Doon University Dehradun Ph.D Physics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Dehradun, UttarakhandState UniversityEstd 2009NAAC Grade A

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Total fees

INR 1.23 Lakhs

minimum course, no hostel

JRF value

INR 4.44 LPA

monthly fellowship value

Selection route

NET/JRF

interview follows the score

Seats

Physics seats in notice

In This Page▾

01About this courseThe full article, from fees to research fit 02Should you pick it?Who it suits and what to check before you apply 03EligibilityThe degree, marks and NET route you need 04Admission ProcessEvery step from the form to enrolment 05Admission DatesThe Ph.D. calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full minimum course cost with hostel 07Will your score get you in?How the published rule works for Physics 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 Doon University Ph.D. Physics

Doon University offers a three-year minimum, full-time Ph.D. (Physics) through the School of Physical Sciences. The notice allows up to six years, with 6 Physics seats. The university is a state government university with NAAC A grade. The full minimum fee without hostel is INR 1.23 Lakhs, paid across six semesters. Hostel lodging and utilities take it to INR 1.76 Lakhs, with mess charged at actual rates. You apply through the Samarth portal. The selection uses NET or JRF scores and an interview. A JRF award is worth INR 4.44 LPA, but placement pay is not published for this research degree.

Doon University Ph.D. (Physics) Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 1.76 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 1.23 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 60,000. You pay tuition and other fees once every semester for six semesters. The admission fee and degree fee are paid once. Caution money comes back when you leave. Mess food is charged at actual rates, so it is not added to the total.

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
Magazine and council fee	INR 600	INR 200 a year, 3 years
Hostel lodging and utilities	INR 52,800	INR 8,800 a semester, 6 semesters
Total, no hostel	INR 1.23 Lakhs	Full minimum course
Total with hostel	INR 1.76 Lakhs	Full minimum course

Doon University Ph.D. (Physics) Admission Dates

The application form is open from 26 Sep 2026 to 30 Oct 2026. Interviews are expected in Dec 2026 and classes start in Jan 2027. You should submit the form before the last date and keep NET or JRF papers ready for the interview.

Event	Date	Status
Application form starts	26 Sep 2026	Over
Application form, last date to apply	30 Oct 2026	Confirmed
NET or JRF score check	Nov 2026	Tentative
Interview shortlist	Nov 2026	Tentative
Interview	Dec 2026	Tentative
Seat offer and merit list	Dec 2026	Tentative
Admission fee payment	Dec 2026	Tentative
Document check and enrolment	Dec 2026	Tentative
Classes start	Jan 2027	Confirmed

Doon University Ph.D. (Physics) Eligibility

The entry rule is a master degree with 55% marks in Physics or applied science. Reserved candidates need 50% marks. You also need a valid NET or JRF route for Physics admission under the notice.

Requirement	What you need
Degree	Master degree in Physics or applied science
Marks	55% for General, 50% for reserved candidates
Score route	UGC NET, CSIR NET or JRF
Interview	You must attend the interview after shortlisting

Doon University Ph.D. (Physics) Admission Process

The form fee is INR 800, or INR 400 for Uttarakhand SC and ST students. You fill the Samarth portal first and pay this fee online. The university then checks NET or JRF scores and calls shortlisted students for interview. You pay the admission fee after selection, and the university checks documents before enrolment.

Step	What you do
1. Fill form	Apply on the Samarth admission portal
2. Pay form fee	Pay INR 800, or INR 400 for Uttarakhand SC and ST
3. Attend interview	Carry score card, mark sheets and research plan
4. Pay admission fee	Pay after selection to keep the seat
5. Bring papers	Complete document check and enrolment

Doon University Ph.D. (Physics) Cutoff

The published rule uses 55% marks for General and 50% marks for reserved candidates. There is no closing rank for this Ph.D. course. The interview checks research fit after the score route.

Category	Minimum marks or score rule	Round and year
General	55% in master degree plus NET or JRF route	Admission notice, 2026
Reserved	50% in master degree plus NET or JRF route	Admission notice, 2026
JRF	Called for interview on valid JRF	Admission notice, 2026
NET Category 3	Eligible for Ph.D. admission interview	Admission notice, 2026

Doon University Ph.D. (Physics) Placements

Placement pay is not published for this research degree, but a JRF award is INR 4.44 LPA. The course is built for research, teaching exams and project work. The department works in nanoscience, materials science, optoelectronics and energy harvesting.

