RCB offers doctoral programme in Biotechnology to students holding a postgraduate degree (or equivalent) in any field of science, medicine or technology and having an interest to work at the interface of multiple disciplines in the areas related (but not limited) to structural biology, molecular medicine, infectious disease biology, agricultural biotechnology, systems and synthetic biology, cancer & cell biology.
The PhD programme consists of the following two components:
(i) course work
(ii) research work leading to the submission of a thesis
The duration of the PhD Programme is 3 years to a maximum of 6 years including the course work.
An individual-specific Student Advisory Committee (SAC) constituted by the Executive Director of the Regional Centre shall provide regular mentoring, supervision and guidance to each Doctor of Philosophy student in the Regional Centre. The individual Student Advisory Committee shall meet at least once in each academic year and submit its report on the progress of the student concerned to the respective Academic Committee.
Minimum credit requirement for successful completion of coursework is 12 credits.
The students can choose from the list of available courses. For course details please visit: 
Fellowship
The students admitted to the programme will have to avail the fellowship for which they have qualified as per the rules of the funding agency. RCB will have no financial liability regarding the same.
The following fees are payable at the beginning of each semester:
| Particulars | Semester I-II | Semester III onwards |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Administration Fee | Rs. 5000 | Rs. 5000 |
| Tuition Fee | Rs. 6000 | - |
| Laboratory Fee | Rs. 6000 | Rs. 6000 |
| Medical Fee | Rs. 3000 | Rs. 3000 |
| Student Amenities Fee | Rs. 1000 | Rs. 1000 |
| Hostel Fee | Rs. 1200 | Rs. 1200 |
Caution money (Rs. 5000; refundable) is payable at the time of admission. Hostel Security Deposit of Rs. 5000 (if applicable).
PhD thesis examination fee (Rs. 10,000) is payable at the time of PhD thesis submission. Hostel electricity charges are as per the installed meter, and the cooperative mess charges are to be paid as per actual.
The fee may be revised during the course as per the provisions in the RCB Ordinance.
Financial Assistance-
The Pradhan Mantri Vidyalaxmi (PM-Vidyalaxmi) Scheme is a Central Sector Scheme approved by the Union Cabinet in 2024, aimed at ensuring that meritorious students, regardless of their financial background, can pursue quality higher education. Implemented by the Department of Higher Education with Canara Bank as the nodal agency.
This scheme provides collateral-free and guarantor-free education loans to students securing admission in top-ranked Quality Higher Educational Institutions (QHEIs).The scheme serves as removing the financial barrier to education for meritorious youth who do not qualify for other government scholarship programs.
Students can avail loans to cover the entire cost of tuition, hostel fees, and associated expenses without providing collateral or a guarantor, for students with up to Rs. 8 lakhs annual family income.
For more details and information, click here or visit PM Vidyalaxmi Portal.
Admission Process
Eligibility Criteria
Application Process
Online applications for PhD admissions open during the months of June/November. For any queries, please write to rcbadmissions@rcb.res.in
Selection Process
The application shall be submitted as per link given below. Subsequently, application fee of Rs.500/-, if applicable is to be submitted by the applicant before the due date. SC/ST/PwD/EWS candidates are exempted from payment of application fee. The applications received before the due date will be scrutinized for eligibility. Eligible candidates will be called for a written test and/or interview at RCB, Faridabad.
Providing false/ incorrect information in the application form or non-possession of essential qualifications detected at any stage of the selection process will lead to disqualification of the candidate. The decision of the Competent Authority at RCB shall be final and binding in this regard.
Number of seats is not fixed and varies each session ranging from 10 - 20.
| MONSOON SEMESTER | |
|---|---|
| Orientation Day & Commencement of Classes | August |
| Mid Term Examinations | September - October |
| Final Term Examinations | December |
| Declaration of Result | Second week of January |
| AUTUMN SEMESTER | |
|---|---|
| Orientation Day & Commencement of Classes | January |
| Mid Term Examinations | March - April |
| Final Term Examinations | June |
| Declaration of Result | Third week of July |
