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SJBIT Ph.D Chemistry: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Total fees
INR 4.15 Lakhs
5 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 4.8 LPA
Class of 2025, this course
Cutoff
62
VTU ETR ETR score, Round 6 2025
Placement rate
95%
Class of 2025 batch placed
In This Page▾
01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placement
02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice
03EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply
04Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting
05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step
06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel
07Will your score get you in?Closing scores by category and quota
08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed
09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side
10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply
About BGS SJB Ph.D Chemistry
BGS SJB offers a five-year, part-time Ph.D Chemistry with 12 seats through VTU ETR. The course is taught on campus over five years, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds VTU and stands VTU recognised research centre for Chemistry and #54 in NIRF engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.15 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 9.15 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through VTU counselling. The General Part-time seat closed at score 62 in round 6 of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 4.8 LPA and 95% of the batch was placed.
BGS SJB Ph.D Chemistry Fees
The full course costs INR 4.15 Lakhs without hostel and INR 9.15 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 4 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee once a year for 5 years. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 5 Lakhs over five years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 4 Lakhs | INR 80,000 a year, 5 years |
| Admission fee | INR 15,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 5 Lakhs | INR 80,000 a year, 5 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 4.15 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 9.15 Lakhs | Full course |
BGS SJB Ph.D Chemistry Admission Dates
The VTU ETR form is open from 1 Sep 2026 to 21 Sep 2026. The test is listed for 11 Oct 2026. Research work starts in Feb 2027 after the interview, fee payment and document check.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| VTU ETR application form, last date to apply | 1 Sep 2026 to 21 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| VTU ETR test | 11 Oct 2026 | Tentative |
| VTU ETR result and shortlist | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
| Research interview | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
| Research centre allotment | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
| Admission fee, last date | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Document check at research centre | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start and research work | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
BGS SJB Ph.D Chemistry Eligibility
You need Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Maths and 75% marks; 65% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a VTU ETR score from any session. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Class 12 subjects | Physics, Chemistry and Maths |
| Class 12 marks | 75% for General, 65% for SC, ST and PwD |
| Exam | VTU ETR score from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit |
BGS SJB Ph.D Chemistry Admission Process
VTU allots the seat on your score and your choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write VTU ETR | Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts |
| 2. Fill choices on VTU | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the seat fee within five days of allotment |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter |
BGS SJB Ph.D Chemistry Cutoff
The General safe score is 80, and OBC-NCL safe score is 78. SC safe score is 72 and ST safe score is 68. These are VTU ETR planning scores for this course. The interview and guide seat still decide the final admission.
| Category | Safe score, Part-time | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 80 | VTU ETR 2026 |
| OBC-NCL | 78 | VTU ETR 2026 |
| SC | 72 | VTU ETR 2026 |
| ST | 68 | VTU ETR 2026 |
| EWS | 76 | VTU ETR 2026 |
BGS SJB Ph.D Chemistry Placement
The Class of 2025 placed 95% of its batch at an average of INR 4.8 LPA. The median is INR 8 LPA and the highest offer was INR 22 LPA. Product and IT services companies hire this course on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 4.8 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 8 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 22 LPA |
| Batch placed | 95% |
| Recruiters | Product and IT services companies, on campus |
BGS SJB Ph.D Chemistry Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| State post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 2 Lakhs over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12 | INR 40,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
BGS SJB Ph.D Chemistry Ranking
The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's Ph.D ranking and #54 in NIRF engineering, with VTU. Collegedunia scores on fees, placement and student reviews. NIRF scores on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Score or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Ph.D ranking | 2026 | #12 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #54 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
BGS SJB Ph.D Chemistry Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 4 ends with the thesis. One course from day one, with labs from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 3.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics |
| Year 2 | Data structures, digital logic, operating systems |
| Year 3 | Databases, networks, machine learning electives |
| Year 4 | Two electives a semester and the thesis |
BGS SJB Ph.D Chemistry Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year room | Three to a room, allotted before classes start |
| Single room | From year 3, on request |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in a Bengaluru campus |
Should you pick Ph.D Chemistry at BGS and SJB Group of Institutions?
