At present a modest post-doctoral programme is in place. These PDF/RA positions are purely on temporary basis and this programme supports scientific ambitions of the young candidates with an aim to build independent research career afterwards. In addition, there are PDF/RA candidates working in different labs and these positions are supported by extramural funding's to individual PIs.
The School of Biological Sciences (SBS) provides an excellent hub for research in the Life Sciences as well as in interdisciplinary fields. The PhD program at SBS incorporates several areas of study in the field of Biology that provides state-of-the-art opportunity for learning and innovation. At present there are 16 independent labs operated by highly qualified and motivated Faculty members where PhD students can enrol and conduct their thesis work. The PhD program at SBS started in January 2010. Admissions are generally conducted twice in an academic year. Candidates are selected through a two-round interview process. As of July 2017, SBS has more than 60 PhD students pursuing their thesis work and 9 students have been awarded PhD degree.
MSc + PhD programme is being offered since 2022.
The School of Biology, offers a 5-year integrated MSc course in Biology. Students enter this course after their higher secondary school at 10+2 level through a highly competitive National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) with fellowships. Students earn Integrated Master's degree after successful completion of the course and research work. The course curriculum has been developed as a perfect amalgamation of both basic and applied sciences. During this 5 years, students get exposed to different streams of modern biology with an interdisciplinary prospective. All students undertake research project work as an active component of their academic curriculum. Students get ample opportunity conduct original research under the guidance of highly qualified professionals and perform extensive research work for more than 2 years in order to complete their thesis work. The school has several high-end instruments and laboratory facilities to carry out routine as well as state-of-the-art laboratory experiments.
