Indira Gandhi National Open University(IGNOU) इंदिरा गांधी राष्ट्रीय मुक्त विश्वविद्यालय (इग्नू)
The Ph.D. Programme is offered in compliance with the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for award of Ph.D Degrees) Regulations, and amendments thereto from time to time. IGNOU offers Ph.D programme under two categories: Part time and Full time. Both categories of students will be required to attend course work classes as per the IGNOU. The minimum and maximum duration of Ph.D programme is three years and six years respectively. The Women Candidates and Persons with Disabilities (40% or more / “severe” where percentage is not defined) are given two years extra beyond the maximum duration. The Ph.D. programme involves coursework during the first six months of admission, which will be conducted in IGNOU Campus at New Delhi only. A student has to attend the coursework on regular basis. At least 80 per cent attendance is compulsory. As of now, IGNOU does not have hostel facilities for students. Students have to make their own arrangements for stay in Delhi. The candidates, who are in employment and wish to pursue part time Ph.D shall obtain NOC from their respective employers in the prescribed format.
PhD in Biochemistry is an interdisciplinary course that involves different fields such as cell biology, genetics, enzymes, metabolism, molecular biology, protein and genetic engineering. It aims to provide a deep and critical understanding to students via different modular approaches. The programme aims to instill original research with standardized ethical guidelines as well as fostering of new knowledge about the chemical processes of living organisms. The research scholars are expected to effectively communicate their findings to contribute to different fields like pharmaceutical industry, academia, research institutions, medicine, drug development, and other industries.
