To pursue a Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) degree at Ramakrishna Mission Siksha Mandir Howrah, applicants must meet certain eligibility criteria. Firstly, candidates should hold a Master's degree in a relevant field from a recognized university or institution. Additionally, they must have secured a minimum of 55% or an equivalent grade in their qualifying examination. However, a relaxation of 5% is provided for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/differently-abled categories. Furthermore, applicants need to clear the Research Eligibility Test (RET) conducted by the institution, which assesses their research aptitude and subject knowledge. Successful candidates in the RET will be shortlisted for further selection processes, including a personal interview and document verification.