The Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, a national level research centre is situated in Hyderabad, Telangana. The institute operates under the (CSIR) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research. CSIR-IICT has made its mark as a result oriented and innovative R&D organization. IICT is famous in chemistry and chemical expertise.

The institute provides post doctoral courses in the field of chemical engineering and related fields. Students in their final year of graduation or post graduation can also apply for dissertation training. Admissions are generally merit based followed by personal interviews.

IICT Hyderabad offers several scholarships to its students on merit basis. The college also has a placement cell with students getting placed in Dr Reddy’s, BHEL, Infosys and many other reputed organisations and companies. IICT has also collaborated with several countries including Germany, UK, France, Australia, USA, Italy, Korea etc for research and educational purposes.

IICT Hyderabad Key Points 

  • Research is conducted in basic and applied chemistry, bioinformatics, biochemistry, chemical engineering. IICT has filed the maximum number of (SNPI) patents.
  • The institute provides medical, gym, hostel, sports, library, laboratory, cafeteria, computer lab, wifi facilities and auditorium. 
  • Accommodation is provided on nominal charge in hostels for outstation prospective students to have interactive meet with the supervisor and to have a feel about the campus on prior reservations and appointment.
  • IICT also hosts international students under various bilateral programs between various universities and institutes across the globe. The period varies from 4 months to 1 year which depends on the academic program. 

IICT Hyderabad Rankings 

  • IICT Hyderabad is ranked 10th among 35 CSIR institutes.
  • The institute is accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories ( NABL).

IICT Hyderabad Courses & Fees 

IICT Hyderabad offers admission to the PhD courses under 2 specializations. The Institute also provides training for their students who are doing their final year projects dissertation in BTech, MTech, MSc, B.pharm, M.pharm or related streams.

The courses offered by the institute and their respective details are listed below.

Program Program specializations
PhD
  • Subjects offered- Chemical and biological sciences, Chemical engineering
  • Eligibility- Post Graduation
  • Selection criteria- Interview/ UGC- NET
  • Duration- 3 years
  • Fees- INR 3 Lakhs
Dissertation training program
  • Eligibility- Final year of graduation/ post graduation
  • Selection criteria- Merit basis
  • Duration- 1 year
  • Fees- Rs.30,000/-

IICT Hyderabad Placement 

At the end of the course, the IICT Hyderabad organises Placement Programs for the students.

  • The institute provides internship facilities with top recruiters being Dr Reddy, Exxon, Alkylamine, Syntex, BHEL, Infosys and so on. In order to get placed students have to inform or register themselves in their last year of the course. Only chemical engineering companies are allowed to recruit students from the institute.
  • The average package offered at the institute is 600,000 INR per year.
  • Students can also opt for pursuing higher studies in IITs, ISM, NITIE etc through examinations like GATE, GRE, CAT etc.

IICT Hyderabad Scholarships 

The college offers scholarship opportunities to the students on the basis of merit and their financial backgrounds.

  • The students who wish to get the scholarship are supposed to sit for the National Eligibility Test - Junior Research Fellowship (NET-JRF) and achieve a good score.
  • IICT also invites applications for award of research fellowship in the areas of: 
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Physical Organic Chemistry

One can get trained in methods of research under expert guidance of faculty members / scientists working in various fields of Science.

Research fellows are entitled to a stipend of Rs. 5000 per month. The award of fellowship is entitled to the period of two years which can be extended for another two years based on the performance of the candidate.

IICT Hyderabad FAQs 

Ques. How do I choose a supervisor for PhD in CSIR-IICT?

Ans. Candidates need to visit the IICT website, click on the link 'people' and then on 'scientists'. A list of scientists working in the IICT will appear with their information regarding research area, contact information, publications etc. From here candidates can choose their supervisor and even mail for further enquiries.

Ques. What are the scope after pursuing PhD from CSIR-IICT?

Ans. After the completion of your PhD from CSIR- IICT, you can continue your studies by going for Post doc., get placement in one of the renowned companies, and also work as faculty members in various universities.

Ques. How do I get into CSIR to pursue a PhD?

Ans. There are several ways one can get into CSIR for PhD. You can sit for the CSIR UGC NET JRF exam followed by an interview. Meanwhile, select your preferred supervisor to get a position in their laboratory. You can also opt for working as a project staff and wait for years to get upgraded, which is quite suitable if you have your own funding with the fellowship.

After receiving the fellowship, it is mandatory for the candidate to apply for PhD, otherwise fellowship will be discontinued.

Ques. What is CSIR UGC NET JRF?

Ans. CSIR- UGC NET JRF is a test conducted to determine the eligibility for JRF ( Junior Research Fellowship ) and for Lectureship / Assistant professor in Indian universities. Students wishing to secure admission at IICT need to necessarily apply for this exam.

Ques. How much minimum percentage is required in graduation to acquire a Ph.D. seat in the Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad?

Ans. To secure admission at IICT Hyderabad, a minimum of 50% is required. For the PhD program in Science, one has to have a MSc/ M.pharm or equivalent degree in Chemistry ( Organic / Inorganic / Physical / Analytical / Medicinal and Polymers ), Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Environmental, Genetics, Zoology, Physics, or Allied Science with a valid rank in CSIR / UGC NET JRF exam.

For the PhD program in Engineering, BE / BTech or equivalent degree in chemical engineering/ Biochemical Engineering/ Environmental Engineering / Biotechnology with a valid fellowship for PhD program is needed.