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    GATE

    Course Details

    MODE

    Full time

    DURATION

    72 Months

    Ph.D. program in Biological Sciences shall be for a minimum duration of three years, including coursework, and a maximum of six years. Extension beyond the above limits will be governed by the relevant clauses stipulated in the Statute/Ordinance of the individual Institution concerned and by the terms offered by the Children's University, Gandhinagar.


    Important dates

    Exams and EventsDates
    GATE
    Counselling Date - COAP Seat allotment (Round-2) (Mode - Online)
    16 May'26 - 19 May'26
    GATE
    Counselling Date - COAP Seat allotment (Round-3) (Mode - Online)
    23 May'26 - 26 May'26
    GATE
    Counselling Date - COAP Seat allotment (Round-4) (Mode - Online)
    30 May'26 - 2 Jun'26
    GATE
    Counselling Date - COAP Seat allotment (Round-5) (Mode - Online)
    5 Jun'26 - 9 Jun'26
    GATE
    Counselling Date - COAP Seat allotment (Round-6) (Mode - Online)
    12 Jun'26 - 16 Jun'26
    GATE
    Counselling Date - COAP Seat allotment (Round-7) (Mode - Online)
    19 Jun'26 - 22 Jun'26
    GATE
    Counselling Date - COAP Seat allotment (Round-8) (Mode - Online)
    26 Jun'26 - 30 Jun'26
    GATE
    Counselling Date - COAP Seat allotment (Round-9) (Mode - Online)
    3 Jul'26 - 4 Jul'26
    GATE
    Counselling Date - COAP Seat allotment (Round-10) (Mode - Online)
    10 Jul'26 - 11 Jul'26
    UGC NET
    Application Date (Mode - Online)
    28 Apr'26 - 19 May'26
    UGC NET
    Others - Last date of fee payment (Mode - Online)
    19 May'26 - 19 May'26
    UGC NET
    Application Correction Date (Mode - Online)
    21 May'26 - 23 May'26
    UGC NET
    Exam Date (Mode - Online)
    21 Jun'26 - 29 Jun'26

    Eligibility Criteria

    (1) Candidates who have completed: A 1-year/2-semester master's 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 qualifications declared equivalent to the master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed or equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of the educational institution. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS), and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the UGC from time to time. Provided that a candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale, wherever the 5 grading system is followed. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS), and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the UGC from time to time. 

    (2) Candidates who have completed the M.Phil. programme with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed or equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institution accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of educational institutions, shall be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. programme. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS), and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the State Government from time to time.

    Admission Details

    Admission is based on the Entrance exams (UGC-CSE/UGC-NET/GATE) and the Entrance Test (CRU PET).

    Applications for Admissions are open.

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