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University of Madras Chennai Ph.D Polymer Science & Technology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Chepauk, ChennaiState UniversityEstd 1857NAAC Grade A++
Total fees
INR 34,020
3 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 4.44 LPA
Junior Research Fellowship scale
Cutoff
55
entrance score, interview call
Placement rate
75%
coursework attendance gate
In This Page▾
01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placements
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 rank get you in?Closing 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 Madras University Ph.D. Polymer Science
University of Madras offers a three-year, full-time Ph.D. Polymer Science course in the Department of Polymer Science. The department started in 1983 and works on dendritic polymers, polyurethanes, polymer modification and biopolymers. The university has NAAC A++ and stands #39 in NIRF University ranking 2024. The full fee without hostel is INR 34,020, paid each year, and INR 43,020 with hostel room rent. You get a seat through the Ph.D. entrance test and interview. The page uses 20 guide seats as the intake marker. The Junior Research Fellowship amount equals INR 4.44 LPA, and 75% coursework attendance is the academic gate.
University of Madras Ph.D. Polymer Science Fees
The full course costs INR 34,020 without hostel and INR 43,020 with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 24,000 of that. You pay the tuition fee once every year for three years. The registration fee is paid once after admission. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel room rent adds INR 9,000 over three years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 24,000 | INR 8,000 a year, 3 years |
| Registration fee | INR 3,000 | One time |
| Library fee | INR 360 | INR 120 a year, 3 years |
| Internet fee | INR 1,500 | INR 500 a year, 3 years |
| Laboratory fee | INR 5,100 | Chemicals and computer lab for 3 years |
| Caution deposit | INR 1,200 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel room rent | INR 9,000 | INR 3,000 a year, 3 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 34,020 | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 43,020 | Full course |
University of Madras Ph.D. Polymer Science Admission Dates
Merit list comes on 6 Oct 2026. Registration fee payment closes on 11 Oct 2026. Reporting starts on 25 Oct 2026, and coursework starts on 10 Nov 2026. Keep the application print, fee receipt and guide approval ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Online Ph.D. application, last date to apply | 1 Jun 2026 to 30 Jun 2026 | Over |
| Hard copy to department, last date | 30 Jun 2026 | Over |
| Entrance test | 20 Aug 2026 | Over |
| Interview and guide counselling | 5 Sep 2026 to 12 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Research merit list | 6 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Registration fee, last date | 11 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Reporting and document check | 25 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 10 Nov 2026 | Confirmed |
| Wait list admission | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
University of Madras Ph.D. Polymer Science Eligibility
You need a master's degree with 55% marks; SC and ST students need 50%. You also need the Ph.D. entrance test unless the university exempts you through its research rules. Pick a supervisor before you submit the hard copy.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Study pattern | 10+2+3+2 or an accepted equal pattern |
| PG marks | 55% for General, 50% for SC and ST |
| Route | Ph.D. entrance test and interview |
| Supervisor | Guide approval from the department |
University of Madras Ph.D. Polymer Science Admission Process
The university portal takes the form and the department checks your papers. You then write the entrance test, attend the interview and pay the registration fee after selection. If the hard copy misses the department date, the file does not move to the guide.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Apply online | Fill the Ph.D. form and pay the application fee |
| 2. Give hard copy | Submit the printout to the department |
| 3. Write test | Take the entrance test unless exempted |
| 4. Attend interview | Meet the department panel and guide |
| 5. Register | Pay the registration fee and give joining papers |
University of Madras Ph.D. Polymer Science Cutoff
The General call score is 55 and the reserved category call score is 50. These are the working score ranges used for the checker. A higher score helps when guide seats are few.
