In the year 2004, Ph.D. program was initiated at King George's Medical University, U.P. (KGMU) to promote state-of-art research and to mentor scholars in their area of specialization. In addition, these candidates are trained in areas like research methodology, biostatistics, computer use, etc. This ensures general proficiency as a researcher in biomedical sciences and increases the likelihood of pursuing a successful career in research. Successful candidates are awarded "DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY" from King George's Medical University. Ph.D. degree is not being awarded in any specific subject. The PhD award certificate mentions the thesis title and the month and year of the degree award. The University ensures that outputs of Ph.D. are original works of excellence leading to the discovery of new facts in science or evolution of fresh approach towards interpretation of existing facts. This document lists the rules and regulations for the Ph.D. program at the University. These can be reviewed and modified from time to time in the interest of the programme.