RGCB PhD Admission January 2027 — apply by 8 November, 5 pm

By Chandra Sekhar

Last updated: 3 Nov 2026

RGCB PhD admission January 2027 closes on 8 November 2026 at 5:00 PM. Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (BRIC-RGCB), Thiruvananthapuram, invites applications for its PhD programme starting January 2027. Apply only on the official portal at rgcb.res.in/phdadmission-2027-I/.

Key facts

About RGCB

BRIC-RGCB is an autonomous institute under the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) of the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India. It focuses on disease biology research covering humans, animals and plants.

Nature of the programme

This is a full-time PhD programme in biotechnology and related areas of disease biology. Selected students join under valid national fellowships and work with scientists at the Poojappura campus.

Who can apply

• Post-graduate degree with minimum 60% marks or 4-year Bachelor’s degree with minimum 75% in Life, Agricultural, Environmental, Veterinary, Pharmaceutical, Medical Sciences or allied subjects (Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Biophysics, Chemistry, Microbiology).
• Valid JRF from UGC, CSIR, ICMR, DBT or any other nationally competitive fellowship for five years offered by the Government of India.
• Age below 28 years as on the last date (8 November 2026). Relaxation: up to 5 years for SC/ST/PwD/female; 3 years for OBC (NCL).
• Candidates awaiting final results can apply if they hold a valid JRF. They must produce certificates at admission.

Who should skip

• No valid government JRF for five years.
• Age 28 or above on 8 November 2026 (unless relaxation applies).
• Marks below the stated thresholds after category relaxation.
• Distance-mode degrees that do not meet the eligibility.

Dates and fee

Application fee: ₹500 (non-refundable). Exempt for SC, ST, EWS and differently abled candidates with valid certificate. Administrative fee later: ₹5,000 per semester to BRIC-RGCB.

Available positions

No fixed total printed on the main notice. Check the vacancy list at the official vacancy page. No category-wise split is printed on the main admission notice.

Selection stages

1. Online application with fee (where applicable).
2. Shortlisting based on eligibility and JRF.
3. Offline interview at BRIC-RGCB Main Campus, Poojappura on 1–3 December 2026. Assessment covers subject knowledge, research aptitude and academic preparedness.
4. Laboratory rotation and scientist interaction for shortlisted candidates (accommodation provided for those from outside Thiruvananthapuram).
5. Final selection and result on 21 December 2026.

Apply steps

1. Open rgcb.res.in/phdadmission-2027-I/.
2. Register a new account.
3. Fill the form and upload required documents (JRF proof, marksheets).
4. Pay ₹500 via SBI Collect if applicable.
5. Submit before 8 November 2026, 5:00 PM. Incomplete or late forms are rejected.

FAQs

What is the last date?
8 November 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Is JRF mandatory?
Yes. A valid five-year government JRF is required.

Where is the interview?
Offline at BRIC-RGCB Main Campus, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram.

What is the fee?
₹500 for general candidates. Exempt for SC/ST/EWS/PwD.

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