• A First or second class (Upper Division) in an honours or Special Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University in one of the following areas of study. Buddhist Philosophy, Buddhist Culture, Pali, Sanskrit, Philosophy, or any other subject related to these areas of studies.
• Masters Degree from a recognized University in an appropriate area of study.
• Any other qualification / qualifications deemed as equivalent to the above by the Faculty Board of the Institute and the University Senate.

Applicants who are having above qualifications will be initially registered for M.Phil in Buddhist Studies and may be upgraded to a Ph.D after one year’s time with the approval of the Faculty Board of this Institute.

Catagory	Registration Fee Per Year	Course Fee Per Year	Exam Entry Fee Per attempt	Library Fee  Per Year
Local Students	LKR 1,000/=	LKR 20,000/=	LKR 1,000/=	LKR 1,000/=
Members of the Buddhist clergy	LKR 1,000/=	US$.800	Included in Course Fee	LKR 1,000/=
Students from SAARC Countries	LKR 1,000/=	US$.1,000	Included in Course Fee	LKR 1,000/=
Students from Developed Countries	LKR 1,000/=	US$.1,300	Included in Course Fee	LKR 1,000/=
Students from Other Countries	LKR 1,000/=	US$.1,075	Included in Course Fee	LKR 1,000/=