Ph.D. in
Bioinformatics
Admission
1. Qualification
Master's degree
in Bioinformatics / Biotechnology / Life Sciences/
Molecular Biology/ Biochemistry/ Genetics or in any
other related areas with a minimum of 55% of marks.
2.
Eligiblity
Ph.D.
Full-time
For all Ph.D. (Full-time) programmes, the following
categories of candidates are eligible to apply:
a)
Candidates should have qualified for their P.G. degree
in the subject concerned with a minimum of 55% of marks
or equivalent from a recognised University under
10+2+3+2 system of study or an equivalent system
recognised by this University.
Or
b) Teacher candidates working in the institutions
admitted to the privileges of this University and other
Universities provided they are qualified and granted
leave for the required period by the competent
authority.
Or
c) Candidates with GATE or other similar qualifications
employed in research projects in the University
departments or recognized research institutions provided
they possess the required educational qualifications.
Or
d) Candidates who have cleared the JRF/Lectureship
examinations of UGC/ CSIR/NET/ GATE/ SLET or such other
examination recognized by the University with the
prescribed educational
qualification(s) are exempted from the entrance exam.
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Ph.D.
Part-time (Internal)
(a) Teacher candidates working in Colleges/ University
departments and such other institutions recognized by
Pondicherry University and who have qualified for the
Master’s degree in their respective disciplines or a
degree accepted as equivalent there to by Pondicherry
University and obtained 55% marks (or equivalent grade)
in their Post Graduate Degree and who have three years
of continuous teaching experience at degree and / or
post-graduate level in the subject concerned.
(b) Teacher candidates working in recognized schools and
teaching at the High School level, situated within the
jurisdiction of Pondicherry University with a Master’s
degree in their respective disciplines or a degree
accepted as equivalent thereto by the University and
obtained 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in their
postgraduate degree and who have put in 5 years of
continuous teaching in the subject concerned.
(c) Non-teaching staff employed in a time scale of pay
in this University and other affiliated research
institutions provided that (i) the candidates possess
required post-graduate degree as prescribed by the
Department concerned and obtained 55% marks (or and
equivalent grade), (ii) the candidate has at least 10
years of work experience of which at least two years
should be relevant to the field of research, proof of
which to be evidenced through
two research papers published in standard journals or
(iii) the candidate has at least 5 years of work
experience with M.Phil. in the subject concerned and
published two research papers in standard journals in
the subject concerned.
Note :
Candidates under the regulations of part-time (Internal)
are prohibited from taking any remunerative assignments,
nor can they join any other course of study without the
prior approval of the Guide / Supervisor.
Ph.D. Part-time (External)
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(a)
Permanent employees of Academic Staff Colleges/
universities / other educational institutions of higher
learning / R&D Lab. with at least 5 years of experience
and with post-graduate qualification in the subject
concerned and obtained 55% marks (or equivalent grade)
are eligible for registering for Ph.D. Part-time
(external).
(b)
Employees with a minimum of ten years of experience in
Government, local bodies, recognized institutes, Public
Sector Undertakings, Non-Governmental Organizations, who
are academically qualified with 55% marks (or equivalent
grade) in their post-graduate degree are eligible
for registering for Ph.D. provided the candidate has
experience in the relevant field of research for at
least three continuous years out of ten years of service
and published at least two papers in standard journals
in the subject concerned.
**All
the part-time internal as well as external candidates
applying for admission to the Ph.D. programme should
submit an outline proposal of the research to be
conducted, giving sufficient background material and the
proposed line of research, and obtain the consent of a
guide duly recognized by the University within the
University area. In case of candidates, working outside
the University area, a local guide duly appointed by the
University may be permitted in addition to the
University guide.
3. Annual
Intake
2 students
4. Method of Selection
Candidate
selected for the project by JRF-CSIR alone are
eligible.
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Fees
In
Rupees
|
S.No. |
Item |
Ph.D. |
Account No. |
| |
|
Full-Time & Part-Time Internal |
Part-Time External |
|
|
1. |
Research Fee: |
|
|
201 |
| |
For Indian national (p.s.) |
1200 |
2400 |
|
For Foreign national (p.s.) |
US
$250 |
US
$250 |
|
SAARC Countries |
US
$500 |
US
$500 |
|
South-East Asian Countries & Others |
US
$750 |
US
$750 |
|
2. |
Registration Fee |
100 |
100 |
201 |
|
3. |
Matriculation Fee |
50 |
50 |
201 |
|
4. |
Recognition Fee: |
|
|
201 |
| |
For degrees from Indian universities |
200 |
200 |
201 |
| |
For degrees from Foreign universities |
500 |
500 |
201 |
|
5. |
Identity Card Fee |
25 |
25 |
201 |
|
6. |
Sports Fee (p.a.) |
100 |
100 |
204 |
|
7. |
Medical Examination Fee (p.a.) |
50 |
50 |
204 |
|
8. |
Library Fund (p.s.) |
600 |
600 |
204 |
|
9. |
Laboratory Fee |
|
|
204 |
| |
Science Courses having laboratories(p.s.) |
500 |
500 |
204 |
|
10. |
Internet Fund (p.s.) |
250 |
250 |
204 |
|
11. |
Students’ Welfare Fund (p.a.) |
100 |
100 |
204 |
|
12. |
Alumini Association Fund (to be paid
before submission of thesis) |
100 |
100 |
204 |
|
13. |
Caution Deposit (Refundable) |
500 |
500 |
204 |
| |
Laboratory (Science Courses)
Library |
500 |
500 |
204 |
|
14. |
Group Medical Insurance(for full-time candidates) |
432 |
- |
204 |
|
15. |
University Development Fund |
500 |
500 |
213 |
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Stipend
A sum of Rupees 8000 + HRA.