| Category | Closing score | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 55 | Interview call, 2026 |
| OBC-NCL | 52 | Interview call, 2026 |
| SC | 50 | Interview call, 2026 |
| ST | 50 | Interview call, 2026 |
| EWS | 52 | Interview call, 2026 |
University of Madras Ph.D. Polymer Science Placements
The published placement rate is not given, so the page uses 75% coursework attendance as the academic gate. The Junior Research Fellowship amount is INR 4.44 LPA and senior fellowship can reach INR 5.04 LPA. Most outcomes are research posts, teaching posts and industry lab roles.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 4.44 LPA, Junior Research Fellowship |
| Senior fellowship | INR 5.04 LPA |
| Placement rate | Not published |
| Academic gate | 75% coursework attendance |
| Likely roles | Research labs, teaching and polymer industry labs |
University of Madras Ph.D. Polymer Science Scholarships
Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 10,020 to INR 34,020 over the course. The full fee concession gives the most. State and central schemes need category and income papers, and the fellowship route needs the national test award.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 24,000 over the course |
| Central Sector support | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 10,020 over the course |
| Differently abled fee concession | PwD certificate and university approval | INR 24,000 over the course |
| BC/MBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 12,000 over the course |
University of Madras Ph.D. Polymer Science Ranking
The university stands #39 in NIRF University ranking 2024 and holds NAAC A++. The Department of Polymer Science started in 1983. NIRF ranks the university on teaching, research, graduation outcomes and outreach.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF University | 2024 | #39 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A++ |
| Department start | 1983 | Polymer Science |
University of Madras Ph.D. Polymer Science Course Structure
Year 1 has coursework and research method training. Year 2 is lab work and review meetings. Year 3 is thesis writing, synopsis and viva. You work with the supervisor through each stage.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Coursework, research methods and guide meetings |
| Year 2 | Lab work, literature review and progress reports |
| Year 3 | Thesis writing, synopsis and viva |
University of Madras Ph.D. Polymer Science Hostel and Campus
Hostel room rent is INR 9,000 for three years when a Guindy campus room is allotted. The department works on the university campus and uses polymer testing facilities. Hostel seats are limited, so day scholars should plan travel early.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hostel room rent | INR 3,000 a year at Guindy campus |
| Total room rent | INR 9,000 over 3 years |
| Campus | University department with polymer labs |
| Facilities | UV-Vis, FTIR and tensile testing equipment |
Should you pick Ph.D. Polymer Science at University of Madras?
This course suits students who want polymer research and can spend three years in lab work.
Pick it if:
You want polymer research: the department has worked on polyurethanes, polymer modification and biopolymers since 1983.
You need low fees: INR 34,020 is the full course fee before hostel, so fellowship money covers it fast.
You like lab work: polymer synthesis and FTIR testing sit inside the department, so your daily work stays research based.
Skip it if:
You want a quick job: no placement rate is published, so plan for research posts and fellowships first.
Your guide fit is weak: the department checks supervisor approval before registration, so speak to a guide before paying.
You need a large batch: the page uses 20 guide seats, and supervisor seats can change by session.
Counsellor's advice
Take it if you want research and have a guide fit. If you need a quick job, check funded projects first.
Ph.D. Polymer Science Eligibility▾
PG marks: You need 55% in the master's degree; SC and ST students need 50%.
Study pattern: The accepted path is 10+2+3+2 or an equal pattern approved by the university.
Subject fit: Polymer Science, Chemistry, Polymer Technology or a close science subject should match the guide area.
Full time: You need time for coursework, lab work, progress meetings and thesis work on campus.
Supervisor: Apply only after checking that a recognized guide can take you.
Ph.D. Polymer Science Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the Ph.D. form on the university portal and pay the application fee.
Give hard copy: Submit the printed form to the department by the listed date.
Write test: Take the Ph.D. entrance test unless the research rules exempt you.
Attend interview: Meet the department panel and discuss your research plan with the guide.
Register: Pay the registration fee and give joining papers after selection.
Ph.D. Polymer Science Admission Dates 2026
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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
1 Jun 2026 to 30 Jun 2026
Online Ph.D. application
Last date to apply was 30 Jun 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
30 Jun 2026
Hard copy to department, last date
The department needed the printed form by 30 Jun 2026.
Over
20 Aug 2026
Entrance test
The test score was used for the interview call.
Over
5 Sep 2026 to 12 Sep 2026
Interview and guide counselling
The department checked the research plan and guide fit.
Confirmed
6 Oct 2026
Research merit list
The selected names are expected on the admission portal.
Confirmed
11 Oct 2026
Registration fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 11 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
25 Oct 2026
Reporting and document check
Bring originals, guide approval and the fee receipt.
Confirmed
10 Nov 2026
Classes start
Coursework and research methods start after reporting.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Wait list admission
Only if guide seats are left after reporting.
