Lords University Alwar Ph.D Pharmacy: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Yes, candidates who have qualified GPAT are explicitly exempted from the LUNET (Lords University National Entrance Test) for Ph.D. admission. This is because GPAT is recognised as an equivalent national-level examination under the UGC framework. However, even GPAT-qualified candidates must appear for the personal interview, which carries 30% weightage in the final merit. The GPAT score itself carries 70% weightage in the selection process.

Ans. Yes, Lords University offers the Ph.D. (Pharmacy) programme in both Full-Time and Part-Time modes. Working professionals employed in the pharmaceutical industry, hospitals, or academic institutions can pursue the Part-Time Ph.D. They are required to submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer. The minimum duration for Part-Time Ph.D. is typically longer than Full-Time, and scholars must fulfil the mandatory coursework and research requirements as per UGC Norms 2022.

Ans. Ph.D. (Pharmacy) at Lords University covers a wide range of research areas including Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy, Drug Delivery Systems (including Novel Drug Delivery Systems and Colon Targeted Drug Delivery), Organic Synthesis, Biological Evaluation, Analytical Method Validation, Herbal Formulation, Neuropharmacology, and in vitro/in vivo/in silico studies. The university has faculty with expertise in HPLC, UV Spectroscopy, molecular docking, and QSAR studies, providing strong infrastructure for advanced pharmaceutical research.

Ans. Lords University has a dedicated team of pharmacy faculty who serve as Ph.D. guides, including Prof. (Dr.) Mukesh Gupta (Dean, Pharmacy - specialising in Formulation and NDDS), Dr. Namita Arora (Pharmacognosy), Dr. Gaurav Kumar Soni (Pharmacology - 4 patents, 20+ publications), Dr. Nitin Mittal (Organic Synthesis, GATE 99.80 percentile), Dr. Naresh Kalra (Pharmaceutical Sciences - 2 patents), Dr. Shikha Sharma (Organic Synthesis, GATE 99.3 percentile - 3 Indian patents), and Dr. Azharuddin (Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery Systems). The university has 89 full-time guides across all disciplines.

Ans. As per UGC Norms 2022, all Ph.D. scholars at Lords University must complete a mandatory 6-month coursework phase before commencing their research work. For the July 2026 batch, the coursework runs from July 22, 2026 to January 2027. The coursework typically covers research methodology, subject-specific advanced topics, and academic writing. Scholars must pass the Pre-Ph.D. Coursework Examination before proceeding to the research phase and synopsis presentation.

Ans. After completing the 6-month coursework and passing the Pre-Ph.D. examination, scholars submit a research synopsis and present it before the Research Advisory Committee. Upon approval, the actual research work begins under the supervision of the assigned guide. Scholars must submit progress reports periodically. Before final thesis submission, a Pre-Ph.D. Thesis Presentation is mandatory. The thesis is then evaluated by external examiners, followed by a viva voce. The minimum total duration for the Ph.D. is 3 years from the date of registration. All relevant forms (synopsis format, thesis guidelines, progress report, etc.) are available on the university website.