GITAM School of Science Visakhapatnam Ph.D Chemistry: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Yes, the Ph.D. in Chemistry is one of the programmes available at all three GITAM campuses - Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru. Students can choose their preferred campus at the time of application, subject to seat availability and supervisor availability at that campus. The GReAT exam for Science disciplines is conducted in-person at the GITAM campus, so candidates should plan accordingly.

Ans. Yes, the eligibility criteria for Ph.D. in Chemistry at GITAM is broad and explicitly includes M.Sc. in Chemistry (any specialisation), Nanotechnology, Material Science, Environmental Science, Environmental Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Biotechnology. Candidates with M.Pharm. or M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering are also eligible. The minimum requirement is 55% aggregate marks in the qualifying degree.

Ans. The GITAM PhD Fellowship offers Rs. 33,000 per month for a maximum of three years to full-time on-campus Ph.D. scholars across all disciplines, including Chemistry. However, the fellowship is not automatically guaranteed to every admitted scholar and is subject to availability and university norms. Candidates who already hold a CSIR-JRF or UGC-JRF fellowship will continue on their external fellowship and may be transitioned to the GITAM fellowship after its completion. Scholars should confirm fellowship terms at the time of receiving the offer letter.

Ans. The GReAT exam for Chemistry applicants consists of two sections: Section A covers Research Aptitude and Methodology (80 marks, common for all disciplines), and Section B covers the Chemistry subject area (80 marks). The syllabus for Section B can be downloaded from the GITAM PhD programme page at www.gitam.edu/research/research-innovations/about/phd-programme. The exam is objective-type, conducted in-person at the GITAM campus, and has a duration of two hours.

Ans. The Chemistry department at GITAM Visakhapatnam has faculty working in diverse research areas including organic synthesis, medicinal chemistry, coordination chemistry, nanomaterials, photocatalysis, electrochemistry, computational chemistry, polymer chemistry, and green chemistry. Prospective students are strongly advised to identify a potential supervisor and research area before applying, as admission is subject to supervisor availability. Contact details and faculty profiles can be found on the GITAM School of Science website or by writing to phdsupport@gitam.edu.

Ans. Yes, a valid CSIR-NET score in Chemical Sciences is one of the accepted qualifying exams for Ph.D. Chemistry admission at GITAM, and candidates with such a score are directly exempted from the GReAT written test and called for an interview. Similarly, a valid GATE score in Chemistry (CY paper) is also accepted. It is important to note that the CSIR-NET score must be valid (typically within 2 years of the exam date) at the time of application. Candidates should check the GITAM admission brochure for the specific validity requirements.