Sharda University is a better option for pursuing a PhD in Chemistry. It has well-equipped research labs. The faculties of Chemistry department are well-experienced and many of them are actively involved in different research projects. You will get the required support and guidance from the professors. Sharda University encourages innovative ideas and provides the resources to actively pursue them.
IIT Bhubaneswar has been ranked as 56th in the NIRF’s list of top colleges for Ph.D. The overall NIRF ranking of the college, however, is 22 among all the engineering colleges in India. To apply for the Ph.D. courses in IIT Bhubaneswar, one has to go through the GATE entrance examination or have secured a UGC/CSIR-NET JRF score. Facilities for the Ph.D. courses are quite good at IIT Bhubaneswar, the fee structure has been increased but is feasible and around Rs 36.09 year.
The course structure in Physics consists of fundamental subjects like Experimental Atomic-Molecular-Surface Physics, Modeling of Biological Systems, Biophysics, and Quantum Field Theory among others.
While looking at the overall placement rate of the college, which is 89.5% in the year 2018-19, IIT Bhubaneswar is a pretty good option, with better prospects and average CTC of Rs 11.4 Lakhs.
The college has also been accredited to the Prime Minister's Research Fellows (PMRF) Scheme, which was designed by the Government of India to improve the quality of research, which is a plus point for those who wish to pursue Ph.D. in any subject.
IIT Bhubaneswar offers a decent Post-Doctoral Fellowship program. This program is offered initially for a period of 1 year and can be extended for another year based on the reviews of the contributions made to the institute by the fellow.
The fellow is required to participate in the teaching and research activities of the institute. He/She is also expected to mentor and guide students and carry out other academics related assignments as allotted by the institute during their fellowship.
The candidate should be below 35 years of age preferably and should have a consistently good academic record followed by a Ph.D. degree in the relevant field. The Ph.D. degree must not be any older than two years.
The stipend for fellowship ranges between 45,000-55,000 depending on the experience and qualification of the candidate. Other benefits like accommodation and house rate allowance are also admissible.
The documents required during application are-
(i) Detailed CV
(ii) A one-page summary of Ph.D. work
(iii) Two-page research proposal
(iv) One-set of copies of the publication
(v) Relevant academic transcripts
The candidates called for an interview are reimbursed traveling allowance (up to AC 3-Tier Rail fare/ Bus fare) by the shortest route. There is no fixed time limit for the processing of the application but it is done in the shortest possible duration (according to the availability).
IIT BHU offers Phd programs to students who have a knack for research and development.
This answer is based on my experience of the current market. A Phd. from a top branded institute is good, but you’ll have to market yourself.
The employers search for candidates who have clear goals. They will try to figure out why you choose a certain subject and college and your past achievements, among other things.
Try to have a look at the placement figures of IIT Tirupati for Phd., and consult the faculty members in this regard.
Brand name has its own value, but you must have a good grasp on your subject to clear interviews. This applies to any branch or college student.
BRABU takes admission for PhD based on the performance of students in the aptitude test - PAT. UGC NET or JRF qualified candidates can also apply for the PhD program. UGC or JRF-qualified candidates don’t need to appear in PAT to get admission. BRABU PAT 2022 dates will be announced soon.