Swami Vivekananda University Kolkata Ph.D Physics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the Ph.D. Physics programme at SVU Kolkata is INR 3,00,000 as reported by third-party sources. Fees are typically paid in annual instalments over the three-year research period. Candidates should confirm the current fee and payment schedule at swamivivekanandauniversity.ac.in or by contacting SVU’s Research Cell.

Ans. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Physics or a closely allied physical science with at least 55 per cent aggregate marks (50 per cent for SC/ST/OBC-NCL and PwD candidates). A valid UGC-NET/JRF score in Physical Sciences or a qualifying score in SVU’s Research Entrance Test (RET) is required. Candidates must also present a research proposal and clear a personal interview at SVU.

Ans. A valid UGC-NET/JRF 2026 score in Physical Sciences is the preferred qualification for Ph.D. Physics admission at SVU Kolkata. UGC-NET Phase 2 2026 exams were held June 22 to 30, 2026, with results expected July 1, 2026. Candidates without a UGC-NET score must appear for and clear SVU’s own Research Entrance Test (RET). Both routes require a personal interview and submission of a research proposal.

Ans. SVU’s Ph.D. Physics programme covers research areas including condensed matter physics and material characterisation, photonics and optical science, nuclear and particle physics, plasma physics and spectroscopy, computational physics and modelling, and renewable energy physics and nanotechnology. Research scholars work with SVU faculty and submit a thesis after the minimum residency period.

Ans. UGC-JRF holders in Physical Sciences are eligible for a monthly fellowship from UGC (INR 31,000 per month for the first two years under current JRF norms). State and central government scholarships for SC/ST and minority community candidates may also be applicable. Candidates should verify the latest fellowship and scholarship norms at ugc.gov.in and swamivivekanandauniversity.ac.in.