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Admission Open 2025 | Ph.D. in Microbiology
About the Ph.D. Microbiology Programme:
A Ph.D. in Microbiology is an advanced research degree is focused on the study of microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungus, protozoa, and algae. In order to answer scientific issues about microbiology and its uses in business, agriculture, medicine, and the environment. It is research-intensive, requiring students to conduct original research and contribute new knowledge to the field.
Programme Overview
Objective of Ph.D. in Microbiology: A Ph.D. in microbiology aims to give students the advanced knowledge and research abilities they need to look into and resolve challenging scientific issues pertaining to microorganisms. This entails learning about their biology, genetics, and interactions with their surroundings in addition to investigating how they might be used in a variety of industries, including environmental science, biotechnology, medicine, and agriculture. The program aims to foster innovation, critical thinking, and expertise in experimental methodologies, enabling graduates to contribute to scientific advancements and address real-world challenges in microbiology.
- M.Sc. in Microbiology/Agricultural Microbiology /Biotechnology or Biochemistry or Microbiology or Industrial Microbiology or other relevant branches of Life Sciences with a minimum of 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA on a 10-pointscale. (55% for reserved categories).
- Preference will be given to candidates who have cleared CSIR/UGC-NET(including JRF) or GATE or equivalent examinations.
- Minimum Duration: 3 years, including coursework.
- Maximum Duration: 6 years, with extensions provided as per UGC regulations.
The core of the PhD is independent, original research, culminating in a dissertation. Preferred research areas
- Applied Microbiology
- Agriculture Microbiology
- Environmental Microbiology
- Solid waste management
- Water Microbiology
- Plant Biotechnology& genetics
- Agriculture bioinformatics
- Plant molecular biology
- Functional genomics and proteomics
- Plant tissue culture
A Ph.D. in Microbiology offers a foundation for significant contributions and a wide range of career options in both established and developing fields, given the growing significance of microbes in tackling global concerns including disease outbreaks, food security, and climate change
- Academia: Positions such as professor, lecturer, or researcher.
- Research and Development in Industry: PhDs are in high demand in pharmaceutical industries, fermentation and beverages industries, waste treatment farm, biotechnology and seed companies to develop genetically modified crops, biofertilizers, and biopesticides, food processing and safety unit.
- Government and Policy: Advising governments on biosafety regulation policy as an advisor, public health microbiologists, or regulatory officials. They might get the chance to work with CDC, WHO, EPA, and other governmental or intergovernmental organizations.
- Interdisciplinary Research: Interdisciplinary research in collaborations with international research organizations or interdisciplinary teams combining microbiology with bioinformatics, biophysics, or nanotechnology shows a great path towards sustainable and environmentally friendly society.
The coursework is structured to align with UGC guidelines, ensuring comprehensive research training.
Coursework Components
- Research Methodology
- Covers research techniques, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and academic writing.
- Develops critical thinking and analytical skills essential for high-quality research.
- One Core Paper Related to the Discipline of Research
- Topics include core area of specialization on microbiology.
- Course aim to solidify foundational knowledge and explore specialized field.
- Research and Publication Ethics (RPE)
- Provides a thorough understanding of ethical research practices and publication norms.
- Topics include plagiarism prevention, intellectual property rights, and research integrity.
- Research Training (Review Paper)
The Selection procedure is based on Entrance exam and Interview.
- The Entrance Examination is MCQ based. There are two sections. First section consists of 50 MCQ based on General Awareness and Research Methodology. Second section consists of 50 MCQ questions based on subject domain knowledge. Candidates with an overall score of 50% or higher in the General category and 45% or higher in the SC/ST/OBC category will be eligible for an interview.
- Admission process will be followed by Personal Interview (PI).Every eligible candidate interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in Microbiology will be required to appear in an interview conducted by the University’s Committee.
Ph.D. in Microbiology Admission Process
A candidate (Indian or foreign) will be considered for admission only after passing the University’s Entrance Examination.
Entrance Exam:
The Entrance Examination is MCQ based. There are two sections. First section consists of 50 MCQ based on General Awareness and Research Methodology. Second section consists of 50 MCQ questions based on subject domain knowledge. Candidates with an overall score of 50% or higher in the General category and 45% or higher in the SC/ST/OBC category will be eligible for an interview.
NOTE: Candidates having an M. Phil degree or who have passed the JEST (Joint Entrance Screening Test) of DAE, UGC-NET, or GATE-IIT will be exempted from the Entrance Examination but must register with the university and be interviewed by a committee formed by the university for the purpose, as per UGC Guidelines.
Interview:
Every eligible candidate interested in pursuing a Ph.D. n Computer Science degree will be required to appear in an interview conducted by the University’s Committee. All of these candidates will apply to the university and be scheduled for an interview. The interview will be worth 50 marks, and the final merit list will be decided by the linear sum of the entrance exam and interview scores.
Successful candidates will have the option to pursue research either full-time or part-time. Normally, candidates who are awarded a fellowship by a university or other organization are required to work full-time on their research projects. Part-time students may be able to register if they are employed by an educational or research institution. Furthermore, they would work and be present on the University Campus in Ranchi as needed for their research.