This course suits students who want a teaching or lab research path and can meet a guide while working.
Pick it if:
You studied a relevant master degree: VTU asks for the research test and the interview before SJBIT can confirm the seat.
You want a lab topic, not a quick job: the Chemistry research centre needs a guide match before admission is final.
Your office allows study time: the part-time course takes 5 years, so guide meetings must fit your work week.
You need a lower research cost: the full course fee is INR 4.15 Lakhs before hostel, so the loan EMI stays smaller.
Skip it if:
You are counting on only the test score: the interview and guide seat still decide admission after VTU ETR.
You need a full-time campus Ph.D: SJBIT lists the part-time duration as 5 years, so campus time is limited.
You want company placement from this course: Ph.D Chemistry is a research course, so your guide and thesis matter more than placement drives.
You will decide only after the VTU ETR date: the application form closes on 21 Sep 2026, so submit the form before the test.
Counsellor's advice
Take this course if your guide topic is clear and your job allows weekly research time. If either is missing, wait before paying.
Ph.D Chemistry Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 55% in a relevant master's degree. Reserved categories follow VTU rules.
Board score alternative: GATE, UGC NET or VTU exemption can help where VTU allows it.
Exam needed: A VTU ETR score is needed unless VTU gives an exemption.
Part-time mode: The research centre and guide availability decide the final seat.
Ph.D Chemistry Admission Process▾
Write VTU ETR: The test is listed for 11 Oct 2026 in the VTU notice.
Register on VTU: VTU manages Ph.D admission through the Jnanashodha portal.
Fill choices: Choose Chemistry at SJBIT and upload the papers asked by VTU.
Pay the seat fee: Pay by the final date after allotment or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for checking at the research centre.
Ph.D Chemistry Admission Dates 2027
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These are the official 2027 intake dates. Tap 2028 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
The 2028 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2027.
Confirmed
1 Sep 2026 to 21 Sep 2026
VTU ETR application form, last date to apply
The last date to apply is 21 Sep 2026. Late forms are not taken.
Tentative
11 Oct 2026
VTU ETR test
The test score decides who moves to the research interview.
Tentative
Nov 2026
VTU ETR result and shortlist
The scorecard is used for the Ph.D research interview.
Tentative
Dec 2026
Research interview
The department checks your topic and research fit.
Tentative
Dec 2026
Research centre allotment
VTU lists the research centre after the interview.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Admission fee payment
Pay the first part only after the research centre is allotted.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Admission fee, last date
You lose the research seat if the fee is not paid by the last date.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Document check at research centre
Bring originals and the guide acceptance papers.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Classes start and research work
Course work and guide meetings start after enrolment.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Course work registration
Register for course work after admission is approved.
Tentative
Sep 2027
VTU ETR application form, last date to apply
Expected in the same month as this year, with the last date before the test.
Tentative
Oct 2027
VTU ETR test
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Nov 2027
VTU ETR result and shortlist
Expected after the test.
Tentative
Dec 2027
Research interview
Expected after the shortlist.
Tentative
Jan 2028
Research centre allotment
Expected after the interview.
Tentative
Jan 2028
Admission fee payment
Expected after the research centre is allotted.
Tentative
Jan 2028
Document check at research centre
Expected after fee payment.
Tentative
Feb 2028
Classes start and research work
Expected after enrolment.
Source: VTU ETR notification and SJBIT Ph.D page. Confirm on the official site before you act. Confirm on the official site before you act.
BGS and SJB Group of Institutions Ph.D Chemistry Fees 2027
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This is the full 5-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per year × 5, INR 80,000 a year
INR 4 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 15,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 5, INR 1 Lakh a year
INR 5 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 6,997
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
116%
average first-year pay INR 4.8 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 15,428
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
52%
average first-year pay INR 4.8 LPA vs the full fee
Source: SJBIT Ph.D page and VTU ETR notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your VTU ETR score get you Ph.D Chemistry at BGS and SJB Group?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges show a practical score plan for this course.
