(i) Direct Admission to Ph.D. Programme

Only those candidates shall be considered for Direct admission to the Ph. D. Programme who have

(a) either obtained M.Phil. degree of recognised Universities/Research Institutions with minimum Final       Grade Point Average (FGPA) of 6.00 in 10 point scale /comparable standard where the grading is       based on system other than the 10 point scale. The candidates who have obtained M.Phil.degree       from a University/ Institution where the M.Phil. dissertation is not graded or grading is not based on 10       point scale, are required to forward a copy of their M.Phil. dissertation alongwith the Application Form       for the purpose of assessment of their credentials; or

(b) research exp. in recognised Universities / Research Institutions and / or Research Publication(s)       comparable to M. Phil. standard.

(ii) M.Phil./Ph.D. : The programme is open to candidates with M.Sc. degree in either biology or non-      biology background as well as to MBBS candidates. Master’s degree with at least 55% marks or       equivalent grades in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Genetics, Life       Sciences,Microbiology, Pharmacology, Physics, Physiology, Zoology, other allied subjects, disciplines       of Agricultural Science or MBBS degree.

(iii) M.Sc. : Bachelor’s degree under 10+2+3 pattern of education in Biological, Physical or Agricultural       Sciences or equivalent with atleast 55% marks.

Note : Announcement for Direct admission to Ph.D. programme has been notified separately.