BMSIT Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering is a full-time doctoral course under VTU. The minimum duration is 3 years. BMSIT is known for its NAAC A grade, autonomous status and 11 VTU research centres. The full course fee without living cost is INR 1.90 Lakhs. Admission is through VTU ETR, an interview or an accepted test such as GATE. The college has 75 research supervisors and 109 research scholars. Campus Ph.D. pay is not published, so the pay tile uses 0 LPA. This course suits students who want lab research and can work under a guide for three years.
The total with living cost is INR 5.50 Lakhs, while the total without living cost is INR 1.90 Lakhs. The research fee is INR 1.84 Lakhs. You pay the research fee each year to VTU or the research centre. The application fee is paid once before the test. Living cost is only an estimate for students who stay near campus.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Research fee | INR 1.84 Lakhs | Per year × 3, INR 61,200 a year |
| Application fee | INR 2,000 | One time, before the test |
| Registration fee | INR 4,000 | One time, after selection |
| Living and local travel | INR 3.60 Lakhs | Per month × 30, INR 12,000 a month |
| Total, no living | INR 1.90 Lakhs | Full course, as published |
| Total with living | INR 5.50 Lakhs | Full course plus living estimate |
VTU ETR registration closed on 25 Sep 2026 and the revised test date is expected in Oct 2026. Classes start in Aug 2027. You should watch the admit card, result and interview steps next. If you miss the fee payment after selection, you lose the seat.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| VTU ETR registration, last date to apply | 1 Sep 2026 to 25 Sep 2026 | Over |
| VTU ETR admit card | Oct 2026 | Tentative |
| VTU ETR exam | Oct 2026 | Tentative |
| VTU ETR result | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
| Research interview | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
| Supervisor allotment | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Fee payment and provisional registration | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| Coursework starts | Mar 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
The main mark rule is 6.75 CGPA out of 10 or first class in the qualifying degree. Reserved categories get a 5% relaxation. You need a master's degree in Engineering or Technology in a relevant area. You must clear VTU ETR unless an accepted national test exempts you.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | Master degree in Engineering or Technology |
| Marks | 6.75 CGPA out of 10 or first class |
| Relaxation | 5% for SC, ST, Category-I, PwD and reserved categories |
| Entrance route | VTU ETR or accepted national test exemption |
The admission process has five steps: apply, pay, test, interview and register. VTU decides the test route, and BMSIT checks the research fit with the guide. You fill the form on Jnanashodha. You then bring marks cards, category papers and identity proof for document check.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| Apply | Fill the Ph.D. form on Jnanashodha |
| Pay | Pay the test fee online |
| Test | Write VTU ETR if you are not exempted |
| Interview | Discuss your research area with the panel |
| Register | Pay the fee and finish document check |
The General test mark for the interview call is 50%, and the relaxed mark is 45%. These are VTU research admission marks, not college closing ranks. A national test exemption can replace VTU ETR. Your interview and guide fit still decide the final seat.
| Category | Closing rank or score | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 50% in VTU ETR | Research admission 2027 |
| SC, ST and reserved categories | 45% in VTU ETR | Research admission 2027 |
| Accepted national test | Exempted from VTU ETR | Research admission 2027 |
Campus Ph.D. pay is not published, so the table keeps 0 LPA as the shown pay figure. BMSIT lists 75 supervisors, 109 scholars and 11 research centres. This degree is mainly for research, teaching or a specialist industry role. You should check the guide's lab work before you join.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | 0 LPA, not published for Ph.D. |
| Research supervisors | 75 |
| Research scholars | 109 |
| Research centres | 11 |
| Likely roles | Research, teaching and specialist engineering work |
The listed schemes can cut INR 36,000 to INR 1.90 Lakhs from the course fee. The combined support can cover the full course fee if the state approves it. You need income, category or EWS papers for most schemes. Confirm renewal rules before you count the amount.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka SC/ST fee support | Eligible SC or ST students | Up to INR 1.54 Lakhs |
| Central Sector Scheme | Low income students with merit | INR 36,000 |
| EWS research fee support | EWS students with papers | INR 1.50 Lakhs |
| OBC post-matric support | OBC students in the income limit | INR 90,000 |
Collegedunia ranks BMSIT #259, and the college has NAAC A grade. It also has autonomous status from 2021. These show the college has a known engineering base. For a Ph.D., the guide and lab fit matter more than the rank.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Engineering | 2026 | #259 |
| NAAC | latest published grade | A |
| Autonomous status | 2021 | UGC and VTU |
The first year has research methods, subject coursework and guide meetings. The next two years focus on lab work, paper writing and thesis progress. You need 75% attendance in coursework. VTU holds coursework exams twice a year.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Research methods and subject coursework |
| Year 2 | Lab work, review meetings and paper writing |
| Year 3 | Thesis writing, checks and submission |
BMSIT lists 75 supervisors and 109 research scholars, while the exact Mechanical Ph.D. seat count is not published. Supervisor limits guide the seat count each cycle. You should ask the department for guide seats before paying the fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Research supervisors | 75 |
| Research scholars | 109 |
| Mechanical Ph.D. seats | Not published |
| Seat basis | Supervisor vacancy and research area |
This course suits students who want guided lab research and can wait for a research outcome.
These are the official 2027 dates. Tap 2028 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
Source: VTU and BMSIT admission pages. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add living cost.
Source: VTU research rules and published course listing. Confirm on the official site before you pay.
Pick your category and route. The cutoff ranges use VTU research admission marks.
The score only gets you to the interview. A guide vacancy and your research topic decide the final registration, so ask the department before paying the first fee.
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