M.Tech. Electronics and Communication Engineering (Intelligent Communication Systems)
PGMT02
B.E. / B.Tech. with at least 55% marks (or) equivalent in
Electronics & Communication Engineering/ Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering / Electronics Engineering/Electrical & Electronics Engineering/Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering/ Instrumentation & Control Engineering/Information Technology/Computer Science & Engineering/Robotics Engineering/Robotics & Automation/ Biomedical Engineering/Mechatronics (or) equivalent. A valid GATE qualified candidates will be given preference.
2
M.Tech. (Environmental Engineering and Management)
PGMT03
B.Tech. / B.E. degree with a minimum of 55% of marks. or M.Sc. in Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics / Life / Environmental Sciences with a minimum of 55% of marks with Mathematics as one of the subject at +2 level.
3
M.Tech. (Green Energy Technology)
PGMT04
B.E/B. Tech. in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Civil / Energy / Chemical / Biotechnology / Environmental Engineering with at least 55% in the qualifying examination. (OR) M.Sc. in Physics / Chemistry / Material Science / Nanoscience / Bioenergy / Photonics / Biotechnology / Environmental Science with Mathematics at B.Sc. level with at least 55% in the qualifying examination.
4
M.Tech. (Nanoscience and Technology)
PGMT05
BE / B.Tech. in Nanoscience and Technology/ Materials Science & Engg./Polymer Science & Engg./ Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Instrumentation, Chemical, Mechanical, Metallurgical (or) Bio-Medical Engg.,/ Biotechnology/Environmental Engg.,/ Energy Engg., with a minimum of 55% of marks. (OR) Masters degree in Physics/ Chemistry / Applied Physics / Applied Chemistry/ Materials Science / Nanoscience and Technology Biotechnology / Bio-Chemistry with a minimum of 55% of marks.
5
Master of Technology(Network and Information Security)
PGMT06
B.Tech. / B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering / Information Technology / Electronics & Communication Engineering / Electrical and Electronics Engineering / Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering OR M.Sc. in Computer Science / Information Technology / Software Engineering or equivalent OR MCA with Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/ Computer Applications / Information Technology or equivalent / Mathematics / Statistics / Physics / Electronics/ Applied Science with a minimum of 55% of marks in each degree.
6
Master of Technology(Computational Biology) (GATE)
PGMT07-GATE
i) Minimum of 55% of marks in Master’s degree in Bioinformatics / computational biology / Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics / Statistics / Computer Science / all branches in Life sciences (Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology / Plant Biology / Botany / Animal Biology/ Zoology) / Agricultural sciences. ii) B.Tech /B.E degree in Industrial Biotechnology, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Technology, Food Technology, Bioinformatics, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Information Technology, Information Science, Computer Science and Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Agricultural sciences / B.Pharm.
7
M.Tech. (Computer Science and Engineering)
PGMT01
B.Tech./ B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering/Information Technology or equivalent OR M.Sc. in Computer Science/Information Technology/Software Engineering or equivalent OR MCA with Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/ Computer Applications/ Information Technology OR equivalent Mathematics /Statistics/ Physics/ Electronics/Applied Sciences with a minimum of 55% of marks
8
Master of Technology(Data Science & Artificial Inteligence)
PGMT09
B. Tech. / B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering / Information Technology / Electronics & Communication
Engineering / Electrical and Electronics Engineering /
Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering OR M.Sc. in
Computer Science / Information Technology / Software
Engineering or equivalent OR MCA with Bachelor’s
degree in Computer Science/ Computer Applications /
Information Technology or equivalent / Mathematics /
Statistics / Physics / Electronics / Applied Science with a minimum of 55% of marks in each degree.
