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    MODE

    Full time

    DURATION

    36 Months

    Ph.D. Botany is a research-intensive program with a robust fieldwork component. This doctoral program is designed for those who want to make significant contributions by understanding ecology, plant life, and related disciplines. The primary focus will be on conducting original research and exploring specific aspects of taxonomy, ecology, biology, and molecular biology. A doctorate degree in Botany is a commitment from the student and results in advancing the frontiers of scientific knowledge in the realm of plant science.

    The Department of Biosciences, University Institute of Biotechnology, Chandigarh University, offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Zoology and Botany. Our graduate students make influential contributions to scientific discourse and discovery, engage in informal and formal mentoring and teaching, and progress to careers in government, industry, academia, and non-governmental organizations. Importantly, UG and PG programs are running as per NEP 2020 and both undergraduate and postgraduate programs have multiple exit and entry options.


    Eligibility Criteria

    • A 1-year/2-semester masters degree programme after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme or a 2-year/4-semester master’s degree programme after a 3-year bachelor’s degree programme or equivalent in the relevant master’s degree with at least 55% marks in aggregate or 5.5 CGPA on 10-pointer scale to qualifying CU-Ph.D. Entrance Test followed by Interview. OR • A candidate who has completed a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme with a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or 7.5 CGPA on 10-pointer scale to qualifying CU-Ph.D. Entrance Test followed by Interview. (A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, and Economically Weaker Section (EWS)). Note: Applicants who have qualified UGC (NET/ JRF)/ CSIR (NET/ JRF) examination/ valid GATE or GPAT scorecard or passed M.Phil. Programme (in Regular mode only) are exempted from CU-Ph.D. Entrance Test.

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