Content Curator | Updated on - Mar 30, 2026

The Ph.D. in Pathology at HIMSR, New Delhi is a research-based doctoral programme offered under Jamia Hamdard (Deemed University), recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The programme is designed for medical professionals and researchers who wish to pursue advanced research in pathology, including histopathology, cytopathology, haematology, clinical biochemistry, and molecular pathology. The minimum duration is 3 years (full-time), with the possibility of part-time enrolment for working professionals. Admission is based on UGC-NET/JRF qualification or a Jamia Hamdard Research Admission Test (JRFAT), followed by a personal interview. The annual fee is Rs. 40,000 per year (full-time), making it an affordable research programme. The Ph.D. in Pathology at HIMSR is conducted under the supervision of experienced faculty from the Department of Pathology, with access to the HAH Centenary Hospital's diagnostic laboratory and research infrastructure.

Admissions for the 2026-27 session are expected to open in mid-2026 through the Jamia Hamdard online admission portal (ums.jamiahamdard.ac.in). Candidates are advised to regularly check the Jamia Hamdard admission notices page (jamiahamdard.ac.in/admissionnotice) for updated dates and notifications.

Key Points

The Ph.D. in Pathology is a minimum 3-year research programme available in both full-time and part-time modes.
Admission is based on UGC-NET/JRF qualification or Jamia Hamdard's own Research Admission Test (JRFAT), followed by a personal interview.
Candidates with UGC-NET/JRF, GPAT, or individual fellowships are given preference and may be exempted from the entrance test.
The annual fee for full-time PhD is Rs. 40,000 per year; part-time/executive PhD is Rs. 1,00,000 per year.
Research is conducted under the supervision of recognised PhD supervisors from the Department of Pathology, HIMSR.
Access to HAH Centenary Hospital's diagnostic laboratory, histopathology, cytopathology, and haematology facilities is available for research.

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HIMSR Ph.D. (Pathology) Fees

The Ph.D. in Pathology at HIMSR is governed by Jamia Hamdard University's PhD fee structure. The annual fee for full-time PhD candidates is Rs. 40,000 per year, with additional one-time charges and annual contingency fees. Part-time/executive PhD candidates are charged Rs. 1,00,000 per year. An examination fee of Rs. 30,000 is applicable at the time of thesis submission.

Fee Structure

Fee Component	Full-Time PhD (INR)	Part-Time / Executive PhD (INR)	Foreign Nationals (USD)
Admission Fee (One Time)	Rs. 10,000	Rs. 10,000	$150
Enrolment Fee (One Time)	Rs. 5,000	Rs. 5,000	$150
Library Deposit (Refundable, One Time)	Rs. 10,000	Rs. 10,000	$200
Alumni Fund (One Time)	Rs. 3,000	Rs. 3,000	$200
Coursework Fee (One Time)	Rs. 6,000	Rs. 6,000	Rs. 6,000
Contingency Fee (Annual)	Rs. 20,000 per year	Rs. 20,000 per year	Rs. 20,000 per year
Annual Fee	Rs. 40,000 per year	Rs. 1,00,000 per year	$2,500 per year
E-Governance Fee (Annual)	Rs. 1,000 per year	Rs. 1,000 per year	Rs. 1,000 per year
Thesis Examination Fee (One Time, at submission)	Rs. 30,000	Rs. 30,000	Rs. 30,000
Total One-Time Charges	Rs. 34,000	Rs. 34,000	$700 + Rs. 6,000
Total Annual Recurring Charges	Rs. 61,000 per year	Rs. 1,21,000 per year	$2,500 + Rs. 21,000 per year
Total Fees (3 Years, Full-Time, approx.)	Rs. 2,17,000	Rs. 3,97,000	$7,500 + Rs. 69,000
Hostel Fee (Optional)	Rs. 60,000 - Rs. 1,30,000 per year	Rs. 60,000 - Rs. 1,30,000 per year	$2,000 per year

Library Deposit (Rs. 10,000) is refundable at the time of leaving the institution.
The total fees for 3 years (full-time) are approximate and include one-time charges + 3 years of annual fees + thesis examination fee.
Hostel fee is optional and charged separately. Mess charges are Rs. 2,500 per month (male) / Rs. 2,700 per month (female), plus annual laundry charges of Rs. 4,110.
Part-time/executive PhD is available for working professionals; annual fee is Rs. 1,00,000 per year.
MoU candidates (staff/students) working in NGOs/private organisations are charged Rs. 1,00,000 per year as annual fee.
Fee may be paid semester-wise (50% of annual fee per semester).

HIMSR Ph.D. (Pathology) Admission 2026-27

Admission to the Ph.D. in Pathology at HIMSR is conducted through Jamia Hamdard University's PhD admission process. Candidates must qualify UGC-NET/JRF or appear in the Jamia Hamdard Research Admission Test (JRFAT), followed by a personal interview. Candidates with UGC-NET/JRF, GPAT, or individual fellowships are given preference and may be exempted from the entrance test. Applications are submitted through the Jamia Hamdard online admission portal (ums.jamiahamdard.ac.in).

