SPPU Ph.D Physics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Aundh, PuneState UniversityEstd 1949NAAC Grade A+
Total fees
INR 6.15 Lakhs
4 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 4.4 LPA
Class of 2025, this subject
Cutoff
50
SPPU PET CRL, PET 2025
Placement rate
92%
Class of 2025 batch placed

About SPPU Ph.D. Physics

Sample University offers a four-year, full-time Ph.D. Physics with 50 seats through SPPU PET. The course is taught on campus over eight semesters, with labs from the first semester. The university holds NAAC A+ and stands #12 in Universitydunia's University scoreing 2026 and #56 in NIRF University 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.15 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 8.55 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through SPPU counselling. The General General seat closed at score 50 in round 6 of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 4.4 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed.

Sample University Ph.D. Physics Fees

The full course costs INR 6.15 Lakhs without hostel and INR 8.55 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 6 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 2.40 Lakhs over four years.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 6 LakhsINR 1 Lakh a semester, 8 semesters
Admission feeINR 15,000One time
Caution depositINR 5,000One time, refundable
Hostel and messINR 2.40 LakhsINR 80,000 a year, 4 years
Total, no hostelINR 6.15 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 8.55 LakhsFull course

Sample University Ph.D. Physics Admission Dates

The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; SPPU PET registration is expected to open in Jan 2027. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.

EventDateStatus
SPPU PET registration, last date to applyJan 2027Tentative
SPPU PET session 1 examJan 2027Tentative
SPPU PET result and scoreFeb 2027Tentative
SPPU choice fillingJun 2027Tentative
Round allotmentsJul 2027Tentative
Seat acceptance feeJul 2027Tentative
Physical reporting and document checkAug 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

Sample University Ph.D. Physics Eligibility

You need master's degree with Physics or a related master's subject and 55% marks; 50% for reserved categories. You also need a SPPU PET score from any session. There is no upper age limit.

RequirementWhat you need
master's degree subjectsPhysics or a related master's subject
master's degree marks55% for General, 50% for reserved categories
ExamSPPU PET score from any session
AgeNo upper age limit

Sample University Ph.D. Physics Admission Process

SPPU 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 PETSit for one or both sessions; your best score counts
2. Fill choices on SPPUList 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

Sample University Ph.D. Physics Cutoff

The General seat closed at score 50 and the Reserved seat at 45 in 2025. These are the SPPU round 6 PET scores for General seats. The General PET score has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.

CategoryPET score, GeneralRound and year
General50PET, 2025
Reserved45PET, 2025
SC45PET, 2025
ST45PET, 2025
EWS45PET, 2025

Sample University Ph.D. Physics Placements

The Class of 2025 placed 92% of its batch at an average of INR 4.4 LPA. The median is INR 4.4 LPA and the highest offer was INR 5.04 LPA. Research labs and teaching roles hire this subject on campus in the seventh semester.

MetricValue
Average payINR 4.4 LPA, Class of 2025
Median payINR 4.4 LPA
Highest offerINR 5.04 LPA
Batch placed92%
RecruitersResearch labs and teaching roles, on campus

Sample University Ph.D. Physics 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 master's degreeINR 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 scholarshipReserved, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 1 Lakh over the course

Sample University Ph.D. Physics Ranking

The university stands #12 in Universitydunia's University scoreing and #56 in NIRF University, with NAAC A+. Universitydunia scores on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF scores on data the university files every year.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
Universitydunia University scoreing2026#12
NIRF Engineering2025#56
NAAC2024A+

Sample University Ph.D. Physics Course Structure

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

YearWhat you study
Year 1Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics
Year 2Data structures, digital logic, operating systems
Year 3Databases, networks, machine learning electives
Year 4Two electives a semester and the final project

Sample University Ph.D. Physics 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 campus

Should you pick Ph.D. Physics at SPPU?

This course suits students who want a research path and can live in a Pune campus for four years.

Pick it if:
You passed master's degree in this state: half the seats are General, so a score that misses the Other State list can still get in.
You want research labs, not only service IT: the subject-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 PET 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 campus, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You will decide only after the JEE Advanced result: the SPPU choice window closes within days of it, so fill your choices before the result comes.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this subject 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 university above it.
Ph.D. Physics Eligibility▾
master's degree marks: 75% in Physics or a related master's subject. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board score alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A SPPU PET score. CRL (your main score) decides the Other State seats.
General quota: Half the seats go to students who passed master's degree in this state.
Ph.D. Physics Admission Process▾
Write SPPU PET: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on SPPU: SPPU (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill choices: List this university and subject 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. Physics 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
Jan 2027
SPPU PET registration
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
SPPU PET session 1 exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
SPPU PET result and score
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
SPPU choice filling
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round allotments
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.