9
Master of Technology(Computational Biology)
MT07-GATB
i) Minimum of 55% of marks in Master’s degree in any
relevant area of Bioinformatics/ Physics/ Chemistry/
Mathematics/ Statistics/ Computer Science/ Biotechnology/Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Plant Biology/ Botany/Animal Biology/ Zoology
ii) Minimum of 55% of marks in B.Tech/B.E degree in
Industrial Biotechnology, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical
Technology, Food Technology, Bioinformatics, Chemical
Engineering, Leather, Bioengineering, Information
Technology, Information Science, Computer Science
and Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering,
Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical
Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
10
Master of Science(Biotechnology)
303
Bachelor’s degree under 10+2+3 pattern of education
in Physical, Biological (Biochemistry / Bioinformatics
/ Biotechnology/ Botany/ Microbiology/ Zoology),
Agricultural, Veterinary and Fishery Sciences, Pharmacy,
Engineering/ Technology, 4-year B.Sc. (Physician
Assistant Course); MBBS/ B.D.S with at least 55% marks
11
M.Sc. (Ecology)
PG371
Bachelor’s degree in Science with a minimum of 50%
marks
12
M.Sc. (Disaster Management ) - Port Blair Campus
PG379
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline in Science/ B.C.A./
B.A. Geography/ B.E. Civil Engineering / Electrical
and Electronics Engineering with a minimum of
55% of marks
13
M.B.A. (Business Administration) - Port Blair Campus
PG3973
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of
50 % of marks.
14
M.V.A. (Painting)
PG441
4 Years degree in Visual Arts / Fine Arts Painting
15
M.P.A. (Drama and Theatre Arts)
PG354
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a
minimum of 50 % of marks
16
M.A. (Women's Studies)
PG409
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% of marks
17
M.A. (Tamil)
PG366
Bachelor’s degree in Tamil/ B.Litt. with a minimum of 50% of marks or any Bachelor’s degree (other than Tamil) having Tamil under part I with a minimum of 50% of marks
18
M.A. (Hindi)
PG358
Bachelor’s degree in Hindi with a minimum of 50% of marks or any degree with Hindi as a subject of study under part I or II or pass in any recognised degree awarded by the voluntary Hindi Organisations recognised by the Government of India.
19
M.A. (Sanskrit)
PG363
Bachelor’s degree in Sanskrit with a minimum of 50% of marks or Sanskrit as a subject under part I or II/ minor/ optional in the Bachelor’s degree or traditional degree of (Sastri/ Siromani/ Vidya Praveena)
20
M.A. (South Asian Studies )
PG385
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% of marks
21
M.Com. (Business Finance) - Karaikal Campus
PG3512
Any B.Com. degree with a minimum of 50% marks
22
P.G.D. (Agamic Studies & Indian Knowledge)
PGD442
Masters Degree, with a minimum of 55% marks, in Ancient
Indian History & Archaeology; Philosophy; Religious Studies
and Comparative Religion
23
P.G.D. (Rock Art & Cognitive Studies)
PGD443
M.A. and M.Sc. Degree, with a minimum of 55% marks, in
Ancient Indian History & Archaeology; Archaeology and
Anthropology.
24
M.C.A. (Computer Application) - Karaikal Campus
PG3522
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Applications/ Computer Science/ Information Technology OR Bachelor’s degree in Commerce/ Corporate Secretaryship/ Economics / Business Administration with Mathematics/ Business Mathematics / Statistics with Computer Applications as one of the subjects OR Bachelor’s degree in Science with Mathematics/ Statistics as one of the subjects with a minimum of 55% marks
25
M.Sc. (Computer Science) - Karaikal Campus
PG3702
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/ Computer
Applications/ Information Technology OR any other
equivalent course with a minimum of 55% of marks
26
M.Ed. (Education)
PG392
B.Ed. degree / Four year Integrated B.A. B.Ed./ B.Sc. B.Ed. /B.Com. B.Ed. of recognised universities with a
minimum of 50% of marks
27
M.B.A. (Banking Technology)
PG381
• Any B. E / B.Tech Degree
• B.Sc. Computer Science/ IT or equivalent, BCA
• B.Voc IT or equivalent with a minimum of 50% of marks in the qualifying degree.