Category
Quota
General · Part-time
80 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
60 to 79: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Below 60: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · Full-time
85 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
65 to 84: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Below 65: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Part-time
78 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
58 to 77: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Below 58: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Full-time
82 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
62 to 81: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Below 62: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Part-time
72 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
52 to 71: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Below 52: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Full-time
75 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
55 to 74: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Below 55: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Part-time
68 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
48 to 67: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Below 48: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Full-time
70 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
50 to 69: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Below 50: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Part-time
76 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
56 to 75: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Below 56: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Full-time
78 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
58 to 77: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Below 58: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 6 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
BGS and SJB Group of Institutions Ph.D Chemistry Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
State post-matric scholarship
INR 2 Lakhs
State social welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersCentral Sector Scheme
INR 40,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
BGS and SJB Group of Institutions
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answersOBC post-matric scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
BGS and SJB Group of Institutions Ph.D Chemistry vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to BGS and SJB Group of Institutions. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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Total fees5 years, no hostel
INR 4.15 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 4.50 Lakhs
INR 35,000 more
INR 5 Lakhs
INR 85,000 more
INR 4.15 Lakhs
Same fee
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Average paylatest batch
INR 4.8 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 5.2 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA more
INR 4.5 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA less
INR 4.2 LPA
INR 0.6 LPA less, Class of 2024
INR 4.7 LPA
INR 0.1 LPA less
INR 4.4 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
95%
Class of 2025
93%
2 points lower
95%
Same placement
88%
7 points lower, Class of 2024
93%
2 points lower
91%
4 points lower
VTU ETR scoreGeneral research entry
62
Round 6, 2025
70
8 more
65
3 more
60
2 fewer
68
6 more
58
4 fewer
Seatsthis course
12
VTU ETR
10
2 fewer
15
3 more
8
4 fewer
14
2 more
18
6 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
116%
on INR 4.8 LPA
116%
Same ROI
90%
26 points lower
88%
28 points lower
98%
18 points lower
123%
7 points higher
In short
Bengaluru costs less and pays more on average, but its closing score is about 8 points easier. If your score clears both, take Bengaluru; if it clears only BGS SJB, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
In short
Bengaluru points more of its batch but charges INR 85,000 more over five years and pays a little less. If its easier closing score is what you need, keep it one place below BGS SJB in your choice list as the safer seat.
In short
Harbour charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If BGS SJB gives you a seat in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
In short
Bengaluru costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing score. If your score misses BGS SJB in the early rounds, list Bengaluru right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
Summit is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If BGS SJB allots you a seat in any round, take it and keep Summit only as your backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on BGS and SJB Group of Institutions Ph.D Chemistry
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is Ph.D Chemistry at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.15 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 4.8 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my score is just above the closing score?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General Part-time seat closed at score 62 in round 6 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a score that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the score checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get teaching, lab research and research associate roles after the thesis. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 4.8 LPA, the median was INR 8 LPA and 95% of the batch was placed. If you want a quick campus job instead, this course is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a full-time campus Ph.D, or if you want company placement from this course. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a Bengaluru campus, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a full-time research option.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from the first year. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in the research phase cover chemistry research methods and lab work, and the thesis can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in the first year about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.
Should I wait a year and try for a better score?▾
Only if you can raise your score by a lot, not a little. The General closing score got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a course change after year 1 if you want a sibling course.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 95% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 8 LPA is lower than the average of INR 4.8 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 3.
Is this course better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick Chemistry if you want a software job and ECE if you want a quick campus job. Chemistry points a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing score is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want Chemistry, the course change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the VTU ETR exam and fill this college in your VTU choice list. A seat comes in the round your score clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days VTU gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 5-year fee is INR 4.15 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 9.15 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.
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