Important Dates

Event	2025-26 (Completed)	2026-27 (Tentative)
Application Portal Opens	April - May 2025	April - May 2026
Application Last Date	May - June 2025	May - June 2026
Entrance Test (JRFAT) / Interview	June - July 2025	June - July 2026
Merit List / Selection	July - August 2025	July - August 2026
Batch Commencement	August - September 2025	August - September 2026

Note: Exact dates for 2026-27 are tentative and will be announced on the Jamia Hamdard admission notices page (jamiahamdard.ac.in/admissionnotice).

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold a postgraduate degree (MD (Pathology)/M.Sc. (Pathology)/M.D. (Lab Medicine) or equivalent) in a relevant discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD).
Candidates must qualify UGC-NET/JRF, GPAT, or the Jamia Hamdard Research Admission Test (JRFAT).
Candidates with UGC-NET/JRF, individual fellowships, or project fellowships are given preference and may be exempted from the entrance test.

Admission Process

Apply online through the Jamia Hamdard University admission portal (ums.jamiahamdard.ac.in) during the application window.
Submit all required documents including postgraduate degree certificates, marksheets, UGC-NET/JRF certificate (if applicable), and research proposal.
Appear for the Jamia Hamdard Research Admission Test (JRFAT) if not exempted.
Appear for the personal interview conducted by the Department of Pathology, HIMSR.
Selection is based on academic record, entrance test score, and performance in the personal interview.
Identify a PhD supervisor from the HIMSR/Jamia Hamdard faculty before or at the time of admission.
Pay the admission fee and complete the enrolment formalities upon selection.

HIMSR Ph.D. (Pathology) Scholarships 2026-27

PhD candidates at HIMSR/Jamia Hamdard may be eligible for various fellowships and scholarships depending on their qualification and research area.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship / Fellowship	Offered By	Eligibility	Amount	Notes
UGC-JRF (Junior Research Fellowship)	University Grants Commission	Candidates qualifying UGC-NET with JRF	Rs. 37,000 per month (JRF) / Rs. 42,000 per month (SRF)	Directly credited to the candidate; not through the university
ICMR-JRF	Indian Council of Medical Research	Medical graduates qualifying ICMR entrance	Rs. 37,000 per month (JRF)	For biomedical research; application through ICMR
DBT-JRF	Department of Biotechnology	Life science graduates qualifying DBT-BET	Rs. 37,000 per month (JRF)	For biotechnology/life science research
Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities	Ministry of Minority Affairs, Govt. of India	Muslim Minority students with family income below Rs. 2.5 lakh per annum	Variable	Application through National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in)
Maulana Azad National Fellowship	UGC / Ministry of Minority Affairs	Minority community students pursuing PhD	Rs. 37,000 per month (JRF) / Rs. 42,000 per month (SRF)	Specifically for minority community PhD students

Candidates with UGC-JRF or ICMR-JRF fellowships are strongly preferred for PhD admission at Jamia Hamdard.
Fellowship amounts are subject to revision by the respective funding agencies.
Students are advised to check the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) for updated government scholarship schemes.
Application deadlines for UGC-JRF and ICMR-JRF are typically in the first half of the year.

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HIMSR Ph.D. (Pathology) FAQs

Ques. Is UGC-NET mandatory for PhD admission in Pathology at HIMSR?

Ans. UGC-NET/JRF is not strictly mandatory but is strongly preferred. Candidates without UGC-NET/JRF must appear in the Jamia Hamdard Research Admission Test (JRFAT) and a personal interview. Candidates with UGC-NET/JRF, GPAT, ICMR-JRF, or individual fellowships are given preference and may be exempted from the entrance test.

Ques. What is the minimum qualification required for PhD in Pathology at HIMSR?

Ans. Candidates must hold a postgraduate degree in Pathology or a related discipline (such as MD Pathology, M.Sc. Pathology, or MD Lab Medicine) with a minimum of 55% marks from a recognised university. MBBS graduates without a postgraduate degree in Pathology are generally not eligible for direct PhD admission.

Ques. What research areas are available under Ph.D. (Pathology) at HIMSR?

Ans. The Ph.D. in Pathology at HIMSR covers research areas including histopathology, cytopathology, haematology, clinical biochemistry, molecular pathology, immunopathology, and forensic pathology. The specific research topic is determined in consultation with the PhD supervisor from the Department of Pathology, HIMSR.

Ques. Can working pathologists pursue a part-time PhD in Pathology at HIMSR?

Ans. Yes. Jamia Hamdard offers a part-time/executive PhD programme for working professionals. The annual fee for part-time PhD is Rs. 1,00,000 per year (compared to Rs. 40,000 for full-time). Working professionals must meet the same eligibility criteria and admission process requirements.

Ques. What laboratory and research infrastructure is available for PhD in Pathology at HIMSR?

Ans. The Department of Pathology at HIMSR has access to the HAH Centenary Hospital's diagnostic laboratory, which includes histopathology, cytopathology, haematology, clinical biochemistry, and microbiology sections. The hospital's high patient volume ensures a diverse range of diagnostic specimens for research purposes.

Ques. Is there a stipend or fellowship available for PhD students in Pathology at HIMSR?

Ans. HIMSR/Jamia Hamdard does not provide a university stipend for PhD students. However, candidates who qualify UGC-JRF, ICMR-JRF, DBT-JRF, or the Maulana Azad National Fellowship receive fellowships directly from the respective funding agencies. These fellowships range from Rs. 37,000 to Rs. 42,000 per month and are independent of the university fee structure.