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Ph.D. in Life Sciences is a doctoral program offered by the School of Biotechnology, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri campus.

Entrance Exam Syllabus

Important Date

Last Date :
15th June 2025

Entrance Examination :
22nd June 2025

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Amritapuri:
asbt-phd-office@am.amrita.edu  

 
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About the Program

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The Research focus at the School of Biotechnology reflects the primary goals of research at Amrita which are:
• Compassion Driven Research
• Global Impact
• Education for Life
The main objective of the programme is to generate interest in the pursuit of research with societal impact in the arena of Biotechnology and the development of expansive knowledge leading to a Ph.D. degree in a value-based environment.

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The exciting thematic areas of research at the School of Biotechnology include Stem Cell & Regenerative Biology, Developmental Biology, Systems Genomics, Antimicrobial Resistance, Proteomics and Biomarker Discovery, Cancer Biology, Glycobiology, Natural product Lead Discovery, Bioinformatics (Applications of ML and AI, NLP), Sanitation Biotechnology, Bioconjugate Chemistry, Biomolecular Chemistry and Venomics.
Disciplined and serene campus environment, offering an excellent ambience for learning and overall growth.

Important Note

Ph.D. Admissions Open for January 2026 Intake
Eligibility

Eligibility

Amritapuri

Full Time: Master’s Degree in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry or any branch of Biological Sciences with at least 60% marks. Those candidates who qualified CSIR/UGC JRF or GATE can directly appear for the interview while others should appear for a written test which will be conducted in the last week of June and December every year. Such candidates will be called for the interview based on their performance in the written test and their qualifying examination.

Part Time: Every year a few seats are kept for promising faculty members of Amrita Institutions and various other universities for the Ph.D. programme. These candidates have to appear for a written test and interview, and based on the merit list, such candidates will be offered an admission for Ph.D. programme.

 

Faculty for Guideship

Amritapuri
Amritapuri
Dr. Bipin Kumar G. Nair
Dr. Bipin Kumar G. Nair
Dean
Professor

Dr. Geetha Kumar
Dr. Geetha Kumar
Dean
Professor

Dr. Sudarslal S.
Dr. Sudarslal S.
Professor

Dr. Sobha V. Nair
Dr. Sobha V. Nair
Associate Professor

Dr. Sanjay Pal
Dr. Sanjay Pal
Professor

Dr. Nandita Mishra
Dr. Nandita Mishra
Associate Professor

Dr. Nidheesh M.
Dr. Nidheesh M.
Principal
Associate Professor

Ajith M.
Ajith M.
Associate Professor

Dr. Jayalekshmi H
Dr. Jayalekshmi H
Assistant Professor (Sl. Gd.)

Dr. Jayashree G
Dr. Jayashree G
Assistant Professor (Sl. Gd.)

Dr. Dalia Vishnudasan
Dr. Dalia Vishnudasan
Assistant Professor

Dr. Rajaguru Aradhya
Dr. Rajaguru Aradhya
Assistant Professor

Dr. Sindhu Shetty K.
Dr. Sindhu Shetty K.
Assistant Professor

Dr. Chinchu Bose
Dr. Chinchu Bose
Assistant Professor

Dr. Vidhya Prakash
Dr. Vidhya Prakash
Assistant Professor

Dr. Suja Subhash
Dr. Suja Subhash
Assistant Professor (Sl. Gd.)

Dr. Vandana Sankar
Dr. Vandana Sankar
Assistant Professor

Dr. Muralidharan V.
Dr. Muralidharan V.
Assistant Professor

Dr. Aswathy Alangode
Dr. Aswathy Alangode
Assistant Professor
Research Scholar

Dr. Aravind Madhavan
Dr. Aravind Madhavan
Assistant Professor

Dr. Anu Melge
Dr. Anu Melge
Assistant Professor

Dr. Vipin A. Nair
Dr. Vipin A. Nair
Associate Professor

Dr. Indulekha C. L. Pillai
Dr. Indulekha C. L. Pillai
Assistant Professor

Dr. Parvathy Venugopal
Dr. Parvathy Venugopal
Assistant Professor

Research Areas

Amritapuri

Stem Cell & Regenerative Biology 

Developmental Biology  

Systems Genomics 

Antimicrobial Resistance 

Proteomics and Biomarker Discovery 

Cancer Biology 

Glycobiology 

Natural product Lead Discovery 

Bioinformatics (Applications of ML and AI, NLP)  

