The candidate should possess such qualifications as may be prescribed by the Academic Council from time to time. Presently, the following qualifications are prescribed for various courses:

Ph.D. (History of Art):

Any Person holding a Master Degree with minimum 55% marks in M.A. History of Art / History / Archaeology / Anthropology / Aesthetics or its equivalent from a recognized University / Institute.

Ph.D. (Conservation):

Any Person holding a Master Degree with minimum 55% marks in M.A. Conservation or Master Degree in Chemistry / Physics / Life Sciences / Museology / Architecture or its equivalent from a recognized University / Institute.

Ph.D. (Museology):

Any Person holding a Master Degree with minimum 55% marks in Museology or Master Degree in History / Ancient Indian History and Archaeology or its equivalent from a recognized University / Institute.

Eligibility for in-service personnel:

In service personnel working with Central Government / State Government / Autonomous organization / Universities funded by Central or State Government / NGOs (in that order) with at least 5 years regular service, having the above required qualification, will also be eligible to apply.