Ph.D. in Bioengineering
Programme Overview
Department of Bioengineering offers Ph.D. programme in Bioengineering where expert faculty members are working in diverse research areas in an interdisciplinary manner with focus on fundamental and applied research in the core Bioengineering and allied disciplines.
The expert focus areas of the programme include advanced interdisciplinary research in biomedical devices and instrumentation, bio prosthetics, bioenergy, biosensors, biofertilizers, biofuel cells, proteomics, genomics, bioinformatics, microbial and genetic engineering, cell and tissue engineering, biopharmaceuticals and nano-biotechnology to mention a few.
The Ph.D. programme in Bioengineering aims to provide dedicated and passionate students with a broad base of knowledge and expertise to develop intensive research skills and prepare them for future careers in academia, research or industry.
As a Ph.D. degree requirement, the research scholar is required to complete coursework for a minimum period of six months, which trains them in the fundamentals of research like hypothesis creation, research methodology, research ethics and tools and programme-specific domains.
Diverse Areas of Research
- Biomedical Engineering
- Bioenergy Engineering
- Cell and Tissue Engineering
- Biopharmaceutical Engineering
- Biomechanics
- Protein Engineering
- Genetic Engineering
- Biochemical & Bioprocess Engineering
- Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Highly Equipped Research Laboratories
| Laboratory Name | List of sophisticated Equipment |
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| Bioprocess lab | 5 L ex situ Fermenter |
| Remi Incubator shaker with illuminator | |
| Remi refrigerated centrifuge | |
| -20℃ degree deep fridge | |
| Bioengineering lab | Refrigerated centrifuge |
| Software | |
| Computational Lab | Drug Discovery and Simulation Software "Analogue" |
Duration & Fees
Duration
Minimum 3 Years
Ph.D. admissions are currently closed for the Spring Semester. The application window for AY 2026-27 (Autumn Semester) will open in mid-February 2026. You may leave your enquiry, and we will get in touch with you as soon as the application form is live.
I. Eligibility Criterion for admission to the Ph.D. Programme
The following candidates are eligible to seek admission to the Ph.D. programme
Candidates who have completed :
i) A 1-year/2-semester master’s degree programme after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme or a 2-year/4-semester master’s degree programme after a 3-year bachelor’s degree programme or qualifications declared equivalent to the master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed or equivalent qualification from a foreign educational institutions accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of the educational institutions.
A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/differently-abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the commission from time to time.
Provided that a candidate seeking admission after a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of commission from time to time.
ii) Candidates who have completed the M. Phil programme with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point scale. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of commission from time to time.
Reservation is applicable only to Maharashtra domicile candidates provided they submit the necessary documents for reservation before interview. Outside Maharashtra candidates will be considered in open category.
Undergraduate and Postgraduate Degree Specializations for admission
The details of undergraduate and postgraduate specialization, which can be considered for Ph.D. (Bioengineering) admissions are given below:
| Name of the Ph.D. program | Relevant Undergraduate Degree (UG) B.Tech/ BE/ BSc/ /BS /B.Pharm |
Relevant Postgraduate Degree (PG) M.Tech/ ME/ MSc/ MS/ M.Pharm |
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| Bioengineering |
Bioengineering |
Bioengineering |
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Biotechnology |
Biotechnology |
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Biochemical Engineering |
Biochemical Engineering |
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Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering |
Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering |
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Biomedical Engg./Biomedical Technology |
Biomedical Engg./Biomedical Technology |
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Bioprocess Engineering |
Bioprocess Engineering |
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Computational Biology |
Computational Biology |
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Bioinformatics |
Bioinformatics |
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Biosciences |
Biosciences |
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Biological Sciences and Engineering |
Biological Sciences and Engineering |
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Microbiology/Applied Microbiology/Microbial Biotechnology |
Microbiology/Applied Microbiology/Microbial Biotechnology |
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Biochemistry |
Biochemistry |
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Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Engineering |
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Engineering |
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Molecular Biology |
Molecular Biology |
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Environmental Biotechnology |
Environmental Biotechnology |
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Industrial Biotechnology |
Industrial Biotechnology |
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Material Science and Engineering |
Material Science and Engineering |
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Instrumentation engineering |
Instrumentation engineering |
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Computer Science and/or Engineering |
Genetic Engineering |
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Chemistry/Chemical Engineering |
Bioenergy |
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Electrical and/or Electronics Engineering |
Bioelectronics |
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Mechanical Engineering |
Robotics and automation engineering |
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Medical devices/ Medical Biotechnology/ Medical Technology |
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Fermentation Technology |
Note: A candidate should possess any one of the UG and PG degrees mentioned in the above table.
* BS and MS (equivalent) degrees from foreign universities can be considered for International students.
II. Selection Process for the admission to the Ph.D. program
1. Candidates satisfying eligibility criterion shall be called to appear for the Ph.D. entrance test conducted by MITWPU. The exemption will be given from Ph.D. entrance test for those students who qualify UGC- NET /UGC-CSIR NET /GATE (valid score)/CEED/GPAT (valid score)and similar national tests.
2. Ph.D. entrance test shall be qualifying with qualifying marks as 50% provided that relaxation from 50% to 45% shall be allowed for the candidates belongs to SC/ST/OBC (Non creamy layer)/Differently abled category, Economically Weaker section (EWS) and other category of candidates. The syllabus of entrance test shall consist of 50% of research methodology and 50% shall be subject specific.