28
M.Tech. (Computer Science and Engineering)
PGMT01
B.Tech./ B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering/
Information Technology or equivalent OR M.Sc.
in Computer Science/Information Technology/
Software Engineering or equivalent OR MCA with
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/ Computer
Applications/ Information Technology OR equivalent
Mathematics /Statistics/ Physics/ Electronics/
Applied Sciences with a minimum of 55% of marks
29
M.Tech. Data Science & Artificial Inteligence
PGMT10
B.Tech. / B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering / Information Technology / Electronics & Communication Engineering / Electrical and Electronics Engineering / Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering OR M.Sc. in Computer Science / Information Technology / Software Engineering or equivalent OR MCA with Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/ Computer Applications / Information Technology or equivalent / Mathematics / Statistics / Physics / Electronics/ Applied Science with a minimum of 55% of marks in each degree.
30
M.L.I.S. (Library and Information Science)
PG390
Any degree with a minimum of 50% of marks
31
B.V.A. Painting
UGBVA19
Pass in +2 with a minimum of 50% of marks
32
M.A. (Economics)
PG350
Bachelor’s degree in Economics (with Quantitative Techniques / Statistics) or any Bachelors degree in Social Sciences with Economics as a subject, mathematics as a subject at +2/ Higher Secondary level or Bachelor's degree in Commerce or Bachelor's degree in Engineering/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Operations Research/ Cooperation and Banking with a minimum of 50% of marks, as recognized by Pondicherry University or as recognized by the UGC
33
M.A. (Hindi)
PG358
Bachelor’s degree in Hindi with a minimum of 50% of marks or any degree with Hindi as a subject of study under part I or II or pass in any recognised degree awarded by the voluntary Hindi Organisations recognised by the Government of India.
34
M.A. (history)
PG359
Bachelor’s degree in History with 50% minimum marks or B.A. in social sciences (Political Science, Economics and Sociology) with history as an ancillary or subsidiary paper with 50% marks
35
M.A. (Philosophy)
PG361
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% of marks
36
M.A. (Sociology)
PG364
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% of marks
37
M.B.A. (International Business)
PG382
Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% of marks
38
M.B.A. (Tourism and Travel Management )
PG383
Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% of marks
39
M.Sc. (Environmental Sciences)
PG411
Bachelor’s degree in Science with a minimum of 50%
marks
40
M.Sc. (Marine Biology) - Port Blair Campus
PG373
Bachelor’s degree in Botany / Biochemistry /
Biotechnology / Fisheries/ Aquaculture / Microbiology /
Zoology with a minimum of 55% marks
41
M.Sc. (Mathematics)
PG372
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics with a minimum of
55% of marks
42
M.Sc. (Statistics)
PG375
Bachelor’s degree in Statistics or Mathematics with
Mathematical Statistics as an allied subject with a
minimum of 55% of marks
43
M.Tech. (Green Energy Technology)
PGMT04
B.E/B.Tech. in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Civil/ Energy / Chemical / Biotechnology / Environmental Engineering with at least 55% in the qualifying examination.
(OR)
M.Sc. in Physics / Chemistry / Material Science /
Nanoscience / Bioenergy / Photonics / Biotechnology /
Environmental Science with Mathematics at B.Sc level with at least 55% in the qualifying examination.
44
M.Tech. (Nanoscience and Technology)
PGMT05
BE / B.Tech. in Nanoscience and Technology/ Materials
Science & Engg./Polymer Science & Engg./ Electrical
& Electronics, Electronics & Communication,
Instrumentation, Chemical, Mechanical, Metallurgical (or)
Bio-Medical Engg.,/ Biotechnology/Environmental Engg.,/ Energy Engg., with a minimum of 55% of marks. (OR)
Masters degree in Physics/ Chemistry / Applied Physics
/ Applied Chemistry/ Materials Science / Nanoscience
and Technology / Biotechnology / Bio-Chemistry with a
minimum of 55% of marks.
