The six-year full-time PhD programme is offered by Goa University. The university offers PhD programmes in Biotechnology, Botany, Electronics, English, History, International Relations, Management and many more. Candidates need to appear for Goa University - PhD Entrance Test (GU-PET). JRF/M.Phil/NET/SET/GATE/GPAT qualified candidates are exempted from GU-PET. They next need to appear for the interview.