Shiv Nadar University has opened applications for its Chemistry PhD programme for Spring 2027. The last date to apply is October 31, 2026. The university says the written entrance test will be held online on November 14, followed by an offline interview on November 28.

The call is for students who want to do research in areas such as physical chemistry, photochemistry, spectroscopy and chemical dynamics. The programme is offered by the Department of Chemistry at Shiv Nadar University, Delhi-NCR.

Who can apply

Applicants can apply with a Master’s degree in Chemistry or an allied natural science subject. An MTech degree is also accepted. The official notice asks for at least 60% marks. A four-year Bachelor’s degree can also meet the academic route listed by the university.

Final-year students may apply if their cumulative marks up to the previous year are at least 55%, but they must show proof of 60% before admission. Meeting the minimum marks does not guarantee an interview call.

Selection and important dates

• Last date to submit the application: October 31, 2026
• Online written entrance test: November 14, 2026
• Offline interview: November 28, 2026

The written test will cover Master’s-level Chemistry. Candidates with CSIR-UGC NET-JRF or another accepted JRF qualification may be exempt from the written test and can be considered through the interview.

Fee, stipend and documents

The application fee is ₹1,200 and is non-refundable. For full-time PhD scholars, the university notice lists a tuition-fee waiver as per the department and a monthly stipend of ₹45,000 for the first two years and ₹50,000 for the next three years. Continuation depends on satisfactory academic and research work.

Keep a passport-size photograph, a current CV, marksheets and degree certificates from Class 10 onward, any standardised test certificate, and a statement of purpose ready. The application is treated as complete only after the form, documents and fee are received.

Read the official Chemistry PhD admission notice before applying. Students can also check the Department of Chemistry page and the university’s graduate admissions page. The online application form is linked from the official notice.

Applicants should check their email after submission for test and interview instructions. If any detail in the form is unclear, use the contact details in the official notice rather than relying on an unofficial post.