Latest Updates: Applications for PhD programs in Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Bioscience/ Food technology/ Physics/ Chemistry/ Food science/ Food science and nutrition/ Molecular Biology/ Microbiology are presently open at CFTRI for the session commencing on January 2021. Eligible candidates are required to send in their applications within November 15, 2020. Shortlisted candidates will be notified through the official CFTRI website for further interviews.

Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) offers PHD programs under two distinct bodies- The University of Mysore, University of Mangalore and Academy of Scientific and Innovative research (AcSIR). Students can select from a range of courses which include Ph. D. in Biological science and Engineering science under the Academy of Scientific and Innovative research (AcSIR) and Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Bioscience, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Food Science, Food Technology, Food Science & Nutrition and Microbiology under the University of Mysore. The institution offers 13 Ph. D. programs spanning three years.

• The Ph.D. courses offered are namely in Biological science, Engineering science, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Food technology, Physics, Chemistry, Food science, Food science and nutrition, Molecular Biology, Microbiology and Bioscience.
• The minimum requirement to apply for the Ph.D. course at CFTRI is M.Sc/ M.Tech in the relevant field with valid national fellowship.
• An interview is carried out for shortlisted candidates.
• The nature of the Ph.D. is full time.

CFTRI PhD Eligibility Criteria

Applicants at CFTRI applying for Ph.D. under the Academy of Scientific and Innovative research (AcSIR) need to fulfill the following criteria:

• Biological Science: Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Medicine or Master's degree in Science along with having a valid National level fellowship or other equivalent fellowships.
• Chemical Sciences: Candidates should have a Post graduation in Chemistry or core chemical sciences along with having a valid National level fellowship or other equivalent fellowships.
• Engineering: Candidates with a Master's degree in Engineering/ Technology along with a valid National level fellowship or other equivalent fellowships. Candidates with a Master’s degree in Sciences having a valid GATE score are also eligible for the same.

For candidates applying for Ph.D. programs under the University of Mysore, the following eligibility criteria needs to be met:

• Candidates should have completed M.Sc/ M.Tech in a related field with a good academic score.
• Students who have JRF of CSIR /UGC/ RGNF/ MANF/ DBT/ ICMR/ INSPIRE/ other equivalent or having CSIR-SRF/ ICMR-SRF are eligible.

CFTRI PhD Admission Guidelines

Admission for Ph.D. programs are based on students having national level fellowships, academic score in their Master’s and interviews based on their performance.

How to Apply?

Applicants at CFTRI applying for Ph.D. under the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) can follow the given procedure:

• Visit the official portal of AcSIR.
• Click over Important Links> Online Admission Portal.
• Sign up for submitting the online application for either January 2021 or August 2021 session.
• Fill in the necessary details in the application form such as personal details, educational details and document upload after receiving the login credentials at your registered email.
• Pay the application fee and download a copy of the application form and the confirmation of payment receipt.
• Candidates need to regularly check the portal for important dates of admission and shortlisted candidates list.

Applicants at CFTRI applying for Ph.D. under the University of Mysore can follow the given procedure:

• Students need to send the application form duly filled with their name, address, email, telephone, Mark secured in Degree, Category (If applicable) and the scanned copy of fellowship award letter to the Ph.D. Coordinator in the contact email.
• Shortlisted candidates need to produce original documents during the interview.

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CFTRI PhD Course Details

CFTRI offers 13 Ph.D. courses under two broad categories. The courses are mentioned below:

• The entire Ph.D. course is a full time, on-campus course spanning three years.
• Students can select their guides immediately after their selection.
• The examination papers during the coursework are set by the professors of the institution and are application-based.
• Since each PhD student has a different area of topic, viva and practical examinations are optional and will be carried out according to individual decisions of the guides.
• Until the submission of the thesis, students are under continuous evaluation.

CFTRI PhD Fees Structure

The fees structure is tabulated below:

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CFTRI PhD Placement

CFTRI conducts around 30-35 training programs every year that consist of intensive workshops, seminars and demonstrations. The students move forward towards manufacturing, research and development, teaching and other areas after the completion of their course. CFTRI ensures maximum placement of students in national as well as international companies as well as national research bodies.

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