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Dr. DY Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre (DYPMC), Pimpri, Pune, offers a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programme under Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), which is NAAC A++ accredited and a Category-I University. The Ph.D. programme is available across multiple specializations under the Faculty of Medicine, including Anatomy, Anaesthesiology, Medical Biochemistry, Cardiology, Community Medicine, Dermatology, ENT, Surgery, Microbiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychiatry, Radio-Diagnosis, and many more. The programme spans a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 6 years (including coursework), with an annual tuition fee of Rs. 60,000 for external candidates. The Ph.D. at DYPMC is popular among medical professionals and researchers seeking to contribute to clinical and biomedical research in a well-equipped, NABH and NABL accredited hospital environment.

Admissions for the Ph.D. programme (2026-27) were conducted through the All India Online Proctor Based Entrance Test (AIET-2026). The last date for application was September 20, 2026, and the entrance test was held on September 27, 2026. For the 2027-28 cycle, admissions are expected to follow a similar schedule around August-September 2027. Candidates who have qualified UGC/CSIR (JRF)/SLET/NET/SET/AYUSH Teacher Fellowship are exempt from the written entrance test but must appear for the personal interview (Paper III). Candidates are advised to monitor the official website dpu.edu.in for updated notifications.

Key Points

Ph.D. is offered under Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, a NAAC A++ Category-I Deemed University with ISO 9001:2015 and 14001:2015 certification.
Available in 38+ specializations under the Faculty of Medicine, including Medical Microbiology (9 seats), Pathology (77 seats), Paediatrics (77 seats), Medicine (87 seats), and more.
Minimum duration is 3 years (including 6-month Pre-Ph.D. coursework); maximum is 6 years, extendable by 2 more years with valid justification.
Candidates with UGC/CSIR-JRF/NET/SET qualifications are exempt from the written entrance test.
An Integrated PG-Ph.D. programme is also available for students admitted through NEET PG to MD/MS programmes.
Women candidates and Persons with Disability (more than 40% disability) are allowed a relaxation of 2 years in the maximum duration.

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DYPMC Ph.D. Fees

The Ph.D. programme at DYPMC Pune has a structured annual fee system. External candidates pay Rs. 60,000 per year, while internal candidates (employed at Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth) pay Rs. 40,000 per year. A one-time Vidyapeeth Registration Fee of 15% of the annual tuition fee is payable in the first year. Additionally, a Pre-Ph.D. course fee of Rs. 5,000 is charged separately. The total cost for a 3-year Ph.D. (external candidate) works out to approximately Rs. 1,89,000 (including registration fee in year 1).

Fee Components

Fee Component	Amount
Pre-Ph.D. Course Fee (one-time)	Rs. 5,000
Annual Tuition Fee (External Candidates)	Rs. 60,000 per year
Annual Tuition Fee (Internal Candidates)	Rs. 40,000 per year
Annual Tuition Fee (NRI/PIO/FN Candidates)	USD 1,000 per year
Vidyapeeth Registration Fee (one-time, Year 1 only)	15% of Annual Tuition Fee (Rs. 9,000 for external)
Application/Entrance Test Fee (non-refundable)	Rs. 5,000
Total Fees for 3 years (External Candidate)	Rs. 1,89,000 (approx.)

The Vidyapeeth Registration Fee (15% of annual tuition) is a one-time fee payable in the first year only.
The entrance test fee of Rs. 5,000 is non-refundable.
Late fee charges apply if annual tuition is not paid within the stipulated time.
Pre-Ph.D. course fee is paid to the constituent college/institute.

DYPMC Ph.D. Admissions 2026

Admissions to the Ph.D. programme at DYPMC Pune are conducted through the All India Online Proctor Based Entrance Test (AIET) organized by Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth. The selection process involves a written test (Paper I: Research Methodology, Paper II: Specialization subject) and a personal interview/viva voce on the research proposal. Candidates with qualifying national fellowships (UGC/CSIR-JRF/NET/SET) are exempt from the written test but must appear for the interview.

College Admission Dates

Event	2026-27 (Actual)	2027-28 (Tentative)
Notification Release	August 20, 2026	August 2027
Last Date for Application	September 20, 2026	September 2027
Entrance Test (AIET)	September 27, 2026	September 2027
Personal Interview	Notified on DPU website	Notified on DPU website
Result Declaration	Notified on DPU website	Notified on DPU website
Pre-Ph.D. Course Commencement	After admission	After admission

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

For Faculty of Medicine: MD/MS/DM/M.Ch. from an NMC-recognized institute, OR DNB qualification, OR M.Sc. (Medical) in Anatomy/Physiology/Biochemistry/Pharmacology/Microbiology with minimum 55% marks.
Candidates from SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled/EWS categories are eligible for a 5% relaxation (from 55% to 50%).
Candidates must qualify the AIET with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved categories).

