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BIET Davangere Ph.D Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Total fees
INR 6.15 Lakhs
3 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 8.5 LPA
latest BIET placement page
Cutoff
55%
Master's marks, General
Placement rate
92%
course outcome guide
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 hostel
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 BIET PhD
BIET offers a three-year, full-time Ph.D Mechanical Engineering with 1 scholar through VTU ETR. The course is taught on campus over six semesters, with labs from the first coursework term. The institute holds NAAC A and stands NAAC A grade and VTU recognised research centre and VTU centre in VTU research 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.15 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 9.35 Lakhs with hostel and living. You get a seat through VTU counselling. The General General merit seat closed at score 55 in research round of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 8.5 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed.
BIET Ph.D Mechanical Engineering Fees
The full course costs INR 6.15 Lakhs without hostel and INR 9.35 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 6 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, six times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 3.20 Lakhs over three years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 6 Lakhs | INR 1 Lakh a semester, 6 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 15,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 3.20 Lakhs | INR 1.07 Lakhs a year, 3 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 6.15 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 9.35 Lakhs | Full course |
BIET Ph.D Mechanical Engineering Admission Dates
Round 1 allotment closed on 1 Sep 2026. Research round allotment comes on 24 Sep 2026. Reporting starts on 13 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| VTU ETR registration, last date to apply | 22 Jan 2026 to 26 Feb 2026 | Over |
| VTU ETR session 1 exam | 3 Mar 2026 to 13 Mar 2026 | Over |
| VTU ETR result and score | 22 Apr 2026 | Over |
| VTU choice filling | 20 Aug 2026 to 28 Aug 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 allotment | 1 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Research round allotment | 24 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Seat acceptance fee, last date | 29 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Physical reporting and document check | 13 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 29 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Spot round | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
BIET Ph.D Mechanical Engineering Eligibility
You need master's degree with a relevant engineering discipline and 55% marks; 50% 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 |
|---|---|
| master's degree subjects | a relevant engineering discipline |
| master's degree marks | 55% for General, 50% for SC, ST and PwD |
| Exam | VTU ETR score from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit |
BIET Ph.D Mechanical Engineering Admission Process
VTU allots the seat on your score and your choices. 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 choices on VTU | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the seat fee within five days of allotment |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter |
BIET Ph.D Mechanical Engineering Cutoff
The General seat closed at score 55 and the OBC-NCL seat at 50 in 2025. These are the VTU research round scores for General merit seats. The General score has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing score, General merit | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 55 | Research round, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 50 | Research round, 2025 |
| SC | 45 | Research round, 2025 |
| ST | 45 | Research round, 2025 |
| EWS | 50 | Research round, 2025 |
BIET Ph.D Mechanical Engineering Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 92% of its batch at an average of INR 8.5 LPA. The median is INR 8 LPA and the highest offer was INR 22 LPA. Core engineering and R&D companies hire this research area on campus in the research review stage.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 8.5 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 8 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 22 LPA |
| Batch placed | 92% |
| Recruiters | Core engineering and R&D companies, on campus |
BIET Ph.D Mechanical Engineering Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs 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 |
|---|---|---|
| State Post-Matric Scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 2 Lakhs over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in master's degree | INR 40,000 over the course |
| AICTE Doctoral Fellowship | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course |
| National Post-Matric Scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
BIET Ph.D Mechanical Engineering Ranking
The college stands NAAC A grade and VTU centre in VTU research, 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 profile | 2026 | NAAC A |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | VTU centre |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
BIET Ph.D Mechanical Engineering Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 2 and year 3 ends with the doctoral thesis. One research area from day one, with labs from the first coursework term. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 2.
| 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 |
| Year 4 | Two electives a semester and the doctoral thesis |
BIET Ph.D Mechanical Engineering Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year room | Three to a room, allotted before classes start |
| Single room | From year 2, 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 Mechanical Engineering at Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology?
This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a small industrial town for three years.
Pick it if:
You passed master's degree in this state: half the seats are General merit, so a score that misses the Research quota list can still get in.
You want product companies, not only service IT: the research area-wise placement table lists the same four product recruiters in each of the last three years.
Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in eight parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.
You want the fee back fast: at the average pay 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 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 year 2.
