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The Ph.D. in Microbiology at Shree Ramkrishna Institute of Computer Education and Applied Sciences (SRKI), Surat is a research programme of a minimum three-year duration covering environmental microbiology, industrial fermentation, medical microbiology, microbial genetics, and food microbiology. SRKI’s Microbiology department has a well-established research tradition with dedicated microbiology and fermentation laboratories supporting doctoral scholars.

📋 Admission Status: The Ph.D. admission notification for 2026-27 is expected on the Sarvajanik University website. Candidates are advised to check sarvajanikuniversity.ac.in for the latest update.

Key Points

Minimum three-year full-time Ph.D. in Microbiology at SRKI, a NAAC-accredited constituent of Sarvajanik University, Surat
Research areas include environmental microbiology, industrial fermentation, medical microbiology, microbial genetics, and food microbiology
Total fees of INR 2,40,000 for the minimum three-year duration (INR 80,000 per year)
Admission through UGC-NET / CSIR-NET score or university entrance test and interview; sponsored and part-time categories are available
PhD graduates in Microbiology pursue research positions in pharmaceutical companies, food and fermentation industries, environmental agencies, clinical microbiology laboratories, and academic institutions.

SRKI Surat Ph.D. (Microbiology) Fees

Component	Amount (INR)
Research and Tuition Fee (per year)	INR 80,000
Total Fees (3 years, minimum duration)	INR 2,40,000

PhD fee structure is governed by Sarvajanik University norms; fees may vary for sponsored and part-time scholars.
Scholars admitted under sponsored category (industry or government) must submit a sponsorship letter from their employer.
Research scholars may be eligible for fellowships from UGC, CSIR, ICSSR, or similar national funding agencies.

SRKI Surat Ph.D. (Microbiology) Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
UGC-NET 2026 Phase 1 Result	February 4, 2026
PhD Admission Notification (2026-27)	To be announced
Application Last Date	As per university notification
PhD Entrance Test and Interview	To be announced

Entrance Exam Dates

Exam	Registration End	Exam Date	Result
UGC-NET	Phase 1: Oct 7, 2025	Phase 1: Dec 31 to Jan 7, 2026	Phase 1: Feb 4, 2026

PhD admission notifications and schedules are published at sarvajanikuniversity.ac.in under PhD Admissions.
Candidates must submit a research proposal as part of the application; the proposal is evaluated during the interview.
Sponsored candidates must submit a sponsorship letter from their employer along with the application.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold an M.Sc. in Microbiology, Industrial Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a closely allied biological science discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 55 per cent aggregate marks.
A valid score in UGC-NET or CSIR-NET (Mathematical Sciences), or qualification in the university PhD entrance test, is required; shortlisted candidates appear in an interview before the Doctoral Committee.
Working professionals with at least two years of relevant experience may apply under the sponsored or part-time research category, subject to university norms.

Admission Process

Check the Ph.D. admission notification on the Sarvajanik University website at sarvajanikuniversity.ac.in.
Submit the online application with M.Sc. mark sheets, a research proposal, and UGC-NET/CSIR-NET scorecard (if applicable).
Appear in the university PhD entrance test (candidates with UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/JRF may be exempted).
Attend the personal interview before the Doctoral Committee at SRKI.
Receive the provisional admission letter and complete enrolment formalities, including supervisor assignment.
Register for the compulsory coursework in the first year as per Sarvajanik University PhD regulations.

SRKI Surat Ph.D. (Microbiology) Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
UGC-NET / CSIR-NET JRF	As per UGC/CSIR norms	UGC-NET or CSIR-NET qualified research scholars in Science disciplines
DST-INSPIRE Fellowship	INR 28,000 per month (Year 1 to 2)	Top science postgraduates with research aptitude
CSIR-SRF / JRF	INR 25,000 to 28,000 per month	CSIR-NET qualified scholars in Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, or Physical Sciences
State Government Research Scholarship	As per state norms	Candidates from SC/ST/OBC/EWS and other reserved categories in Gujarat

Research scholars are encouraged to apply for national fellowships upon enrolment; applications are made through the respective funding agency portals.
Fellowship eligibility and continuation are subject to the respective funding agency norms and annual progress reviews by the Research Advisory Committee.

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