Online PhD in Microbiology (Online Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology)

ONLINE PHD IN MICROBIOLOGY

PhD Microbiology is the 3-5 years long
doctorate course that aims to provide eligible candidates with research
training in various topics of Microbiology. This course basically deals with an
advanced study of microorganisms which are microscopic, unicellular and
cell-cluster organisms.

In order to be eligible for the PhD
Microbiology course, candidates must hold a Postgraduate degree in the
relevant discipline with an aggregate of at least 55% marks. Many colleges
demand for an experience of the five years or more in the field of
Microbiology. The admission to PhD Microbiology course is generally based on
the marks scored by students in Entrance Exams. But, there are few colleges
that grant On merit-based admissions also. Some of the most popular PhD
Microbiology entrance exams are as GATE, UGC-NET, CSIR-UGC-NET, etc.

The average annual program fee for the PhD
Microbiology courses in India ranges between INR 2,000 and INR 8,00,000,
depending on the university offering the program.

After completing this course, candidates
will be able to find jobs in Food Industry, Development Laboratories, Colleges
and Universities as Technical specialists, Medical Technologists, Laboratory
Scientists, lecturers and numerous others.

Why Study PhD Microbiology

There are many benefits of pursuing the PhD
Microbiology course. Some of them are:

• On completion of
  this course, candidates easily get high-paid jobs such as Laboratory Scientist,
  Lecturer, and Technical Specialist in the govt. or private laboratories.
• If you are
  interested in research in the field of microorganisms and biology, then you
  should definitely look forward to pursuing this course.
• This sector
  involves a large number of research activities in the field of Microbiology.
  So, if you are curious and are always ready to discover something new, this
  course never disappoints you.
• Candidates can
  opt for jobs in numerous sectors such as Colleges, Universities, Food Industry,
  and Development Laboratories etc. 
• Handsome salary
  packages are offered with an average salary of INR 8-16 lakh per annum. 

PhD Microbiology Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who wish to pursue PhD
Microbiology course are required to the following the minimum eligibility criteria
given below:

• The students
  must hold a postgraduate degree from a recognized university.
• The students
  must score an aggregate of at least 55% marks (50% for candidates belonging to
  SC/ ST category) in the post-graduation.
• They also must
  hold an experience of at least 5 years in the teaching/ industry or
  administrative etc. 

TOP UNIVERSITIES: 

• Banaras Hindu
  University, Varanasi
• University of
  Calcutta, Kolkata
• University of
  Hyderabad, Hyderabad
• Punjab
  University, Chandigarh
• Mahatma Gandhi
  University, Kottayam
• Pondicherry
  University, Pondicherry

PhD Microbiology Admission Process

Most of the colleges and universities in
India follow an entrance-based admission process for admission to PhD in
Microbiology course. Top PhD colleges such as BHU etc. offer admission through
the entrances like UGC NET, CSIR (JRF), GATE etc.

The steps of the Entrance-Based Admission
are provided below:

• Online
  Registration: Candidates are required to register for the entrance test through
  the official website of the conducting body.
• Filling up of
  application form: After creating the login id, candidates have to fill up the
  online application form by providing their personal and academic details.
• Uploading of
  documents: In this step, candidates have to upload the necessary documents such
  as the photograph, signature, id proof, Class 10 and 12 certificates etc.
• Download
  Application Form: After paying the application fee, students have to save and
  download the form for future references.
• Issuing of Admit
  Card: Based on the record of the details submitted by the students, the
  admission authority will issue the admit cards to the eligible candidates  
• Declaration of
  Result: After the entrance exam, admission authorities will release the results
  of the entrance test they have to be appeared for.
• Group Discussion
  and Personal Interview: The selected candidates have to appear for the further
  admission rounds such as the group discussion and personal interview.

Merit-Based Admission – There are some universities
as well that offer admission to PhD Microbiology courses based on the applicant's
performance in the postgraduate examination followed by the Group Discussion
and Interview.