Candidates must possess a Master's degree or Doctorate in a relevant discipline. A first-class (60% marks or GPA 6.5/10) at both Bachelor's and Master's levels is required. Specialization areas include:
- Computational Complexity, Soft Computing, System Reliability
- Pattern Recognition, Data Analytics and Visualization, IoT
- Cryptography and Network Security, Image Processing, Cyber Security
- Natural Language Processing, Computer Organization and Architecture
- Brain Computer Interface, Mobile and Pervasive Computing, High Performance Computing
- Digital System Design, Big Data & Business Analytics, Optimization Techniques, Distributed Computing