Candidates must possess one of the following essential qualifications:
- First Class in B.Tech. (any branch of Engineering) AND First Class in M.B.A. (Full time).
- First class in Bachelor's Degree (in any discipline) AND First Class in M.Com. (Full-time) AND First Class in M.B.A. (Full time). (Note: M.Com. is not mandatory if possessing an awarded Ph.D. qualification).
Desirable: Ph.D. in the relevant or equivalent discipline.
Applicants possessing the essential qualifications, who have submitted their Ph.D. Thesis (but not awarded) will be treated as equivalent to possessing M.B.A.