45
M.Tech. Data Science & Artificial Inteligence
PGMT10
B.Tech. / B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering / Information Technology / Electronics & Communication Engineering / Electrical and Electronics Engineering / Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering OR M.Sc. in Computer Science / Information Technology / Software Engineering or equivalent OR MCA with Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/ Computer Applications / Information Technology or equivalent / Mathematics / Statistics / Physics / Electronics/ Applied Science with a minimum of 55% of marks in each degree.
46
M.A. (Human Rights and Inclusive Policy)
PG408
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% of marks
47
B.A. (Hons.) Tamil
UGBAH01
Pass in 12th Standard (Pass in Plus two) – Candidate must studied Part - I Tamil language
48
B.Sc. (Hons.) Computer Science - Karaikal Campus
UGBSH21KKL
Pass in +2 with a minimum of 50% of marks
49
B.A. (Hons.) English - Karaikal Campus
UGBAH15
Pass in +2 from any recognized board and must have studied the Hons seeking subject at the qualifying level.
50
Ph.D. (Anthropology)
PHD101
Master’s degree in Anthropology
51
Ph.D. (Applied Psychology)
PHD157
Master’s degree in Psychology / Applied Psychology
52
Ph.D. (Banking Technology)
PHD146
a) MBA (Banking Technology)/ MBA (Finance/ Systems)/ M.Com. Business Finance.
b) PGDM of IIMs or equivalent Management Degree with Banking/ Finance/ Systems specializations.
c) Professional degrees like C.A., ICWAI, ACS.
d) M.E./ M.Tech. (CSE/ IT) or equivalent degree from a recognized University
e) Working professionals of BFSI sector / IT sector with the above academic degrees with minimum number of years experience.
53
Ph.D. (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology)
PHD102
Master’s degree in Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology/ Biotechnology/ Microbiology/Life Sciences/Zoology/Botany or in any other related areas.
54
Ph.D. (Bioinformatics)
PHD104
Master’s degree in Bioinformatics/ Life Sciences/ Computer Science/ Physics/ Chemistry/ Applied Mathematics/ Statistics/ IT & Engineering or any other relevant areas.
55
Ph.D. (Biotechnology)
PHD103
Master’s degree in Agriculture/Bioinformatics/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/Botany/ Microbiology/ Veterinary Science/ Zo- ology or in any other related areas
56
Ph.D. (Chemistry)
PHD107
Master’s degree in Chemistry/Chemical Sciences and any other related areas in Chemistry.
Candidates wishing to apply for the fields of Physical Chemistry should have studied mathematics at +2 level and those for theoretical Chemistry should have studied allied mathematics at B.Sc. level. For organic and inorganic chemistry fields, mathematics at +2/B.Sc level is not mandatory.
M.E. / M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering/ Network and Internet Engineering/ Network and Information Security or Information Technology OR MCA/ M.S./ M.Sc. in Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Software Engineering or equivalent.
M.E. / M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering/ Network and Internet Engineering/ Network and Information Security or Information Technology OR MCA/ M.S./ M.Sc. in Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Software Engineering or equivalent.
62
Ph.D. (Computer Science & Engineering / Computer Science) - Pondicherry University Community College
PHD106-PUCC
M.E. / M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering/ Network and Internet Engineering/ Network and Information Security or Information Technology OR MCA/ M.S./ M.Sc. in Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Software Engineering or equivalent.
63
Ph.D. (Disaster Management)
PHD147
Master’s degree in Disaster Management / Geology/ Geography/ Geo-Physics/ Chemistry / Physics / Maths / M.Tech./ ME in Computer Science or related field.
