PHD IN (ELECTRO CHEMISTRY)

A PHD Chemistry, in any kind of reputed Indian university will take about six to complete, and according to the UGC, three years is the shortest duration to be awarded with a degree.

Students who are interested in pursuing Chemistry at this level must have a master’s degree, and some colleges have also set a minimum percentage criteria like 55%, which can vary from college to college.

Another thing to note regarding admission is that colleges also ask for your UGC NET or GATE score to offer admission to PHD Chemistry.The fees of a PHD Chemistry course varies from college to college, but it mostly sits between INR 80,000-3 LPA, as the average fees annually.

In most PHD Chemistry courses, the focus is primarily on independent research and students are also left to decide their own courses. Some courses that students can choose from include physical biochemistry, inorganic chemistry, advanced analytical chemistry, organic synthesis, physical organic chemistry,and etc.

PHD Chemistry Syllabus

The college faculty usually assists students with their independent research work, and students can also choose to work under their professors as assistants to gain more experience. By doing so they will gain a better understanding of what kind of work they will have to do if they want to become a professor as well after the completion of their PHD.

The PHD Chemistry syllabus is as follows, however it can vary depending on the college a student is planning to attend. The PHD course is based on research, and also learning through experience, hence no books can be specified for the same.

Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for a PHD Chemistry are:

• Students should have completed a master's degree in Science or an M.Phil degree in a relevant field.
• Most universities have the minimum percentage of at least 55% so students are required to score accordingly..
• Along with that, students also have to score upto the university’s standards in entrance exams, which can either be conducted by the university themselves or national exams like the UGC-NET and GATE.

PHD Chemistry Entrance Exams

If a student is seeking admission for a PHD Chemistry in India, it is necessary that they qualify the required entrance exam.

Some universities have their own exam like Lovely Professional University has LPUNEST, and the national level entrance exams conducted for this course are the UGC-NET and GATE.

Other than those, there is also the CUCET which is a common entrance test for central universities.

PHD Chemistry: FAQs

Ques. How hard is a PHD Chemistry?

Ans. When you decide to get involved in a Ph.D. programme, it basically means that you have a genuine interest in the subject. So it is not about how difficult obtaining a doctorate degree in Chemistry will be, as it requires your full commitment, it only depends on your level of interest in the subject.

Ques. How many years does it take to complete a PHD Chemistry in India?

Ans. If you’re studying in a reputed institute, a Ph.D. can usually take you six years to complete, or even less than that, i.e, three years.

Ques. What degree is required to be eligible for PHD Chemistry?

Ans. A PHD in Chemistry requires students to have completed their master’s degree in science, or an M.Phil in Science

Ques. What is the minimum percentage required by colleges for admission?

Ans. Most of the top colleges have the minimum percentage scored criteria as 55%, but it can vary from college to college.

Ques.What are the career options after pursuing a PHD Chemistry?

Ans.Other than pursuing your own independent research work, and working alongside fellow scientists, as well as becoming a Chemistry professor, there are various openings in R&D sectors in various FMNC like Patanjali, Dabur, HUL. You can also look for job opportunities at pharma companies, like Dr. Reddy, and etc.

Ques. Does doing a PhD in Chemistry limit your options in the industry?

Ans. No, they do not, as attaining a doctorate degree adds more credibility to your research work, and can also widen your career options, as well as opportunities.

Ques. Is a PhD Chemistry worth doing if you are not planning to become a professor?

Ans. In terms of prospective careers, teaching is not the only option, through a Ph.D. you can get into various other positions with a Ph.D. like mentioned earlier, you could become a researcher, or a scientist, chemist, and work at food and drink industries, pharma companies, and etc.

Ques. Are scholarships offered for a Chemistry PHD?

Ans. Depending on students’ score in the entrance exams and their application overall, universities may choose to offer scholarships based on the students’ merit.

Ques. Which entrance exams are required for PHD Chemistry?

Ans. Based on the college that a student is trying to get admission in, they have to give exams like UGC-NET, GATE, and some also conduct their own exams like Lovely Professional University has LPUNEST, etc.

Ques. Can we get admission in IIT for PHD Chemistry, by clearing GATE and NET?

Ans.Yes, because all IITs require candidates to clear entrance exams, before passing them on to the interview list.

Ques. Is a PHD Chemistry research based?

Ans. Almost all PHD programs are research based, especially Chemistry, as it requires students to do independent research with the assistance of their respective university’s faculty.