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NIRF #13 in Medical · SCTIMST Thiruvananthapuram

Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences & Engineering

4 years of deep research in biomaterials, med-tech, and clinical translation at one of India's elite medical science institutes.

Total Program Fee

₹1.2 Lakhs

That's just ₹30K per year — research without the debt stress.

Key numbers

Placement Rate

80%

2025 batch

Average CTC

₹8 LPA

2025

NIRF Rank (Medical)

#13

Intake

30 seats

Placement · 2025

Where graduates land

Placement rate

80%

Top recruiters

SCTIMST Research LabsISRODRDOCSIR LabsIITsMedical Device IndustryPharmaceutical Companies

Investment

1.2L total

~₹0.3L per year

  • Tuition Fee (Annual)30,000per year

Are you eligible?

  • Postgraduate Degree

    You need an M.Tech, M.Sc., M.D., M.Pharm, or M.Phil in a relevant field to qualify.

  • Entrance Requirement

    Clear NET, GATE, CSIR UGC NET, or the SCTIMST Institute Entrance Test.

Entrance exams

NETGATEInstitute Entrance TestCSIR UGC NET
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Hostel + Scholarships = Peace of Mind

SCTIMST offers on-campus hostel accommodation and scholarships, so you can focus on your research instead of worrying about rent or living expenses.

The verdict

Strong fit

If you're obsessed with med-tech, biomaterials, and clinical translation, this PhD is a power move. You're looking at NIRF #13 infrastructure, an 80% placement rate into ISRO/DRDO/IITs/med-tech, and total fees under ₹1.2L. It's research-heavy, public-sector aligned, and surprisingly affordable — perfect for the academically driven GenZ builder.

Matches what you said

  • Cutting-edge biomedical research
  • Affordable fees with scholarships
  • Public sector & academia placements
  • Med-tech and clinical translation focus

Doesn't match

  • Chasing quick corporate paychecks
  • Wanting a purely coursework-based degree
  • Unwilling to commit to 4-year research
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