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The Ph.D. (Pulmonary Medicine) program at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC), Belagavi is a doctoral research program offered under the KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research (KAHER), a NAAC A+ accredited deemed university placed in Category 'A' by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The program falls under the Faculty of Medicine (Clinical - Medicine and Allied Subjects) and is designed to produce advanced researchers and clinician-scientists in the field of respiratory and pulmonary medicine. The minimum duration is 3 years (full-time) with a maximum of 6 years. The program is offered in on-campus mode at the JNMC Campus, Nehru Nagar, Belagavi, and is available in both full-time and part-time (internal/external) modes. It is popular among MD/DNB-qualified pulmonologists and physicians who wish to pursue advanced research in respiratory diseases, critical care, and related areas.

Admissions to the Ph.D. (Pulmonary Medicine) program are conducted twice a year - Batch A (January) and Batch B (June). For the 2026-27 Batch A cycle, the online application window closed on 29th December 2025, and the entrance examination was held in January 2026. Results were declared in February 2026. For the upcoming 2026-27 Batch B cycle, the admission notification is expected in April 2026 (second week), with the entrance exam likely in June 2026 (first week), based on the standard KAHER calendar of events.

Key Points

Ph.D. in Pulmonary Medicine is offered under the Faculty of Medicine (Clinical) at KAHER/JNMC, Belagavi.
The program is available in both Full-Time and Part-Time (Internal/External) modes.
Full-time scholars may be eligible for financial assistance: Junior Research Fellows (JRF) receive INR 20,000/month and Senior Research Fellows (SRF - post MD/MS/MDS) receive INR 40,000/month, subject to committee approval.
Contingency grant of INR 50,000/year is available for full-time scholars for up to 2 years.
Scholars must publish at least 2 research papers in SCOPUS/PubMed/Web of Science indexed journals before thesis submission.
Pre-Ph.D. coursework includes Biostatistics, Research Methodology, Title Presentation, and online courses in Health Research Fundamentals and Research & Publication Ethics.
JNMC has a dedicated Department of Pulmonary Medicine with active clinical and research activities, providing a strong research environment.

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JNMC Ph.D. (Pulmonary Medicine) Fees

The Ph.D. (Pulmonary Medicine) at JNMC Belagavi falls under the Health Sciences category for fee purposes. For full-time non-KLE employees, the first-year fee is INR 90,000, which includes a one-time registration fee, orientation course fee, eligibility fee, and the first year's tuition fee. From the second year onwards, only the annual tuition fee of INR 60,000 is payable. Part-time external candidates pay INR 59,000 in the first year and INR 35,000 per year subsequently, while part-time internal (KLE faculty) candidates pay only INR 24,000 as a one-time fee with no tuition fees.

Fee Structure

Fee Component	Full-Time (Non-KLE)	Part-Time External	Part-Time Internal (KLE Faculty)
Registration Fees (one-time)	Rs. 8,000	Rs. 4,000	Rs. 4,000
Tuition Fees (per year)	Rs. 60,000	Rs. 35,000	NIL
Orientation Course (one-time)	Rs. 8,000	Rs. 8,000	Rs. 8,000
Defense and Viva-Voce (one-time)	Rs. 12,000	Rs. 12,000	Rs. 12,000
Eligibility Fees (one-time)	Rs. 2,000	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Total (1st Year)	Rs. 90,000	Rs. 59,000	Rs. 24,000
Subsequent Years (Tuition only)	Rs. 60,000/year	Rs. 35,000/year	NIL
Total Fees (3 years, Full-Time)	Rs. 2,10,000	Rs. 1,29,000	Rs. 24,000

Hostel facility is available on campus; hostel fees are charged separately and are not mandatory.
Late fees are applicable if tuition fees are not paid by 31st January (Batch A) or 31st July (Batch B) each year.
Candidates who discontinue the program are liable to pay the entire course fee.
Full-time scholars who receive financial assistance and fail to continue must refund the entire scholarship and contingency amount.

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JNMC Ph.D. (Pulmonary Medicine) Admission 2026-27

Admissions to the Ph.D. (Pulmonary Medicine) program at JNMC Belagavi are conducted by KAHER twice a year. The selection process involves a written entrance examination followed by an interview. For the 2026-27 Batch A cycle, applications closed in December 2025 and the entrance exam was held in January 2026. The next admission cycle (Batch B, 2026-27) is expected to open in April 2026. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official KAHER website (kaher.edu.in) for updated notifications.

KAHER Ph.D. Admission Dates

Event	Batch B (June Cycle) - Tentative Dates
Issue of Admission Notification	2nd week of April 2026
Scrutiny of Applications	2nd week of May 2026
Ph.D. Entrance Examination	1st week of June 2026
Declaration of Entrance Result	4th week of June 2026
Ph.D. Interview	2nd week of July 2026
Release of Selection List and Admission Process	4th week of July 2026
Joining of Scholars	1st week of August 2026
Commencement of Coursework	1st week of August 2026

National Exam Dates

Exam	Event	Date
UGC-NET (Phase 2)	Registration Start	April 1, 2026 (Tentative)
UGC-NET (Phase 2)	Registration End	May 1, 2026 (Tentative)
UGC-NET (Phase 2)	Exam Date	June 2026 (Tentative)
UGC-NET (Phase 2)	Result	July 2026 (Tentative)
CSIR-NET	Registration Start	May 1, 2026 (Tentative)
CSIR-NET	Registration End	May 21, 2026 (Tentative)
CSIR-NET	Exam Date	July 25-27, 2026 (Tentative)
CSIR-NET	Result	September 4, 2026 (Tentative)

Note: Candidates with a valid UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/ICMR fellowship are eligible for direct admission as full-time research scholars as per UGC norms. KAHER also conducts its own entrance examination.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates must hold an MD in Pulmonary Medicine / Respiratory Medicine / General Medicine, or DNB in Pulmonary Medicine / General Medicine, or M.S. in a relevant subject from a recognized university with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate (50% for SC/ST/OBC/Differently-abled candidates).
M.Sc. in relevant pre-clinical or para-clinical subjects under the medical faculty (as recognized by UGC) with 55% marks may also be eligible.
Candidates with a valid UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/ICMR fellowship in a relevant subject are eligible for direct admission as full-time research scholars.

