Ph. D in Science and Humanities at Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, offers Ph. D in Science and Humanities as a 3-year doctoral degree.

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology is a other institute, founded in 1987. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology has not published a fee for Ph. D in Science and Humanities on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 3 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

To get into Ph. D in Science and Humanities, 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 Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

In most years, admission follows these steps:

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 Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology on its website (www.sathyabama.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 most recent placement data we hold (2023) show a placement rate of 92.57%, an average package of ₹5.4 lakh and a highest package of ₹53 lakh at Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology. 3,015 of 3,257 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.

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology runs 4 Ph.D specialisations in all. If this one is not quite right, compare it with:

• Ph. D in Technology
• Ph. D in Engineering
• Ph. D in Arts

Ask yourself — and the college — these questions first:

• Do the subjects of Ph. D in Science and Humanities genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 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 Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology compare with other colleges offering Ph.D in and around Chennai?