PhD in Bioinformatics

1. Master’s in Bioinformatics or relevant life science with ≥ 55% (general) / 50% (reserved)
2. No third division in UG or PG records
3. Successful performance in CRET (both Level‑1 & Level‑2)

• Level-1: Objective test (research methods + subject)
• Level-2: Subjective + interview/presentation
  

Exemptions:

• Regular AU teachers, armed forces personnel, international applicants skip Level‑1
• NET/JRF applicants must attend Level‑1 and Level‑2

Established in 2002, the Centre of Bioinformatics fosters interdisciplinary biomedical research with state-of-the-art computational and biological labs under DBT/UGC BIF funding. The Ph.D. program emphasizes cutting-edge areas like genomics, drug discovery, systems biology, and seeks to develop skilled researchers using advanced computational approaches.