64
Ph.D. (Drama and Theatre Arts)
PHD140
Master's degree in Drama & Theatre Arts or any discipline in Performing Arts with a minimum 55% of marks and should have knowledge and experience in Drama and Theatre Arts
65
Ph.D. (Earth Sciences)
PHD110
Master’s degree in Geology/Applied Geology/Marine Geology/ Geophysics.
66
Ph.D. (Ecology and Environmental Science)
PHD111
Master’s degree in Ecology & Environmental Sciences or any related branch of Science or Technology.
67
Ph.D. (Economics)
PHD108
Master’s degree in Economics
68
Ph.D. (Education)
PHD151
M.Ed/M.Ed. (Elementary Education)/ M.Ed. (Educational Technology)/ M.A. Education with B.Ed./ M.Sc. Education with B.Ed.
69
Ph.D. (Electronic Media)
PHD154
Master’s Degree in Electronic Media, Journalism, Mass Communication, Fine Arts, Visual Arts & Performing Arts
70
Ph.D. (Mass Communication) - Puducherry Campus
PHD155-PY
Master’s Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Electronic Media
71
Ph.D. (Mass Communication) - Pondicherry University Community College
PHD155-PUCC
Master’s Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Electronic Media
72
Ph.D. (Electronics and Communication Engineering)
PHD138
B.E./B.Tech. degree followed by M.E/M.Tech. degree in Electronics/ Communication Systems/ Electronics and Communication Engineering/ Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering / other related specializations in the qualifying examination (M.E./M. Tech.)
73
Ph.D. (English) - Puducherry Campus
PHD109-PY
Master’s degree in English
74
Ph.D. (English) - Pondicherry University Community College
PHD109-PUCC
Master’s degree in English
75
Ph.D. (Environmental Technology)
PHD112
Master’s degree in Science/ Technology
76
Ph.D. (Food Science and Technology)
PHD158
M.Sc. / M.Tech. in Food Science / Nutrition / Food Technology
/ Food Engineering and its equivalence / Microbiology / Biotech-nology
77
Ph.D. (French)
PHD113
Master’s degree in French
78
Ph.D. (Green Energy Technology)
PHD159
Bioenergy/Biofuels /Combustion Technology
M.Sc. Biotechnology/Bioenergy/Microbiology/Environ- mental Science /Marine Science (OR) M.E/M.Tech. Energy/ Green Energy Technology/ Nanotechnology / Biotechnology/ Environmental Engineering
Energy Materials/Energy Conversion & Storage
M.Sc. Physics/ Chemistry (with allied Mathematics at BSc level)/ Materials Science (OR) M.E/M.Tech. Materials/Energy /Green Energy Technology with B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering/ Electronics /Electrical Engineering
Solar Thermal Energy Technology
M.Sc. Physics/ Material Science (OR) M.E/M.Tech Energy/ Thermal Engineering/ Green Energy Technology Photovoltaic Technology
M.Sc. -Physics/ Material Science (OR) M.E/M.Tech Material Science / Nanotechnology / Energy / Green Energy
Technology with B.E /B.Tech in Material Science /Electronics/ Electrical Engineering
Wind/Ocean/Tidal Energy Technology / Green Building/Sustainable Technology
M.Sc. Physics/ Chemistry (with allied Mathematics at BSc. level)/ Materials Science/ Nanoscience (OR) M.E/M.Tech. Energy/ Mechanical/Material/Civil/Green Energy Technology with B.E./ B.Tech. in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering/Electronics (OR) M.Tech Energy / Thermal Engineering/ Green Energy Technology Organic Photovoltaics and Green Chemical Technologies
M.Sc. Chemistry /Materials Science/ Nanoscience (OR) M.E/M.Tech. Energy/Green Energy Technology/ Nanotechnology
/ Material Science/Energy Science and Technology
79
Ph.D. (Hindi)
PHD115
Master’s degree in Hindi
80
Ph.D. (History)
PHD114
Master degree in History/ Ancient History and Archaeology
81
Ph.D. (International Business)
PHD145
MBA (International Business) MBA (Marketing, Fi- nance, HR, Tourism, Systems), MBA (Logistics and Sup- ply Chain Management), MIBA, M.Com., Master’s degree in Foreign Trade, Economics, and other relevant disciplines.
