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BIET Davangere Ph.D Electronics & Communication: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Total fees
INR 1.42 Lakhs
3 years, no living
Fellowship
INR 3.72 LPA
ECE department, this research area
Cutoff
12,400
VTU ETR CRL, VTU ETR round 2025
Research faculty
92%
ECE department faculty count
In This Page▾
01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placements
02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice
03EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply
04Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting
05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step
06FeesThe full course cost with and without living
07Will your score get you in?Closing scores by category and quota
08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed
09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side
10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply
About Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology - BIET Ph.D. ECE
BIET Davanagere offers a three-year, full-time Ph.D. ECE with 120 seats through VTU ETR. The course is taught at the VTU research centre over minimum three years, with research work from the first year. The institute holds NAAC A and stands #12 in Collegedunia's Engineering ranking 2026 and #54 in NIRF engineering 2025. The full fee without living is INR 1.42 Lakhs, paid through VTU and college heads, and INR 3.58 Lakhs with living cost. You get a seat through VTU counselling. The General Research centre seat closed at score 12,400 in VTU ETR round of 2025. The JRF value equals INR 3.72 LPA and the ECE department has 31 faculty.
BIET Davanagere Ph.D. ECE Fees
The full minimum course costs INR 1.42 Lakhs without living and INR 3.58 Lakhs with living. The VTU and college fee is INR 1.27 Lakhs of that. You pay the VTU and college fee during registration and yearly renewal. The entry charge is paid once. The document fee is paid once. Living cost adds INR 2.16 Lakhs over three years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| VTU and college fee | INR 1.27 Lakhs | Full course, as published |
| Entry charges | INR 15,000 | One time |
| Document fee | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Living cost | INR 2.16 Lakhs | INR 72,000 a year, 3 years |
| Total, no living | INR 1.42 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with living | INR 3.58 Lakhs | Full course |
BIET Davanagere Ph.D. ECE Admission Dates
First list selection closed on 11 Sep 2026. VTU ETR round selection comes on 4 Oct 2026. Reporting starts on 23 Oct 2026. Keep the selection letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| VTU ETR registration, last date to apply | 1 Feb 2026 to 8 Mar 2026 | Over |
| VTU ETR session 1 exam | 13 Mar 2026 to 23 Mar 2026 | Over |
| VTU ETR result and score | 2 May 2026 | Over |
| VTU research centre research centre | 30 Aug 2026 to 7 Sep 2026 | Over |
| First list selection | 11 Sep 2026 | Over |
| VTU ETR round selection | 4 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Research fee, last date | 9 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Physical reporting and document check | 23 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 8 Nov 2026 | Confirmed |
| Spot round | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
BIET Davanagere Ph.D. ECE Eligibility
You need PG degree with ECE or a related M.Tech field and 50% marks; 45% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a VTU ETR score from any session. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| PG degree subjects | ECE or a related M.Tech field |
| PG degree marks | 50% for General, 45% for SC, ST and PwD |
| Exam | VTU ETR score from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit |
BIET Davanagere Ph.D. ECE Admission Process
VTU selects the seat on your score and your research centres. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write VTU ETR | Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts |
| 2. Fill research centres on VTU | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the seat fee within five days of selection |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the selection letter |
BIET Davanagere Ph.D. ECE Cutoff
The General seat closed at score 12,400 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the VTU VTU ETR round closing scores for Research centre seats. The General closing score has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing score, Research centre | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 12,400 | VTU ETR round, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 4,300 | VTU ETR round, 2025 |
| SC | 2,100 | VTU ETR round, 2025 |
| ST | 1,000 | VTU ETR round, 2025 |
| EWS | 1,900 | VTU ETR round, 2025 |
BIET Davanagere Ph.D. ECE Placements
The Research scholars with fellowships can count INR 3.72 LPA. The median is INR 3.60 LPA and the highest offer was INR 7 LPA. VLSI, signal processing and communication systems are active research areas.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Fellowship | INR 3.72 LPA, ECE department |
| Median pay | INR 3.60 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 7 LPA |
| Batch guided | 92% |
| Recruiters | Research supervisors and funded project teams, on campus |
BIET Davanagere Ph.D. ECE Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 60,000 over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 60,000 over the course |
| UGC JRF support | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, NET or JRF qualified degree | INR 40,000 over the course |
| AICTE doctoral fellowship | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 50,000 over the course |
| OBC post-matric support | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 30,000 over the course |
BIET Davanagere Ph.D. ECE Ranking
The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's Engineering ranking and #54 in NIRF engineering, with NAAC A. Collegedunia scores on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF scores on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Engineering ranking | 2026 | #12 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #54 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
BIET Davanagere Ph.D. ECE Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start during the research period and final thesis year ends with the thesis submission. One research area from day one, with research work from the first year. There is no minor and no specialisation before research year 3.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics |
| Year 2 | Data structures, digital logic, operating systems |
| Year 3 | Databases, networks, machine learning electives |
| Final year | Two electives a semester and the thesis submission |
BIET Davanagere Ph.D. ECE Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and first-years are selected rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year room | Three to a room, selected before classes start |
| Single room | From research year 3, on request |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in a small industrial town |
Should you pick Ph.D. ECE at Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology - BIET?
