IISER Berhampur PhD Chemistry Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
One-time Fees (First Semester)	INR 11,500
Tuition Fee (10 Semesters)	INR 2,66,000
User Charges (10 Semesters)	INR 1,77,000
Total Fees (General Category, 5 Years)	INR 4,54,500

Hostel rent of INR 2,000 per semester is included in User Charges above.

SC, ST, and PwD scholars are exempt from the INR 26,600 tuition fee each semester.

Caution Money of INR 5,000 paid at admission is fully refundable on programme completion.

Mess charges and health insurance are payable separately as per actuals.

IISER Berhampur PhD Chemistry Admission 2026

Event	Date
GATE 2026 Exam	February 7-15, 2026
GATE 2026 Result	March 19, 2026
IISER PhD Application Deadline	March 31, 2026
Shortlisted Candidate Results	May 16, 2026
Class Commencement	August 2026

CSIR-NET, UGC-JRF, JEST, DBT-JRF, ICMR-JRF, and INSPIRE-PhD scores are also accepted as qualifying credentials.

BS-MS graduates of any IISER with CGPA 8.0 or above are exempt from the national qualifying exam requirement.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

M.Sc. or equivalent in Chemistry, Chemical Sciences, or a related discipline from a recognised university.

Minimum 60% aggregate marks or CGPA of 7.0 on a 10-point scale, with 5% relaxation for SC, ST, and PwD candidates.

Valid national qualifying score in CSIR-NET (Chemical Sciences), UGC-JRF, GATE, JEST, DBT-JRF, or ICMR-JRF at the time of joining.

Admission Process

Apply online at iiserbpr.ac.in during the advertised window with qualifying exam score and academic documents.

The School of Chemical Sciences shortlists candidates based on qualifying score and academic performance.

Shortlisted candidates attend a written test and a research aptitude interview on campus.

Final merit list is prepared and communicated through the official IISER Berhampur admission portal.

Admitted scholars complete document verification and pay semester fees before the commencement date.

✓ Opt for this if

You hold a valid CSIR-NET or GATE score in Chemistry or Chemical Sciences.
You want a fully funded PhD with an INR 31,000 per month institute fellowship.
A residential IISER campus in Odisha aligns with your research environment preference.
You prefer close mentorship in a small-cohort research setting over a large university.
Your aim is a postdoctoral or academic career in chemistry or allied sciences.

✗ Skip if

You need strong corporate placement support and campus recruitment drives for PhD holders.
You prefer a PhD institution located in a major metro city.
A heavily coursework-oriented doctoral structure is your preferred academic format.

IISER Berhampur PhD Chemistry Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility/Schedule
Institute PhD Fellowship	INR 31,000 per month	All admitted PhD scholars at IISER Berhampur
CSIR-JRF/SRF Fellowship	INR 37,000 per month (with HRA)	CSIR-NET qualified scholars, eligible for SRF after 2 years

Institute fellowship is credited from the day of joining for up to five years.

HRA under CSIR-JRF or SRF is paid as per central government norms.

IISER Berhampur PhD Chemistry FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for PhD Chemistry at IISER Berhampur?

Ans. The total programme fees for Ph.D. in Chemistry at IISER Berhampur are INR 4,54,500 for General category scholars over five years. This covers INR 11,500 in one-time admission charges, INR 2,66,000 in cumulative tuition, and INR 1,77,000 in user charges across 10 semesters. SC, ST, and PwD candidates are exempt from the INR 26,600 tuition fee per semester, considerably reducing their overall fee burden.

Ques. Is there a monthly stipend or fellowship for PhD Chemistry scholars at IISER Berhampur?

Ans. All admitted PhD scholars at IISER Berhampur receive an institute fellowship of INR 31,000 per month from the day of joining. Scholars holding a CSIR-JRF award get INR 37,000 per month with House Rent Allowance and can be upgraded to SRF status after two years. The fellowship continues for up to five years, subject to satisfactory annual progress reports.

Ques. Which qualifying exams are accepted for PhD Chemistry at IISER Berhampur?

Ans. IISER Berhampur accepts CSIR-NET (Chemical Sciences), UGC-JRF, GATE (Chemistry), JEST, DBT-JRF, ICMR-JRF, and INSPIRE-PhD as qualifying credentials for the PhD in Chemistry. Candidates who completed a BS-MS at any IISER with a CGPA of 8.0 or above may apply without a national qualifying exam score. The valid score must be held at the time of actual joining.

Ques. What are the main research areas in PhD Chemistry at IISER Berhampur?

Ans. The School of Chemical Sciences at IISER Berhampur offers doctoral research in organic synthesis, coordination chemistry, nanomaterials, photochemistry, theoretical and computational chemistry, and bioinorganic chemistry. Available research projects depend on current faculty openings and funded grants in each admission cycle. Prospective candidates should contact faculty members directly and check the official website for advertised positions before applying.

Ques. What is the duration of the PhD Chemistry programme at IISER Berhampur?

Ans. The minimum registration period is three years, but PhD scholars at IISER Berhampur typically complete their degree in around five years. Programme fees are therefore calculated across 10 semesters covering the standard five-year duration. Extensions beyond five years are permitted with departmental approval and depend on research progress and continuation of funding for the scholar.

Ques. Is PhD Chemistry at IISER Berhampur different from PhD Chemical Sciences at the same institute?

Ans. Both programmes are offered through the School of Chemical Sciences at IISER Berhampur and share identical fee structures, fellowship provisions, and eligibility norms. The programme titles reflect specific disciplinary emphasis within the school. Applicants should refer to the official admission notification to identify which research areas and faculty supervisors are available under each title in a given cycle.

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