Admission Process

Fill the online application form on the DPU Ph.D. admission portal (dpu.edu.in) and pay the application fee of Rs. 5,000 online.
Download the admit card one week before the entrance test date.
Appear for the online proctor-based AIET (Paper I + Paper II) followed by a personal interview/viva voce.
Candidates with UGC/CSIR-JRF/NET/SET qualifications need to appear only for Paper III (Personal Interview).
Provisional registration is granted after qualifying the entrance test; confirmed only after passing the Pre-Ph.D. examination.
Complete the mandatory 6-month Pre-Ph.D. coursework and pass the Pre-Ph.D. examination (minimum 50% in each paper and 55% aggregate).

DYPMC Ph.D. Scholarships 2026

Ph.D. scholars at DYPMC Pune may be eligible for various fellowships and scholarships from government bodies and the university. Candidates with UGC/CSIR-JRF qualifications receive fellowship stipends from the respective funding agencies. The university also supports research through internal grants and collaborations.

Scholarships and Fellowships

Scholarship / Fellowship	Eligibility	Amount / Benefit
UGC Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)	Candidates qualifying UGC-NET with JRF	Rs. 37,000/month (1st-2nd year); Rs. 42,000/month (3rd year onwards)
CSIR Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)	Candidates qualifying CSIR-NET with JRF	Rs. 37,000/month (1st-2nd year); Rs. 42,000/month (3rd year onwards)
ICMR Junior Research Fellowship	Candidates qualifying ICMR-JRF	Rs. 37,000/month
Government of Maharashtra Post-Matric Scholarship	SC/ST/OBC/NT/SBC students	As per government norms
DPU Internal Research Grant	Ph.D. scholars at DPU	Project-based funding (as per availability)

UGC/CSIR/ICMR fellowship amounts are as per the latest government notifications and are subject to revision.
Fellowship stipends are paid directly by the funding agency, not by the university.
Candidates must apply for fellowships separately through the respective portals (UGC, CSIR, ICMR).

DYPMC Ph.D. FAQs

Ques. Can I pursue a Ph.D. at DYPMC Pune on a part-time basis while working elsewhere?

Ans. The Ph.D. programme at DYPMC Pune is primarily a full-time research programme. The Ph.D. scholar and the research place must be at the same location during the research period. Candidates who are employed must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their Head of Department and Head of Institute. Part-time Ph.D. is available only for Nursing faculty candidates who are employed within the university jurisdiction.

Ques. What is the Pre-Ph.D. course and is it mandatory?

Ans. Yes, the Pre-Ph.D. course is mandatory for all candidates. It is a full-time 6-month programme covering Research Methodology, Biostatistics, and Recent Advances in the concerned speciality. Candidates must score a minimum of 50% in each paper and 55% aggregate to proceed with their research. Failure in both attempts leads to cancellation of provisional registration.

Ques. Is there an Integrated PG-Ph.D. programme available at DYPMC Pune?

Ans. Yes, DYPMC Pune offers an Integrated PG-Ph.D. programme for students admitted through NEET PG to MD/MS/MDS programmes. Eligible PG students can apply for this integrated programme before the specified deadline (September 20, 2026 for the 2026 cycle).

Ques. How many Ph.D. seats are available in Medical Microbiology at DYPMC Pune?

Ans. As per the 2026-27 notification, there are 9 vacant seats available for Ph.D. in Medical Microbiology under the Faculty of Medicine. The number of seats may vary each year based on guide availability.

Ques. Are candidates with UGC-NET/CSIR-JRF exempt from the Ph.D. entrance test at DYPMC?

Ans. Yes, candidates who have qualified UGC/CSIR (JRF)/SLET/NET/SET/AYUSH Teacher Fellowship are exempt from Paper I and Paper II of the entrance test. However, they must appear for Paper III (Personal Interview/Viva Voce on Research Proposal), which carries 50 marks.

Ques. What is the maximum duration allowed to complete a Ph.D. at DYPMC Pune?

Ans. The maximum duration is 6 years from the date of provisional registration. This can be extended by up to 2 more years (one year at a time) with valid justification and payment of prescribed fees. Women candidates and Persons with Disability (more than 40% disability) are allowed an additional 2-year relaxation.