Metric	Value
Published average pay	Not published
JRF fellowship value	INR 4.44 LPA
Placement rate	Not published
Research areas	Nanoscience, materials science, optoelectronics, energy harvesting
Seat count	6

Doon University Ph.D. (Physics) Scholarships

UGC or CSIR JRF can add INR 13.32 Lakhs over 3 years when you qualify for it. Uttarakhand post-matric fee support can reach INR 60,000 for eligible students. NSP and EWS support need income and category papers for most fee schemes.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
UGC or CSIR JRF	Valid JRF and Ph.D. selection	INR 13.32 Lakhs over 3 years
Central Sector Scheme	Eligible students through NSP	INR 36,000 over 3 years
Uttarakhand post-matric scholarship	Eligible SC, ST or OBC students	INR 60,000 fee support
EWS fee support	EWS certificate and income paper	INR 20,000 fee support

Doon University Ph.D. (Physics) Ranking

Doon University has NAAC A grade and is a state government university. Collegedunia rank for this Ph.D. Physics course is not published. The useful signal here is the official research school and the published seat count.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NAAC	valid cycle	A grade
Collegedunia course rank	2026	Not published
Ownership	2026	State government university

Doon University Ph.D. (Physics) Course Structure

Year 1 is course work, research methods and reading with the supervisor. Year 2 is lab work or theory work. Year 3 is thesis writing and submission after the supervisor clears the work.

Year	What you study
Year 1	Course work, research methods and literature review
Year 2	Lab work, theory work and progress seminar
Year 3	Thesis writing, presentation and submission

Doon University Ph.D. (Physics) Hostel and Campus

Hostel lodging is INR 39,600 for 6 semesters. Utilities add INR 13,200 for 6 semesters. Mess food is charged at actual rates and is not added to the fee total. The campus is in Dehradun, so students can use university labs and meet supervisors on campus.

Item	Detail
Hostel lodging	INR 39,600 for 6 semesters
Utilities	INR 13,200 for 6 semesters
Mess	Actual rate, not added to the fee total
Campus	Dehradun campus with School of Physical Sciences labs

Should you pick Ph.D. (Physics) at Doon University?

This course suits students who want research in physics and can work with a supervisor for three years.

Pick it if:

You want research, not a quick job: the department lists nanoscience, materials science, optoelectronics and energy harvesting as research areas.

You already have NET or JRF: the notice uses NET scores, so your interview call depends on that route.

Your family needs a low fee: the minimum course fee is INR 1.23 Lakhs before hostel, so the fee stays small.

You want funded research: a JRF award is INR 4.44 LPA, which is higher than the minimum fee.

Skip it if:

You want campus placement after class: the university does not publish placement pay for this research degree.

You need a fixed job path: the course is built around a supervisor, thesis work and research papers.

You do not have NET yet: apply only after checking whether your score route is accepted this year.

You need hostel food cost fixed: lodging and utilities are listed, but mess food is charged at actual rates.

Counsellor's advice

Apply if you have NET or JRF and a clear research topic. If you want a job first, choose a taught PG course.

Ph.D. (Physics) Eligibility▾

Master degree: You need Physics or applied science at master level from a UGC approved university.

Marks needed: 55% marks for General. Reserved candidates need 50% marks.

Score route: UGC NET, CSIR NET or JRF is used for Ph.D. admission.

Interview: Shortlisted students attend the interview with mark sheets and a research plan.

Ph.D. (Physics) Admission Process▾

Fill form: Apply on the Samarth portal and pay the application fee.

Score check: The university checks NET or JRF scores for the Physics Ph.D. call.

Interview: You present your research plan and answer subject questions.

Merit list: The university prepares the list after the interview.

Document check: Bring originals and pay the admission fee to keep the seat.

Ph.D. (Physics) Admission Dates 2027

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These are the official 2027 dates. Tap 2028 Session for expected dates of the next batch.

2027 Session2028 Session

The 2028 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2027.

