The University of Trans-Disciplinary Health Sciences and Technology (UTU) is a unique institution in Bangalore, India, focusing on trans-disciplinary research in health sciences. Below is a detailed overview of Ph.D. admissions, placements, question papers, and merit lists at UTU:
UTU offers full-time Ph.D. programs in various trans-disciplinary health science domains. Here are the key details:
A Master’s degree (M.Sc./M.Tech/M.A./M.Phil) in a relevant field with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC candidates).
Candidates with professional qualifications like MBBS, BDS, or BVSc are also eligible.
A valid score in national-level entrance exams like UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, GATE, or UTU's own entrance test.
Application Submission: Candidates must apply online through the official UTU website.
Entrance Exam: UTU conducts its own entrance test for candidates without a valid NET/GATE score.
Interview: Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview.
Final Selection: Based on entrance exam scores, academic performance, and interview performance.
Application deadlines are usually announced on the official UTU website.
The entrance exam and interview are typically held in June/July.
UTU focuses on trans-disciplinary research areas such as:
Integrative Medicine
Public Health
Nutrition and Dietetics
Yoga and Mental Health
Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
UTU is primarily a research-oriented university, and Ph.D. graduates often pursue careers in:
Academia: As professors, researchers, or postdoctoral fellows.
Research Institutions: In government or private research labs.
Healthcare Industry: In roles related to drug discovery, clinical research, and public health.
Entrepreneurship: Starting their own ventures in health sciences or wellness.
The university provides guidance and support for career development, but specific placement statistics for Ph.D. graduates are not publicly available.
UTU does not publicly release previous years' question papers for its Ph.D. entrance exam. However, candidates can prepare by:
Reviewing the syllabus provided by UTU.
Practicing general research aptitude and subject-specific questions.
Referring to UGC-NET or CSIR-NET question papers for similar topics.
The merit list for Ph.D. admissions is prepared based on:
Entrance exam scores.
Academic performance.
Interview performance.
The merit list is published on the official UTU website after the completion of the selection process. Candidates can check their status by logging into the admission portal.
For more details, visit the official UTU website:
https://utu.ac.in
Or contact the admissions office:
Email: admissions@utu.ac.in
Phone: +91-80-67262500