6-Year Research Doctorate
Ph.D in Biomedical Sciences
Chettinad Academy of Research and Education · Kelambakkam, Chengalpattu
Key numbers
NIRF University Rank
#79
Annual Intake
10
Program Duration
72 months
NAAC Grade
A (3.11)
Annual Tuition Fee
Per year. Total program fee not publicly disclosed.
Campus Support
On-campus stay and financial aid are both available.
Are you eligible?
Academic Background
You need a Master’s degree in a relevant field to qualify.
Admission Basis
Mixed mode—your entrance score and academic record both count.
Entrance exams
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
60%
Top recruiters
This Is a 6-Year Deep Dive, Not a Side Quest
The road map is intense: coursework, advanced stats, original research, mandatory publications, and teaching assistantship. Only jump in if you’re genuinely obsessed with biomedical research and lab life.
The verdict
Worth considering
CARE gives you legit credibility—NAAC A, UGC recognized, NIRF top-100 university—at just ₹1L a year. But the 72-month timeline and a 60% placement rate mean this is a slow burn. Go for it if you’re fully committed to academia or R&D and can independently verify lab mentorship quality; look elsewhere if you need fast ROI or big-city campus energy.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Affordable research degree
- ✓ Academia or R&D ambitions
- ✓ Teaching + research combo
Doesn't match
- ✗ Quick industry paycheck
- ✗ High placement certainty
- ✗ Metro city lifestyle