Sanitation Biotechnology 

Bioconjugate Chemistry 

Biomolecular Chemistry 

Venomics 

Program Overview

Fundings / Projects

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri

Title PI Name Funding Agency Year
Targeting Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Multidrug Resistant (MDR) ESKAPE Pathogens Dr. Geetha Kumar, Dr. Bipin Nair Tata Institute of Genetics and Society 2018-2022
Innate Immune Regulation of Cardiac Regeneration Dr. Indulekha Pillai DBT 2017-2022
Modulating macrophage phenotype to inhibit and reverse cardiac muscle calcification Dr. Indulekha Pillai DST-SERB 2020-2023
Dissecting Vitamin K Pathways in Humans using Next Generation Sequencing Dr. Prashanth Suravajhala DST – SERB 2020 – 2023
Investigating role of ER-phagy inhibition in inducing paraptosis in triple-negative breast cancer Dr. Nandita Mishra ICMR 2022 – 2025
Therapeutic targeting of autophagy in hypertrophied myocardium: potential effects of compounds from Desmodium gangeticum Dr. Vandana Sankar DST-SERB 2022 – 2025
Dissecting the role of Rv1899c, an HDAC1-ZBTB25 interacting protein of Mycobacteria in downregulating the expression of macrophage IL-12B during Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection Dr. Aravind Madhavan DST-SERB 2023-2026
A Customizable and Intelligent Artificial Pancreas for Type-1 Diabetic Patients of India with a Cost-Effective Insulin Pump Dr. Bipin Nair Sree Padmavathi Venkateswara Foundation 2024-2026
Development of nitric oxide releasing multifaceted biomaterial-based approach for infected diabetic wounds Dr. Geetha Kumar, Dr. Bipin Nair DST STARS 2023 – 2026
Achievements
Faculty Achievements

Sl. No.

Name

Achievements
1 Dr. Bipin Nair Adjunct Professor, Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson,USA
2 Dr. Indulekha Pillai Ramalingaswamy Fellowship, Department of Biotechnology
3 Dr. Muralidharan V ICMR-DHR Young Scientists Fellowship

Facilities / Research Infrastructure

Amritapuri
Amritapuri

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri

Name of the Research Lab
  • Proteomics and Biomarker Discovery
  • Stem Cell and Cardiac Regenerative Biology Lab
  • Systems Genomics
  • Antimicrobial Resistance Lab
  • Developmental Biology Lab
  • Cancer Biology
  • Sanitation Biotechnology
  • Phytochemistry
  • Bioconjugate Chemistry
  • Biomolecular Chemistry
  • Bioinformatics and Machine Learning Lab
  • Mammalian Tissue Culture Facility
  • Common Instrumentation Lab

Collaborations

Testimonials

Dr. Anupama Binoy
Phd-2014-2020
DBT Post-Doctoral Research Associate Indian Institute of Technology, Palakkad

Amrita School of Biotechnology (ASBT) is a place where I first started my professional career. I would say, the environment and enthusiasm here at ASBT motivated me to pursue a career in research and finally, I achieved what I never even thought of – A doctorate and that too with flying colours. All the faculty members here at ASBT are sincerely and genuinely concerned about the welfare of each student and they try their best to uplift them by constantly motivating and also loving them as their family members. The extraordinary capabilities of the faculty members and the curriculum at ASBT helps a lot in molding the career of the student. I am extremely thankful to my mentor as well as the all the faculty members at ASBT for their valuable guidance and motivation.