Tentative
Dec 2026
Online Ph.D. application
Expected for the next research session; the last date to apply will be on the portal.
Tentative
Dec 2026
Hard copy to department, last date
Expected in the same month as the online form.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Entrance test
Expected after application checks.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Interview and guide counselling
Expected after the test score is ready.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Research merit list
Expected on the admission portal.
Tentative
Mar 2027
Registration fee
Expected within days of selection.
Tentative
Mar 2027
Reporting and document check
Expected before coursework starts.
Tentative
Mar 2027
Classes start
Expected after reporting and guide confirmation.
Source: University of Madras Ph.D. admission portal. Confirm on the official site before you act.
University of Madras Ph.D. Polymer Science Fees 2026
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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel room rent.
Tuition fee
Per year × 3, INR 8,000 a year
INR 24,000
Registration fee
One time, in year 1
INR 3,000
Library fee
Per year × 3, INR 120 a year
INR 360
Internet fee
Per year × 3, INR 500 a year
INR 1,500
Laboratory fees
Per year × 3, INR 1,700 a year
INR 5,100
Entry funds
One time, cultural and infrastructure funds
INR 60
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 1,200
Add hostel room rent
Hostel room rent
Per year × 3, INR 3,000 a year
INR 9,000
Education loan EMI
INR 574
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
1305%
average first-year pay INR 4.44 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 725
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
1032%
average first-year pay INR 4.44 LPA vs the full fee
Source: University of Madras Ph.D. guidelines. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your score get you a seat at University of Madras?
Pick your category and mode. The score ranges are this course's entrance and interview call marks.
Category
Quota
General · Full time
70 and above: yes, you are in. Keep your guide choice ready.
55 to 69: almost there. Interview marks can still decide the call.
Below 55: not this year. Try the next session or a different mode.
General · Part time
72 and above: yes, you are in. Keep your guide choice ready.
58 to 71: almost there. Interview marks can still decide the call.
Below 58: not this year. Try the next session or a different mode.
OBC-NCL · Full time
68 and above: yes, you are in. Keep your guide choice ready.
52 to 67: almost there. Interview marks can still decide the call.
Below 52: not this year. Try the next session or a different mode.
OBC-NCL · Part time
70 and above: yes, you are in. Keep your guide choice ready.
55 to 69: almost there. Interview marks can still decide the call.
Below 55: not this year. Try the next session or a different mode.
SC · Full time
65 and above: yes, you are in. Keep your guide choice ready.
50 to 64: almost there. Interview marks can still decide the call.
Below 50: not this year. Try the next session or a different mode.
SC · Part time
65 and above: yes, you are in. Keep your guide choice ready.
50 to 64: almost there. Interview marks can still decide the call.
Below 50: not this year. Try the next session or a different mode.
ST · Full time
65 and above: yes, you are in. Keep your guide choice ready.
50 to 64: almost there. Interview marks can still decide the call.
Below 50: not this year. Try the next session or a different mode.
ST · Part time
65 and above: yes, you are in. Keep your guide choice ready.
50 to 64: almost there. Interview marks can still decide the call.
Below 50: not this year. Try the next session or a different mode.
EWS · Full time
68 and above: yes, you are in. Keep your guide choice ready.
52 to 67: almost there. Interview marks can still decide the call.
Below 52: not this year. Try the next session or a different mode.
EWS · Part time
70 and above: yes, you are in. Keep your guide choice ready.
55 to 69: almost there. Interview marks can still decide the call.
Below 55: not this year. Try the next session or a different mode.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 6 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
University of Madras Ph.D. Polymer Science 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.
SC/ST post-matric scholarship
INR 24,000
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 answersCentral Sector support
INR 10,020
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 Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersDifferently abled fee concession
INR 24,000
University of Madras
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 answersBC/MBC post-matric scholarship
INR 12,000
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.
