What do professors actually care about selecting research students?

The research guides and selection committee should give emphasis on the following merits of the prospective research scholars:-

1.Passion for research

2. Common sense

3.Research Aptitude

4. Candidate's attitude towards the topic selected/Given

5. Insight

Adventure And boldness and good behavior

The most important thing a supervisor consider to select research student is the motivation for the research. Your passion for research is important. Finally, the advisor might ask you the dedication and the time you can allocate to your research studies.

Most professors cares about research students in there area of speciallization and publisheable topics, however some professors takes in to considerations new ares in the area open for research.