Dr. Divya Nair
I-PDF Proteomics lab Biosciences and Bioengineering, IIT-Bombay

When I stepped into the Amrita School of Biotechnology (ASBT) long back in 2010, I never thought that it would be a turning point in my life, a key to open the door to the miracles awaiting me. The School became my second home and each member of the ASBT family has been so close to my heart. From the very first day of joining the Master’s program, all the way to completion of my doctoral study, the immense support from each and every faculty member is beyond words. I wonder if there are any other Institutes with such wonderful mentors. The curriculum here at ASBT is designed such that in addition to learning the subject matter, you learn to think outside the box and consider the numerous possibilities open to you in the scientific field. I would say that the ten years that I spent at ASBT have molded, nurtured, encouraged and shaped me into what I am today and I am so proud to be a part of ASBT family.

Divya Nedungadi
Visiting Scholar Department of Pathology, College of Medicine The Ohio State University, United States of America

The doctoral program at Amrita School of Biotechnology (ASBT) prepared me for a career in research. All the faculty members at ASBT are very encouraging and supportive. I still share a very close bond with many of the faculties I worked with. The infrastructure, seminars and the thought provoking scientific sessions make ASBT an ideal place to indulge in research and learn more about science. The mentorship and training that I obtained, equipped me for the position that I am currently in. Personally, I feel I am extremely lucky to have been a part of the Amrita family.

Dr. Krishna Chaitanya, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Associate. University of Calgary

“The PhD program at Amrita School of Biotechnology has been life-changing. The commitment of faculty, openness of laboratory heads and research interests unified by strong expertise has been unique. Thanks to international collaborations, i could move into a position in Italy soon after and my PhD days. I fondly associate to the inter-disciplinary research at the computational neuroscience laboratory there. My advisor prepared me for a successful career challenging me with world class problems and by constantly pushing me. At Amrita, I found a more supportive environment with an international outlook.”

Sanu K. Shaji
Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Global Talent Research Fellow), Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, United Kingdom, NR4 7TJ

Doctoral programs at ASBT provide a diverse, inclusive, and research-intensive learning environment. When I look back, it is amazing to see how much I changed during the past eight years of my doctoral studies in ASBT. Before the starting of my doctoral studies, I had no idea about independent academic research. My views towards the research were re-shaped by the training I got in ASBT. I also benefited from a great cohort of supportive and bright colleagues who made the journey even more rewarding. My research was benefited immensely by the guidance of Dr. Bipin Nair who supported my interest in this field and encouraged me to develop my critical perspective. I am very thankful for the encouragement and support of faculty and staff members of ASBT.

Dr. Harilal Parasuram
Assistant Professor, Amrita Advanced Centre for Epilepsy (AACE), Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences- Kochi

I did Masters in Bioinformatics from the School of Biotechnology during the year 2008-2010 and earned a Ph.D. in Computational Neuroscience in 2017. During my Ph.D. I studied neuronal excitability in the granular layer ensembles of the cerebellum by modeling local field potential (LFP) under the supervision of Dr. Shyam Diwakar. The years I spent at the campus were marvelous. Like other campuses of Amrita University, the amritapuri campus also has a well-structured engineering college. That helped us learning engineering methods (courses) to solve our research objectives. The state of the art research labs and facility provided in the school of biotechnology enabled me to perform advanced analysis in my research and publish our work in high impact international journals. My current research interest/study is on localizing the epileptogenic zone in the brain of epilepsy patients. The basic concepts in neuroscience and mathematical modeling I learned during my Ph.D. helped a lot here. I thank Amma for giving me an opportunity to do my studies in the university.

Dr. N. Pandurangan
Institute post-doctoral fellow

“My time in the PhD program at the Amrita School of Biotechnology was about immense experience and commitment. The well-structured program combined with continued and priceless support from my advisors and School’s Dean made my PhD journey successful and memorable. It also helped me discover my passion for academic research and transform into an independent researcher. I strongly recommend Amrita School of Biotechnology to future PhD students.”

Contact Us

Ph.D. Coordinator (Amritapuri)

Dr. Sudarslal S
asbt-phd-office@am.amrita.edu  

 

 

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