SGPGIMS Lucknow PhD Genetics FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for Ph.D. Genetics at SGPGIMS Lucknow?
Ans. The total fee for a 3-year Ph.D. programme at SGPGIMS is Rs. 52,500 (Year 1: Rs. 26,800, Year 2: Rs. 11,300, Year 3: Rs. 14,400; annual Medical Subscription included). This is among the lowest PhD fees at a premier Indian medical research institute.
Ques. Can I apply for SGPGIMS PhD without clearing CSIR/UGC NET?
Ans. Yes. Candidates without CSIR-UGC NET, ICMR JRF, or DBT-JRF can apply for SGPGIMS PhD. They must appear for a written aptitude test conducted by SGPGIMS, followed by a departmental test and interview. Only fellowship-qualified candidates are exempted from the written test.
Ques. How long does a PhD at SGPGIMS take?
Ans. The minimum duration for a PhD at SGPGIMS is 2 years, with a typical completion period of 3 years. The maximum duration is 4 years. Extensions beyond 4 years may be granted by the SGPGIMS Research Committee in special cases.
Ques. What research infrastructure is available for Ph.D. Genetics at SGPGIMS?
Ans. SGPGIMS has advanced research facilities relevant to Genetics: medical genetics infrastructure, along with central research facility equipment including flow cytometry, electron microscopy, genomics lab, cell culture, and bioinformatics support. PhD scholars have access to the entire SGPGIMS research complex.
Ques. What are the career options after Ph.D. Genetics from SGPGIMS?
Ans. Graduates pursue careers as medical genetics researchers, genetic counsellors, and faculty in genetics departments of government medical colleges, rare disease centres, and genomics labs. SGPGIMS has a dedicated Medical Genetics department offering DM Medical Genetics, making it one of India’s few institutions with both clinical genetics and genetics research infrastructure.
Ques. Are there fellowships available for PhD students at SGPGIMS?
Ans. PhD scholars who hold ICMR JRF, DBT-JRF, or CSIR-UGC NET JRF receive monthly fellowships of Rs. 31,000 (JRF) to Rs. 35,000 (SRF). Those without fellowship at entry should apply for ICMR, DBT, or CSIR fellowships during the first year of the programme. SGPGIMS does not pay a stipend out of institutional funds for PhD scholars, unlike for DM/MCh/SR holders.


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