The ADMISSION TO Ph.D. PROGRAMME (2010) is a research scholarship for Indian students seeking a doctorate in medicinal and aromatic plants. It is offered by the Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP), a CSIR laboratory under the Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India. The programme leads to a Ph.D. degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and focuses on plant biology, agriculture, and chemistry. Eligible candidates can apply for admission to this interdisciplinary research opportunity.

Candidates must have completed or be completing a Master’s degree in Life Sciences (Agriculture, Botany, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Bioscience, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or Bioinformatics) with at least 55% marks. The programme is open to Indian nationals. Selection is based on academic merit and research aptitude. Reserved category candidates (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwD) may receive relaxation as per government norms.

Applications must be submitted online through the official CIMAP portal as per the instructions provided. Candidates should upload scanned copies of academic transcripts, certificates, and a recent passport-sized photograph. A research proposal may be required. Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview or written test. The official page lists the current application fee and submission deadline.