Ph.D (Biotechnology) (Part Time) From UPES, Dehradun

To be eligible for the admission to the PhD program, candidates must hold a Master's degree or a professional degree that is considered equivalent to a Master's degree by the relevant regulatory body. They should have achieved a minimum of 55% marks in the overall aggregate or a grade 'B' on the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade on a different grading scale, if applicable) or possess a degree from a foreign educational institution that an authorised Assessment and Accreditation Agency accredits. This agency must be approved, recognised, or authorised by a governing body established under the laws of the institution's home country or by another statutory authority responsible for evaluating, accrediting, or ensuring educational standards.

In accordance with the current UGC Regulations, there may be a relaxation of 5% in the required marks, lowering the threshold from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation in the grading scale for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-abled categories, or other specified categories. This relaxation may also apply to candidates who obtained their Master's degree before September 19, 1991.

The eligibility criterion of 55% marks (or an equivalent grade on a different grading scale) and the relaxation of 5% for the mentioned categories are applicable solely based on the qualifying marks obtained, without considering any grace mark procedures.

The fee is INR 1 Lac per semester, and over this, we offer 2 modes, which are mentioned below:

1. Full-Time: - 75 % waiver on Program Semester fee. Program Semester fee after waiver – INR 25000.
2. Part-Time: - No waiver on Program Semester fee. Program Semester fee – INR 1 lac.