Approved Research Centers The following Departments are the recognized Research Centers of the Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada (JNTUK) offering Ph.D. programs:Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering Admission to Research Program: Admissions will be made to Full-Time (Regular research scholars) Ph.D. research programs offered by the J N T University Kakinada every year. Eligibility: B.Tech. and M.Tech in appropriate / relevant branch of Engineering (Candidates must have Post Graduate degree in concerned discipline with a minimum of 55 % of marks in aggregate in the qualifying examination as per above eligibility. For SC / ST / BC candidates the aggregate shall be 50% as per UGC-2016 guidelines). Mode of Selection: Based on the performance in Entrance Examination conducted by JNTUK and Interview performance including the due weightage to percentage of marks obtained in undergraduate and postgraduate qualifying examinations. The candidates who qualify the UGC-NET / UGC CSIR NET/ SLET / GATE / APRCET conducted by Govt should appear for the interview as per schedule, which will be displayed in the JNTUK website.