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The Full Time Ph.D. in Biotechnology at Amity University Mumbai is a research-intensive doctoral programme offered by the Amity Institute of Biotechnology (AIB), Mumbai. The programme has a minimum duration of 3 years and is designed for candidates seeking to contribute original research in areas such as molecular biology, genetic engineering, bioinformatics, microbial biotechnology, and biomedical sciences. The academic fee is Rs. 38,000 per semester for full-time scholars at the Mumbai campus. The programme is popular among M.Sc. Biotechnology, M.Tech. Biotechnology, and related life sciences graduates who aspire to careers in biotech research, academia, pharmaceutical R&D, and government research organisations. Amity University Mumbai's strong research infrastructure, including advanced laboratories and government-funded research projects, makes it an attractive destination for doctoral research in biotechnology.

Admissions to this programme are conducted twice a year - for January and July sessions. As of March 2026, the January 2026 session admissions are closed. The next upcoming session is July 2026, for which applications are expected to open around April-May 2026 (tentative, based on last year's schedule). Candidates are advised to regularly check the official Amity PhD admission microsite at www.amity.edu/phd for updated dates.

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Offered by Amity Institute of Biotechnology (AIB), Mumbai - a dedicated biotechnology institute with state-of-the-art research laboratories and experienced faculty.
Research areas include molecular biology, genetic engineering, microbial biotechnology, bioinformatics, biomedical sciences, environmental biotechnology, and nanobiotechnology.
Candidates with valid UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/GATE/DBT-JRF/ICMR-JRF scores in the relevant field are exempted from the Amity PhD Entrance Test (APET) and need to appear only for the interview.
Full-time scholars may be eligible for the Amity Research Fellowship (ARF) providing a stipend of Rs. 37,000 per month.
Admissions are accepted twice a year (January and July sessions), providing flexibility in joining.
Programme Code: 17173

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14 May, 2026 Amity University Mumbai Ph.D Biotechnology Admission 2026 is open. The last date to apply is Jun 15, 2026 (extended). Apply Now!

Amity University Mumbai Ph.D. (Biotechnology) Fees

The Ph.D. (Biotechnology) Full Time programme at Amity University Mumbai follows a semester-wise fee payment structure. The academic fee for the Mumbai campus is Rs. 38,000 per semester for full-time scholars. For the minimum duration of 3 years (6 semesters), the total academic fee amounts to Rs. 2,28,000. In addition, a one-time Registration Fee of Rs. 10,000 and a refundable Security Deposit of Rs. 10,000 are payable at the time of admission, bringing the total payable amount to Rs. 2,48,000 for the minimum programme duration.

Fee Components

Fee Component	Amount
Registration Fee (one-time)	Rs. 10,000
Security Deposit (one-time, refundable)	Rs. 10,000
Academic Fee (per semester)	Rs. 38,000
Academic Fee for 6 semesters (3 years)	Rs. 2,28,000
Total Fees (for minimum duration of 3 years)	Rs. 2,48,000

The Security Deposit of Rs. 10,000 is fully refundable upon completion of the Ph.D.
Fees are paid semester-wise.
Scholars who take longer than the minimum duration (3 years) will continue to pay semester fees until programme completion.
Fee is subject to revision from time to time as decided by the University.
Application form fee: Rs. 1,500 (paid online at the time of form submission).
Hostel fees (if availed) are charged separately and are not included in the above total.

Amity University Mumbai Ph.D. (Biotechnology) 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

Event	Tentative Date
Application Form Release	April 2026 (Tentative)
Last Date to Apply (Mumbai Campus)	May 2026 (Tentative)
APET (Amity PhD Entrance Test)	May-June 2026 (Tentative)
Interview Round	June 2026 (Tentative)
Result / Selection Announcement	June-July 2026 (Tentative)
Batch Commencement (July Session)	July 2026 (Tentative)

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 Exam Dates

Event	Phase 1 (Concluded)	Phase 2 (Upcoming - Tentative)
Registration Start	October 7, 2025	April 1, 2026
Registration End	November 7, 2025	May 1, 2026
Admit Card Release	December 28, 2025	June 1, 2026
Exam Date	December 31, 2025 - January 7, 2026	June 2026
Answer Key Release	January 14, 2026	July 1, 2026
Result Declaration	February 4, 2026	July 1, 2026

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.
Foreign/NRI applicants must submit an AIU equivalence certificate along with the application form.

