Ph.D Microbiology at VIMS Bangalore Offline Course

All the candidate intending to register for Ph.D. programme shall appear for the entrance test conducted by the University.

1. An Entrance Test shall be qualifying test with qualifying marks as 50th Percentile. Percentile method be adopted for declaration of the result. The University reserves the right to lower this percentile limit, in case the number of candidates who have cleared Ph. D entrance examination is very low. This shall be given effect to with the approval of the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor. The test consists of two papers, conducted over two sessions of three hours. The syllabus of the first theory paper consists of Basics of research methodology and will carry 50 marks. (10X5) The Second theory paper which will be subject specific, preferably with the competence of PG standard, will carry 50marks.(10X5) There shall be eight questions with each questions carrying ten marks. The candidate shall answer any five questions out of eight questions in both the papers.
   The marks scored by the candidate for both the papers put together be considered for deciding the pass criteria.
   Percentile method is adopted for declaration of the results. Faculty wise 50th percentile shall be cut off point to declare for having passed Ph. D entrance examination.
   If multiple candidates score equal marks in entrance examination, ranking will be based on marks scored in Post-Graduation examination. In case, the Post-Graduation marks are also same, then Under Graduate marks will be considered. If the Under Graduate marks are also same, then candidate who is senior in age will be considered for higher ranking.
2. An interview/viva-voce to be organized by the University for the candidates who successfully clear the entrance test and are selected for the Ph.D. course to discuss their research interest/area through a presentation before a duly constituted University Ph.D. Registration committee of the respective faculty.