Ph.D. in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Sankalchand Patel University

If you are looking at Ph.D. in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Sankalchand Patel University in Visnagar runs it as a 6-year, full-time doctoral course. The intake is 1 seats a year.

Sankalchand Patel University is a other institute, founded in 2016. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Sankalchand Patel University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Sankalchand Patel University has not published a fee for Ph.D. in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 6 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

To be considered for Ph.D. in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 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 Sankalchand Patel University'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 Sankalchand Patel University on its website (www.spu.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.

The latest placement figures on record (2021) show a median package of ₹6.5 lakh at Sankalchand Patel University. 18 of 60 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

Sankalchand Patel University runs 4 Ph.D specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Ph.D. in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics
• Ph.D. in Oral Medicine and Radiology
• Ph.D. in Periodontology

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

• Do the subjects of Ph.D. in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery genuinely interest you? You will spend 6 years on them.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does Sankalchand Patel University compare with other colleges offering Ph.D in and around Visnagar?