CDFD invite applications from highly motivated candidates for admission to our PhD admissions, beginning February / March 2025. Keeping in view the interdisciplinary nature of modern biology, we especially encourage persons from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Those admitted as Ph.D. Scholars would be encouraged to register under the PhD program of Regional Centre for Biotechnology. The selection for PhD-I-2025 shall be based on interview conducted through online & in person mode, as detailed below:

• A Master’s degree in any branch of Science, Technology, or Agriculture OR MBBS from a recognized University / Institute.
• Qualified for a Junior Research Fellowship from CSIR / UGC / DBT / ICMR /INSPIRE / UGC – RGNF or any other similar examination with fellowship.

Candidates having qualified for Project – JRF under the ICMR funded project Scheme [which is only for a period of two years] OR DBT JRF NET with a B.Tech. [Biotechnology] degree OR DBT JRF NET under DBT – B category list OR LS-NET qualification only in CSIR-UGC (NET) examination are NOT eligible to apply.

• A valid fellowship is an ABSOLUTE requirement for pursuing PhD at CDFD. However,
  a) If a candidate’s fellowship result is AWAITED, the candidate must UPDATE the fellowship status positively before the interview, via email to < rsp@​cdfd.​org.​in >.
  b) Though a candidate is allowed to submit application without having qualified valid fellowship, only those candidates who submit proof of having a valid fellowship will be eligible for interview.

Interested candidates who fulfill the above conditions may register their names for PhD. –I – 2025 admissions by applying in the prescribed application form online. It is mandatory to upload soft copies of certificates in support of date of birth, educational qualifications, reservation category (if applicable), and fellowship examination qualified. 

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