SPPU Ph.D Chemical & Biotechnology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Aundh, PuneState UniversityEstd 1949NAAC Grade A+
Total fees
INR 4.13 Lakhs
4 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 6.5 LPA
latest published batch, this branch
Cutoff
96
SPPU OEE merit score, Merit round 2025
Highest offer
80%
latest published batch batch placed

About SPPU Ph.D

SPPU offers a four-year, full-time Ph.D Chemical Biotechnology with 4 seats through SPPU OEE. The course is taught on campus over eight semesters, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A+ and stands #12 in Collegedunia's Ph.D ranking 2026 and #54 in NIRF engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.13 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 4.42 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through SPPU admission portal counselling. The General seat closed at score 96 in merit round of 2025. The latest published batch averaged INR 6.5 LPA and 80% of the batch was placed.

SPPU Ph.D Chemical Biotechnology Fees

The full course costs INR 4.13 Lakhs without hostel and INR 4.42 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 2.52 Lakhs 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 mess add INR 29,250 over four years.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 2.52 LakhsINR 31,500 a semester, 8 semesters
Other academic feesINR 1.61 LakhsOne time
Caution depositINR 60One time, returned when you leave
Hostel and messINR 29,250INR 7,313 a year, 4 years
Total, no hostelINR 4.13 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 4.42 LakhsFull course

SPPU Ph.D Chemical Biotechnology Admission Dates

May 2027 is the first expected registration step and Aug 2027 is the expected classes start month. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.

EventDateStatus
SPPU OEE registration, last date to applyMay 2027Tentative
SPPU OEE examJun 2027Tentative
SPPU OEE result and scoreJun 2027Tentative
Counselling registrationJul 2027Tentative
Selection listJul 2027Tentative
Admission fee paymentJul 2027Tentative
Document checkAug 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

SPPU Ph.D Chemical Biotechnology Eligibility

55% marks are needed for General and 50% is needed for SC, ST and PwD. B.E. or M.Sc. in allied branches is the subject rule. You also need a SPPU OEE score from any session. There is no upper age limit.

RequirementWhat you need
Graduation subjectsB.E. or M.Sc. in allied branches
Graduation marks55% for General, 50% for SC, ST and PwD
ExamSPPU OEE score from any session
AgeNo upper age limit

SPPU Ph.D Chemical Biotechnology Admission Process

SPPU admission portal 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.

StepWhat you do
1. Write SPPU OEESit for one or both sessions; your best score counts
2. Fill choices on SPPU admission portalList this course high if it is your first pick
3. Accept the seatPay the seat fee within five days of allotment
4. ReportBring original mark sheets and the allotment letter

SPPU Ph.D Chemical Biotechnology Cutoff

The General seat closed at score 96 and the OBC-NCL seat at 82 in 2025. These are the SPPU admission portal merit round merit scores for General seats. The General merit score has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.

CategoryMerit score, GeneralRound and year
General96Merit round, 2025
OBC-NCL82Merit round, 2025
SC70Merit round, 2025
ST60Merit round, 2025
EWS76Merit round, 2025

SPPU Ph.D Chemical Biotechnology Placements

The latest published batch placed 80% of its batch at an average of INR 6.5 LPA. The median is INR 6 LPA and the highest offer was INR 14.8 LPA. Biotech, process and pharma labs hire this branch on campus in the seventh semester.

MetricValue
Average payINR 6.5 LPA, latest published batch
Median payINR 6 LPA
Highest offerINR 14.8 LPA
Batch placed80%
RecruitersBiotech, process and pharma labs, on campus

SPPU Ph.D Chemical Biotechnology 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.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
State post-matric scholarshipSC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 2 Lakhs over the course
Central Sector SchemeAny category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in GraduationINR 40,000 over the course
EWS tuition waiverEWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearINR 1.50 Lakhs over the course
OBC post-matric scholarshipOBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 1 Lakh over the course

SPPU Ph.D Chemical Biotechnology Ranking

The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's Ph.D ranking and #54 in NIRF engineering, with NAAC A+. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.

Ranking bodyYearScore or grade
Collegedunia Ph.D ranking2026#12
NIRF Engineering2025#54
NAAC2024A+

SPPU Ph.D Chemical Biotechnology Course Structure

Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 4 ends with the final project. One branch from day one, with labs from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 3.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Research methods, process maths and lab methods
Year 2Chemical process, bioprocess and transport topics
Year 3Biochemical engineering, polymer and environmental electives
Year 4Research work with the guide and final thesis work

SPPU Ph.D Chemical Biotechnology 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.

ItemDetail
First-year roomThree to a room, allotted before classes start
Single roomFrom year 3, on request
MessIncluded in the hostel fee, three meals a day
CampusOne campus in a Pune university campus

Should you pick Ph.D Chemical Biotechnology at Savitribai Phule Pune University?

This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a Pune university campus for four years.

Pick it if:
You passed Graduation in this state: half the seats are General, so a score that misses the Other State list can still get in.
You want product companies, not only service IT: the branch-wise placement 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 are counting on last year's merit score: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe score.
You need a single room from the first year: first-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3.
You want internships in a big city: this is a Pune university campus, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You wait for GATE: the SPPU choice window can close fast, so fill your choices before the result.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this branch if round 1 gives it to you on a General score. If you are Other State and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer option above it.
Ph.D Chemical Biotechnology Eligibility▾
Graduation marks: 55% in B.E. or M.Sc. in allied branches. 50% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board score alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A SPPU OEE score. merit score (your main score) decides the Other State seats.
General quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Graduation in this state.
Ph.D Chemical Biotechnology Admission Process▾
Write SPPU OEE: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on SPPU admission portal: SPPU admission portal (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill choices: List this college and branch high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.

