Content Curator | Updated on - Mar 30, 2026

The Ph.D. (Biostatistics) programme 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 placed in Category 'A' by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The programme falls under the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Science and is available in both Full-Time (minimum 3 years) and Part-Time (Internal/External) modes. Biostatistics is a critical discipline in health sciences research, and JNMC's location within a major medical university provides scholars with rich opportunities for applied statistical research in clinical trials, epidemiology, public health, and health outcomes. The programme is suited for graduates with a background in statistics, mathematics, or health sciences who wish to contribute to evidence-based medical research.

Admissions are conducted twice a year: Batch A (January intake) and Batch B (June intake). For the 2026-27 Batch A, applications have already closed (notification issued in November 2025, entrance exam in January 2026, admissions completed by March 2026). The next intake, Batch B 2026, is expected to be notified in April 2026, with the entrance exam in June 2026 and batch commencement in August 2026.

Key Points

Ph.D. in Biostatistics is offered under the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Science at KAHER, with strong linkages to clinical and public health research at JNMC.
Available in Full-Time and Part-Time (Internal/External) modes, making it accessible to working professionals and faculty.
Scholars benefit from access to the KAHER digital library, Basic Science Research Centre (BSRC), and collaboration with clinical departments of the 2200+ bed KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital.
KAHER is accredited A+ by NAAC (3rd Cycle) and ranked 151-200 in NIRF 2025 (Overall).
Full-time scholars may be eligible for financial assistance (JRF of Rs. 20,000/month or SRF of Rs. 40,000/month for post-MD/MS candidates), subject to committee recommendation.
Scholars must publish at least 2 original research papers in SCOPUS/PubMed/Web of Science indexed journals before thesis submission.

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JNMC Ph.D. (Biostatistics) Fees

The Ph.D. (Biostatistics) programme falls under the Allied Health Science and Inter-Disciplinary Science category at KAHER, which has a slightly lower fee structure compared to Health Sciences (Medicine/Dentistry). The first-year fee for Full-Time scholars totals Rs. 75,000. From the second year onwards, only the annual tuition fee of Rs. 45,000 is payable. Part-Time External scholars pay Rs. 59,000 in the first year, while Part-Time Internal (KLE faculty) scholars pay only Rs. 24,000 in the first year with no tuition fee thereafter.

First Year Fee Structure

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

Subsequent Years (Tuition Fee only)

Category	Annual Tuition Fee (Rs.)
Full-Time (Non-KLE)	45,000
Part-Time External	35,000
Part-Time Internal	NIL

Total Fees (for minimum 3-year Full-Time programme):

1st Year: Rs. 75,000
2nd Year: Rs. 45,000
3rd Year: Rs. 45,000
Total Fees (Full-Time, 3 years): Rs. 1,65,000

Examination fees and other charges are to be borne separately by the candidate.
Fees are payable on or before 31st January (Batch A) and 31st July (Batch B) each year.
Late fees are applicable for delayed payments.
In case of discontinuation, the candidate is liable to pay the entire course fee.
Full-time scholars receiving financial assistance from KAHER must refund the scholarship/contingency amount if they fail to continue the programme.

JNMC Ph.D. (Biostatistics) Admission 2026

KAHER conducts Ph.D. admissions twice a year: Batch A (January intake) and Batch B (June intake). Selection is based on a written entrance test (70% weightage) and interview (30% weightage). Candidates must score a minimum of 50 marks out of 100 to be eligible for admission. For the 2026-27 Batch A, applications are already closed. The next opportunity is Batch B (June 2026), for which the notification is expected in April 2026.

Important Dates

Event	Tentative Date (Batch B 2026)
Admission Notification	April 2026 (2nd week)
Online Application Opens	April 2026 (2nd week)
Scrutiny of Applications	May 2026 (2nd week)
Ph.D. Entrance Exam	June 2026 (1st week)
Declaration of Entrance Result	June 2026 (4th week)
Ph.D. Interview	July 2026 (2nd week)
Release of Selection List and Admission Process	July 2026 (4th week)
Joining of Scholars / Batch Commencement	August 2026 (1st week)

Entrance Exam Details

Parameter	Details
Exam Name	KAHER Ph.D. Entrance Test
Conducting Body	KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research (KAHER)
Mode	Written (Offline, at KAHER JNMC Campus, Belagavi)
Syllabus	50% Research Methodology + 50% Subject-specific (Biostatistics)
Qualifying Marks	Minimum 50% in entrance test to be called for interview
Official Website	kaher.edu.in / kledeemeduniversity.edu.in

Note: Candidates who have qualified UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/GATE are directly eligible for the interview without appearing for the entrance test.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates with a Master's degree in Biostatistics, M.Sc. (Statistics/Mathematics/Biostatistics) or equivalent from a recognised university with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate (50% for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/differently-abled candidates).
Graduates with a background in health sciences with a strong statistical component may also be considered.
Part-Time Internal: Faculty members working in KAHER constituent colleges.
Part-Time External: Faculty working in other recognised institutions with a No Objection Certificate from the employer.
Candidates must not be registered in any other academic programme during the Ph.D. tenure.

