The Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) has been established by the Government of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi as an Autonomous Institute, under the Societies Registration Act - 1860, at New Delhi. ILBS has been given the status of Deemed-to-be-University by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of India.
The institute is inviting application for the entrance examination for Ph.D, PDCC, PGCC, Fellowship and Certificate courses for the academic session starting from 01st January 2027, as per the details given below
Eligibility for Ph.D Courses
1. Ph.D in Molecular and Cellular Medicine (NET qualified with JRF Fellowship) : 06#
Ph.D in Molecular and Cellular Medicine (NET qualified without JRF Fellowship) : 04##
2. Ph.D. in Clinical Nutrition : 01#
3. Ph.D. in Preventive Hepatology : 01#
4. Ph.D. Hepatology : 01#
5. Ph.D. Virology : 01#
Eligibility : #All GATE/NET/GPAT qualified candidates with JRF Fellowship (Category-1 as per UGC NET)
##All GATE/NET/GPAT qualified candidates without JRF Fellowship (Category-2 & 3 as per UGC NET)
Applicants who have cleared a national level examination like CSIR/UGC-NET JRF, DBT-JRF, ICMR-JRF need to appear for a Direct Interview.
(Master’s Degree in Biological Sciences (Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Zoology, Microbiology) or a Professional degree (MBBS, Master Degree in Medical or Dental Sciences, M.Tech. M.Pharma M.V.Sc, declared equivalent to Master’s degree by the corresponding statutory body. Candidates should have secured minimum 60% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade as per UGC rules.
Eligibility for PDCC/PGCC and Certificate Courses
PGCC in Clinical Trials
Seats : 02+01*
• MBBS,BDS,BAMS,BHMS or equivalent recognised medical degree from a university recognised by the Government of India.
• Master’s degree in a relevant subject, including life sciences, pharmacology, biotechnology, microbiology, biochemistry, nursing, or public health
• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm)
Fellowship in Evidence Synthesis
Seats : 03$
Eligibility : 1. Master's degree in a relevant discipline: MPH, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Research, Clinical Research, MPharm, Health Economics, or Food & Nutrition from a recognised university.
2. Minimum 3 years of post-master's research experience in health, clinical, or public health research, or epidemiology.
3. At least 2 publications in peer-reviewed journals; publications in systematic review or meta-analysis are preferred
Desirable Criteria :
• Prior experience in systematic review conduct or critical appraisal of evidence.
• Familiarity with major biomedical databases: PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, PROSPERO.
• Working knowledge of at least one statistical software package: Stata, R, or SPSS.
• Prior participation in guideline development or health technology assessment activities.
Instructions for Filling the Application Form
• Candidates may download the application forms and prospectus from ILBS website ilbs.in. Candidates must ensure their eligibility from the prospectus before applying. Candidates should submit their application online at the ILBS website ( ilbs.in). The applications for in-service candidates for sponsored seat must be routed through proper channel. The application fee is Rs.5000/- for PDCC and fellowship courses, Rs.2500/- for PGCC courses and Rs.1000/- for Ph.D. and Certificate Courses. The fee must be paid by net- banking/debit/credit cards. The application fee once paid will not be refunded even in case of his/her application is rejected.
• Before submitting the application it is the responsibility of the candidate to ascertain whether they possess the requisite qualification for admission. Having been called for the entrance test does not mean acceptance of eligibility. Selection of the candidate will not be final unless the original certificates are verified and found correct and the fees are paid.
• Application form should be filled up carefully by the applicant and no column should be left blank or incomplete.
• All information given in the application form should be correct. Any false information or suppression of any factual information in the application would be a disqualification. In case any false information is furnished or that suppression of any factual information comes to the notice during any time of the course, he/she would be liable for appropriate disciplinary action including termination.
Upper Age Limit
For Degree/PDCC/PGCC and Certificate Courses : Forty years, relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST candidates. The age shall be determined as on the last date of the submission of application form mentioned in the advertisement.
For Short Courses : Fifty five years, relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST/overseas candidates. The age shall be determined as on the last date of the submission of application form mentioned in the advertisement
Other Information
• The Entrance Test shall be conducted at ILBS, New Delhi.
• The candidates appearing for entrance test will not be paid any dearness / traveling allowance.
• The marks obtained by the candidates in the entrance test shall be displayed on the specified date.
• The selected candidate has to undergo a medical fitness examination conducted by the Institute. Candidates not found medically fit will have to forgo their admission, and the seat will be offered to the next candidate on the merit list.
• The selected candidates shall join the course by the date prescribed. In case the selected candidate does not report by the date, the next candidate in the order of merit will be selected in his/her place.
• The courses are full time courses. No postgraduate is allowed to do any private practice or consultation.
• The candidate seeking admission under sponsored category should apply through proper channel. The candidates are not permitted to register for any other Degree/Diploma courses and continue the studies, unless specifically permitted by the Institute.
• Duties and responsibilities of students joining the academic courses shall be fixed by the Institute from time to time. They will be required to pursue such works that may be needed in the legitimate interest of patient care in the hospital.
• The performance of the candidates joining the course will be evaluated at the end of every six months by a committee constituted for the purpose and in case of unsatisfactory performance, the Institute has the right to take appropriate action to extend the period of training or detain the candidate and make him/her ineligible for appearing for final examination including the removal of the name of the candidate from the rolls of the Institute.
• The candidates enrolled in DM and M.Ch. courses have to submit their thesis proposal cleared by the Institutional Ethics Committee to the Academic Cell within six month of the joining and candidates enrolled in PDCC courses have to submit their Research proposal cleared by the Institutional Ethics Committee to the Academic Cell within two months of the joining.
• The candidates admitted to degree courses, before being permitted to appear for the final examination shall be required to furnish proof of having undertaken research in the form of two papers in publishable format (one of them as first author).
• The candidate shall maintain a log book. There shall be entry of various procedures, operations performed, academic presentations done etc., by the candidate during the study period certified by the head of the department. This shall be submitted to the examiners at the time of practical and viva voce.
Consolidated remuneration : Rs. 56,000/- per month + HRA, as admissible (current ICMR guidelines)
The last date to apply for online application for all above courses is 22.11.2026.