Ph.D Chemical Biotechnology Admission Dates 2027

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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative
May 2027
SPPU OEE registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
SPPU OEE exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Jun 2027
SPPU OEE result and score
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Counselling registration
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Selection list
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Admission fee payment
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.

Source: SPPU admission portal 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Savitribai Phule Pune University Ph.D Chemical Biotechnology Fees 2027

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This is the full 4-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Tuition fee
Per year × 4, INR 63,000 a year
INR 2.52 Lakhs
Other academic fees
One time, in year 1
INR 1.61 Lakhs
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 60
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 4, INR 7,313 a year
INR 29,250
Total course fee
INR 4.13 Lakhs
4 years · tuition + other academic fees, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 4.42 Lakhs
4 years · tuition + admission fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 6,963
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
157%
average first-year pay INR 6.5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 7,457
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
147%
average first-year pay INR 6.5 LPA vs the full fee

Source: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you Chemical Biotechnology at Savitribai Phule Pune University?

Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published SPPU admission portal merit scores.

Category
Quota
General · General
96 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
82 to 95: almost there. Later lists can move the score.
Below 82: not this year. Try the next list or a different quota.
General · Other State
88 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
76 to 87: almost there. Later lists can move the score.
Below 76: not this year. Try the next list or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · General
82 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
70 to 81: almost there. Later lists can move the score.
Below 70: not this year. Try the next list or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Other State
76 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
64 to 75: almost there. Later lists can move the score.
Below 64: not this year. Try the next list or a different quota.
SC · General
70 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
58 to 69: almost there. Later lists can move the score.
Below 58: not this year. Try the next list or a different quota.
SC · Other State
64 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
52 to 63: almost there. Later lists can move the score.
Below 52: not this year. Try the next list or a different quota.
ST · General
60 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
48 to 59: almost there. Later lists can move the score.
Below 48: not this year. Try the next list or a different quota.
ST · Other State
54 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
42 to 53: almost there. Later lists can move the score.
Below 42: not this year. Try the next list or a different quota.
EWS · General
76 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
64 to 75: almost there. Later lists can move the score.
Below 64: not this year. Try the next list or a different quota.
EWS · Other State
68 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
56 to 67: almost there. Later lists can move the score.
Below 56: not this year. Try the next list or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Merit round close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.

Savitribai Phule Pune University Ph.D Chemical Biotechnology 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 answers
Central 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 GraduationApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
EWS tuition waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
Savitribai Phule Pune University
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 answers
OBC 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 answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 3.73 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 4.13 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 2.73 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 1.73 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.90 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 2.23 Lakhs

Savitribai Phule Pune University Ph.D Chemical Biotechnology vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to Savitribai Phule Pune University. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

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Total fees4 years, no hostel
INR 4.13 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 3.80 Lakhs
INR 33,000 less
INR 4.80 Lakhs
INR 67,000 more
INR 4.13 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 4.50 Lakhs
INR 37,000 more
INR 4 Lakhs
INR 13,000 less
Average paylatest batch
INR 6.5 LPA
latest published batch
INR 7.2 LPA
INR 0.7 LPA more
INR 6 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA less
INR 5.8 LPA
INR 0.7 LPA less, Class of 2024
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INR 0.3 LPA less
INR 5.6 LPA
INR 0.9 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
80%
latest published batch
72%
8 points lower
84%
4 points higher
70%
10 points lower, Class of 2024
78%
2 points lower
76%
4 points lower
Merit scoreSPPU OEE score, General
96
Merit list, 2026
90
6 places tougher
88
8 places tougher
76
20 places tougher
84
12 places tougher
80
16 places tougher
Seatsthis branch
4
SPPU OEE
3
1 fewer
6
2 more
2
2 fewer
8
4 more
10
6 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
157%
on INR 6.5 LPA
189%
32 points higher
125%
32 points lower
129%
28 points lower
138%
19 points lower
140%
17 points lower
In short
Mumbai costs less and pays more on average, but its merit score is about 3,000 places tougher. If your score clears both, take Mumbai; if it clears only SPPU, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
In short
Jalna places more of its batch but charges INR 67,000 more over four years and pays a little less. If its easier merit score is what you need, keep it one place below SPPU 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 SPPU gives you a seat in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
In short
Pune costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier merit score. If your score misses SPPU in the early rounds, list Pune 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 SPPU 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 Savitribai Phule Pune University Ph.D Chemical Biotechnology

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is Ph.D Chemical Biotechnology at SPPU worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.13 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 6.5 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 merit score?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General seat closed at score 96 in merit round and it got tougher three years in a row, so a score that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this course in your list with a safer option above it, and use the score checker above for your own category.
What role can this course lead to?▾
Most students get research and process roles with biotech, process and pharma labs that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The latest published batch averaged INR 6.5 LPA, the median was INR 6 LPA and 80% of the batch was placed. If you want a quick non-research job instead, this branch 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 three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a Pune university 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 another course.
Is this course good 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 bioprocess, polymer and environmental topics, 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 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 merit 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 branch change after year 1 if you want a sibling branch.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 80% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 6 LPA is lower than the average of INR 6.5 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 branch better than M.Tech Chemical at SPPU for me?▾
Pick Chemical Biotechnology if you want a research role and M.Tech Chemical if you want a quick non-research job. Chemical Biotechnology places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its merit score is the tougher of the two. If you get M.Tech Chemical now and want Chemical Biotechnology, the branch change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the SPPU OEE exam and fill this college in your SPPU admission portal choice list. A seat comes in the round your score clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days SPPU 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 4-year fee is INR 4.13 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 4.42 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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  • A candidate must have passed a Bachelor degree of 3 years duration (or equivalent) under 10+2+3 pattern from any recognized university.

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3 years (Full Time)

Course Level

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Year of establishment

1949

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