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University of Hyderabad Ph.D Chemistry: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Hyderabad, TelanganaCentral UniversityEstd 1974NAAC Grade A+ 3.3
University of Hyderabad Latest Updates and News
05 Jun, 2026 University of Hyderabad has announced Ph.D Chemistry Fee structure 2026. The total academic fee is ₹ 82,050 .
Total fees
INR 39,420
3 years, no hostel
Fellowship
INR 4.44 LPA
CSIR NET JRF yearly value
Cutoff
33
CSIR NET NET, Final list 2025
Seat intake
33
Ph.D. Chemistry intake
In This Page▾
01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to research outcomes
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 merit rank get you in?Closing merit ranks 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 University of Hyderabad Ph.D. Chemistry
University of Hyderabad offers a three-year, full-time Ph.D. Chemistry with 33 seats through CSIR NET or UOH entrance. The course is taught on campus over six semesters, with lab research from the first semester. The institute holds UGC and stands #12 in Collegedunia's University ranking 2026 and #18 in NIRF University 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 39,420 for the minimum three years, and INR 1.59 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through UOH admission portal counselling. The General General seat closed at merit rank 33 in final list of 2025. A CSIR NET JRF fellowship is INR 4.44 LPA in the first two years, and the course has 33 seats.
UOH Ph.D. Chemistry Fees
The full course costs INR 39,420 without hostel and INR 1.59 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 30,540 of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, eight times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and living add INR 1.20 Lakhs over three years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 30,540 | INR 5,090 a semester, 6 semesters |
| Yearly funds and medical | INR 8,880 | One time |
| Refundable deposit | INR 3,870 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and living | INR 1.20 Lakhs | INR 40,000 a year, 3 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 39,420 | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 1.59 Lakhs | Full course |
UOH Ph.D. Chemistry Admission Dates
Interview shortlist selection closed on 1 Sep 2026. Final list selection comes on 24 Sep 2026. Reporting starts on 13 Oct 2026. Keep the selection letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| UOH PhD application, last date to apply | 22 Jan 2026 to 26 Feb 2026 | Over |
| UOH entrance exam or NET check | 3 Mar 2026 to 13 Mar 2026 | Over |
| shortlist for interview | 22 Apr 2026 | Over |
| UOH admission portal application form | 20 Aug 2026 to 28 Aug 2026 | Over |
| Interview shortlist selection | 1 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Final list selection | 24 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Admission fee, last date | 29 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Reporting and document check | 13 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 29 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Spot round | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
UOH Ph.D. Chemistry Eligibility
You need master's with Chemistry or a related science and 55% marks; 50% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a CSIR NET merit rank from any session. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| master's subjects | Chemistry or a related science |
| master's marks | 55% for General, 50% for SC, ST and PwD |
| Exam | CSIR NET merit rank from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit |
UOH Ph.D. Chemistry Admission Process
UOH admission portal allots the seat on your merit rank and your choices. You then pay the admission fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Clear CSIR NET | Sit for one or both sessions; your valid score counts |
| 2. Attend interview on UOH admission portal | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the admission fee within five days of selection |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the selection letter |
UOH Ph.D. Chemistry Cutoff
The General seat closed at merit rank 33 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the UOH admission portal final list closing merit ranks for General seats. The General closing merit rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing merit rank, General | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 33 | Final list, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 4,300 | Final list, 2025 |
| SC | 2,100 | Final list, 2025 |
| ST | 1,000 | Final list, 2025 |
| EWS | 1,900 | Final list, 2025 |
UOH Ph.D. Chemistry Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 33 of its batch at an average of INR 4.44 LPA. The median is INR 4.44 LPA and the highest offer was INR 4.44 LPA. research labs and teaching roles hire this course on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Fellowship | INR 4.44 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 4.44 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 4.44 LPA |
| Batch placed | 33 |
| Recruiters | research labs and teaching roles, on campus |
UOH 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, high Class 12 score in master's | 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 |
UOH Ph.D. Chemistry Merit ranking
The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's University ranking and #18 in NIRF University, with UGC. Collegedunia merit ranks on fees, research outcomes and student reviews. NIRF merit ranks on data the institute files every year.
