Ph.D. (Biotechnology) From PMIST, Thanjavur

Aspirants seeking admission in 3-year Full-Time Ph.D program should meet the following criteria:

• Candidate should possess a PG Degree / PG Diploma of two years duration recognized by the respective statutory bodies for pursuing research.
• For the candidates seeking admission with Post Graduate Qualification, a minimum of 55% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA of 6.5/10 in UG and PG for admission under OC category and 50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA of 5.5 is the eligibility requirement for OBC/SC/ST candidates.
• Preference will be given to the candidates who have published at least one research article in a Journal /Conference.

• The number of available seats in all the specializations under different disciplines will be determined well in advance and the same will be notified in the Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology (PMIST) website.
• The candidates desirous of pursuing Ph.D. degree should submit the application in the prescribed format through proper channel wherever applicable, before the last date to the Director (Admissions). The application format and the necessary details are available in the PMIST website.
• The received applications will be sent to the respective Faculty Deans for conducting written / oral examinations. The list of eligible candidates to Director (Admissions) as well as to Dean (Research).
• The Dean (Research) will seek the approval of the Vice-Chancellor for the provisional registration of the selected candidates.
• Dean (Research) will send the selection orders to the eligible candidates through Registered post by marking copies to the Department Representatives (DRs).
• The selected candidates should submit all his/her original certificates along with the course fees on or before the last date.
• The Department Research Coordinator (DRC) and HOD will allocate the Supervisor.
• Reservation policy will be followed as per the norms of Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), Govt. of India.

• Other state students should furnish the Nativity Certificate and Migration certificate issued by the competent authority.

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