To pursue a Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) degree at Sardar Patel Institute of Economic and Social Research in Ahmedabad, candidates must meet certain eligibility criteria. Applicants should have a Master's degree in a relevant field from a recognized university or institute. Additionally, they should have obtained a minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent grade in their qualifying examination. However, a relaxation of 5% is provided for candidates belonging to reserved categories as per government norms. It is also essential for candidates to qualify in the entrance examination conducted by the institute, followed by an interview. Successful candidates will be selected based on their academic performance, research aptitude, and performance in the interview.