| Merit ranking body | Year | Merit rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia University ranking | 2026 | #12 |
| NIRF University | 2025 | #18 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
UOH Ph.D. Chemistry Course Structure
Year 1 has coursework and supervisor talks; research work grows after the guide is fixed. One course from day one, with lab research from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 3.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | coursework, safety training and research methods |
| Year 2 | advanced chemistry courses, seminars and lab work |
| Year 3 | thesis experiments, seminars and paper writing |
| Year 4 | thesis work, pre-submission seminar and viva |
UOH 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 Hyderabad |
Should you pick Ph.D. Chemistry at University of Hyderabad?
This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in Hyderabad for three years.
Pick it if:
You passed master's in Chemistry: half the seats are General, so a merit rank that misses the NET route can still get in.
You want product companies, not only service IT: the course-wise research path table lists the same four product recruiters in each of the last three years.
Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in eight parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.
You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You count on last year's close: it got tougher for three years, so keep one safer option above it.
You need a single room from the first year: first-years share shared rooms and single rooms depend on vacancy.
You want internships in a big city: this is Hyderabad, so the research path cell brings most internships here.
You will wait for the last shortlist: the UOH form closes first, so submit before the result.
Counsellor's advice
Take this course if the shortlist gives it to you. If the NET route is close, keep one safer option above it.
Ph.D. Chemistry Eligibility▾
master's marks: 55% in Chemistry or a related science. 50% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board merit rank alternative: Being in the high Class 12 score of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A CSIR NET merit rank. NET (your main merit rank) decides the NET route seats.
General quota: Half the seats go to students who passed master's in Chemistry.
Ph.D. Chemistry Admission Process▾
Clear CSIR NET: Use CSIR NET, UGC NET or the UOH entrance route named in the notice.
Apply online: UOH screens applications and calls shortlisted students for interview.
Attend interview: Carry your research idea and certificates when the department calls you.
Pay the admission fee: Pay by the listed date or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring degree, mark sheets, category papers and NET proof for checking.
Ph.D. Chemistry Admission Dates 2026
▾
These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
22 Jan 2026 to 26 Feb 2026
UOH PhD application
Last date to apply was 26 Feb 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
3 Mar 2026 to 13 Mar 2026
UOH entrance exam or NET check
Your main merit rank comes from your best session.
Over
22 Apr 2026
shortlist for interview
The merit rank card is the only paper UOH admission portal reads.
Over
20 Aug 2026 to 28 Aug 2026
UOH admission portal application form
Choices locked when the window shut on 28 Aug 2026.
Over
1 Sep 2026
Interview shortlist selection
The first selection letter came online the same day.
Confirmed
24 Sep 2026
Final list selection
The last regular round; the selection letter comes online the same day.
Confirmed
29 Sep 2026
Admission fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 29 Sep 2026.
Confirmed
13 Oct 2026
Reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
29 Oct 2026
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Spot round
Only if seats are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Jan 2027
UOH PhD application
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2027
UOH entrance exam or NET check
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
shortlist for interview
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
UOH admission portal application form
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round selections
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Admission fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: UOH admission portal 2026 schedule and the UOH admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
University of Hyderabad Ph.D. Chemistry Fees 2026
▾
This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living cost.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 6, INR 5,090 a semester
INR 30,540
Yearly funds and medical
Per year × 3, INR 2,960 a year
INR 8,880
Refundable deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 3,870
Add hostel + living
Hostel and living
Per year × 3, INR 40,000 a year
INR 1.20 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 665
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
1126%
average first-year pay INR 4.44 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 2,688
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
279%
average first-year pay INR 4.44 LPA vs the full fee
Source: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your merit rank get you Chemistry at University of Hyderabad?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published UOH admission portal closing merit ranks.
