Bharathiar University Coimbatore Ph.D Nano Science and Technology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. No, the BU-CET is not mandatory for all candidates. Candidates who have qualified UGC-NET (including JRF), CSIR-NET (including JRF), SLET/SET, GATE, hold a DST-INSPIRE fellowship, are scientists working in DRDO, faculty of Air Force Administrative College, or possess an M.Phil. degree with a minimum of 55% marks are exempted from appearing for the CET. However, all candidates - whether CET-exempted or not - must still apply through the official portal and appear for the interview/viva-voce and research proposal evaluation as part of the final selection process.

Ans. As per the official Bharathiar University CET 2026 notification, candidates must secure a minimum of 15 marks out of 50 in the Common Eligibility Test to be eligible for admission to PhD programmes. The CET is a Computer-Based Test conducted at specified examination centres in Coimbatore. The test comprises two sections: 50% questions on research aptitude (general research methodology, data interpretation, etc.) and 50% questions on the specific subject (Nanoscience and Technology in this case).

Ans. The Department of Nanoscience and Technology at BU has active research in several interdisciplinary areas including: biosensors and chemical sensors, energy storage and conversion devices (batteries, supercapacitors), organic solar cells, advanced drug delivery systems using nanomaterials, structural analysis and characterisation of nanomaterials, thin films, biopolymers and biomaterials, cancer research using nanotechnology, water purification technology, and environmental remediation. The department has 7 faculty members with specialisations spanning physics, chemistry, and biology, and has received funded projects from UGC, DST, DRDO, ICMR, DAE, and TANSCHE.

Ans. Yes, Bharathiar University offers the PhD in Nanoscience and Technology in both Full Time (3-6 years) and Part Time (4-7 years) modes. Part-time candidates must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer at the time of application. The part-time course fee is Rs. 2,500 per semester (compared to Rs. 1,650 for full-time). Part-time scholars are expected to spend a minimum number of days on campus as per university regulations and must fulfil all coursework, DRC, and thesis requirements.

Ans. Candidates need to submit the following documents: 10th and 12th certificates and mark sheets, UG degree certificate and mark sheets, PG degree certificate and mark sheets, NET/JRF/GATE/SET/M.Phil. certificate (if applicable for CET exemption), community certificate (for SC/ST/OBC candidates), Aadhaar card or valid ID proof, passport-size photographs, a research proposal outlining the intended area of research, experience certificate (for part-time candidates), and a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer (for part-time candidates). All documents must be submitted in the prescribed format at the time of interview/admission.

Ans. PhD scholars at Bharathiar University can access multiple funding avenues. The most common are UGC-JRF (Rs. 37,000/month, upgradable to SRF at Rs. 42,000/month after 2 years) and CSIR-JRF (same amounts) for candidates who qualify the respective national eligibility tests. DST-INSPIRE fellows receive Rs. 31,000/month plus Rs. 20,000 annual contingency grant. SC/ST candidates can apply for the Government of India PhD Scholarship through the National Scholarship Portal. Additionally, the department regularly receives funded research projects from DST, DBT, DRDO, and ICMR, through which project-based fellowships may also be available to scholars working under funded supervisors.