Content Curator | Updated on - Mar 30, 2026

The Ph.D. (Biomedical Sciences) program at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC), Belagavi is offered under the KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research (KAHER), a NAAC A+ accredited Deemed-to-be-University. The program has a minimum duration of 3 years and is available in both Full-Time and Part-Time (Internal/External) modes. It is a research-intensive doctoral program under the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Science (Biomedical Research), designed for candidates with a background in life sciences, biomedical sciences, or related fields. The program is popular for its interdisciplinary approach, combining clinical and basic science research, and for its access to JNMC's well-equipped research laboratories and the KLE Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital and Medical Research Centre.

Admissions for the 2026-27 Batch A are currently in progress. The online application window has closed (deadline was December 2025), and the Ph.D. Entrance Examination was held in January 2026. Results were declared in February 2026, and interviews are scheduled for February 2026 (2nd week). The final selection list and admission process are expected in the 4th week of February 2026, with scholars joining in the 1st week of March 2026. For the next cycle (Batch B), admissions are expected to open in April 2026 (2nd week) with the entrance exam in June 2026 (1st week).

Key Points

Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences (Biomedical Research) is offered under the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Science at KAHER/JNMC.
Available in Full-Time (minimum 3 years) and Part-Time Internal/External (minimum 3 years) modes.
Selection is based on a university-level entrance examination followed by an interview conducted by the Ph.D. Admission Committee.
Full-time scholars are eligible for a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) scholarship of INR 20,000/month, subject to committee approval.
Contingency grant of INR 50,000/year is available for full-time scholars for up to 2 years.
Pre-Ph.D. coursework includes Biostatistics, Research Methodology, Title Presentation, and online courses in Health Research Fundamentals and Research & Publication Ethics.
Research scholars have access to KAHER's physical infrastructure, library, and biomedical research laboratories at JNMC.

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JNMC Ph.D. (Biomedical Sciences) Fees

The Ph.D. (Biomedical Sciences) program at JNMC falls under the Allied Health Science and Inter-Disciplinary Science category for fee purposes. Full-time scholars (non-KLE employees) pay a first-year fee of INR 75,000, which includes one-time charges such as Registration (INR 8,000), Orientation Course (INR 8,000), Defense and Viva-Voce (INR 12,000), and Eligibility Fees (INR 2,000), along with annual Tuition Fees of INR 45,000. From the second year onwards, only the annual tuition fee of INR 45,000 is applicable. Part-time external candidates pay INR 59,000 in the first year and INR 35,000 per year subsequently.

Fee Structure

Fee Component	Full-Time (Non-KLE)	Part-Time External	Part-Time Internal (KLE Faculty)
Registration Fees (one-time)	INR 8,000	INR 4,000	INR 4,000
Tuition Fees (per year)	INR 45,000	INR 35,000	NIL
Orientation Course (one-time)	INR 8,000	INR 8,000	INR 8,000
Defense and Viva-Voce (one-time)	INR 12,000	INR 12,000	INR 12,000
Eligibility Fees (one-time)	INR 2,000	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Total Fees (1st Year)	INR 75,000	INR 59,000	INR 24,000

From the 2nd year onwards, only tuition fees are payable: INR 45,000/year (Full-Time), INR 35,000/year (Part-Time External), NIL (Part-Time Internal).
Total fees for a 3-year Full-Time program (non-KLE): INR 75,000 (Year 1) + INR 45,000 (Year 2) + INR 45,000 (Year 3) = INR 1,65,000.
Hostel facility is available at JNMC campus; hostel fees are charged separately and are not mandatory.
Scholars receiving financial support from any other agency are not eligible for KAHER scholarship/contingency.

JNMC Ph.D. (Biomedical Sciences) Admission 2026

Admissions to the Ph.D. (Biomedical Sciences) program at JNMC/KAHER are conducted twice a year (Batch A in January and Batch B in June) through a university-level entrance examination followed by an interview. For the 2026-27 Batch A, the application process has closed and the entrance exam was conducted in January 2026. Candidates who cleared the written test are being called for interviews in February 2026, with final admissions expected to be completed by March 2026. The next Batch B cycle is expected to open in April 2026.

