Content Curator | Updated on - Mar 31, 2026

The Full Time Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences at Amity University Mumbai is a rigorous research-based doctoral programme offered by the Amity Institute of Pharmacy (AIP), Mumbai. The programme has a minimum duration of 3 years and is designed for candidates seeking to contribute original research in areas such as drug discovery, pharmacology, pharmaceutical chemistry, formulation science, and clinical pharmacy. The academic fee is Rs. 38,000 per semester for full-time scholars at the Mumbai campus, making it a competitively priced doctoral programme at a private university. The programme is popular among pharmacy graduates and M.Pharm holders who aspire to careers in pharmaceutical research, academia, and the drug development industry.

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.

Key Points

Offered by Amity Institute of Pharmacy (AIP), Mumbai - a dedicated pharmacy institute with well-equipped research laboratories and experienced faculty.
Research areas include drug discovery, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacology, formulation development, biopharmaceutics, clinical pharmacy, and nanotechnology-based drug delivery.
Candidates with valid GPAT/UGC-NET/CSIR-NET 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: 17311

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Amity University Mumbai Ph.D. (Pharmaceutical Sciences) Fees

The Ph.D. (Pharmaceutical Sciences) 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. (Pharmaceutical Sciences) 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 GPAT/UGC-NET/GATE 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.

GPAT Exam Dates

Event	GPAT 2026
Registration Start	December 23, 2025
Registration End	January 12, 2026
Admit Card Release	March 2, 2026
Exam Date	March 7, 2026
Result Declaration	April 7, 2026

Note: GPAT is accepted for APET exemption for PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences. Candidates with a valid GPAT score need to appear only for the interview round at Amity. UGC-NET/CSIR-NET in the relevant field is also accepted for exemption.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Master's degree (M.Pharm or equivalent) from a recognised Indian or foreign university in Pharmaceutical Sciences or a relevant field 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 GPAT/UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/GATE 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. (Pharmaceutical Sciences) 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 Pharmaceutical Sciences are eligible to apply for ARF, subject to a separate selection process. Additionally, sponsored candidates and national fellowship holders may benefit from fee concessions. The programme's full-time nature makes it eligible for several government and institutional fellowship schemes.

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
UGC/CSIR-NET JRF	Candidates who have cleared UGC/CSIR-NET with JRF in relevant field	As per UGC norms
ICMR-JRF/SRF	Candidates with ICMR Junior/Senior Research Fellowship	As per ICMR norms
DBT-JRF	Candidates with DBT Junior Research Fellowship	As per DBT 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.
For external scholarships, candidates may also explore CSIR, DST-INSPIRE, and state government research fellowship schemes.

Amity University Mumbai Ph.D. (Pharmaceutical Sciences) FAQs

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

Ans. The minimum qualification is an M.Pharm or equivalent Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related field from a recognised university with at least 55% marks or equivalent CGPA. Candidates with a four-year B.Pharm degree with 75% or above may also be considered for direct full-time PhD admission.

Ques. Is GPAT score mandatory for PhD admission in Pharmaceutical Sciences at Amity Mumbai?

Ans. GPAT is not mandatory but is highly beneficial. Candidates with a valid GPAT score are exempted from the Amity PhD Entrance Test (APET) and need to appear only for the interview. Candidates without GPAT/NET/GATE must appear in both APET and the interview.

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

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.

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

Ans. Research areas include pharmaceutical chemistry, drug discovery and development, pharmacology, formulation science, biopharmaceutics, nanotechnology-based drug delivery, clinical pharmacy, pharmacovigilance, and pharmaceutical biotechnology. The specific research topic is finalised in consultation with the assigned faculty guide.

Ques. What is the total fee for the Full Time Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences 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. How does the PhD admission process work at Amity Mumbai - what is the APET?

Ans. The Amity PhD Entrance Test (APET) is a 90-minute test consisting of 100 MCQs (50 marks for general research aptitude covering GK, English, logical reasoning, quantitative analysis, and data interpretation; and 50 marks for subject-specific questions at Masters/UGC-NET level). Candidates who clear APET then appear for an interview by the Faculty Research Committee. Candidates with valid GPAT/UGC-NET/GATE scores are exempted from APET.