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.
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 University Mumbai Ph.D. (Biotechnology) Scholarships 2026

Amity University offers the prestigious Amity Research Fellowship (ARF) exclusively for full-time PhD scholars, providing a monthly stipend of Rs. 37,000. Full-time PhD scholars in Biotechnology are eligible to apply for ARF, subject to a separate selection process. Additionally, candidates with national fellowships such as DBT-JRF, ICMR-JRF, and CSIR-JRF can pursue their fellowship at Amity, and sponsored candidates may benefit from fee concessions.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship / Fellowship	Eligibility	Amount / Benefit
Amity Research Fellowship (ARF)	Full-time PhD scholars (max age 28 years at time of application); separate selection process	Rs. 37,000/month (Rs. 4.44 lakhs/year)
Amity Fee Concession	Amity academic/non-academic staff, JRF/SRF/RA employed at Amity, national fellowship holders, scholars from MoU labs	Fee concession as per university norms
CSIR-NET JRF	Candidates who have cleared CSIR-NET with JRF in Life Sciences/Biotechnology	As per CSIR norms
DBT-JRF	Candidates with DBT Junior Research Fellowship	As per DBT norms
ICMR-JRF/SRF	Candidates with ICMR Junior/Senior Research Fellowship	As per ICMR norms
DST-INSPIRE	Candidates selected under DST-INSPIRE Fellowship	As per DST norms
Sponsored Candidate Benefit	Candidates sponsored by Govt./Semi-Govt./Private organisations with stipend	Eligible for sponsored category fee structure

ARF recipients are required to perform Academic Duty of 8 hours per week as a Teaching Assistant (TA), in addition to their research work.
The Security Deposit of Rs. 10,000 is refundable upon PhD completion.
Fee concessions for Amity staff, JRF/SRF/RA, and national fellowship holders are applied as per the university system in vogue.

Amity University Mumbai Ph.D. (Biotechnology) FAQs

Ques. What is the minimum qualification required for admission to the Ph.D. in Biotechnology at Amity Mumbai?

Ans. The minimum qualification is an M.Sc. or M.Tech. in Biotechnology or a related life sciences field from a recognised university with at least 55% marks or equivalent CGPA. Candidates with a four-year Bachelor's degree in the relevant field with 75% or above may also be considered for direct full-time PhD admission.

Ques. Which entrance exams are accepted for APET exemption in the Ph.D. Biotechnology programme at Amity Mumbai?

Ans. Candidates with valid scores in UGC-NET (Life Sciences), CSIR-NET (Life Sciences), GATE (Biotechnology/Life Sciences), DBT-JRF, ICMR-JRF, or DST-INSPIRE are exempted from APET and need to appear only for the interview. The score must be valid at the time of application.

Ques. Can I apply for the Amity Research Fellowship (ARF) along with the PhD application in Biotechnology?

Ans. Yes. When filling the online PhD application form at www.amity.edu/phd, eligible candidates (full-time, max age 28 years) can express interest in ARF. Qualifying candidates go through an additional interview round for ARF selection. ARF provides a stipend of Rs. 37,000 per month along with an academic duty of 8 hours per week as a Teaching Assistant.

Ques. What are the research areas available under the Ph.D. in Biotechnology at Amity Mumbai?

Ans. Research areas include molecular biology, genetic engineering, microbial biotechnology, bioinformatics, biomedical sciences, environmental biotechnology, nanobiotechnology, plant biotechnology, and industrial biotechnology. The specific research topic is finalised in consultation with the assigned faculty guide after admission.

Ques. What is the total fee for the Full Time Ph.D. in Biotechnology at Amity Mumbai?

Ans. The total fee for the minimum duration of 3 years (6 semesters) is Rs. 2,48,000, which includes a one-time Registration Fee of Rs. 10,000, a refundable Security Deposit of Rs. 10,000, and an Academic Fee of Rs. 38,000 per semester. Scholars who take longer than 3 years will pay additional semester fees.

Ques. Does Amity Mumbai have good research infrastructure for Biotechnology PhD?

Ans. Amity University Mumbai has dedicated research laboratories at the Amity Institute of Biotechnology with facilities for molecular biology, cell culture, bioinformatics, and analytical instrumentation. The university has a University H-Index of 145, with faculty conducting over 400 government-funded and international research projects, and has published over 40,000 research papers in renowned journals, providing a strong research ecosystem for PhD scholars.

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