NITTE Ph.D Biological Sciences: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total programme fee for PhD in Biological Sciences at Nitte University is INR 60,000 for the three-year minimum tenure, paid at INR 20,000 per year. Hostel charges are separate. Fellowship holders (UGC JRF, CSIR, PMRF) receive a monthly stipend that typically offsets this fee.

Ans. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Zoology, Botany, or a related biological discipline with a minimum of 55 percent aggregate marks (50 percent for SC/ST) from a recognised university. A valid NET/GATE/SLET score is preferred. Without such qualifications, candidates must clear the Nitte PhD entrance examination conducted by the university.

Ans. Nitte University offers a part-time PhD track primarily for in-house faculty and eligible working professionals. Non-faculty applicants should confirm part-time eligibility with the relevant school at nitte.edu.in. The minimum duration for part-time doctoral scholars is typically five years.

Ans. PhD scholars at Nitte University working in Biological Sciences can pursue research in infectious biology, cancer biology, molecular genetics, toxicology, food biotechnology, environmental biology, bioresource technology, marine biology, and cell and molecular biology, subject to guide availability. Candidates should review the list of registered guides and their research groups available at nitte.edu.in/phd.php before applying.

Ans. Meritorious PhD candidates may receive the Nitte Intramural Research Grant for research consumables and conference travel. Externally funded fellowships accessible to Nitte PhD scholars include UGC JRF (INR 31,000/month), CSIR Fellowship, and the Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship (INR 70,000-80,000/month).