AIIMS-Guwahati has started a broad-based fulltime research program leading to award of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree from July 2024 session with an idea that Research work may exemplify the development of new interventions, development of new biomarkers, testing of new scientific ideas or gaining insight into biological processes and health sciences. The Ph.D. degree would be awarded to a candidate, who will work full time as per the program regulations, and will submit a thesis on the basis of original research work done by him/​her in any discipline-specific or multidisciplinary area, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in Medical, Nursing, and Allied Health Sciences. The prospective candidates are also likely to innovate methods of application of existing knowledge in Medical, Nursing and allied Health Sciences. The basic objective of Ph.D. course is to enhance the scientific capacities of researchers and scientists in the field of Medical, Nursing, and Allied Health Sciences. The vision of the institute is to provide excellent opportunities for research work in the modern era of biomedical sciences with the developing state of art infrastructure and facilities.

The duration of the course shall be the time period from registration to submission of thesis. The minimum period of registration in respect of all the candidates who are registered for Ph.D. shall be three years. The maximum period of registration shall not exceed five years. Extension beyond the period of 5 years can be given for a maximum period of 6 months on the recommendation of Doctoral Committee and final approval by Executive Director. Further extension beyond 5 years & 6 months can also be given by the Executive Director for a maximum period of 6 months in highly exceptional circumstances (like medical exigencies, natural calamities etc), subject to subsequent approval of the Academic Committee and such extension may not be given retrospectively. If thesis is not submitted within these timelines, the registration of the candidate may be summarily cancelled.

A candidate seeking admission to the program of study leading to the award of Ph.D. degree must possess at least one of the following qualifications:

Medical qualification: MBBS/BDS with minimum 55% aggregate marks or MD/​MS/​MDS/​DM/​MCh in the subject concerned or equivalent Diplomate of National Board of Examination degree. Candidates who have obtained any of these degrees from medical colleges which are not recognized or considered equivalent by the Medical Council of India/​Dental Council of India/​National Medical Commission shall not be eligible to apply.

AYUSH qualification: Candidates holding Master’s degree in any branch of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy) recognized by Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM) are eligible to be considered for admission to the PhD program.

Non-Medical qualification: For nonmedical candidates, eligibility shall be Master’s Degree awarded by UGC approved Indian Universities or equivalent in subjects pertaining to life sciences such as Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Human Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Immunology, Botany, Zoology, Genetics, Molecular and Human Genetics, Human Genomics, Forensic Science, Cell Biology, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Laboratory Technology, Speech and Hearing, and allied subjects. Candidates having BTech (Biotechnology) and MTech (Biotechnology) degree will also be eligible. For non-life science subjects, the eligibility shall be M.Sc. (Psychology/​Clinical Psychology), M.A. (Psychology/​Clinical Psychology), or M.Phil. (Clinical Psychology). Candidates holding master’s degree in Yoga, Radiography, Radiotherapy, any branch of Engineering, Applied Psychology, and Counselling Psychology will also be eligible. Non-medical candidates should have at least 55% marks in the last eligibility examination qualified. Candidates possessing Masters Degree through distant learning course shall not be eligible

The application for admission to the PhD program will be made available on AIIMS, Guwahati official website i.e. www​.aiims​guwa​hati​.ac​.in. The link for submission of online applications along with other relevant information will be activated on the date of notification.

Any Amendment/​Rectification/​Change/​Editing in the application is NOT allowed after final submission of application. Applicants may note that any correspondence will NOT be entertained in this regard. Inadequately filled / incomplete applications will be summarily rejected.

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