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

Ans. The research and tuition fee for Ph.D. in Physics 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 Physics, Applied Physics, Materials Science, or a closely allied physical 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. Physics at SRKI include condensed matter physics, materials science, spectroscopy, nanotechnology, and computational physics.

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 Physics qualify for faculty positions, research roles in materials and semiconductor industries, and positions at national institutes such as BARC, CSIR-NPL, and university research centres.

Ans. The Ph.D. in Physics 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.