The Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB), an institution of national importance established by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India, is inviting applications for its prestigious MS-PhD Programme in Biotechnology for the 2026 academic session.
Programme Highlights
Research-Based Learning: Focus on rigorous classroom teaching combined with hands-on laboratory experiments.
Structure: * Year 1: Core coursework in life sciences and biotechnology.
Year 2: Research work leading to a Master’s dissertation.
Post-Year 2: Option to exit with a Master’s degree or continue for a PhD based on performance review.
Duration: 5 to 7 years.
Eligibility Criteria
Category
Requirement
General/OBC/EWS
60% aggregate marks in Bachelor’s degree (Science, Engineering, or Medicine).
SC/ST/PwD
55% aggregate marks (5% relaxation).
Final Year Students
Eligible to apply (must provide proof of marks at the time of admission).
Selection Process
Entrance Exam: Indian students must appear for the Graduate Aptitude Test-Biotechnology (GAT-B).
Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview to assess research aptitude.
Intake: Up to 20 Indian students and 5 Foreign students.
Fellowships & Financial Support
First 2 Years: RCB-Ramachandran Fellowship of ₹16,000 per month.
PhD Stage (Indian Students): Required to qualify for JRF/SRF from CSIR, ICMR, DBT, etc.
PhD Stage (Foreign Students): RCB-DBT International Doctoral Fellowship (approx. ₹37,000 to ₹42,000 per month based on DST guidelines).
Fee Structure (Per Semester)
Fee Component
Semesters I–III
Semester IV onwards
Academic Admin
₹5,000
₹5,000
Tuition
₹6,000
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Laboratory
₹6,000
₹6,000
Medical
₹3,000
₹3,000
Student Amenities
₹1,000
₹1,000
Hostel (Shared)
₹1,200
₹1,200
Caution Money: ₹5,000 (Refundable).
PhD Thesis Fee: ₹10,000 (Payable at submission).
How to Apply
Application Fee: ₹500 (Exempted for SC, ST, PwD, EWS, and Foreign candidates).
Registration: Online via the official RCB website.
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