Ph.D. in Chemistry – Dibrugarh University
Eligibility Criteria
- Master’s degree (M.Sc. Chemistry) with minimum 55% marks.
- Minimum of 2 years research experience or prior publications (optional but advantageous).
- Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.) in Chemistry (honours) may apply under the Direct Ph.D. route if they possess a valid GATE/NET score.
Entrance Examination
Dibrugarh University conducts its own Ph.D. entrance test or accepts scores from national level tests:
- DU Ph.D. Entrance (written + interview)
- UGC-NET
- CSIR-JRF
- GATE (Chemistry)
Fee Structure (2024‑2025)
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Application Fee (online) | ₹ 1,500 |
| Admission Fee (once) | ₹ 7,000 |
| Annual Tuition & Lab Charges | ₹ 13,000 per year |
| Miscellaneous (library, e‑resources) | ₹ 2,000 per year |
| Total (≈ 4‑year program) | ₹ 71,500 |
Admission Process
- Online registration on the university portal.
- Upload scanned copies of academic certificates, ID proof, and photograph.
- Pay the non‑refundable application fee.
- Submit the application before the stipulated deadline.
- Appear for the entrance examination (written) and subsequent personal interview.
- Receive the provisional admission letter upon merit list publication.
- Complete document verification and pay the admission fee.
- Enroll for coursework and begin research work under a qualified supervisor.
Core Subjects & Coursework
- Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
- Organic Synthesis & Mechanism
- Physical Chemistry & Spectroscopy
- Analytical Chemistry & Instrumental Methods
- Computational Chemistry & Molecular Modeling
- Environmental & Green Chemistry
Research Areas
- Nanomaterials & Catalysis
- Bio‑inorganic Chemistry
- Polymer Chemistry & Materials Science
- Electrochemical Energy Storage
- Medicinal Chemistry & Drug Design
- Supramolecular Chemistry
- Environmental Remediation & Waste Management
Sample Syllabus (Year‑1)
| Semester | Course / Module |
|---|---|
| Sem‑1 | Advanced Spectroscopic Techniques, Research Methodology, Seminar |
| Sem‑2 | Computational Chemistry, Advanced Synthetic Strategies, Literature Review |
Scholarships & Financial Assistance
- University Merit‑based Scholarship – up to 50% tuition waiver.
- UGC‑CSIR Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) – stipend of ₹31,000/month.
- Assam State Government Scholarship for NE students.
- Project‑based assistantships (e.g., DST, DBT funded projects).
Career Scope & Opportunities
- Academic positions – Lecturer, Assistant Professor, Principal Investigator.
- Industrial R&D – Pharmaceutical, Petrochemical, Materials, Agro‑chemicals.
- Government research labs – CSIR, DRDO, ISRO, BARC.
- Post‑doctoral fellowships (national & international).
- Entrepreneurship – start‑ups in specialty chemicals, green technologies.
Contact & Further Information
Office of Admissions – Department of Chemistry
Dibrugarh University, Rajabahu, Dibrugarh – 788001, Assam, India
Phone: +91 7587 123456 | Email: chemistry.admissions@dibru.ac.in
Official Ph.D. Chemistry Page
