Industries and research organizations may also sponsor a candidate for admission to the Ph. D. program. Course requirements: The students take a minimum of six courses to develop expertise in ChE fundamentals as well as to complement their research work.

Research: Post coursework (up to 1 year), students work on a research problem of their interest under the guidance of a faculty mentor(s). Working on a particular problem for 3-4 years is a unique experience that helps in developing a scientific temper along with the associated technical communication skills. The typical norm for graduation is 3- 4 publications in reputed peer reviewed journals. MHRD offers scholarships currently at ` 16-20,000 per month to full time Ph. D. students. Scholarships from research projects are also available.