St Aloysius (Deemed To Be University) Mangalore Ph.D Chemistry: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The department has 7 recognised research guides for PhD supervision: Rev. Dr. Praveen Martis SJ (Nanocatalysis, Metal-Organic Frameworks), Dr. Ronald Nazareth (Electroanalytical Techniques, Supercapacitors), Dr. Jyothi N Rao (Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Nanochemistry), Dr. Laveena Precilla D'Souza (Single Metal Oxide, Surface Modified Nanomaterials, Carbon Based Materials), Dr. Vinola Z Rodrigues (Nanochemistry), Dr. Geetha M Pinto (Energy Storage, Corrosion Chemistry), and Dr. Roshan Fredrick DSouza (Polymer Chemistry, Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Nanochemistry, Sustainable Chemistry). Prospective scholars are advised to contact the relevant supervisor directly before applying to discuss research alignment and seat availability.

Ans. Ph.D. graduates from the Chemistry department at St. Aloysius have gone on to prestigious positions globally. Alumni include Dr. Joel Cornelio (Post-Doctoral fellow, University of Birmingham, UK and Massey University, New Zealand), Dr. Marilyn Dmello (Post-Doctoral fellow, Germany), Dr. Rakesh Prabhu (Post-Doctoral fellow, South Korea), Dr. Nagendra Kulal (King Fahd University of Petroleum Minerals, Saudi Arabia), Dr. Roshni Willita Pereira (IISER Tirupathi), and Mr. Subrahmanya Prasad (Senior Research Scholar, BARC). Industry placements include Aragen Life Sciences, Federal Bank, and Papersens Pvt Ltd (co-founded by an alumna).

Ans. The M.Sc. Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry programmes have strong placement records, with graduates placed at BASF (7-5 students per batch), Syngene International (3-4 per batch), Anthem Biosciences (2-10 per batch), Molecular Connections (6-8 per batch), Biocon, AkzoNobel, and Med Organics. The recent placement drive saw 46.12% of participating students securing job offers, with 34.3% opting for teaching and 12% for higher education. This strong industry network directly benefits PhD scholars through internship opportunities, collaborative research, and post-PhD placements.

Ans. Yes. Candidates who have qualified CSIR-NET (Chemical Sciences) with or without JRF, UGC-NET, NET-PhD, or GATE are fully exempted from the written entrance test conducted by St. Aloysius University. They are required to appear only for the interview, which is conducted on campus on the notified date. CSIR-NET qualified candidates who hold a JRF are also eligible to receive the CSIR-JRF fellowship (Rs. 37,000/month) during their PhD tenure, making this a financially attractive option.

Ans. The department has 9 well-equipped laboratories and an international MoU with the University of Namur, Belgium. National MoUs include ICAR-Central Plantation Crop Research Institute (Kasargod), Yenepoya Research Centre (Mangalore), and Aquamater Water Solutions. Students undertake internships at IISc Bangalore, BARC, IOCL Mangalore, Syngene International, Cipla, Poornaprajna Institute of Scientific Research, and multiple centres for nano and material sciences. The department also has active MJES-funded minor research projects on MOFs, adsorption studies, and graphene synthesis.

Ans. Yes. The Department of Chemistry actively supports students preparing for competitive examinations. Specialised sessions for IIT-JAM, NET, KSET, and GATE are conducted regularly. The department also offers 9 certificate courses including Advanced Characterisation Techniques, Molecular Spectroscopy, Spectral Interpretation of Organic Compounds, and Role of Reagents in Organic Synthesis, which are directly relevant to PhD entrance preparation. These sessions are conducted by experienced faculty and help students build the subject-specific knowledge required for both entrance tests and research.