Is it possible to direct admission in phd after 4 years of ug program in microbiology
Yes, you can do a direct PhD after a 4-year B.Sc. (Hons./Research) in Microbiology if you have a high CGPA (≥7.5). Institutes like IISc, IITs, and IISERs offer this route. You’ll need to clear an entrance exam/interview. Not possible with a 3-year B.Sc.
Yes, you can get direct admission to a PhD in Microbiology after a 4-year UG degree (Honours/Research) if:
- You have a minimum CGPA of 7.5 (General/OBC) or 7.0 (SC/ST)
- You qualify through GATE/NET or an institute’s entrance exam
- You clear the interview process
Top institutes like IISc, IITs, and IISERs allow this under the NEP 2020 framework.