Confirmed

26 Sep 2026 to 30 Oct 2026

Ph.D. application form

Last date to apply is 30 Oct 2026. Late forms are not taken.

Confirmed

30 Oct 2026

Application fee payment, last date

You must pay INR 800, or INR 400 for Uttarakhand SC and ST, by this date.

Tentative

Nov 2026

NET or JRF score check

The university checks the score route before the interview list.

Tentative

Nov 2026

Interview shortlist result

Shortlisted students should keep mark sheets and research plan ready.

Tentative

Dec 2026

Interview and selection round

The department checks subject fit and research plan in the interview.

Tentative

Dec 2026

Seat offer and merit list

Selected students get the admission offer after interview.

Tentative

Dec 2026

Admission fee payment

You lose the seat if the admission fee is not paid by the date given in the offer.

Tentative

Dec 2026

Document check and enrolment

Bring originals for verification before enrolment.

Confirmed

Jan 2027

Classes start

Course work and supervisor meetings start in this month.

Tentative

Sep 2027

Ph.D. application form

Expected in the same month as this year; the last date to apply comes in Oct.

Tentative

Oct 2027

Application fee payment, last date

Expected with the form closing date.

Tentative

Nov 2027

NET or JRF score check

Expected after the form closes.

Tentative

Nov 2027

Interview shortlist result

Expected before the interview week.

Tentative

Dec 2027

Interview and selection round

Expected in the same month as this year.

Tentative

Dec 2027

Seat offer and merit list

Expected after interviews.

Tentative

Dec 2027

Admission fee payment

Expected after the offer list.

Tentative

Dec 2027

Document check and enrolment

Expected before classes start.

Tentative

Jan 2028

Classes start

Expected in the same month as this intake.

Source: Doon University Ph.D. admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Doon University 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 lodging and utilities.

Tuition fee

Per semester × 6, INR 10,000 a semester

INR 60,000

Other fee

Per semester × 6, INR 10,000 a semester

INR 60,000

Admission fee

One time, in year 1

INR 2,000

Degree fee

One time, in year 1

INR 750

Magazine fee

Per year × 3, INR 100 a year

INR 300

Student council fee

Per year × 3, INR 100 a year

INR 300

Caution money Refundable

One time, returned when you leave

INR 5,000

Add hostel lodging + utilities

Hostel lodging

Per semester × 6, INR 6,600 a semester

INR 39,600

Utilities

Per semester × 6, INR 2,200 a semester

INR 13,200

Mess caution money Refundable

One time, returned when you leave

INR 2,000

Total course fee

INR 1.23 Lakhs

3 years · tuition + other fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 1.76 Lakhs

3 years · tuition + other fee + hostel lodging and utilities

Education loan EMI

INR 2,080

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

360%

average first-year pay INR 4.44 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 2,970

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

252%

average first-year pay INR 4.44 LPA vs the full fee

Source: Doon University Ph.D. admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you a seat at Doon University?

Pick your category and subject fit. The cutoff ranges here mean the published marks rule and NET route.

Doon University Ph.D. (Physics) Scholarship Calculator

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

Doon University Ph.D. (Physics) vs similar colleges

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

Compare with

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Doon University

Dehradun

Compared with

Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University

Srinagar

Compared with

Kumaun University

Nainital

Compared with

Sri Dev Suman Uttarakhand University

Tehri

Compared with

Soban Singh Jeena University

Almora

Compared with

Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya

Haridwar

Total fees3 years, no hostel

INR 1.23 Lakhs

tuition + other fee

INR 1.10 Lakhs

INR 13,000 less

INR 1.35 Lakhs

INR 12,000 more

INR 1.20 Lakhs

INR 3,000 less

INR 1.25 Lakhs

INR 2,000 more

INR 1.50 Lakhs

INR 27,000 more

JRF valuemonthly fellowship value

INR 4.44 LPA

UGC JRF value

INR 4.44 LPA

Same pay

INR 4.44 LPA

Same pay

INR 4.44 LPA

Same pay

INR 4.44 LPA

Same pay

INR 4.44 LPA

Same pay

Minimum marksGeneral category

55%

master degree marks

55%

Same marks

55%

Same marks

55%

Same marks

55%

Same marks

55%

Same marks

SeatsPhysics Ph.D. seats

admission notice

1 fewer

2 more

2 fewer

Same seats

1 more

Hostel costlodging + utilities

INR 52,800

mess not added

INR 60,000

INR 7,200 more

INR 48,000

INR 4,800 less

INR 55,000

INR 2,200 more

INR 52,800

Same fee

INR 70,000

INR 17,200 more

In short

If you want a state university in Dehradun, keep Doon University high. If HNBGU gives a better supervisor match, compare the research area before you decide.

