{"id":10254,"date":"2025-05-01T20:44:10","date_gmt":"2025-05-01T15:14:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/?p=10254"},"modified":"2025-05-07T15:47:54","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T10:17:54","slug":"jnu-phd-eligibility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/phd\/jnu-phd-eligibility\/","title":{"rendered":"JNU PhD Eligibility 2025, Criteria, Admission and Selection Process"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Founded in 1966, Jawaharlal Nehru University is a public central university. The university placed second in the NIRF category. It is well-known for research and postgraduate study. JNU has an A++ accreditation from the NAAC. More than 100 courses in a range of specializations are available at the university. At JNU, popular degrees in fields including arts, technology, science, management, and more include B.tech, BSc, BA, MA, M.Tech, and MSc. Workshops are held by the JNU placement cell to help students hone their skills. Additionally, it hosts trade shows where people can apply for jobs and internships.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For aspirants looking to pursue a PhD at JNU in 2025, understanding the eligibility criteria and admission process is crucial, as admissions are now primarily conducted through national-level entrance exams.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>About IGNOU PhD Program<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Application Start Date<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: May 2025<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Application Deadline<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: May 30, 2025<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Eligibility<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Master\u2019s degree in a relevant field from a UGC-recognized institution.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum <\/span><b>60% marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Master\u2019s.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must qualify <\/span><b>CSIR NET\/UGC NET\/GATE\/JRF<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 Master\u2019s degree alone is not sufficient.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Popular PhD Specializations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United States Studies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canadian Studies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trade &amp; Development<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Organization<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Media Studies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many more as per center-specific availability<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/phd\/jnu-phd-admission\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>JNU PHD Admission<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b>JNU PhD Eligibility Criteria<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Mode of Admission<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Recognized Exams<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC\/CSIR NET<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Category 1 (JRF), Category 2 (Assistant Professorship), Category 3<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JRF<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC, CSIR, ICMR, DBT, NBHM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GATE<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For School of Engineering only<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates must <\/span><b>match both academic background and relevant exam subjects<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Offline applications will not be accepted<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates can select <\/span><b>up to 3 preferences<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for study fields, but selections are <\/span><b>final<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JRF-qualified candidates can also apply separately under the NET category.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>JNU PhD Discipline-Specific Eligibility<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Admission via UGC\/CSIR NET (All Three Categories)<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Categories<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Category 1<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: JRF Qualified<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Category 2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Assistant Professorship Qualified (not JRF)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Category 3<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Eligible for PhD but not qualified in either above<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Admission Criteria<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Admission based on <\/span><b>NET percentile<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>viva voce<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><b>70%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> weight: NET percentile<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><b>30%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> weight: Viva voce<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Only June 2024 cycle scores<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> considered.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reservation policy as per Govt. of India (SC\/ST\/OBC\/EWS\/PWD).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No consideration of NET subjects outside those approved for each program.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Application Requirement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must apply <\/span><b>online<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> using June 2024 NET percentile.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No offline forms accepted.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><b>Admission via JRF Category<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only valid JRF certificates (UGC\/CSIR, ICMR, DBT, NBHM) in <\/span><b>relevant subjects<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must apply <\/span><b>separately online<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> under JRF category.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>100% weightage to viva voce<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fellowships like <\/span><b>NFSC, NFST, NFOBC, NFPWD<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>DST INSPIRE<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> not valid under JRF category.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JRF certificate must be <\/span><b>valid at document verification<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Admission via GATE (For School of Engineering Only)<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>School<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Eligible Programs<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">School of Engineering<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Computer Science, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Eligibility<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valid <\/span><b>GATE score<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at time of application<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meets <\/span><b>minimum academic criteria<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for engineering streams<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Merit Composition<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>70%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> GATE score<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>30%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Viva voce<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>JNU PhD Admission Process: Step-by-Step<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>1. Application Submission<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jnu.ac.in\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.jnu.ac.in<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to the Admissions Section<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click &#8220;Register&#8221; (for new users)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter email ID and mobile number<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use credentials to log in<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fill the form and upload documents<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review application<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submit form and pay fees<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Save confirmation email<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>2. Viva Voce<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All NET\/JRF qualified applicants will be invited.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>detailed research proposal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> must be submitted.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conducted by the <\/span><b>Departmental Research Committee (DRC)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>3. Merit List<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on performance in viva voce and qualifying exam scores.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Names of shortlisted students and <\/span><b>assigned supervisors<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are included.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>4. Admission Offer &amp; Fee Payment<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offer made to shortlisted students.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students must accept and pay fees to secure admission.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>JNU PhD Eligibility: New Policy\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Old Process<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>New Process (from 2025)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internal Entrance Exam<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on <\/span><b>UGC-NET\/CSIR-NET scores<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less competition<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher difficulty due to stricter criteria<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate preparation<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Requires <\/span><b>focused, dedicated study<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The JNU PhD admission process for 2025 onwards is now <\/span><b>NET-centric<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, making it more competitive. Candidates must not only excel academically but also perform well in national-level eligibility exams. Proper planning and consistent preparation are key to success.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>JNU PhD Eligibility FAQs<\/b><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-10258 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-10258.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-10258.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-10258.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-10258.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-10258.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1746092999\">\n<div id=\"sp-ea-10258\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\">\n\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-102580\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse102580\" aria-controls=\"collapse102580\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> Can I apply for JNU PhD without qualifying NET or JRF?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse102580\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-10258\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-102580\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>No, candidates must have a valid score in UGC\/CSIR NET, JRF, or GATE (for engineering streams). Merely having a Master\u2019s degree is not sufficient.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-102581\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse102581\" aria-controls=\"collapse102581\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the minimum percentage required in postgraduation for PhD eligibility?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse102581\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-10258\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-102581\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>Applicants must have at least 60% aggregate marks in their postgraduate degree from a recognized university to apply for a PhD at JNU.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-102582\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse102582\" aria-controls=\"collapse102582\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Is there any age limit to apply for JNU PhD?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse102582\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-10258\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-102582\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>No, JNU does not impose any upper age limit for PhD admissions. However, candidates must meet academic and entrance exam eligibility.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-102583\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse102583\" aria-controls=\"collapse102583\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Do I need to submit a research proposal during the application process?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse102583\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-10258\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-102583\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>You don\u2019t need to submit a proposal with the application, but you must prepare one for the viva voce round, where you\u2019ll present it to the faculty panel.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-102584\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse102584\" aria-controls=\"collapse102584\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Is GATE accepted for all PhD programs at JNU?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse102584\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-10258\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-102584\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>No, GATE scores are only valid for PhD programs under the School of Engineering. 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