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NHCE Ph.D Chemistry: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Total fees
INR 1.84 Lakhs
3 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 6 LPA
Class of 2025, this research area
Cutoff
50
VTU ETR score, Final list 2025
Placement rate
80%
Class of 2025 batch placed
In This Page▾
01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placements
02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice
03EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply
04Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting
05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step
06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel
07Will your score get you in?Closing scores by category and quota
08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed
09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side
10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply
About NHCE Ph.D Chemistry
NHCE offers a three-year, full-time Ph.D Chemistry with 6 seats through VTU ETR. The course is taught on campus over six semesters, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A and stands NAAC A in Collegedunia course listing 2026 and 151 to 200 in NIRF engineering range 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.84 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 4.24 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through VTU counselling. The General General seat closed at score 50 in final list of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 6 LPA and 80% of the batch was placed.
NHCE Ph.D Chemistry Fees
The full course costs INR 1.84 Lakhs without hostel and INR 4.24 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 1.80 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, six times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 2.40 Lakhs over three years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 1.80 Lakhs | INR 30,000 a semester, 6 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 3,600 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 2.40 Lakhs | INR 80,000 a year, 3 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 1.84 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 4.24 Lakhs | Full course |
NHCE Ph.D Chemistry Admission Dates
Shortlist selection closed on 2 Sep 2026. Final list selection comes on 25 Sep 2026. Reporting starts on 14 Oct 2026. Keep the selection letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| VTU ETR registration, last date to apply | 23 Jan 2026 to 27 Feb 2026 | Over |
| VTU ETR session 1 exam | 4 Mar 2026 to 14 Mar 2026 | Over |
| VTU ETR result and score | 23 Apr 2026 | Over |
| Application edit | 21 Aug 2026 to 29 Aug 2026 | Over |
| Shortlist selection | 2 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Final list selection | 25 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Seat acceptance fee, last date | 30 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Physical reporting and document check | 14 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 30 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Spot round | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
NHCE Ph.D Chemistry Eligibility
You need PG with M.Sc Chemistry or allied subject and 55% marks; 50% for reserved categories. You also need a VTU ETR score from any session. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| PG subjects | M.Sc Chemistry or allied subject |
| PG marks | 55% for General, 50% for reserved categories |
| Exam | VTU ETR score from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit published |
NHCE Ph.D Chemistry Admission Process
VTU selects the seat on your score and your choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write VTU ETR | Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts |
| 2. Submit proposal on VTU | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the admission fee within five days of selection |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the selection letter |
NHCE Ph.D Chemistry Cutoff
The General seat closed at score 50 and the OBC-NCL seat at 55 in 2025. These are the VTU final list closing scores for General seats. The General closing score has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing score, General | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 50 | Final list, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 55 | Final list, 2025 |
| SC | 50 | Final list, 2025 |
| ST | 45 | Final list, 2025 |
| EWS | 54 | Final list, 2025 |
NHCE Ph.D Chemistry Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 80% of its batch at an average of INR 6 LPA. The median is INR 5.5 LPA and the highest offer was INR 12 LPA. campus research labs and teaching roles hire this research area on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 6 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 5.5 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 12 LPA |
| Batch placed | 80% |
| Recruiters | campus research labs and teaching roles, on campus |
NHCE Ph.D Chemistry Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 60,000 over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| State post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 60,000 over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in PG | INR 20,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 50,000 over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 40,000 over the course |
NHCE Ph.D Chemistry Ranking
The college stands NAAC A in Collegedunia course listing and 151 to 200 in NIRF engineering range, with NAAC A. Collegedunia scores on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF scores on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Ph.D ranking | 2026 | NAAC A |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | 151 to 200 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
NHCE Ph.D Chemistry Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 3 ends with the thesis. One research area from day one, with labs from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 3.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | research methods, chemistry review and lab work |
| Year 2 | research methods, spectroscopy and lab safety |
| Year 3 | literature review, experiments and paper writing |
| Year 3 | thesis work, seminar and final viva |
NHCE Ph.D Chemistry Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and first-years are selected rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year room | Three to a room, selected before classes start |
| Single room | From year 3, on request |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in a small industrial town |
Should you pick Ph.D Chemistry at New Horizon College of Engineering?
This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a small industrial town for three years.
Pick it if:
You passed PG in this state: half the seats are General, so a score that misses the Sponsored list can still get in.
You want lab research in Bengaluru: the research area-wise placement table lists the same four research partners in each of the last three years.
Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in six parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.
You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's closing score: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe score.
You need a single room from the first year: first-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3.
You want internships in a big city: this is a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You will decide only after the JEE Advanced result: the VTU choice window closes within days of it, so fill your choices before the result comes.
Counsellor's advice
Accept this research area if shortlist gives it to you on a General score. If you are Sponsored and below the shortlist close, wait it and keep a safer college above it.
Ph.D Chemistry Eligibility▾
PG marks: 55% in M.Sc Chemistry or allied subject. 50% for reserved categories.
Board score alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A VTU ETR score. score (your main score) decides the Sponsored seats.
General quota: Half the seats go to students who passed PG in this state.
Ph.D Chemistry Admission Process▾
Write VTU ETR: One entrance test is expected before the research interview.
Register on VTU: VTU controls the research admission route for affiliated colleges.
Submit proposal: List this college and research area high. Accept keeps the seat, wait keeps looking.
