Ph.D. In Biological and Life Sciences at Ahmedabad University

Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, offers Ph.D. In Biological and Life Sciences as a 3-year doctoral degree.

Ahmedabad University is a other institute, founded in 2009. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Ahmedabad University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Ahmedabad University has not published a fee for Ph.D. In Biological and Life Sciences on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 3 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

To get into Ph.D. In Biological and Life Sciences, you usually need a master's degree in a related subject.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through UGC NET and a university's own test. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Ahmedabad University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

In most years, admission follows these steps:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take UGC NET and a university's own test and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Ahmedabad University on its website (ahduni.edu.in/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=gmb-listing&utm_campaign=gmb-ahmedabad-university) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The most recent placement data we hold (2024) show an average package of ₹6.66 lakh and a highest package of ₹10.92 lakh at Ahmedabad University. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

Ahmedabad University runs 9 Ph.D specialisations in all. If this one is not quite right, compare it with:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering
• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering
• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
• Ph.D. in Humanities and Social Sciences
• Ph.D. in Physics
• Ph.D. in Management
• Ph.D. in Applied Physics
• Ph.D. in Applied Chemistry

Ask yourself — and the college — these questions first:

• Do the subjects of Ph.D. In Biological and Life Sciences genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does Ahmedabad University compare with other colleges offering Ph.D in and around Ahmedabad?