Admission Process

Visit kaher.edu.in and download the notification and information brochure when published.
Fill and submit the online application form on the KAHER website within the stipulated date.
Appear for the Ph.D. Entrance Test at KAHER JNMC Campus, Belagavi.
Candidates scoring 50% or above in the entrance test are called for the interview before the Ph.D. Admission Committee.
Final selection is based on 70% entrance test marks + 30% interview performance.
Selected candidates must pay the prescribed fees and report to the Head of the Department to commence research.
Identify and confirm a Research Supervisor (Guide) from the approved list of guides published on the KAHER website.
Complete the mandatory Pre-Ph.D. course work (Biostatistics, Research Methodology, Title Presentation, and online courses) during the first year.

JNMC Ph.D. (Biostatistics) Scholarships 2026

KAHER provides financial assistance to deserving full-time Ph.D. scholars in the form of monthly scholarships and annual contingency grants, subject to committee recommendation.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship / Assistance	Category	Amount
Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)	Full-time scholars (non-MD/MS)	Rs. 20,000 per month
Senior Research Fellowship (SRF)	Full-time scholars (post-MD/MS/MDS)	Rs. 40,000 per month
Contingency Grant	All full-time scholars	Rs. 50,000 per year

Scholarship is granted for a period of 33 months, subject to clearing the Pre-Ph.D. examination in the first attempt.
Contingency is provided for 2 years.
Candidates receiving financial support from any other agency (e.g., DST, ICMR, DBT) are not eligible for KAHER scholarship and contingency simultaneously.
Scholarship is subject to recommendation by the competent authority/committee and is not guaranteed to all scholars.
Government scholarships (e.g., UGC-JRF, CSIR-JRF, DST-INSPIRE) are also applicable for eligible candidates.

JNMC Ph.D. (Biostatistics) FAQs

Ques. Is a background in mathematics or statistics mandatory for Ph.D. (Biostatistics) at JNMC KAHER?

Ans. A Master's degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, or Mathematics with a minimum of 55% marks is the primary eligibility. Candidates from health sciences backgrounds with strong statistical training may also be considered. It is advisable to check the specific eligibility with the KAHER Admissions Office before applying.

Ques. Can I pursue Ph.D. (Biostatistics) at JNMC on a part-time basis while working elsewhere?

Ans. Yes, KAHER offers Part-Time External mode for faculty working in other recognised institutions. The employer must provide a No Objection Certificate, and the candidate must work a minimum of 8 hours per week with the research guide. The institution must run a PG course in the relevant department and have adequate infrastructure.

Ques. What are the research opportunities in Biostatistics at JNMC KAHER?

Ans. Biostatistics scholars at JNMC can collaborate with clinical departments across medicine, surgery, public health, and allied health sciences. Research areas include clinical trial design and analysis, epidemiological modelling, health outcomes research, survival analysis, and machine learning applications in health data. The 2200+ bed KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital provides a rich source of clinical data for research.

Ques. How many times a year does KAHER admit Ph.D. scholars in Biostatistics?

Ans. KAHER admits Ph.D. scholars twice a year: Batch A (January intake, notified in November) and Batch B (June intake, notified in April). Candidates can apply in either batch.

Ques. What financial support is available for full-time Ph.D. (Biostatistics) scholars at KAHER?

Ans. Full-time scholars may receive a Junior Research Fellowship of Rs. 20,000/month or a Senior Research Fellowship of Rs. 40,000/month (for post-MD/MS candidates), along with a contingency grant of Rs. 50,000/year. This is subject to committee recommendation and is not automatic. Scholars with external fellowships are not eligible for KAHER's internal scholarship simultaneously.

Ques. What are the publication requirements before submitting the Ph.D. (Biostatistics) thesis at KAHER?

Ans. A minimum of 2 original research papers derived from the research work must be published in journals indexed in SCOPUS, PubMed, or Web of Science (UGC-listed journals are also accepted). Additionally, the scholar must present at least 2 papers at conferences/seminars before thesis submission.