Nirma PhD Science PT Fees
The Part-Time PhD (Science) programme at Nirma University involves an annual fee of Rs. 50,000 per year, along with several one-time charges payable at specific stages of the programme. The most significant one-time charges include the Course Work Fee of Rs. 15,000 and the Viva Voce Examination Fee of Rs. 20,000 payable at the time of thesis submission. A refundable security deposit of Rs. 30,000 is also collected. The total first-year outgo (annual fee + all one-time charges + deposit) amounts to Rs. 1,17,200 as per the official fee structure for 2026-27.
Fee Components
| Fee Component | Amount (Rs.) |
|---|---|
| Annual Fee (Per Annum) | 50,000 |
| Course Work Fee (One Time) | 15,000 |
| Initial Post-Graduation Registration Fee (One Time) | 1,000 |
| Course Work Examination Fee (One Time) | 1,200 |
| Viva Voce Examination Fee (at time of thesis submission) | 20,000 |
| Total One-Time Charges | 37,200 |
| Refundable Security Deposit | 30,000 |
| Total Fees (Year 1: Annual + One-Time + Deposit) | 1,17,200 |
- The annual fee of Rs. 50,000 is payable each year for the duration of the programme (minimum 3 years).
- The refundable security deposit of Rs. 30,000 is returned upon completion/exit from the programme.
- An eligibility certificate fee of Rs. 1,000 is applicable if required.
- A non-refundable application processing fee of Rs. 1,250 is payable at the time of application.
- The Course Work Examination Fee is to be submitted at the time of submission of course work; the Viva Voce fee is payable at the time of thesis submission.
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