PH.D IN BIO CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Course    

Doctorate or PhD in Chemical Engineering is a research based doctoral program, the duration of which ranges from 3 to 5 years. This course involves advanced study of concepts including Compounds and Complexes, Reaction Engineering, and Process Optimization.  

In order to be eligible for PhD Chemical Engineering course, candidates must hold a postgraduate degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemical Technology or any other equivalent discipline with an aggregate of at least 55% from a recognized university. 

Admission to PhD Chemical Engineering program will be done based on the candidate's performance in the entrance examinations such as UGC-NET, CSIR-UGC-NET, GATE etc. The candidates will also have to appear for Personal Interview after qualifying in the entrance exam. 

Syllabus

PhD Chemical Engineering is a research-based course which involves researching in any one of the major areas of the subject. Some of the important research areas are described in the table below. 

Admission Process 

Most of the institutes and universities in India follow an entrance-based admission process for admission to PhD in Chemical Engineering program. Top PhD colleges such as IIT, NIT etc. offer admission through entrances like UGC, CSIR (JRF), NET, GATE etc.

The steps of the entrance-based admission are provided below: 

• Step 1: Online Registration: Students are required to register for the entrance test by providing their email address, mobile number and password after which a login id will be generated. 
• Step 2: Filling up the application form: After creating the login id, candidates have to fill up the online application form by providing their personal and academic details and enter the details of the course which you are opting for. 
• Step 3: Uploading of documents: In this step, candidates have to upload the necessary documents such as photograph, signature, id proof, Class 10 and 12 certificates etc. 
• Step 4: Application Fee: On uploading the requisite documents, students have to pay the requisite amount of application fee using Credit Card, Debit Card or Net Banking. 
• Step 5: Download Application Form: After paying the application fee, candidates have to save and download the form for future references. 
• Step 6: Issuing of Admit Card: Based on the record of the details submitted by the students, the admission authority will issue the admit cards to the eligible students.
• Step 7: Entrance Examination: After getting the admit card, exam dates will be released by different conducting bodies. Candidates have to sit for the entrance test and qualify the same to get admission. 
• Step 8: Declaration of Result: In the final stage, admission authorities will release the results of the entrance test they have appeared for.
• Step 9: Group Discussion and Personal Interview: The selected candidates have to appear for further admission rounds such as group discussion and personal interview. 

Eligibility Criteria

Students who aspire to seek admission to PhD Chemical Engineering course are required to follow the minimum eligibility criteria given below: 

• Must have completed Post graduation in Chemical Engineering, Chemical Technology or any other equivalent discipline from a recognized university.
• Candidates must have secured an aggregate of at least 55% in post graduation. 
• Some colleges also allow students to join this course directly after graduation provided they have sufficient amount of research experience in this field. 

Entrance Exam

Some of the top colleges and universities which offer PhD in Chemical Engineering programs follow an entrance test for admission to this course. 

Some of the top PhD Chemical Engineering entrance examinations are as follows:-

• GATE 2022 – This is a national level entrance test which is likely to be conducted in February 2021. This exam offers admission to students to various branches of Ph.D in colleges across India. 
• UGC NET 2020 – UGC NET is an entrance examination which is conducted twice a year for admission to PG courses or some branches of PhD The exam is usually conducted in the month of June but because of COVID-19, the examination gets postponed to the month of August, 2020. 

FAQs

Ques. When will the UGC NET 2020 examination be conducted? 

Ans. The UGC NET 2020 June session is usually conducted in the month of June, but owing to this COVID-19 situation, the exam stands postponed to the month of August, 2020. However, this date is again tentative. 

Ques. What after a PhD in Chemical Engineering? 

Ans. After pursuing PhD Chemical Engineering course, you can opt for jobs as an Analytical Chemist, Production Manager etc. or you can also opt for research work in the same field. 

Ques. What are the admission criteria for admission to PhD Chemical Engineering program in Indian colleges/ universities? 

Ans. In order to be considered eligible to seek admission to PhD Chemical Engineering, candidates must hold a postgraduate degree in the field of Chemical Engineering with an aggregate of at least 55% marks.  

Ques. Where can I pursue a PhD Chemical Engineering program in India? 

Ans. Some of the top universities and institutes offering PhD Chemical Engineering program in India are provided in the table below: 

• Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi
• Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai
• Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
• NIT, Durgapur
• Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal

Ques. Is PhD in Chemical Engineering a good career option? 

Ans. Yes; PhD Chemical Engineering is a good career option and promises students a sound career in this field. One can become a Production Manager, Analytical Chemist etc. on completion of this course. 

Ques. What subjects are taught while pursuing a PhD Chemical Engineering course?

Ans. The subjects taught while pursuing PhD Chemical Engineering program include Biological Systems Engineering, Energy and Environment, Materials Engineering, Process Systems Engineering, Reactor Engineering and Transport Phenomena and Complex Fluids. 

Ques. I have done M.Sc. in Astrophysics. Can I still pursue PhD Chemical Engineering?

Ans. No; you cannot apply for a PhD in Chemical Engineering course. In order to be eligible to pursue this program, one needs to hold a postgraduate degree in Chemical Engineering. 

Ques. How tough is the PhD Chemical Engineering course?

Ans. PhD Chemical Engineering course is not at all tough. If you have interest in Chemistry and Chemicals then it seems easy to you. Basically, it all depends on your interest. 

Ques. What will be the admission criteria to pursue PhD Chemical Engineering program from Indian Universities? 

Ans. Admission to this course will be done on the basis of candidate’s performance in national level entrance tests such as UGC NET, GATE etc.