The admission to Ph.D programme at Kerala University is based on the performance of candidates in DBT-JRF/DST-INSPIRE/UGC NET JRF/UGC CSIR NET/ GATE /ICAR/ICMR/ GPAT . The basic eligibility criteria is that the candidates should have passed a master’s degree with 55% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade in relevant subjects from a recognised university. Direct admission is available to candidates who have passed  M.Phil.