Tribhuvan University (TU), Institute of Science and Technology (IoST), Dean's Office, Kirtipur, has published notice regarding the examination center and time for the applicants seeking admission to the Ph.D. Program for the academic year 2082 B.S.

Key Details:
- Examination Center: Central Department of Microbiology, T.U. Kirtipur
- Admit Card Distribution: from the Dean's Office, Kirtipur, on Ashoj 28,  2082 ( Tuesday, October 14, 2025)
- Examination Time: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
- Examination Date: As mentioned in the previous notice i.e., Ashoj 29, 2082 ( Wednesday, October 15, 2025 )

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Previous Admission Notice: (2082/03/02)
The Institute of Science and Technology (IoST), Dean's Office at Tribhuvan University (TU), Kirtipur, invites applications for Ph.D. enrollment for the academic year 2082 BS. This announcement is for candidates aspiring to pursue doctoral research under various Central Departments of IoST.

The notice, issued on 2082/03/02 BS, includes the complete schedule and procedures for Ph.D. enrollment. Interested candidates are requested to contact the respective Central Departments for additional details.

Application Timeline:
- Application Period: From Ashadh 15 to the end of Shrawan, 2082 BS.
- Where to Submit: Respective Central Departments of IoST, TU.
- Documents Required: Ph.D. Application Form and Research Proposal.
- Application Fee: NPR 2,500 to be submitted along with the proposal.
- Application Form Download Link: Download Application Form [ LINK HERE ]

Proposal Defense and Entrance Exam Registration
The Proposal Defense must be conducted by the respective Central Departments by Bhadra 20, 2082 BS. Only candidates who successfully pass the Proposal Defense will proceed to the entrance examination phase. After passing the Proposal Defense, candidates must submit: Revised Proposal, Entrance Examination Form, Voucher of NPR 3,000 deposited at Nepal Bank Limited (Account No: 04500100099107000001) and all required documents.
Submission Deadline: By the end of Bhadra, 2082 BS.

Entrance Examination Schedule
- Exam Date: Ashwin 29, 2082 ( October 15, 2025 ) - Wednesday
- Time and Center: To be announced later
- Commencement of Classes: Mangsir 1, 2082 ( November 17, 2025 )

Entrance Examination Structure
The entrance examination will consist of 100 objective questions.
- 70% from the subject area of the applicant
- 30% from Research Methodology related to the discipline

Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility is as per the Ph.D. Regulation 2023, available at: Ph.D. Regulation 2023

Minimum Requirements
A) A candidate must pass entrance exam conducted by IOST, TU.
B) A candidate requires at least 3.0/4.0 CGPA or equivalent in the Master Level (M.Sc. in respective discipline or M.A. in Mathematics or Statistics) from TU or any University recognized by TU to be a full time Ph.D. candidate. No work experience is required for full time Ph.D. enrolment.
C) Work experience is required for non-full time Ph. D. enrolment as follows:
a. Candidate with 3/4.0 CGPA in M.Sc. or equivalent must have 2 years work experience. Candidate with 3.3/4.0 CGPA in M.Sc. or equivalent must have 1 year work experience.
b Candidate passed with distinction or 3.7/4.0 CGPA need not require work experience.
c. No work experience is required for a candidate with M.Sc. degree having one publication as first author in Q1 or Q2 ranked SCimago listed Journal.
D) For interdisciplinary : Candidate must complete 30 CH ( Credit Hour) conversion course of that discipline. These courses will be recommended by concerned subject committee to the CDRC. Candidate who takes 30 CH course he/she will be eligible to be awarded Ph.D. Degree from that department.

Required Documents
Applicants must submit the following documents:
1. Form (Entrance form and Application Form for the Enrollment)
2. Ph.D. Proposal
3. Academic Certificate of Candidate
4. Bio-data of Candidate
5. Bio-data of Supervisor/ Co-Supervisor
6. Acceptance Letter of Supervisor/Co-supervisor
7. Recommendation of CDRC
8. No Objection letter from Office if employed
9. Nature of Job and Experience Letter
10. Assurance Letter of Study Leave from the employer for full time researcher candidate
11. Plagiarism checking Report according to loST rule.

Special Note for TU Faculty:
Tribhuvan University teaching staff applying as full-time researchers shall obtain prior approval from the Office of the Rector, Coordination Division. For this, applicants are requested to contact the Coordination Division. Non-TU employees must submit a No Objection Letter from their employer.

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