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

Ans. The research and tuition fee for Ph.D. in Chemistry at SRKI Surat is INR 80,000 per year, with a total of INR 2,40,000 for the minimum three-year duration.

Ans. Candidates must hold an M.Sc. in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, or a closely allied chemical science discipline with at least 55 per cent aggregate marks. A valid UGC-NET or CSIR-NET score, or qualification in the university PhD entrance test, is required for shortlisting.

Ans. Research areas in Ph.D. Chemistry at SRKI include organic synthesis, inorganic coordination chemistry, analytical methods, physical chemistry, and green chemistry.

Ans. Yes. UGC-NET / CSIR-NET qualified scholars may receive fellowships as per UGC/CSIR norms (JRF). Scholars may also apply for DST-INSPIRE (INR 28,000 per month for eligible postgraduates) and CSIR-SRF/JRF through the respective national portals.

Ans. PhD graduates in Chemistry qualify for faculty positions and R&D roles in pharmaceutical and chemical industries, quality control laboratories, and government research organisations such as CSIR-NCL and CSMCRI.

Ans. The Ph.D. in Chemistry at SRKI is a minimum three-year (up to six-year) full-time research programme structured into a coursework phase in Year 1 and a research and thesis phase thereafter. Scholars submit bi-annual progress reports to the Research Advisory Committee (RAC) and must present their work at departmental seminars before thesis submission and the final viva voce examination.