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Course Details

MODE

Full time

DURATION

72 Months

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program in Microbiology shall be for a minimum duration of three years, including course work, and a maximum of six years. Extension beyond the above limits will be governed by the relevant clauses as stipulated in the Statute/Ordinance of the individual Institution concerned, offered by the Bangalore University, Bangalore.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have at least 55% marks in their MSc or equivalent degree in science/engineering/medicine. Candidates with MBBS or BDS or an undergraduate degree which is of at least 5 years’ duration are also eligible to apply.
Provisional admission is possible for candidates awaiting their final results.

Admission Details

Admissions are announced once or twice a year depending on open positions. Look out for announcements on our website regularly. Short-listed candidates will have a telephone/skype interview during the preliminary screening. Selected candidates will be notified to attend an entrance exam and/or an in-person interview at IBAB.

Interview

The candidate will be examined for basic scientific knowledge, research aptitude and communication skills. Shortlisted candidates with profiles matching the research interest of faculty members will be directed to the appropriate faculty. Admission to the PhD program will be based on mutual interest in a research area.