Sample Analysis

HOW TO SUBMIT THE SAMPLES

The samples should be submitted in the prescribed format indicating the information called for as well as your special requirement, if any.You can book

slot through ISTEM portal links are given below

 

 

equipment code

Equipment

Equipment Reservation Unique Link

3236739Fluorescence Spectrometer with Lifetime Detector https://www.istem.gov.in/equipment-info/36739/Fluorescence-Spectrometer-with-Lifetime-Detector
3236740Liquid Chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS-MS) https://www.istem.gov.in/equipment-info/36740/Liquid-Chromatography-with-tandem-mass-spectrometry-(LC-MS-MS)
3236741Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) https://www.istem.gov.in/equipment-info/36741/Field-emission-scanning-electron-microscopy-(FESEM)
3236742Confocal Raman Microscope with AFM https://www.istem.gov.in/equipment-info/36742/Confocal-Raman-Microscope-with-AFM

 

 

If you are sending them by mail, please enclose the payment along with the samples and address the same to:
The Head Sophisticated Analytical Instrument Facility(DST-SAIF) Room No. 105, Ground Floor Convergence Academia Complex Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam-686560

Only on receipt of the payment along with the samples, they will be registered for analysis and taken up for measurement as per the seniority/queue of the users of the instrument concerned. As soon as the analysis is over, the spectra along with the receipt / bill will be sent to the users. While submitting samples for more than one analysis separate samples are to be sent for each.

An Important notice

As per the guidelines of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), in all publications of research work, where in the analytical services of the SAIF have been made use of, the DST and the SAIF, Kottayam shall be duly acknowledged. Kindly send us the publication reference (Journal name/volume number/names of the authors/date of issue of the publication etc.) to us.
A list of charges for spectral measurements, as stipulated by the Department of Science & Technology, New Delhi, is annexed. A "Three Tier" Charge System is being followed. Please note that:

  • The charges mentioned are for analysis of samples received from users within India only.
  • For overseas users, please contact SAIF by Email directly.
  • Charges are subject to change periodically
Mode of Payment

Please note the current policy on payment of analysis charges: Our current policy requires analysis that payment is received before the samples can be registered and analysis took up. Please make sure that the payment is received along with the samples.
Payments are to be made only money transfer to
Bank: State Bank of India
Branch: M. G. University Campus Branch
Ac No: 67320317756
IFSC code: SBIN0070669

and must be sent along with samples and Registration form to:
The Head
Sophisticated Analytical Instrument Facility(DST-SAIF)
Room No. 105, Ground Floor
Convergence Academia Complex
Mahatma Gandhi University
Kottayam-686560


Please note that in the event the payment received is more than the actual analyses charges incurred, it will NOT be possible to refund the excess amount paid. However, the excess amount may be adjusted against future analyses by the same user or another user from the same organization following a written request by Email or hard copy.

any other information in contact : saif@mgu.ac.in

INSTRUMENT IN-CHARGE


Analysis Charge

*List of charges with effect from 1st - JANUARY – 2023*
Application Submission