PhD of Microbiology
- Pune, India
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
MIT-wide doctorate giving broad exposure to microbial science with in-depth thesis research.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: no
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Conduct independent doctoral-level inquiry in Microbiology. Evaluate evidence and academic literature. Communicate original research findings.
Career outcomes
- Academia
- Industry
- Government
Curriculum
- Required and elective courses graded B- or better
- Three first-year lab rotations
- A semester as teaching assistant
- Research ethics training
- A qualifying exam (written proposal and oral defence) and thesis research.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Master's degree with at least 55% aggregate (or equivalent grade)
- Or 75% in a 1-year master's after a 4-year bachelor degree
- Or an M.Phil with 55%
- Ph.D. Entrance test (50% qualifying) and interview. Reservation applies only to Maharashtra domicile candidates.. Entry grade detail: Minimum 55% aggregate in the master's degree (75% in a 1-year master's after a 4-year bachelor degree).
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS Requires manual verification
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Graduation Transcripts
- Postgraduate Transcripts
- Passport Copy (submit documents within the stated post-offer deadline).
How to apply
- Check the Ph.D. Eligibility (55% in master's
- Or 75% for a 1-year master's after a 4-year bachelor) and the application window on the programme page. Apply online through the Apply Now link on the programme page and pay the Ph.D. Admission application fee (INR 2
- 000). Upload master's mark sheets
- Passport copy. Sit the MIT-WPU Ph.D. Entrance test (exempt with valid UGC-NET
- CSIR-NET
- GATE
- GPAT or CEED)
- Then the interview. Receive provisional admission by email. Complete the stipulated coursework and verification steps to confirm admission. Apply for the Indian student visa with the admission letter
- Endorsed to MIT-WPU. On arrival
- Have the visa verified and submit a copy to the International Relations Division.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | ₹150,000 INR |
|---|---|
| Application fee | ₹2,000 INR |
| Deposit | ₹10,000 INR |
Program details
| Campus | Kothrud, Pune |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Natural and Applied Sciences |
| Department | Microbiology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarships or financial assistance may be available at MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU) for eligible students based on academic merit, financial need, program criteria, or funding availability. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
July 2027
Apply by
15 Apr 2027
152 days left
Scholarships
Scholarships or financial assistance may be available at MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU) for eligible students based on academic merit, financial need, program criteria, or funding availability.
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The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 15 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is ₹150,000 INR per year. The application fee is ₹2,000 INR. The deposit is ₹10,000 INR. The estimated living cost is $4,800 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Requires manual verification. An interview is required.
Scholarships or financial assistance may be available at MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU) for eligible students based on academic merit, financial need, program criteria, or funding availability.