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

Ans. No, GPAT is not the only accepted exam. Calcutta University accepts GPAT, GATE (in a relevant paper), UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, SET (West Bengal) and other equivalent national-level examinations. The subject of the qualifying exam must match the discipline of the Department of Pharmaceutical Technology. NET Category 2 and 3 candidates are evaluated with 70% weightage to the qualifying exam score and 30% to the interview.

Ans. Candidates must hold an M.Pharm degree or an equivalent qualification with at least 55% marks in aggregate from a recognised university. A 4-year Bachelor’s degree with research and at least 75% marks is also accepted. A relaxation of 5% marks is available for SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PwD candidates as per UGC guidelines.

Ans. No, there is no application fee for the doctoral programme at Calcutta University under the current admission regulations. Candidates must submit the application form along with self-attested documents to the Department of Pharmaceutical Technology office. No fee is payable at the time of application.

Ans. The minimum duration is three years, which includes mandatory course work in the first year. The maximum duration is six years from the date of admission. In cases where registration has lapsed, re-registration is permitted for up to two additional years with Vice-Chancellor approval, bringing the outer limit to eight years.

Ans. Research areas in the Department of Pharmaceutical Technology at Calcutta University include drug delivery systems, novel drug formulation, biopharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, nanotechnology-based drug systems, herbal drug technology and pharmaceutical analysis. The specific research area is finalised based on faculty expertise and the candidate’s research proposal discussed during the interview.

Ans. As per the current University of Calcutta admission regulations, a valid score in GPAT, GATE or an equivalent national-level examination is mandatory for admission. Candidates without such a score are not eligible unless exempted under specific provisions such as foreign national status. The university does not conduct an internal Research Eligibility Test for this programme under the new regulations.