UPES Ph.D Chemistry: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The UPES Ph.D. Chemistry program has a minimum duration of 3 years (6 semesters) and may extend up to 6 years. The fee is INR 1,00,000 per semester, totalling INR 6,00,000 for the minimum 3-year period. Full-time scholars may receive a monthly fellowship stipend of up to INR 34,000 through the UPES doctoral fellowship scheme, subject to seat availability and annual progress review.

Ans. Yes. Candidates with a valid CSIR-NET, UGC NET, GATE, SET, GPAT, or INSPIRE qualification are exempt from the UPES Research Entrance Test (RET) and are directly called for the personal interview round after submitting their research proposal. This exemption is valid as long as the qualifying score is within its validity period at the time of application to UPES.

Ans. UPES Ph.D. Chemistry covers research in polymer chemistry, green synthesis, industrial catalysis, petrochemical processes, and materials chemistry. UPES’s energy sector focus also enables research at the intersection of chemistry and petroleum or renewable energy applications. The specific research supervisors and active projects for the incoming batch should be confirmed directly with the School of Advanced Engineering at the time of application.

Ans. The fellowship stipend of up to INR 34,000 per month is available for full-time Ph.D. scholars but is limited to 100 fellowship seats across all doctoral programs at UPES. Allocation depends on the research area, merit, and supervisor funding availability. Candidates who are UGC JRF or DST INSPIRE awardees continue to receive their government fellowships and are not separately eligible for the UPES stipend.

Ans. Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, or a closely related discipline from a recognised university, with minimum 55% marks or an equivalent CGPA. Final-year M.Sc candidates may apply provisionally. All shortlisted candidates must submit a 1,000-word research proposal outlining their intended research topic before the personal interview stage.