This course suits students who want VTU research in ECE and can stay in Davanagere for three years.
Pick it if:
You passed PG degree in this state: half the seats are Research centre, so a score that misses the external list can still get in.
You want ECE research under VTU: BIET has ECE labs and guides for VLSI, signals and wireless work.
Your family needs a low fee: the minimum research fee is lower than many private Ph.D. routes.
You want the fee back fast: at the fellowship value the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's closing score: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe score.
You need a single room from the first year: first-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from research year 3.
You want internships in a big city: this is a small industrial town, so the research cell brings most internships here.
You will wait for another test: VTU closes the research centre form first, so apply before that date.
Counsellor's advice
Take this seat if your guide area is listed before fee payment. If the guide is not listed, ask BIET before you pay.
Ph.D. ECE Eligibility▾
PG degree marks: 50% in ECE or a related M.Tech field. 45% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board score alternative: Being in the UGC NET or CSIR JRF exemption also counts.
Exam needed: A VTU ETR score. VTU ETR score decides the external seats.
Research centre quota: Half the seats go to students who passed PG degree in this state.
Ph.D. ECE Admission Process▾
Write VTU ETR: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on VTU: VTU (the central counselling body) selects every seat here.
Fill research centres: List this college and research area high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of selection or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
Ph.D. ECE Admission Dates 2026
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These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
1 Feb 2026 to 8 Mar 2026
VTU ETR registration
Last date to apply was 8 Mar 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
13 Mar 2026 to 23 Mar 2026
VTU ETR session 1 exam
Your main score comes from your best session.
Over
2 May 2026
VTU ETR result and score
The score card is the only paper VTU reads.
Over
30 Aug 2026 to 7 Sep 2026
VTU research centre research centre
Choices locked when the window shut on 7 Sep 2026.
Over
11 Sep 2026
First list selection
The first selection letter came online the same day.
Confirmed
4 Oct 2026
VTU ETR round selection
The last regular round; the selection letter comes online the same day.
Confirmed
9 Oct 2026
Research fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 9 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
23 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
8 Nov 2026
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Spot round
Only if seats are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Jan 2027
VTU ETR registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2027
VTU ETR session 1 exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
VTU ETR result and score
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
VTU research centre research centre
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round selections
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Research fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: VTU 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology - BIET Ph.D. ECE Fees 2026
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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add living cost.
VTU and college fee
Full course, as published
INR 1.27 Lakhs
Entry charges
One time, in year 1
INR 15,000
Document fee One time
One time, paid once at registration
INR 10,000
Add living cost
Living cost
Per year × 3, INR 72,000 a year
INR 2.16 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 2,394
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
262%
fellowship value INR 3.72 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 6,036
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
104%
fellowship value INR 3.72 LPA vs the full fee
Source: VTU Ph.D. fee circular. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your score get you CSE at Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology - BIET?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published VTU closing scores.
Category
Quota
General · Research centre
9,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research area high on your list.
9,801 to 12,400: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 12,400: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · external
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research area high on your list.
6,861 to 8,680: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,680: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Research centre
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research area high on your list.
3,201 to 4,300: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,300: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · external
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research area high on your list.
2,241 to 3,010: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,010: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Research centre
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research area high on your list.
