Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow
PhD (Medical Sciences)
3-year research doctorate at India's NIRF #6 ranked medical institute
NIRF Ranking (Medical)
Among India's top-tier medical research institutions
Key numbers
Average CTC
₹12 LPA
Placement Rate
90%
Total Intake
15 Seats
Program Fee
₹75,000
Are you eligible?
Academic Qualification
MD/MS or equivalent degree in a relevant medical discipline
Selection Process
Admission via SGPGIMS Entrance Test
Entrance exams
3-Year Research Journey
Year +0
Year 1: Coursework
Build foundations in biomedical research methodology, advanced statistics, and specialized laboratory techniques
Year +1
Year 2: Research & Publishing
Execute thesis research with a mandatory publication requirement plus grant-writing training
Year +2
Year 3: Defense & Transition
Compile final thesis, defend before the panel, and place into ICMR, AIIMS, or pharma research roles
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
90%
Top recruiters
Pocket-Friendly Doctorate
The entire 3-year program costs just ₹75,000 — exceptionally subsidized for a premier medical research degree. On-campus hostel and scholarships are also available.
The verdict
Strong fit
If you already hold an MD/MS and want a research career without a crushing fee burden, SGPGIMS offers a rare combo of elite pedigree (NIRF #6), tiny cohort size, and a direct pipeline into ICMR, AIIMS, and pharma R&D. The 3-year thesis grind is real, but so is the ROI.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Low program cost
- ✓ Top NIRF rank
- ✓ Research & academia career
- ✓ Hostel & scholarship support
Doesn't match
- ✗ Immediate high-paying corporate role
- ✗ Non-medical background
- ✗ Metro city lifestyle