The applicant must have a B.Tech or B.E. (Computer Science and Engineering; Computer Engineering; Information Technology; Computer Science; Electronics Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Communication Engineering; Artificial Intelligence; or any other degree name involving a combination of above disciplines), M.Sc. (Computer Science; Computer Engineering, Mathematics); M.C.A., M. Statistics.

A minimum of 60% marks for GEN/OBC (55% for SC/ST/PD) category in aggregate or as specified by the university/institute or a minimum CGPA of 6.0 for GEN/OBC (5.5 forSC/ST/PD) category on the scale of 10; with corresponding proportional requirements when the scales are other than on 10 (for example 4.8 for GEN/OBC category (4.4 for SC/ST/PD) on a scale of 8) or a first-class as specified by the university/institute. 

(For Full-time Regular Candidates with financial support)The applicant must either have a valid GATE score or be exempted from GATE as per the MHRD circular, have qualified an equivalent National Examination, or have qualified in the written test and/or interview conducted by IIT Jodhpur. 

OR

(For Part-time/ External/ Employer Sponsored) The applicant must have a minimum of two years of work experience (after a qualifying degree) in industry/R&D laboratories/Academic Institutions at the time of registration to the program. The applicant must qualify for the written test and/or interview conducted by IIT Jodhpur.