1,501 to 2,100: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,100: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · external
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research area high on your list.
1,051 to 1,470: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,470: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Research centre
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research area high on your list.
701 to 1,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · external
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research area high on your list.
490 to 700: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Research centre
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research area high on your list.
1,401 to 1,900: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,900: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · external
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research area high on your list.
980 to 1,330: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,330: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The First list close is the safe number. The VTU ETR round close only helps if you keep the research centre floated to the end.
Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology - BIET Ph.D. ECE Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
Karnataka post-matric scholarship
INR 60,000
State social welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersUGC JRF support
INR 40,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, NET or JRF qualified degreeApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersAICTE doctoral fellowship
INR 50,000
Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology - BIET
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answersOBC post-matric support
INR 30,000
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology - BIET Ph.D. ECE vs similar colleges
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Total fees3 years, no living
INR 1.42 Lakhs
VTU + college
INR 1.20 Lakhs
INR 22,000 less
INR 1.60 Lakhs
INR 18,000 more
INR 1.42 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 1.70 Lakhs
INR 28,000 more
INR 1.10 Lakhs
INR 32,000 less
Fellowshiplatest batch
INR 3.72 LPA
ECE department
INR 4 LPA
INR 0.28 LPA more
INR 3.10 LPA
INR 0.62 LPA less
INR 3.72 LPA
Same pay
INR 3.50 LPA
INR 0.22 LPA less
INR 3 LPA
INR 0.72 LPA less
Research facultyshare of the batch guided
92%
ECE department
88%
4 points lower
95%
3 points higher
84%
8 points lower, Class of 2024
90%
2 points lower
89%
3 points lower
Closing scoreVTU ETR CRL, General
12,400
VTU ETR round, 2025
9,400
3,000 places tougher
15,800
3,400 places easier
18,900
6,500 places easier
13,900
1,500 places easier
16,600
4,200 places easier
Seatsthis research area
120
VTU ETR
90
30 fewer
150
30 more
60
60 fewer
180
60 more
240
120 more
ROIfellowship value vs the full fee
262%
on INR 3.72 LPA
240%
22 points lower
220%
42 points lower
262%
Same ROI
210%
52 points lower
280%
18 points higher
In short
Davanagere costs less and pays more on average, but its closing score is about 3,000 places tougher. If your score clears both, take Davanagere; if it clears only BIET Davanagere, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
In short
Tumakuru places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over four years and pays a little less. If its easier closing score is what you need, keep it one place below BIET Davanagere in your research centre list as the safer seat.
In short
Harbour charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If BIET Davanagere gives you a seat in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
In short
Hubballi costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing score. If your score misses BIET Davanagere in the early rounds, list Hubballi right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
Summit is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its fellowship value sits below this page's. If BIET Davanagere selects you a seat in any round, take it and keep Summit only as your backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology - BIET Ph.D. ECE
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is Ph.D. ECE at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get guided. The full fee without living is INR 1.42 Lakhs and the JRF value equals INR 3.72 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my score is just above the closing score?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General Research centre seat closed at score 12,400 in VTU ETR round and it got tougher three years in a row, so a score that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the score checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get research and teaching roles with research labs and teaching roles that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The JRF value equals INR 3.72 LPA, the median was INR 3.60 LPA and the ECE department has 31 faculty. If you want a core electronics job instead, this research area is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from research year 3. The campus is in a small industrial town, so the research cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the research figures, pick a city college.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before research year 3, but the electives during the research period and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the thesis submission can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.
Should I wait a year and try for a better score?▾
Only if you can raise your score by a lot, not a little. The General closing score got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a research area change after year 1 if you want a sibling research area.
Will I get guided if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 92% of the last batch was guided, and the median of INR 3.60 LPA is lower than the average of INR 3.72 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the research groups set, usually 7, and join the research training the cell holds during the research period.
Is this research area better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick CSE if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. CSE places a bigger share of its batch with product research groups, and its closing score is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want CSE, the research area change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the VTU ETR exam and fill this college in your VTU research centre list. A seat comes in the round your score clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days VTU gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 3-year fee is INR 1.42 Lakhs without living. With living cost it comes to INR 3.58 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the VTU and college fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.
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