Ph.D. in Science at NUV

If you are looking at Ph.D. in Science, NUV in Vadodara runs it as a 3-year, full-time doctoral course. The total fee on record is ₹2.4 lakh, which works out to about ₹80,000 a year.

NUV is a other institute, founded in 2009. This page brings together what is on record for this course at NUV — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with NUV before you pay anything.

To be considered for Ph.D. in Science, you usually need a master's degree in a related subject.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through UGC NET and a university's own test. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check NUV's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take UGC NET and a university's own test and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to NUV on its website (nuv.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

NUV runs 4 Ph.D specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Ph.D. in Education
• Ph.D. in Management
• Ph.D. in Engineering

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Do the subjects of Ph.D. in Science genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹2.4 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does NUV compare with other colleges offering Ph.D in and around Vadodara?