The candidates fulfilling any one of the following criteria will be exempted from VUPET. Qualified NET of the government departments like UGC/CSIR/DBT/DST/ICMR/ICAR etc or SET or qualified GATE with a valid score. ( to be decided by BUTR) M.Phil degree of not less than two years duration with minimum 16 credits of course work and a dissertation in relevant subject from a recognized University Minimum 05 years of experience as an approved teacher in any University Submission of the admission form and Interview is mandatory for all candidates including the candidates exempted from VUPET