82
Ph.D. (International Business)
PHD145
MBA (International Business) MBA (Marketing, Finance, HR, Tourism, Systems), MBA (Logistics and Supply Chain Management), MIBA, M.Com., Master’s degree in Foreign Trade, Economics, and other relevant disciplines.
83
Ph.D. (Library & Information Science)
PHD156
Master’s degree in Library & Information Sciences
84
Ph.D. (Management) - Puducherry Campus
PHD117-PY
Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Commerce, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Production Engineering, Foreign Trade, Operations Research, Statistics, Public Administration, Sociology, Social Work, Economics, Psychology, Tourism, Hospitality, Hospital Management, Mass Communication and other relevant disciplines. Candidates with affiliation to professional bodies such as ICAI, ICSI and ICWAI and any other relevant disciplines may also be considered.
85
Ph.D. (Management) - Karaikal Campus
PHD117-KKL
Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Commerce, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Production Engineering, Foreign Trade, Operations Research, Statistics, Public Administration, Sociology, Social Work, Economics, Psychology, Tourism, Hospitality, Hospital Management, Mass Communication and other relevant disciplines. Candidates with affiliation to professional bodies such as ICAI, ICSI and ICWAI and any other relevant disciplines may also be considered.
86
Ph.D. (Marine Biology) - Port Blair
PHD119
Master’s degree in Marine Biology / Zoology / Botany / Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Fisheries / Life Science
87
Ph.D. (Mathematics) - Puducherry Campus
PHD118-PY
Master’s degree in Mathematics
88
Ph.D. (Mathematics) - Pondicherry University Community College
PHD118-PUCC
Master’s degree in Mathematics
89
Ph.D. (Microbiology)
PHD128
Master’s degree in Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Botany/ Biochemistry/Veterinary Science/ Zoology/Medicine or in any other related areas.
90
Ph.D. (Nanoscience & Technology)
PHD160
· M.E./M.Tech in Nanoscience and Technology / Nanotechnology / Nano-Electronics / Nano-Biotechnology/ Nano- Medicine / Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Chemical, Mechanical, Metallurgical, Bio Medical or Environmental Engg., / Materials Science & Engg., / Polymer Science & Engg.,
/ Energy Technology and other relevant subjects. (OR)
· Masters degree in Nanoscience and Technology/ Physics / Chemistry /Applied Physics / Applied Chemistry/ Materials Science / Environmental Sciences / Biotechnology / Bio-Chemistry.
91
Ph.D. (Philosophy)
PHD491
Master’s degree in Philosophy
92
Ph.D. (Physical Education & Sports)
PHD121
Master’s degree in Physical Education
93
Ph.D. (Physics)
PHD122
Master’s degree in Physics/ Material Science and Technology
94
Ph.D. (Politics & International Studies)
PHD116
Master’s degree with at least 55% marks in Political Science, International Relations, Area Studies, Public Administration and Defence Studies
95
Ph.D. (Sanskrit)
PHD123
Master’s or Acharya degree in Sanskrit
96
Ph.D. (Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy)
PHD170
Master degree in Social Sciences or any other related discipline.
97
Ph.D. (Social Work)
PHD153
Master’s degree in Social Work
98
Ph.D. (Sociology)
PHD124
Master’s degree in Sociology
99
Ph.D. (South Asian Studies)
PHD150
M.A. in Political Science/ International Relations/ South Asian Studies/ Economics/ Defence Studies related Social Sciences disciplines
100
Ph.D. (Statistics)
PHD149
M.Sc. Statistics/Applied Statistics/Biostatistics/Actuarial Statistics/Statistics & Operations Research with Probability Theory, Distribution Theory and Statistical Inference as the core papers in the respective post-graduation programme