Amity University Jaipur Ph.D Food Science and Technology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Amity Jaipur PhD FST Admission 2026

Admissions to the Ph.D. (Food Science and Technology) Part Time program at Amity University Jaipur are conducted twice a year for January and July sessions. Applications for the July 2026 session are currently open (April to June 2026). Candidates must apply online, appear for the Amity PhD Entrance Test (APET), and qualify an interview by the Faculty Research Committee (FRC). Candidates holding valid UGC-NET/CSIR-NET JRF, GATE, DST-INSPIRE, DBT-JRF, ICMR-JRF, or equivalent national fellowships are exempted from APET and need to appear for the interview only.

Amity University Jaipur PhD Admission Dates 2026

Relevant Entrance Exam Dates

Note: GATE (Life Sciences / Biotechnology), UGC-NET (Life Sciences / Food Technology), CSIR-NET (Life Sciences), and ICAR-AICE-JRF are accepted for APET exemption for this program.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Master's degree (M.Sc. / M.Tech.) in Food Technology, Food Science, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a related field from a recognized university with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent CGPA.
• SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled/EWS candidates are eligible for a 5% relaxation in the minimum marks requirement as per UGC Regulations 2022.
• Direct admission to Part Time PhD based on a 4-year Bachelor's degree is not permitted; a Master's degree is mandatory for Part Time mode.

Admission Process:

• Apply online at www.amity.edu/phd by uploading required documents (marksheets, passport photo, preliminary research idea of up to 1,000 words, and Employment Verification Certificate).
• Pay the non-refundable application fee of Rs. 1,500 online.
• Appear for the Amity PhD Entrance Test (APET) - 90 minutes, 100 MCQs (50 General + 50 Subject-specific), no negative marking. Candidates with valid national fellowships (UGC/CSIR-NET JRF, GATE, DST-INSPIRE, ICMR-JRF, DBT-JRF, etc.) are exempted.
• Qualify the Interview conducted by the Faculty Research Committee (FRC) - 30 marks.
• Selection is based on APET score, interview performance, proposed research idea, and academic record.
• Selected candidates must submit an NOC from their employer at the time of joining.
• An External Co-Guide from the candidate's organization is required; the Co-Guide's profile must be approved by the university.

Amity Jaipur PhD FST Scholarships 2026

Part Time PhD scholars at Amity University Jaipur have limited scholarship options compared to Full Time scholars, as the Amity Research Fellowship (ARF) is exclusively for Full Time scholars. However, national fellowship holders (UGC/CSIR JRF, DST-INSPIRE, ICAR-JRF, etc.) may continue to avail their respective funding if applicable. Fee concessions may be available for Amity staff and scholars working in MoU partner labs.

Scholarship Details

• Amity Research Fellowship (ARF) is NOT available for Part Time PhD scholars.
• National fellowship holders must have joined within the validity period of their fellowship to avail the funding.
• Part Time scholars are not eligible for Teaching Assistantship.