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Sir, I am studying M.Tech in Biotechnology and want to know can I do PhD in Computational Biology & Bioinformatics? Which university is best for it?

No, you can't do Ph.D in subject, which you haven't studied at masters level. If it was a plain life science field, related to biotechnology, then you should have been eligible.

Computational biology and bioinformatics requires a masters degree on the same field. It is related to life sciences, but for research, you must have studied these subjects at PG level.

Yes, you are eligible to apply for Ph.D computational biology/ bioinformatics after completing M.Tech in biotechnology, but in some Ph.D subjects M.Phill is necessary to be done. Here below are details regarding Ph.D computational biology or Bioinformatics:-

- Duration of Ph.D computational biology course is 3 years.

List of Universities Offer Ph.D Computational Biology or Bioinformatics:-

1. Kuvempu University, Shimoga

2. Allahabad University, Utter Pradesh

3. Karnataka State Women’s University, Bijapur

4. Apeejay Stya University, Gurgaon

5. Jamia Hamdard University, Delhi

Yes, definitely an M.Tech holder in Biotechnology can apply for the Ph.D course in Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, there is no problem in it.
Candidates those who have completed their Masters degree in Biotechnology from a recognized University with a minimum of 55% of marks in it are eligible to opt for the Ph.D course Computational Biology & Bioinformatics.



List of Universities offering Ph.D in Computational Biology & Bioinformatics:-

Jawaharlal Nehru University
Address: New Mehrauli Road, Munirka, New Delhi, Delhi 110067
Phone: 011 2674 2575

Central Drug Research Institute
Address: Sector 10, Jankipuram Extension, Sitapur Road, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226031
Phone: 0522 277 2450

Indian Institute of Toxicology Research
Address: Vishvigyan Bhavan, 31, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226 001
Phone: 0522 261 3357

Institute of Microbial Technology, Chandigarh
Address: 39A, Sector 39, Chandigarh, 160036
Phone: 0172 666 5202

Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology
Address: NH 20, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh 176062
Phone: 0189 423 3339

IISER Kolkata
Address: Mohanpur, West Bengal 741246
Phone: 033 6451 3279

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Address: Main Gate Road, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400076
Phone: 022 2572 2545

Yes, an M.Tech in Biotechnology holder can do PhD in Computational Biology and Bioinformatics after qualifying PhD entrance test i.e. UGC CSIR entrance examination which is required to be take by those candidates who are willing to pursue PhD course.
Those candidates who have secured a minimum of 55% marks in Masters degree from a recognized university are eligible to do PhD in the relevant discipline.
Below I have listed name of universities which offer PhD in Computational Biology and Bioinformatics:
>Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology
Address: NH 20, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh 176062
Phone: 0189 423 3339
>Institute of Microbial Technology, Chandigarh
Address: 39A, Sector 39, Chandigarh, 160036
Phone: 0172 666 5202
>Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Address: Main Gate Road, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400076
Phone: 022 2572 2545
>Jawaharlal Nehru University
Address: New Mehrauli Road, Munirka, New Delhi, Delhi 110067
Phone: 011 2674 2575

As far as my best knowledge is concerned, yes you are eligible to pursue PhD in Computational Biology and Bioinformatics course after successful completion of M.Tech in Biotechnology.

The minimum educational qualification required to be eligible for doing this course is, Master's Degree in concerned stream or M.Phil from a recognized university.

You must have appeared in CSIR NET or UGC NET or in concerned college's entrance examination in order to be eligible. As you are pursuing M.Tech in Biotechnology which is a Master's Degree, I am sure that you are certainly eligible to pursue this course.

Some of the colleges offering this course are,

>> Dr D Y Patil Biotechnology and Bioinformatics Institute
http://www.biotech.dpu.edu.in/

>> Jamia Hamdard University
http://jamiahamdard.edu/

>> Indian Institute of Spices Research
http://www.spices.res.in/

>> JNIAS
http://www.jnias.in/

>> SRM University
http://www.srmuniv.ac.in/

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Sir, I am studying M.Tech in Biotechnology and want to know can I do PhD in Computational Biology & Bioinformatics? Which university is best for it?

You are a student of M.Tech in Biotechnology so you are eligible for Ph.D course in Computational Biology & Bioinformatics if you have published any journal paper related to this topics.

Otherwise you can do your final year project in this topics, then you can apply for Ph.D course in Computational Biology & Bioinformatics.

List of the University for Ph.D course in Bioinformatics:

Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Kerala
Ph. No: 0471 234 8104
Address: Thycaud PO, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala-695014
http://rgcb.res.in

JNU, New Delhi
Ph. No: 011 2674 2575
Address: New Mehrauli Road, Near Munirka, New Delhi, Delhi-110067
http://www.jnu.ac.in

University of Hyderabad
Ph. No: 040 2313 0000
Address: Prof.C.R.Rao Road, P.O.Central University, Hyderabad, Telangana-500046
http://www.uohyd.ac.in

Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
Ph. No: 0542 236 8558
Address: Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh-221005
http://www.bhu.ac.in

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi
Ph. No: 011 2530 2170
Address: Sector 16 C, Dwarka, New Delhi, Delhi-110078
http://www.ipu.ac.in

Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai
Ph. No: 022 3361 2222
Address: Near Don Bosco School, Opp Khalsa College, Matunga, Mumbai, Maharashtra-400019
http://www.ictmumbai.edu.in