Eligibility:-

(i) A candidate who has obtained a Master’s degree by papers securing at least second class with a minimum of 55% marks (5% relaxation for SC/ST/PD/VH Candidates) or equivalent grade and/or by research from Goa University or from any other University recognized by Goa University is eligible to register for the Ph.D. degree.

(ii) Candidates who have passed the professional examinations conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India are eligible to register for Ph.D. degree in the faculty of Commerce, subject to the conditions, that the candidate has:

(a) A B.Com. Degree recognized by Goa University.
(b) Passed the degree examination at least in the second class with 50% of aggregate marks in the fi rst attempt.
(c) Passed the professional examination of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India with at least a second class.

(iii) The subject of research shall be that which relates to the main branch/branches of knowledge chosen by the candidate for post graduate degree. However, a candidate wishing to conduct research in a subject for an interdisciplinary character shall also be eligible for registration. In this case, the candidate shall submit an application to the guiding teacher/s for permission.