Pay the admission fee: Pay by the listed date or you lose the seat.
Report to department: Bring PG marks cards, ID proof and research papers.
Ph.D Chemistry Admission Dates 2026
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These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
23 Jan 2026 to 27 Feb 2026
VTU ETR registration
Last date to apply was 27 Feb 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
4 Mar 2026 to 14 Mar 2026
VTU ETR session 1 exam
Your main score comes from your best session.
Over
23 Apr 2026
VTU ETR result and score
The score card is the only paper VTU reads.
Over
21 Aug 2026 to 29 Aug 2026
Application edit
Applications locked when the window shut on 29 Aug 2026.
Over
2 Sep 2026
Shortlist selection
The first selection letter came online the same day.
Confirmed
25 Sep 2026
Final list selection
The last regular round; the selection letter comes online the same day.
Confirmed
30 Sep 2026
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 30 Sep 2026.
Confirmed
14 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
30 Oct 2026
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Spot round
Only if seats are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Jan 2027
VTU ETR registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2027
VTU ETR session 1 exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
VTU ETR result and score
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Application edit
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round selections
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: VTU 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
NHCE Ph.D Chemistry Fees 2026
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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 6, INR 30,000 a semester
INR 1.80 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 3,600
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 3, INR 80,000 a year
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 3,102
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
326%
average first-year pay INR 6 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 7,153
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
142%
average first-year pay INR 6 LPA vs the full fee
Source: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your score get you Chemistry at New Horizon College of Engineering?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published VTU closing scores.
Category
Quota
General · General
50 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research area high on your list.
51 to 60: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 60: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · Sponsored
40 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research area high on your list.
41 to 50: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 50: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · General
55 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research area high on your list.
56 to 65: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 65: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Sponsored
45 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research area high on your list.
46 to 55: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 55: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · General
50 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research area high on your list.
51 to 60: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 60: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Sponsored
42 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research area high on your list.
43 to 52: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 52: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · General
45 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research area high on your list.
46 to 55: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 55: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Sponsored
40 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research area high on your list.
41 to 50: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 50: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · General
54 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research area high on your list.
55 to 64: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 64: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Sponsored
44 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research area high on your list.
45 to 54: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 54: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Shortlist close is the safe number. The Final list close only helps if you keep the choice waited to the end.
NHCE Ph.D Chemistry Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
State post-matric scholarship
INR 60,000
State social welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersCentral Sector Scheme
INR 20,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in PGApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 50,000
New Horizon College of Engineering
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answersOBC post-matric scholarship
INR 40,000
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
NHCE Ph.D Chemistry vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to New Horizon College of Engineering. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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Total fees3 years, no hostel
INR 1.84 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 1.50 Lakhs
INR 34,000 less
INR 2 Lakhs
INR 16,000 more
INR 1.84 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 2.20 Lakhs
INR 36,000 more
INR 1.70 Lakhs
INR 14,000 less
Average paylatest batch
INR 6 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 6.2 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA more
INR 5.5 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA less
INR 5.2 LPA
INR 0.8 LPA less, Class of 2024
INR 5.8 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA less
INR 5.6 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
80%
Class of 2025
78%
2 points lower
82%
2 points higher
76%
4 points lower, Class of 2024
79%
1 point lower
75%
5 points lower
Closing scoreVTU ETR score, General
50
Final list, 2025
48
2 places tougher
55
5 places easier
58
8 places easier
52
2 places easier
54
4 places easier
Seatsthis research area
6
VTU ETR
5
1 fewer
7
1 more
4
2 fewer
8
2 more
10
4 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
326%
on INR 6 LPA
413%
87 points higher
275%
51 points lower
283%
43 points lower
264%
62 points lower
300%
26 points lower
In short
Bengaluru costs less and pays more on average, but its closing score is about 3,000 places tougher. If your score clears both, take Bengaluru; if it clears only NHCE, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
In short
Bengaluru places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over three years and pays a little less. If its easier closing score is what you need, keep it one place below NHCE in your choice list as the safer seat.
In short
Harbour charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If NHCE gives you a seat in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
In short
Bengaluru costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing score. If your score misses NHCE in the early rounds, list Bengaluru right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
Summit is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If NHCE selects you a seat in any round, take it and keep Summit only as your backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on NHCE Ph.D Chemistry
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is Ph.D Chemistry at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.84 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 6 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my score is just above the closing score?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General General seat closed at score 50 in final list and it got tougher three years in a row, so a score that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the score checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get research and teaching roles with product and IT services companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 6 LPA, the median was INR 5.5 LPA and 80% of the batch was placed. If you want a industry chemistry role instead, this research area is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover materials chemistry and analytical chemistry, and the thesis can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.
Should I wait a year and try for a better score?▾
Only if you can raise your score by a lot, not a little. The General closing score got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a research area change after year 1 if you want a sibling research area.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 80% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 5.5 LPA is lower than the average of INR 6 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 3.
Is this research area better than Materials Chemistry at this college for me?▾
Pick Chemistry if you want a research role and Materials Chemistry if you want a industry chemistry role. Chemistry places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing score is the tougher of the two. If you get Materials Chemistry now and want Chemistry, the research area change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Apply on the VTU portal and fill this college in your VTU choice list. A seat comes in the round your score clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days VTU gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 3-year fee is INR 1.84 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 4.24 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.
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