Category
Quota
General · General
24 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
25 to 33: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 33: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · NET route
19 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
20 to 26: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 26: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · General
18 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
19 to 24: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 24: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · NET route
14 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
15 to 19: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 19: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · General
10 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
11 to 15: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 15: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · NET route
8 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
9 to 12: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 12: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · General
5 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
6 to 8: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 8: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · NET route
4 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
5 to 6: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 6: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · General
8 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
9 to 12: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 12: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · NET route
6 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
7 to 9: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 9: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Interview shortlist close is the safe number. The Final list close only helps if you keep the choice waited to the end.
University of Hyderabad 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 20,000
Telangana 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 10,000
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, high Class 12 score in master'sApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 15,000
University of Hyderabad
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 8,000
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.
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Total fees3 years, no hostel
INR 39,420
tuition + admission
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INR 4.44 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 9.5 LPA
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Seat intakePh.D. Chemistry seats
33
Class of 2025
20
13 fewer
25
8 fewer
18
15 fewer, Class of 2024
12
21 fewer
25
8 fewer
Closing merit rankCSIR NET NET, General
33
Final list, 2025
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16,567 places easier
Seatsthis course
33
Ph.D. intake
90
57 more
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117 more
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27 more
180
147 more
240
207 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
1126%
on INR 4.44 LPA
170%
956 points lower
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998 points lower
133%
993 points lower
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Northfield costs less and pays more on average, but its closing merit rank is about 3,000 places tougher. If your merit rank clears both, take Northfield; if it clears only UOH, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
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Riverbank places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over three years and pays a little less. If its easier closing merit rank is what you need, keep it one place below UOH in your choice list as the safer seat.
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Harbour charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If UOH gives you a seat in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
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Lakeside costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing merit rank. If your merit rank misses UOH in the early rounds, list Lakeside right below it and take whichever comes first.
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Summit is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If UOH 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 University of Hyderabad 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 39,420 and the last batch averaged INR 4.44 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 merit rank is just above the closing merit rank?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General General seat closed at merit rank 33 in final list and it got tougher three years in a row, so a merit rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the merit rank checker above for your own category.
What work can this Ph.D. lead to?▾
Most students get research jobs with research labs and teaching roles that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 4.44 LPA, the median was INR 4.44 LPA and 33 of the batch was placed. If you want a lab research role instead, this course is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share shared rooms and single rooms depend on vacancy. The campus is in Hyderabad, so the research path cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the research path figures, pick a city college.
Is this course strong for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a strong master's application needs.
Should I wait a year and try for a better merit rank?▾
Only if you can raise your merit rank by a lot, not a little. The General closing merit rank 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 support if my research is slow?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 33 of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 4.44 LPA is lower than the average of INR 4.44 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the research path training the cell holds in year 3.
Is Chemistry better than another science Ph.D. for me?▾
Pick Chemistry if you want a research job and ECE if you want a lab research role. Chemistry places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing merit rank 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 UOH entrance exam or NET check and fill this college in your UOH admission portal choice list. A seat comes in the round your merit rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the admission fee within the days UOH admission portal 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 3-year fee is INR 39,420 without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 1.59 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.
Can I pay the Ph.D. 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.
This page is AI assisted and human verified.
University of Hyderabad: 1 Answered Question
Does the Central University of Hyderabad offer UG courses or any integrated courses?
Anushua MitraM.A (Political science) from University of Hyderabad (2020)
Yes, Hyderabad Central University offers various integrated courses in science, social science, and humanities.
- In Humanities there is a five-year integrated program, i.e. language science, there are also Hindi and Tamil.
- In social sciences, the integrated programs include Anthropology, History, Economics, Political Science, and Sociology.
- In Science, the university offers Integrated M.Tech in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, System Biology, Earth Science. They also offer professional courses, i.e. IMSC Optometry, IMSC Health Psychology.
These are the courses Hyderabad Central University offer in undergraduate.
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