PhD in Pharmacology

Candidates with the following qualifications are eligible for enrollment for Ph.D. courses of this University, under the following faculties. Candidates with M.Pharm degree awarded by this University or a recognized College/University recognized by AICTE/PCI/RGUHS or a P.G. Degree in Pharmacy considered as equivalent by RGUHS are eligible for enrollment for Ph.D. course in Pharmacy of this University.

Duration: The duration of the Ph.D. program will be from the date of provisional registration to the date of submission of thesis. The candidate can register for Ph.D. course either as a full time or as a part time research scholar.

• A Full Time Ph.D. student is the one who on deputation from another College/Institution and/or is being supported by himself with/without a fellowship/scholarship, pursues his/her research work only, leading to Ph.D. degree as a full time research worker on full time basis without performing any other job or assignment. The minimum duration of Ph.D. course for the said full time Ph.D. students shall be three years from the date of provisional registration with six progress report satisfactory. However, the minimum duration shall be two years with four progress report satisfactory for those candidates who posses M.Phil. degree. This condition will apply to all subjects under various faculties.
• A Part Time Ph.D. student is the one who is already employed as a faculty member in the same or in a different Institution and pursues his research work leading to Ph.D. degree as a part time research worker in a Ph.D. study center recognized by the University in addition to performing other duties such as teaching, administration, laboratory work, examination work, etc., assigned to him/her. The minimum duration for such part time Ph.D. students shall be five years with ten progress report satisfactory from the date of provisional registration. However, one-year exemption will be given for candidates with M.Phil. qualification.