The University shall admit a Ph.D. student through an entrance test. The students who have cleared UGC /CSIR (JRF) Examinations/ NET/SET/SLET/GATE/Teacher Fellowship or have passed equivalent examinations or passed the M.Phil./M.Tech/M.D/M.e/M.Pharm or equivalent examination shall not be required to appear at the Ph.D. entrance test (PAT).