BRIC-RGCB PhD Admission 2026: Apply Now for August Session | Eligibility & Dates

BRIC-Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB) PhD Admissions 2026: Apply by May 10

The Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) - Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB), Thiruvananthapuram, has officially released the notification for PhD Admissions for the August 2026 session.

RGCB is a premier research institute under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India, offering world-class facilities for research in various domains of Life Sciences and Biotechnology.

Key Highlights of RGCB PhD Admission 2026

Feature	Details
Notification Date	April 16, 2026
Academic Session	August 2026
Application Deadline	May 10, 2026
Institute Website	www.rgcb.res.in

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Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following academic and fellowship requirements:

1. Educational Qualification:

   • Post-graduates: Minimum 60% marks in Life, Environmental, Veterinary, Pharmaceutical, Medical Sciences, or allied subjects.

   • 4-year Bachelor’s Degree: Minimum 75% marks in the relevant disciplines (as per UGC guidelines).

2. Fellowship Requirement:

   • Candidates must have a valid Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) (UGC / CSIR / ICMR / DBT or other equivalent national-level fellowships).

   • The fellowship should be valid for a period of 5 years.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online through the official RGCB web portal.

• Visit the official website: https://rgcb.res.in/phdadmission-Aug2026/

• Navigate to the "PhD Admissions 2026" link.

• Complete the application form and pay the prescribed processing fees.

• Note: Incomplete applications or those without fee payments will be summarily rejected.

Important Note: Ensure all documents are uploaded before the deadline on May 10, 2026.

May 10, 2026