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

SPPU Ph.D. Physics Fees 2027

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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Tuition fee
Per semester × 6, INR 1 Lakh a semester
INR 6 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 15,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 5,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 3, INR 80,000 a year
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 6.15 Lakhs
3 years · tuition + admission fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 8.55 Lakhs
3 years · tuition + admission fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 10,369
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
72%
average first-year pay INR 4.4 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 14,416
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
51%
average first-year pay INR 4.4 LPA vs the full fee

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

Will your score get you CSE at SPPU?

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

Category
Quota
General · General
50 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this subject high on your list.
51 to 100: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 100: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · Other State
35 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this subject high on your list.
36 to 70: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 70: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
Reserved · General
45 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this subject high on your list.
46 to 100: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 100: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
Reserved · Other State
31 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this subject high on your list.
32 to 70: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 70: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · General
45 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this subject high on your list.
46 to 100: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 100: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Other State
31 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this subject high on your list.
32 to 70: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 70: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · General
45 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this subject high on your list.
46 to 100: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 100: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Other State
31 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this subject high on your list.
32 to 70: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 70: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · General
45 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this subject high on your list.
46 to 100: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 100: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Other State
31 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this subject high on your list.
32 to 70: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 70: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE

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

SPPU Ph.D. Physics Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the university.

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 master's degreeApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
EWS tuition waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
SPPU
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: Reserved, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the university about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 5.75 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 6.15 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 4.75 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 3.75 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.90 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 4.25 Lakhs

SPPU Ph.D. Physics vs similar universitys

Tap a university to see it next to SPPU. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

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Pune
Compared with
University of Mumbai
Mumbai University
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Shivaji University
Shivaji University
Compared with
Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University
RTM Nagpur University Town
Compared with
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University
BAMU
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Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University
Amravati University Nagar
Total fees3 years, no hostel
INR 6.15 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 5.60 Lakhs
INR 55,000 less
INR 6.90 Lakhs
INR 75,000 more
INR 6.15 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 6.40 Lakhs
INR 25,000 more
INR 5.85 Lakhs
INR 30,000 less
Average paylatest batch
INR 4.4 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 9.5 LPA
INR 5.1 LPA more
INR 8.1 LPA
INR 3.7 LPA more
INR 7.4 LPA
INR 3 LPA more, Class of 2024
INR 8.2 LPA
INR 3.8 LPA more
INR 7.8 LPA
INR 3.4 LPA more
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
92%
Class of 2025
88%
4 points lower
95%
3 points higher
84%
8 points lower, Class of 2024
90%
2 points lower
89%
3 points lower
PET scoreSPPU PET score, General
50
PET, 2025
9,400
9,350 places easier
15,800
15,750 places easier
18,900
18,850 places easier
13,900
13,850 places easier
16,600
16,550 places easier
Seatsthis subject
50
SPPU PET
90
40 more
150
100 more
60
10 more
180
130 more
240
190 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
72%
on INR 4.4 LPA
170%
98 points higher
117%
45 points higher
120%
48 points higher
128%
56 points higher
133%
61 points higher
In short
Mumbai University costs less and pays more on average, but its PET score is about Same cutoff. If your score clears both, take Mumbai University; if it clears only Sample University, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
In short
Shivaji University places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over four years and pays a little less. If its easier PET score is what you need, keep it one place below Sample University in your choice list as the safer seat.
In short
RTM Nagpur University charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If Sample University gives you a seat in any round, take it; RTM Nagpur University belongs below it in your list, not above it.
In short
BAMU costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier PET score. If your score misses Sample University in the early rounds, list BAMU right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
Amravati University is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If Sample University allots you a seat in any round, take it and keep Amravati University only as your backup.

Fees and pay can change. Check each university site before you decide.

FAQs on SPPU Ph.D. Physics

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is B.Tech CSE at this university worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.15 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 4.4 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 PET score?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General General seat closed at score 50 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 university in your list with a safer university above it, and use the score checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get research and teaching jobs with research labs and teaching roles that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 4.4 LPA, the median was INR 4.4 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, this subject 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 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 city university.
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 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 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 PET 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 subject change after year 1 if you want a sibling subject.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 92% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 4.4 LPA is lower than the average of INR 4.4 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 subject better than ECE at this university for me?▾
Pick CSE if you want a research job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. CSE places a bigger share of its batch with research labs, and its PET score is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want CSE, the subject 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 PET exam and fill this university in your SPPU 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 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 6.15 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 8.55 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 university 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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Duration

3 years (Full Time)

Course Level

UG Degree

Type of University

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Year of establishment

1949

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