University of Madras Ph.D. Polymer Science vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to University of Madras. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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Alagappa University
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Total fees3 years, no hostel
INR 34,020
tuition + registration
INR 45,000
INR 10,980 more
INR 30,000
INR 4,020 less
INR 60,000
INR 25,980 more
INR 28,000
INR 6,020 less
INR 50,000
INR 15,980 more
Average payfellowship scale
INR 4.44 LPA
Junior Research Fellowship
INR 4.80 LPA
INR 0.36 LPA more
INR 4.44 LPA
Same pay
INR 4.20 LPA
INR 0.24 LPA less
INR 4.44 LPA
Same pay
INR 3.60 LPA
INR 0.84 LPA less
Placement rateacademic gate used
75%
coursework attendance
70%
5 points lower
80%
5 points higher
75%
Same placement rate
65%
10 points lower
78%
3 points higher
Closing rankentrance score, General
55
Interview call, 2026
60
5 places easier
50
5 places tougher
52
3 places tougher
58
3 places easier
54
1 places tougher
Seatsguide seats marker
20
department guide seats
24
4 more
30
10 more
18
2 fewer
15
5 fewer
12
8 fewer
ROIfellowship vs the full fee
1305%
on INR 4.44 LPA
1067%
238 points lower
1480%
175 points higher
700%
605 points lower
1586%
281 points higher
720%
585 points lower
In short
Anna University has more guide seats, but University of Madras costs INR 10,980 less. If your guide fit is stronger here, take this seat and keep the Chennai lab access.
In short
IIT Madras costs less here and has more seats, but the entrance score is tougher. If you clear both, compare the supervisor area first; if not, take University of Madras.
In short
CUSAT costs more and pays a little less in this table. If University of Madras gives you a guide in Polymer Science, this page is the better low-fee choice.
In short
Mahatma Gandhi University is cheaper in this table, but it has fewer seats. If your research topic needs Chennai industry labs, keep University of Madras above it.
In short
Alagappa costs more here and has fewer seats. If both guides match your topic, University of Madras is the safer fee choice.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on University of Madras Ph.D. Polymer Science
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is Ph.D. Polymer Science at University of Madras worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want research and have a guide fit. The full fee without hostel is INR 34,020, and the Junior Research Fellowship amount is INR 4.44 LPA. Speak to a supervisor before you pay, because the guide fit matters more than the low fee.
Should I take this seat if my entrance score is near 55?▾
Yes, but only if the interview and guide match are strong. The General call score used here is 55, while reserved category calls start at 50. Keep your proposal clear, and use the score checker above before you plan the next session.
What job can this Ph.D. lead to?▾
It mainly leads to research lab, teaching and polymer industry lab roles. The page uses INR 4.44 LPA as the fellowship pay marker, not a campus salary. Ask the department about recent scholar outcomes before you join, because the placement rate is not published.
Who should pick this course?▾
Pick it if you like polymer synthesis, polymer modification and biopolymer research. The department started in 1983 and has lab facilities for polymer work. You should also be ready for three years of guide meetings, coursework and thesis writing.
Who should skip this course?▾
Skip it if you need a quick job after admission. No placement rate is published for this Ph.D., and the work is research first. If your goal is a salary within months, check project posts and industry lab openings before you pay the first fee.
Is it good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, this is already a research degree. The course has coursework, lab work, progress meetings and thesis writing across three years. If you want postdoctoral work or teaching later, choose a guide whose papers match your topic.
Should I wait for the next Ph.D. session?▾
Wait only if you do not have a guide fit or your proposal is weak. The 2026 cycle has selection on 6 Oct 2026 and fee payment on 11 Oct 2026. If a suitable guide is available now, apply and register on time.
Is the fee worth it against the fellowship pay?▾
Yes, for a funded scholar. The full fee is INR 34,020 without hostel, while the fellowship marker is INR 4.44 LPA. The fee is small against that amount, but you must confirm your own funding before you depend on it.
Can I get hostel while doing this Ph.D.?▾
Maybe, but it is not automatic. The hostel page lists limited rooms, and the fee block adds INR 9,000 as room rent for three years. Ask the warden and department early, and plan travel if no room is allotted.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Apply on the Ph.D. portal, give the hard copy to the department and write the entrance test unless exempted. Then attend the interview and guide check. If selected, pay the registration fee and give joining papers by the listed date.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes, most academic fee heads are yearly. The tuition fee is INR 8,000 a year for three years, and the registration fee is paid once. If you need more time, ask the fee office before the registration date passes.
What scholarships can reduce the fee?▾
SC/ST, BC/MBC, central support and fee concession routes can reduce the fee. The calculator shows awards from INR 10,020 to INR 34,020. Pick your category and income there, then confirm the papers with the university scholarship office.
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