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
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
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
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