BRIC-CDFD PhD Admissions (January 2027): Program Overview

The Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD) in Hyderabad—a premier research institution under the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC), Department of Biotechnology, Government of India—has invited applications for admission to its Ph.D. program beginning in January 2027 (PhD-I-2027).

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the BRIC-CDFD Ph.D. program, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

Educational Qualifications: A Master’s degree in any branch of Science, Technology, or Agriculture OR an MBBS degree from a recognized University or Institute.
Fellowship Requirement: Must have qualified for a Junior Research Fellowship from CSIR, UGC, DBT, ICMR, DST-INSPIRE, UGC-RGNF, or a similar examination with an active fellowship.
- Note: Project-JRFs under ICMR funded schemes (valid for only two years), DBT JRF NET with a B.Tech (Biotechnology) degree, DBT JRF NET under the DBT-B category list, or LS-NET qualifications only in the CSIR-UGC (NET) examination are not eligible.

Selection Procedure

The selection process comprises a two-step interview format:

Round I (Online Interview): Conducted via video conference between November 2–4, 2026 (shortlists displayed by October 20, 2026).
Round II (In-Person Interview): Conducted in person at CDFD between December 2–4, 2026 (shortlists displayed by November 6, 2026).