Swami Vivekananda University Kolkata Ph.D Biotechnology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the Ph.D. Biotechnology programme at SVU Kolkata is INR 3,00,000 as reported by third-party sources. Fees are typically paid in annual instalments over the three-year research period. Candidates should confirm the current fee and payment schedule at swamivivekanandauniversity.ac.in or by contacting SVU’s Research Cell.

Ans. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or a closely allied life science with at least 55 per cent aggregate marks (50 per cent for SC/ST/OBC-NCL and PwD candidates). A valid UGC-NET/JRF score in Life Sciences or a qualifying score in SVU’s Research Entrance Test (RET) is required. Candidates must also present a research proposal and clear a personal interview at SVU.

Ans. A valid UGC-NET/JRF 2026 score in Life Sciences is the preferred qualification for Ph.D. Biotechnology admission at SVU Kolkata. UGC-NET Phase 2 2026 exams were held June 22 to 30, 2026, with results expected July 1, 2026. Candidates without a UGC-NET score must appear for and clear SVU’s own Research Entrance Test (RET). Both routes require a personal interview and submission of a research proposal.

Ans. SVU’s Ph.D. Biotechnology programme covers research areas including molecular biology and genetic engineering, bioinformatics and computational biology, industrial and environmental biotechnology, molecular diagnostics and biomarker research, plant biotechnology and tissue culture, and immunology and vaccine development. Research scholars work with SVU faculty and submit a thesis after the minimum residency period.

Ans. UGC-JRF holders in Life Sciences are eligible for a monthly fellowship from UGC (INR 31,000 per month for the first two years under current JRF norms). State and central government scholarships for SC/ST and minority community candidates may also be applicable. Candidates should verify the latest fellowship and scholarship norms at ugc.gov.in and swamivivekanandauniversity.ac.in.