In short

If you want a state university in Dehradun, keep Doon University high. If Kumaun Univ gives a better supervisor match, compare the research area before you decide.

In short

If you want a state university in Dehradun, keep Doon University high. If Sri Dev Suman gives a better supervisor match, compare the research area before you decide.

In short

If you want a state university in Dehradun, keep Doon University high. If SSJ Univ gives a better supervisor match, compare the research area before you decide.

In short

If you want a state university in Dehradun, keep Doon University high. If GKV gives a better supervisor match, compare the research area before you decide.

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

FAQs on Doon University Ph.D. (Physics)

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is Doon University Ph.D. Physics worth the fee?▾

Yes, if you want a low-cost research degree and already have a strong Physics topic. The minimum fee without hostel is INR 1.23 Lakhs for three years, and the Physics seat count is 6. Check the supervisor area before you apply, because the degree depends on your research fit.

Should I take this course if I have JRF?▾

Yes, if a Doon University supervisor matches your topic. A JRF award is worth INR 4.44 LPA, which is much higher than the minimum course fee. Use the interview to ask about lab access, publication plans and the supervisor meeting pattern before you join.

Is this course good for a quick job after admission?▾

No, this is not the right course for a quick job. Placement pay is not published for this research degree, and the work is built around course work, a supervisor and a thesis. Pick it for research, teaching exams or project work, not for a campus job after classes.

Who should skip Doon University Ph.D. Physics?▾

Skip it if you do not have a clear research topic or if you need a fixed placement route. The course has 6 seats and selection uses NET or JRF scores plus interview. First check the Physics research areas and speak to the department before you pay the admission fee.

Is the fee worth it against the JRF amount?▾

Yes, for a student with JRF. The JRF value is INR 4.44 LPA, while the minimum course fee is INR 1.23 Lakhs for three years. That makes the fee small against the fellowship. Still, hostel and mess can add cost, so check the hostel row before joining.

Should I apply if I only have NET Category 3?▾

It can be worth applying if your master marks and research plan are strong. The notice says NET Category 3 is for Ph.D. admission only. It does not give JRF money. Use the scholarship block above and ask the department how the interview score is used.

Is this course right for higher studies and research?▾

Yes, it is meant for higher research. The department lists nanoscience, materials science, optoelectronics and energy harvesting as research areas. If your topic fits one of these, prepare a short plan for the interview and ask which faculty member can guide it.

Should I wait a year for a better score?▾

Wait only if your NET or JRF route is weak this year. The course has 6 seats, so the interview list can be small. If you already meet the rule and have a strong topic, apply now and use the interview to test supervisor fit.

Will I get campus placement after this Ph.D.?▾

Do not count on campus placement from this page. The university does not publish placement pay for Ph.D. Physics. The safer plan is to use the degree for research posts, teaching exams, projects or postdoctoral work. Ask the department about recent scholar outcomes before you join.

Can I pay the fee in parts?▾

Yes, most of the fee is semester based. Tuition is INR 10,000 a semester and other fee is INR 10,000 a semester for six semesters. You also pay one-time admission and degree fees. Keep the first semester amount ready before the document check.

How much does hostel add to the cost?▾

Hostel lodging and utilities add INR 52,800 for six semesters. Mess food is charged at actual rates, so it is not inside the INR 1.76 Lakhs total shown above. If you need a room, check the hostel notice and apply before the hostel deadline.

Which scholarships can reduce my fee?▾

The JRF award is the biggest support if you qualify. Fee support can also come through NSP or Uttarakhand post-matric schemes, depending on category and income. Use the scholarship calculator above as an estimate, then confirm the papers and renewal rule with the university office.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Oct 3, 2026

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Doon University Ph.D. (Physics) Fees 2027

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