The minimum eligibility to apply to FLAME University’s Doctoral program is the following:
| Discipline | Minimum Eligibility |
| Computing and Data Science | Applicants should have a Master’s degree in the sciences (Physics, Mathematics), engineering, or any quantitative discipline with demonstrated expertise in computational skills with at least an overall “B” grade or 55% at the Master’s level. |
| Economics | Applicants should have a Master’s degree in Economics or allied disciplines with at least an overall “B” grade or 55% at the Master’s level. |
| Environmental Studies | Applicants should have a Master’s degree in Environmental Studies, Biology, Biodiversity, Botany, Microbiology, Zoology, Environmental Sciences, Geography, Public Policy, Urban Planning, Remote Sensing, Geospatial Sciences, Physics, Mathematics, Ecology, Engineering or any other quantitative discipline, with demonstrated expertise in computational skills, with at least an overall “B” grade or 55% at the Master’s level. |
| Humanities | Applicants should have a Master’s degree in either the arts (Literature, Film, Media, Philosophy, or Culture), or any allied discipline with demonstrated expertise in writing and analytical skills with at least an overall “B” grade or 55% at the Master’s level. |
| Management | Applicants should have a Master’s degree in the sciences, engineering, economics, management or allied disciplines with at least a “B” grade or 55% at the Master’s level. OR Postgraduate diploma in Management/Business Administration (2-year) recognized by AICTE and granted MBA equivalence. OR Professional qualifications of CA, ICWA and CS with Bachelor’s Degree (with at least 60% marks or equivalent in Bachelor’s Degree). |
| Psychology | Applicants should have a Master’s degree in Psychology or allied disciplines with at least an overall “B” grade or 55% at the Master’s level. |
| Sociology | Applicants should have a Master’s degree in Sociology, Political Science, Culture Studies, Social Work and Policy, Human Development, Public Health or any allied discipline with at least an overall “B” grade or 55% at the Master’s level. |
- Candidates in their final year of Master’s degree program can also apply, provided they can produce the final year degree certificate / mark sheet before 31st August 2025. Admission of such a candidate shall be strictly provisional till s/he submits a valid proof of passing the Master's degree examination with required percentage of marks before the prescribed last date, failing which the admission shall automatically stand withdrawn without any further notice.
- For candidates with a Master’s or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational Institution, the degree must be recognized by the Association of Indian Universities.
- For candidates currently pursuing a PhD elsewhere or those with an M.Phil degree who wish to apply to the doctoral program at FLAME, credit transfer for doctoral level courses will be at the sole discretion of FLAME University.