Ph.D. in Chemistry
The School of Arts and Science at Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation offers a comprehensive doctoral program in Chemistry.
Ph.D. in Chemistry
The Ph.D. in Chemistry is a research-intensive program aimed at fostering independent scholars with strong theoretical knowledge and advanced experimental skills. It offers specialization in areas such as Organic, Inorganic, Physical, Analytical, Environmental, Polymer, Medicinal, Nanoscience, and Materials Chemistry, with scope for interdisciplinary applications in healthcare, energy, and sustainability. The program emphasizes research methodology, publication ethics, instrumentation, and data analysis, preparing scholars for careers in academia, industry, and international research collaborations.
Program Options
Full Time
For those who want to focus only on research
Part Time
For working professionals
International Students
NRI/ Foreign Students can also apply for full time programme
Prerequisites
Post Graduation in Chemistry (Interdisciplinary Research shall be allowed and encouraged)
Fellowships/ scholarships
- Full Time Scholars will be given a stipend of Rs. 25,000 / Month
- UGC – NET / UGC – CSIR NET / GATE cleared candidates will receive a stipend of Rs. 30,000 / Month
Procedure
Applicants must take a written test and appear for a personal interview (UGC – NET / UGC – CSIR NET / GATE cleared candidates are exempted from the written tests), M.Phil. Full-time / part-time candidates are not exempted.
Fee Structure
| Program Type | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Full Time | Rs. 50,000 / Year |
| Part Time (External Candidates) | Rs. 75,000 / Year |
| Part Time (Internal Candidates) | Rs. 25,000 / Year (Fee concession of Rs. 50,000 / Year) |
Additional Fees
In addition, application fee of Rs. 1,000, a registration fee of Rs. 10,000
Duration
- Full Time: Minimum period 3 years including course work and Maximum period 6 years
- Part Time: Minimum period 4 years including course work and Maximum period 8 years
Ph.D Program (Chemistry)
This doctoral program emphasizes advanced research, critical analysis, and original contributions to the field of chemistry. It is designed for scholars who wish to specialize in areas such as organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, industrial, environmental, medicinal, polymer, nanoscience and materials chemistry. The program provides opportunities to engage in cutting-edge research, interdisciplinary studies, and applications of chemistry in biotechnology, energy, healthcare, and sustainable development. Scholars will be trained in experimental techniques, instrumentation, computational methods, and data analysis, preparing them for careers in academia, research institutions, industry, and interdisciplinary collaborations at the national and international level.
Course Overview
| Paper Types | Description |
|---|---|
| Research Methodology | Covers research design, experimental techniques, advanced analytical methods, computational tools, data collection, statistical analysis, scientific writing, and presentation skills. |
| Publication Ethics | Includes open access publishing, plagiarism and publication misconduct, intellectual property rights, databases and research metrics (Scopus, Web of Science, h-index, impact factor), and principles of responsible scientific conduct. |
| Area of the Research | The area of research shall be determined by the specialization chosen by the scholar. Areas may include Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Nanoscience, Polymer Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Corrosion Science, and Materials Chemistry. |
| Broad Field of Research | The broad field of study will be determined by the specialization and subject pursued by the scholar, serving as the foundation for advanced research in chemistry and its interdisciplinary applications in energy, healthcare, environment, and materials. |
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