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PhDScienceFull time

Ph.D Computational Biology and Bioinformatics

at Jawaharlal Nehru University · Ph.D

Duration
6 yrs
Seats
18
Total fee
₹1 L
Entrance exams
UGC NET+3
Regulator
UGC

Eligibility at a glance

Typical entrance exams for this degree

  • UGC NET
  • CSIR NET
  • GATE
  • University Ph.D. entrance tests

Fees

Fee breakdown for Ph.D Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Total₹1,00,000

As published by the institute; confirm with its admissions office. All fees at Jawaharlal Nehru University

Full eligibility (official wording)

M.Sc/B.E./B.Tech in Physics/ Chemistry/

Mathematics/Computer Science/ Statistics/ Operations

research/Life Sciences/

Biotechnology/Bioinformatics/engineering and related

disciplines with a minimum of 55% in the qualifying degree or

equivalent Grade ‘B’ in UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent

Grade in a point scale wherever Grading system is followed).

ORObtained 2 years M.Phil. degree or equivalent with at least

55% marks in the related field like science, engineering,

medical and pharmaceutical science from a recognized

University/Institution (with dissertation/seminar/Viva) or one

year M.Phil. degree with 55% marks in the related field like

science, engineering, medical and pharmaceutical science

with an additional one-year research experience of a recognized

University/Institution, and one publication and with the minimum of

55% in the M.Sc./B.E./B.Tech in relevant field or equivalent

Grade ‘B’ in UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent Grade in a

point scale wherever Grading system is followed).

ORCandidates with Advanced Diploma (after M.Sc. degree with at

least 55% marks) in Bioinformatics are also eligible.

Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/Differently abled

as per the UGC Regulations 2016

What you’ll study

Typical outline for Ph.D.; the institute’s own syllabus may differ.

Coursework, research methodology, literature review, original research, publications or presentations, thesis, and viva voce.

Core subjects4

  • Research Methodology
  • Discipline Coursework
  • Research Ethics
  • Literature Review

Career paths8

  • Research Scholar
  • Assistant Professor
  • Scientist
  • Research Associate
  • Academia
  • Research labs
  • Policy research
  • Industry R&D

Higher education1

  • Postdoctoral research

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