitive with most universities accepting just 3-4 candidates in a session.

Factors regarding PhD after Bachelors admission:

1.  Strong GPA - Candidates need to have excellent Grade Point Average to qualify for the programmes. Students from other boards can find the equivalent to the GPA to assess their eligibility.

2.  Standardised test scores - Candidates have to score very high points in the standardized scores. Here the student will be asked to submit test scores.

GRE: GRE is mandatory for almost all PhD programmes, including management studies, after Bachelors in the USA. In case of doctoral programmes, most students are required to present GRE subject scores of the course as well

GMAT: GMAT is taken for admission to management studies. Business schools offering PhD in business management accept GMAT score for admission into a wide range of PhD programs in management.

TOEFL: TOEFL is an English proficiency test for students from non-native English speaking countries. For international students, a high TOEFL score is a must for admission to PhD courses.

IELTS: IELTS is also accepted for international students' admission to PhD programmes. Like TOEFL, it is also an English proficiency test for students from non-native English speaking countries. IELTS test measures a candidate’s English language command in four different parameters- Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.

SOP: The Statement of Purpose is another important element of the application package for admission to direct PhD programme in the USA.

Research proposal: A research proposal is a mandatory element for admission to PhD

You can apply to phd in abroad by following steps:

decide where you want to phD ,which country and which field

make sure you excel in your academics in your perecending degree,improve your research and projects experience,publich something if possible,present in conferences etc.

find out which exam are needed for your field.

contact proffessors working in your interested areaof research.

apply to universities of different ranks,higher,mid,lower.

choose the best one when you are selected.

This is how you go about phD application abroad.