IISER Berhampur Ph.D Chemical Sciences: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total programme fees for Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences at IISER Berhampur are INR 4,54,500 for General category scholars over five years. This includes INR 11,500 in one-time charges, INR 2,66,000 in cumulative tuition fees, and INR 1,77,000 in user charges across 10 semesters. SC, ST, and PwD candidates are exempt from the tuition component of INR 26,600 per semester, significantly lowering their total fee obligation.

Ans. Yes, every admitted PhD scholar at IISER Berhampur receives an institute fellowship of INR 31,000 per month from the day of joining. Scholars who hold a CSIR-JRF award receive INR 37,000 per month with House Rent Allowance and are eligible for SRF upgradation after two years. Continuation depends on satisfactory annual progress reports submitted to the department.

Ans. IISER Berhampur accepts CSIR-NET (Chemical Sciences), UGC-JRF, GATE, JEST, DBT-JRF, ICMR-JRF, and INSPIRE-PhD fellowships as qualifying credentials for this programme. BS-MS graduates from any IISER with a CGPA of 8.0 or above are exempt from the national qualifying exam requirement and may apply directly. Applicants must hold a valid score at the time of joining, not merely at the time of application.

Ans. The School of Chemical Sciences at IISER Berhampur supports doctoral research in organic synthesis, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, computational chemistry, materials science, and chemical biology. Research openings depend on faculty vacancy and funded project availability in each admission cycle. Prospective applicants are advised to review faculty profiles on the official IISER Berhampur website and contact potential supervisors before submitting an application.

Ans. The minimum registration period for the PhD programme is three years, but most scholars complete their thesis in around five years, which is why fees are calculated on a 10-semester basis. Extensions beyond five years require departmental and institute approval and are granted on the basis of research progress and funding availability for the scholar’s ongoing project.

Ans. The August 2026 batch commences in August 2026, with the application deadline for this intake having closed on March 31, 2026, and results announced in May 2026. The next admission cycle for the August 2027 intake is expected to open in early 2027. Candidates preparing for the next cycle should appear in CSIR-NET, GATE, or other qualifying exams before the next application window.