Admission Process:

Notification is issued on the KAHER website and in national/regional newspapers.
Candidates must fill the online application form available on the KAHER website within the stipulated deadline.
Eligible candidates appear for the KAHER Ph.D. Entrance Examination (50% Research Methodology + 50% Subject-specific).
Candidates scoring 50% or above in the entrance test are called for an interview.
Final selection is based on a combined merit score: 70 marks for entrance test + 30 marks for interview (minimum 50/100 required for admission).
Selected candidates must pay fees and report to the Department of Pulmonary Medicine, JNMC, Belagavi.

JNMC Ph.D. (Pulmonary Medicine) Scholarships 2026-27

KAHER provides financial assistance to deserving full-time Ph.D. scholars in the form of scholarships and contingency grants. The scholarship is awarded based on the recommendation of the competent authority/committee and is subject to satisfactory academic performance. Scholars receiving funding from any other agency (such as ICMR, DBT, DST, etc.) are not eligible for KAHER's internal scholarship. For Ph.D. in Pulmonary Medicine, scholars with an MD/MS/DNB background qualify as Senior Research Fellows (SRF) and are eligible for the higher scholarship amount.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship / Grant	Category	Amount	Duration
Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)	Full-time scholars (non-MD/MS/MDS)	INR 20,000/month	Up to 33 months (subject to Pre-Ph.D. clearance in first attempt)
Senior Research Fellowship (SRF)	Full-time scholars (post MD/MS/DNB)	INR 40,000/month	Up to 33 months (subject to Pre-Ph.D. clearance in first attempt)
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 must clear the Pre-Ph.D. examination in the first attempt to be eligible for the full scholarship period.
Candidates receiving financial support from any external agency (ICMR, DBT, DST, UGC, etc.) are not eligible for KAHER's internal scholarship.
UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/ICMR fellowship holders may continue to receive their respective fellowships as per the norms of the awarding body.

JNMC Belagavi Ph.D Pulmonary Medicine Ranking

Collegedunia Ranking

#379 out of 632 in India 2025

#34th in Karnataka

Indiatoday Ranking

#39 out of 54 in India 2025

#9th in Karnataka

IIRF Ranking

#22 out of 57 in Top Private Colleges in India 2025

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JNMC Ph.D. (Pulmonary Medicine) FAQs

Ques. Is an MD in Pulmonary Medicine mandatory to apply for Ph.D. (Pulmonary Medicine) at JNMC/KAHER?

Ans. No, it is not strictly mandatory to have an MD in Pulmonary Medicine specifically. Candidates with MD in General Medicine, DNB in Pulmonary Medicine or General Medicine, or other relevant postgraduate medical qualifications with 55% marks are also eligible. The key requirement is a recognized Master's degree in a relevant subject with the minimum marks criteria.

Ques. Can a candidate with an MD in General Medicine apply for Ph.D. in Pulmonary Medicine?

Ans. Yes, candidates with MD in General Medicine from a recognized university with at least 55% marks (50% for reserved categories) are eligible to apply for Ph.D. in Pulmonary Medicine at KAHER, provided they have a research interest in pulmonary/respiratory medicine and can identify a suitable guide in the department.

Ques. Is it possible to pursue this Ph.D. on a part-time basis while working in another hospital?

Ans. Yes, KAHER offers a Part-Time External category for candidates employed in other universities or institutions. The candidate's institution must provide a No Objection Certificate, and the institution must have adequate infrastructure and run a PG course in the relevant department. Part-time Ph.D. programs are not conducted through distance or online mode.

Ques. How many research papers are required before submitting the Ph.D. thesis?

Ans. Candidates must publish at least 2 research papers in journals indexed in SCOPUS, PubMed, or Web of Science (or UGC-listed journals) before thesis submission. Additionally, 2 paper presentations at conferences/seminars are mandatory. These publications are reviewed by an expert committee before the scholar is permitted to present the second open house seminar.

Ques. What is the total duration of the Ph.D. program and can it be extended?

Ans. The minimum duration is 3 years for full-time scholars and 4 years for part-time scholars. The maximum duration is 6 years. An additional 2 years can be granted through re-registration, making the absolute maximum 8 years. Female scholars and persons with disabilities (above 40% disability) may get an additional 2-year relaxation, up to a maximum of 10 years.

Ques. What research areas are typically pursued in Ph.D. (Pulmonary Medicine) at JNMC Belagavi?

Ans. Research areas in Pulmonary Medicine at JNMC typically include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), tuberculosis and drug-resistant TB, asthma, interstitial lung diseases, sleep-disordered breathing, pulmonary hypertension, respiratory infections, and critical care/mechanical ventilation. The department has active clinical research programs and collaborates with national and international bodies in respiratory health research.