KAHER Ph.D. Admission Dates

Event	Date / Timeline
Issue of Admission Notification	November 2025 (2nd week)
Online Application Form Available	December 2025
Last Date for Online Application Submission	December 2025 (2nd week)
Ph.D. Entrance Examination	January 2026 (1st week)
Declaration of Entrance Exam Result	January 2026 (4th week) / 13 February 2026
Ph.D. Interview	February 2026 (2nd week)
Release of Selection List and Admission Process	February 2026 (4th week)
Joining of Scholars / Batch Commencement	March 2026 (1st week)

Relevant Entrance Exams

Exam	Relevance	Remarks
KAHER Ph.D. Entrance Exam	Mandatory	Conducted by KAHER at JNMC Campus, Belagavi
CSIR-NET / UGC-NET (Life Sciences)	May provide exemption	As per UGC guidelines; check with university
DBT-JRF	May provide exemption	As per UGC guidelines; check with university

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or a closely related field from a recognized university.
Minimum 55% aggregate marks in the postgraduate degree (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates as per UGC norms).
Part-Time (Internal) candidates must be faculty members at a constituent unit of KAHER (Belagavi, Hubballi, or Bengaluru campus).

Admission Process

Submit online application form on the KAHER/JNMC website within the stipulated deadline.
Appear for the KAHER Ph.D. Entrance Examination at JNMC Campus, Belagavi.
Candidates who qualify the written test are called for an interview before the Ph.D. Admission Committee.
Final selection is based on combined merit of entrance exam and interview performance.
Selected candidates complete the admission formalities and join in the designated batch start week.
Pre-Ph.D. coursework (Biostatistics, Research Methodology, etc.) commences from the joining week.

JNMC Ph.D. (Biomedical Sciences) Scholarships 2026

KAHER provides financial assistance to deserving full-time Ph.D. scholars in the form of scholarships and contingency grants. Full-time scholars in the Interdisciplinary Science category are eligible for a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) scholarship of INR 20,000 per month, subject to committee approval and granted for a period of 33 months, contingent on clearing the Pre-Ph.D. examination in the first attempt. A contingency grant of INR 50,000/year is also available for up to 2 years.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship / Grant	Eligibility	Amount	Duration
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Scholarship	Full-time scholars	INR 20,000/month	Up to 33 months
Contingency Grant	All full-time scholars	INR 50,000/year	Up to 2 years

Scholarship is granted only upon recommendation of the competent authority/committee.
Scholars receiving financial support from any other agency (e.g., DST, ICMR, DBT, CSIR) are not eligible for KAHER scholarship/contingency.
Scholarship is subject to clearance of Pre-Ph.D. examination in the first attempt.
Scholars must not register for any other academic program during the tenure of the Ph.D. course.

JNMC Ph.D. (Biomedical Sciences) FAQs

Ques. What is the minimum qualification required to apply for Ph.D. (Biomedical Sciences) at JNMC/KAHER?

Ans. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or a closely related field from a recognized university. A minimum of 55% marks in the postgraduate degree is required (50% for reserved category candidates as per UGC norms).

Ques. Can a candidate with CSIR-NET/UGC-NET qualification get exemption from the KAHER Ph.D. entrance exam?

Ans. Candidates with a valid CSIR-NET/UGC-NET/DBT-JRF qualification in Life Sciences or related subjects may be considered for exemption from the written entrance test as per UGC norms. It is advisable to confirm this with the KAHER Ph.D. Admission Committee before applying.

Ques. Is the Ph.D. (Biomedical Sciences) available in part-time mode?

Ans. Yes. Part-Time (External) mode is available for faculty working at other recognized institutions. Part-Time (Internal) is for faculty at KAHER constituent units. Candidates can apply as Part-Time External if they are employed at another institution.

Ques. What is the total fee for the Ph.D. (Biomedical Sciences) program over 3 years for a full-time candidate?

Ans. For a full-time non-KLE employee under the Interdisciplinary Science category, the first-year fee is INR 75,000 and subsequent years cost INR 45,000/year. The total for a 3-year program is INR 1,65,000.

Ques. What research areas are typically explored in Ph.D. (Biomedical Sciences) at JNMC?

Ans. Research areas include molecular biology, cell biology, immunology, cancer biology, infectious diseases, drug discovery, biomarker research, and translational medicine. Scholars benefit from JNMC's clinical environment and research laboratories for both basic and applied biomedical research.

Ques. Does JNMC/KAHER offer any financial support to Ph.D. (Biomedical Sciences) scholars?

Ans. Yes. Full-time scholars are eligible for a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) scholarship of INR 20,000/month for up to 33 months, subject to committee approval and clearing the Pre-Ph.D. exam in the first attempt. A contingency grant of INR 50,000/year for up to 2 years is also available.