First class M.Sc. (60% or equivalent grade) in any branch of science (e.g., Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, etc.) or M.Tech. or MBBS or M.V.Sc. or M.Pharm. or 4-year /8 Semester B.Sc (Honours with Research) with 75% marks or 7.5 CGPA or equivalent qualification recognized by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi is required.