Amity University Mumbai Ph.D Biotechnology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Amity Mumbai Ph.D. (Biotechnology) Part Time Admission 2026

Amity University Mumbai conducts Ph.D. admissions twice a year - for January and July sessions. The January 2026 session admissions are now closed. The July 2026 session is the upcoming admission cycle, with applications expected to open around April-May 2026. Candidates must apply online through the official PhD portal at www.amity.edu/phd. Shortlisted candidates appear in the Amity PhD Entrance Test (APET) followed by an interview; those with valid UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/GATE/DBT-JRF scores are exempted from APET.

Amity University Mumbai Ph.D. Admission Dates

Note: For the January 2026 session, the last date to apply for Mumbai campus was December 6, 2025. Dates for July 2026 are tentative; candidates must check www.amity.edu/phd for confirmed dates.

UGC-NET / CSIR-NET Exam Dates

Note: UGC-NET/CSIR-NET (Life Sciences/Biotechnology), GATE (Biotechnology/Life Sciences), DBT-JRF, and ICMR-JRF are accepted for APET exemption. Candidates with valid scores in these exams need to appear only for the interview round at Amity.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Master's degree (M.Sc./M.Tech. in Biotechnology or related life sciences field) from a recognised Indian or foreign university with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent CGPA.
• Alternatively, a four-year Bachelor's degree in the relevant field with a minimum of 75% marks or equivalent CGPA (direct admission in this case is in Full Time mode only).
• A relaxation of 5% marks is applicable for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled/EWS candidates as per UGC regulations 2022.
• Working candidates must submit employment verification details at the time of form filling and an NOC (No Objection Certificate) from their employer at the time of joining.

Admission Process

• Fill and submit the online application form at www.amity.edu/phd along with required documents and an application fee of Rs. 1,500.
• Upload all required documents in the specified format (including employment proof and NOC for part-time applicants).
• Shortlisted candidates will be notified on the Admission Microsite to select a date for APET (or interview only, if APET-exempted).
• Appear in APET (90-minute test, 100 MCQs - 50 general research aptitude + 50 subject-specific) followed by an interview by the Faculty Research Committee (FRC).
• Candidates with valid UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/GATE/DBT-JRF/ICMR-JRF scores in the relevant field are exempted from APET and appear for the interview only.
• Selection results are communicated on the Admission Microsite; selected candidates receive an online admission letter within two days of selection.
• Pay fees and complete registration/orientation formalities as per the admission letter.

Amity Mumbai Ph.D. (Biotechnology) Part Time Scholarships 2026

Amity University offers research fellowships and financial support primarily for full-time PhD scholars. For part-time PhD scholars, the Amity Research Fellowship (ARF) is not applicable; however, sponsored candidates and those with government/national fellowships may be eligible for fee concessions. Candidates working in biotech companies or research organisations may explore employer-sponsored scholarship options.

Scholarship Details

• The Amity Research Fellowship (ARF) is exclusively for full-time PhD scholars and is not available for part-time candidates.
• Part-time candidates who are sponsored by their employer and receive a stipend/scholarship may be classified under the Sponsored Candidate category.
• Security Deposit of Rs. 10,000 is refundable upon PhD completion.
• For external scholarships, candidates may explore schemes from UGC, DBT, ICMR, DST, and state government bodies.