3. The interview/viva-voce will be conducted by the university for test qualifying candidates. For selection of candidates a weightage of 70% to the entrance test and 30% to the performance in the interview/Viva-voce shall be given. For GATE/NET/JRF /SET/GPAT/CEED qualified students, the selection will be based on Interview/Viva Voce
4. The recommended candidates will be intimated through email about their selection and the candidates will be offered Ph.D. provisional admission.
5. The eligibility of a candidate is provisional as per information provided by the candidate in his/her application form and is subject to verification of minimum eligibility conditions for admission to the program, educational documents and reservation documents (if any).
6. University keep rights to cancel admission of the Ph.D. scholars in the case of misconduct by the scholar, unsatisfactory progress/absent for consecutive two progress seminars, failure in any examination related to Ph.D., fabrication found in educational and reservation documents, candidate is found ineligible, involved in plagiarism in paper publications and thesis.
7. Provisional eligibility to appear in the selection process is no guarantee for admission to the program.
8. Candidates who will join Ph.D. program full time, they will be provided with the stipend as per MITWPU norms.
9. Ph.D. admission will be confirmed after successful completion of the course work with 55% or more as per UGC norms. Ph.D. programme should be minimum of three years including course work and maximum of six years from the date of admission to the Ph.D. programme.
10. A maximum of an additional two years (2) years can be given through the process of re- registration provided, however, that the total period for completion of a Ph.D. programme should not exceed eight (8) years from the date of admission in the Ph.D. programme.
11. Provided further that, female Ph.D. scholars and persons with Disabilities (having more than 40% disability) may be allowed an additional relaxation of two years(2) ; however the total period for completion of a Ph.D. program in such cases should not exceed ten (10) years from the date of admission of the programme.
12. Female candidates may be provided Maternity Leave/Child Care Leave for up to 240 days in the entire duration of Ph.D. programme.
Research Scholar
| Sr. No. | Name of Research Scholar | Name of Supervisor | Research Area |
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| 1 | Janhvi Giripunje | Dr. Sharbani Kaushik | Biosensors and Biomedical Engineering |
| Sr. No. | Name of Research Scholar | Name of Supervisor | Research Area |
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| 1 | Asmita Ramesh Jagadale | Dr. Ankita Agarwal | Computational Biology/Bioinformatics |
| 2 | Vaishnavi Laxman Kontam | Dr. Sharbani Kaushik | Biomaterials and Biosensors |
| 3 | Tanusha | Dr. Ankita Agarwal | Computational Biology/Bioinformatics |
Research Supervisor
| Sl. No. | Name of the Research Supervisor | Research areas of the Supervisor | Email address of the Supervisor | Scopus ID / Researchers ID/ Personal website link / Vidwan profile link of the Supervisor |
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Dr. Sharbani Kaushik |
Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, membrane proteins, redox proteins, Bioenergy, Electrochemical devices, Biosensors, Microbial Electrolysis, CO2 conversion |
Scopus Author ID: 56668361500/ Researcher ID: GNW-3929-2022/ https://mitwpu.edu.in/faculty/sharbani- kaushik/ https://mitwpu.irins.org/profile/594062 |
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Dr. Ankita Agarwal |
Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Molecular Modelling, Molecular Dynamics Simulation, Machine-learning algorithms for disease predictions, In-silico drug discovery, neurodegenerative diseases and cancers associated with human RNA-binding proteins |
Scopus Author ID: 57196399281/ Researcher ID: HZL-7005-2023/ https://mitwpu.edu.in/faculty/ankita- agarwal/ https://agarwalankita2708.wixsite.com/a bawebpage/ https://mitwpu.irins.org/profile/594433 |
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Dr. Shubhangi Rastogi |
Bioprocess engineering, Bioethanol, Biocatalyst, lignocellulosic residues, probiotics, and yogurts. |
Scopus Author ID: 57402084900/ Researcher ID: AEK-7327-2022 https://mitwpu.edu.in/faculty/shubhangi- rastogi/ https://mitwpu.irins.org/profile/594095 |
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Dr. Nikhilesh Joardar |
Redox Biology and Host–Pathogen Interactions; Infectious and Parasitic Disease Therapeutics; Drug Discovery; Immuno-engineering and Immune Modulation; Biomarker Development; Anti-inflammatory Drug Development; Wound Healing and Regenerative Medicine; Animal Models for Translational Research; Biomedical Applications of Functional Nanomaterials |
nikhilesh.joardar@mitwpu.edu.in |
Researcher ID: AHE-8804-2022 https://mitwpu.edu.in/faculty/nikhilesh-joardar https://mitwpu.irins.org/profile/710340 https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=9VacmEwAAAAJ&hl=en |
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Dr. Raj Agarwal |
3D Printing, Biomaterials, Composite materials, Patient-specific implants, Machine Learning, Ultrasonic Machining, Coatings, Tissue Engineering |
raj.agarwal1@mitwpu.edu.in |
Scopus Author ID: 57217098907 Researcher ID: AAW-3810-2020 https://mitwpu.edu.in/faculty/raj-agarwal
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Dr. Kiran Shejale |
Energy engineering, electrochemical systems, biomaterials/nanomaterials, water treatment and environmental sustainability |
Scopus Author ID: 57063450100/ Researcher ID: G-3183-2019/ https://shejalekp.wixsite.com/kps9/ https://mitwpu.edu.in/faculty/kiran- prakash-shejale/ |
