Doon University offers a three-year, full-time Ph.D. Chemistry with 8 seats through the NET or JRF route. The course is on campus and can continue up to six years under the Ph.D. rules. The university is a state government university in Dehradun and has NAAC A grade. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.23 Lakhs, paid over six semesters, and INR 1.76 Lakhs with hostel lodging and utilities. You apply on the university portal and then face an interview. No placement pay is published for this research degree; a JRF gets INR 4.44 LPA as fellowship pay.
The full course costs INR 1.23 Lakhs without hostel and INR 1.76 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 60,000. You pay the tuition and other fee once each semester, six times in all. Admission and degree fees are paid once. Hostel lodging and utilities add INR 52,800 over three years, while mess food is charged as actual.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 60,000 | INR 10,000 a semester, 6 semesters |
| Other fee | INR 60,000 | INR 10,000 a semester, 6 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 2,000 | One time |
| Degree fee | INR 750 | One time |
| Hostel lodging and utilities | INR 52,800 | INR 8,800 a semester, 6 semesters |
| Total, no hostel | INR 1.23 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 1.76 Lakhs | Full course |
The form is open from 26 Sep 2026 to 30 Oct 2026 and classes start in Jan 2027. Interview and admission are planned in Dec 2026. Keep the NET scorecard, mark sheets and research note ready before the interview call.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. admission announcement | 22 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Online application form, last date to apply | 26 Sep 2026 to 30 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| NET score and form check | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
| Interview call list | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
| Interview | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
| Merit list and admission offer | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
| Admission fee payment | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
You need 55% in a master's degree in Chemistry or applied science. Reserved category relaxation follows the Ph.D. rules. You also need JRF, NET Category 2 or NET Category 3 for this admission notice. If your marks fall short, the form can be rejected before interview.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | Master's degree in Chemistry or applied science |
| Marks | 55% or equal CGPA |
| Route | JRF, NET Category 2 or NET Category 3 |
| Seats | 8 seats in Ph.D. Chemistry |
You fill the Samarth form, upload the NET proof and pay the application fee. The university checks the form and calls eligible students for interview. The merit list follows the interview. You lose the offer if you miss the fee date.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Fill form | Apply on the Samarth portal before the last date |
| 2. Upload proof | Give NET, JRF and marks documents |
| 3. Face interview | Discuss your research plan with the panel |
| 4. Pay fee | Pay after the admission offer and document check |
The marks rule is 55% for the master's degree, and the seat count is 8. The 2026 notice uses NET or JRF instead of a course score cutoff. Your NET category decides whether the file moves to interview.
| Applicant type | Closing score or rule | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| JRF | Valid JRF | Interview route, 2026 |
| NET Category 2 | Valid NET score | Interview route, 2026 |
| NET Category 3 | Valid NET score | Ph.D. only route, 2026 |
| No NET | Not listed for Chemistry in the notice | Not eligible on this route |
Placement pay is not published for this research degree. A JRF scholar gets INR 4.44 LPA as fellowship pay, and SRF can rise to INR 5.04 LPA. The course is mainly for research, teaching and project work, not a campus placement round.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Published placement pay | Not published |
| JRF fellowship pay | INR 4.44 LPA |
| SRF fellowship pay | INR 5.04 LPA |
| Placement rate | Not published |
| Research areas | Catalysis, nanomaterials, green chemistry and coordination chemistry |
Four fee support routes can reduce the fee by INR 5,000 to INR 96,000. State fee relief gives the biggest cut when it applies. NSP and CM scholarship notices need income or merit papers, and the university fellowship is a small campus award.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| State fee relief | Uttarakhand SC or ST student | INR 60,000 over the course |
| NSP post-matric check | Eligible category and income paper | INR 36,000 estimate |
| CM scholarship | Merit list student under the notice | INR 20,000 estimate |
| Pt. Mahanand Dangwal award | Best all round student | INR 5,000 |
The university has NAAC A grade and UGC 2(f) and 12(B) approval. A course rank is not published for Ph.D. Chemistry. NAAC reads the whole university, while UGC approval shows that the degree is from an approved state university.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NAAC | Latest cycle | A |
| UGC | Current approval | 2(f) and 12(B) |
| Course rank | 2026 | Not published |
Year 1 has course work, research methods and supervisor meetings; later years focus on lab work and the thesis. The department lists catalysis, nanomaterials, green chemistry and coordination chemistry. You should match your research note to a supervisor before interview.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Course work, research methods and literature review |
| Year 2 | Lab work, seminars and data collection |
| Year 3 | Thesis writing, review and public defence |
Hostel lodging is INR 39,600 and utilities are INR 13,200 across six semesters. Mess food is charged as actual, and the campus sits at Kedarpur in Dehradun. Ask the hostel office before paying, because a research scholar gets a room only when one is free.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Lodging | INR 39,600 for six semesters |
| Utilities | INR 13,200 for six semesters |
| Mess food | Actual rate as per tender |
| Campus | Kedarpur, Dehradun |
This course suits students who want a research degree in Chemistry and already have a NET route.
These are the official 2027 dates. Tap 2028 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
Source: Doon University Ph.D. admission announcement. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel lodging and utilities.
Source: Doon University Ph.D. admission announcement. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your route and category. The cutoff range means the marks rule for interview, not a rank list.
Trust the NET or JRF route first for this notice. If you do not have it, ask the Admission Cell in writing before you pay.
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