PhD in Pharmacy
Duration: 3.5 Year(s)
LJ Institute of Pharmacy (LJIP), Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Course TypePhD
Course Specialty
General Pharmacy
Affiliation
Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), LJ University (Lok Jagruti University), Ahmedabad
Overview
The Ph.D. in Pharmacy at LJIP (through LJKU) is a rigorous doctoral research program, designed to cultivate advanced expertise in pharmaceutical sciences. With strong institutional backing—approved by regulatory bodies and enriched by research initiatives like PROPEL and PharmaInnovation—the program encourages scholars to contribute to high-impact research. Admission involves a combination of national-level exam performance and personal interviews, ensuring that candidates demonstrate both knowledge and research aptitude. The university’s technological integration and innovation culture further enhance scholarly development.
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Accomodation:
As Per Availability
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Eligibility
Full-Time:
Master’s degree with ≥55% marks (general), or ≥50% for reserved categories
Qualified in a relevant national-level exam: CSIR-NET, GATE, or GPAT, valid within the last 2 years
Part-Time:
Master's degree (as above); if not UGC-NET/GATE/GPAT-qualified, candidates must clear the university’s own Ph.D. Entrance Exam and interview
Minimum Education
MPharm (Master Of Pharmacy)
Admission Process:
Full-Time Candidates:
Qualify CSIR-NET, GATE, or GPAT (within the last 2 years)
Personal interviews (typically two rounds) for shortlisted applicants
Final selection based on performance in both rounds
Part-Time Candidates:
May undergo a written test by the university (covering domain knowledge and research methodology) and a viva-voce interview, unless exempted due to qualifications like UGC-NET, GATE, or M.Phil.
Additionally, LJKU provides financial support in the form of tuition remission for in-service faculty/staff scholars
