University of Calcutta Ph.D Microbiology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The minimum fees for Ph.D. Microbiology (full time) at University of Calcutta total INR 28,600 for 4 semesters of coursework. This includes registration fee INR 500, refundable security deposit INR 1,000, course fee INR 4,000 per semester, coursework exam fee INR 1,000, DRC fee INR 2,000, thesis submission INR 5,000, and viva fee INR 3,000. An extension fee of INR 2,000 per semester applies beyond the minimum duration.

Ans. CSIR-NET Life Sciences is not the only qualifying exam. Candidates may also qualify through UGC-NET, SET, GATE, or GPAT to be exempt from the university’s Research Eligibility Test. Those without a valid national qualifying score must appear in the CU Research Eligibility Test in August 2026. Final selection applies 70% weightage to the exam score and 30% to the interview.

Ans. Candidates apply online during the notified window. Those with valid CSIR-NET, UGC-NET, SET, GATE, or GPAT are shortlisted directly for the interview. Others sit the CU Research Eligibility Test in August 2026. Shortlisted candidates attend a personal interview before the Departmental Research Committee in September 2026. The final merit list is published in October 2026 and admission is completed in November 2026.

Ans. CSIR-NET and UGC-NET JRF qualified candidates receive INR 37,000 per month for the first 2 years and INR 42,000 per month from the third year onwards. ICMR-JRF qualified candidates receive INR 37,000 per month. These fellowships substantially cover programme fees and living expenses. West Bengal state government and central government SC/ST scholarships are also available to eligible candidates.

Ans. The minimum duration for full-time Ph.D. Microbiology at University of Calcutta is 3 years, with coursework occupying the first 4 semesters. The total duration may extend up to 5 years depending on research progress and thesis submission. Part-time candidates typically take longer to complete. An extension fee of INR 2,000 per semester applies beyond the minimum duration.

Ans. Ph.D. Microbiology at University of Calcutta covers research in infectious diseases and pathogen biology, environmental and soil microbiology, industrial microbiology, and food microbiology. Candidates must identify a research supervisor in the Department of Microbiology whose work aligns with their proposed area before applying. The research proposal is evaluated at the personal interview stage.