(a) Candidates must possess Master's Degree or an equivalent degree of this University or of a recognized University in the relevant subject or in a related subject. Graduate (Honors) and Post-Graduate level candidates having minimum 50% marks in relevant and related subjects and in grading system candidates having at least CGPA 3.25 (out of 4 scale point) in both levels shall be eligible for admission.
OR
A candidate who does not have Graduate (Honors) degree shall be eligible for admission to the M. Phil. Program provided that he/she has to his/her credit either a first division or CGPA 3.50 in the Degree Pass examination or a first class or CGPA 3.50 (Out of 4.00 scale point) in the Master’s Degree.
OR
Candidates having MBBS degree with 55% marks or CGPA 3.25 (Out of 4.00 scale point) shall be eligible for admission to the M. Phil. Program.
OR
Regular teachers/officers (having requisite qualification) of Jagannath University shall be eligible for admission to the M.Phil. Program.

(b) Candidates having 3rd division in either SSC/HSC/equivalent level shall not be eligible for admission to the M. Phil. Program. This condition may however, be relaxed in case of a candidate having first class both in Graduate (Honours) and Post Graduate level or CGPA 3.50 and having an outstanding contribution in the field of his/her research interest.