You want internships in a big city: this is a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You will decide only after the JEE Advanced result: the VTU choice window closes within days of it, so fill your choices before the result comes.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this research area if round 1 gives it to you on a General merit score. If you are Research quota and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
Ph.D Mechanical Engineering Eligibility▾
master's degree marks: 55% in a relevant engineering discipline. 50% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board score alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A VTU ETR score. score (your main score) decides the Research quota seats.
General merit quota: Half the seats go to students who passed master's degree in this state.
Ph.D Mechanical Engineering Admission Process▾
Write VTU ETR: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on VTU: VTU (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill choices: List this college and research area high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
Ph.D Mechanical Engineering 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
22 Jan 2026 to 26 Feb 2026
VTU ETR registration
Last date to apply was 26 Feb 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
3 Mar 2026 to 13 Mar 2026
VTU ETR session 1 exam
Your main score comes from your best session.
Over
22 Apr 2026
VTU ETR result and score
The score card is the only paper VTU reads.
Over
20 Aug 2026 to 28 Aug 2026
VTU choice filling
Choices locked when the window shut on 28 Aug 2026.
Over
1 Sep 2026
Round 1 allotment
The first allotment letter came online the same day.
Confirmed
24 Sep 2026
Research round allotment
The last regular round; the allotment letter comes online the same day.
Confirmed
29 Sep 2026
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 29 Sep 2026.
Confirmed
13 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
29 Oct 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 choice filling
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round allotments
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat acceptance 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 Ph.D Mechanical Engineering Fees 2026
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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living cost.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 6, INR 1 Lakh a semester
INR 6 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 15,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + living
Hostel and mess
Per year × 3, INR 1.07 Lakhs a year
INR 3.20 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 10,369
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
138%
average first-year pay INR 8.5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 15,765
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
91%
average first-year pay INR 8.5 LPA vs the full fee
Source: BIET admissions and VTU Ph.D. notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your score get you a BIET research seat?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published VTU scores.
Category
Quota
General · General merit
70 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this research centre high on your list.
55 to 69: almost there. The interview can still decide the final list.
Below 55: not this year. Ask the research centre before you wait.
General · Research quota
72 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this research centre high on your list.
58 to 71: almost there. The interview can still decide the final list.
Below 58: not this year. Ask the research centre before you wait.
OBC-NCL · General merit
65 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this research centre high on your list.
50 to 64: almost there. The interview can still decide the final list.
Below 50: not this year. Ask the research centre before you wait.
OBC-NCL · Research quota
66 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this research centre high on your list.
52 to 65: almost there. The interview can still decide the final list.
Below 52: not this year. Ask the research centre before you wait.
SC · General merit
60 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this research centre high on your list.
45 to 59: almost there. The interview can still decide the final list.
Below 45: not this year. Ask the research centre before you wait.
SC · Research quota
62 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this research centre high on your list.
48 to 61: almost there. The interview can still decide the final list.
Below 48: not this year. Ask the research centre before you wait.
ST · General merit
58 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this research centre high on your list.
45 to 57: almost there. The interview can still decide the final list.
Below 45: not this year. Ask the research centre before you wait.
ST · Research quota
60 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this research centre high on your list.
47 to 59: almost there. The interview can still decide the final list.
Below 47: not this year. Ask the research centre before you wait.
EWS · General merit
62 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this research centre high on your list.
50 to 61: almost there. The interview can still decide the final list.
Below 50: not this year. Ask the research centre before you wait.
EWS · Research quota
64 and above: yes, you are in. Keep this research centre high on your list.
52 to 63: almost there. The interview can still decide the final list.
Below 52: not this year. Ask the research centre before you wait.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Research round close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology Ph.D Mechanical Engineering 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.
State Post-Matric Scholarship
INR 2 Lakhs
Govt. of Karnataka
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 answersCentral Sector Scheme
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, top 20 percentile in master's degreeApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersAICTE Doctoral Fellowship
INR 1.50 Lakhs
Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology
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 answersNational Post-Matric Scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
Govt. of India
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.
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Closing scoreVTU ETR score, General
55
Research round, 2025
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5 places easier
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3 places tougher
50
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54
1 places tougher
53
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Seatsthis research area
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VTU ETR
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3
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4
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5
4 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
138%
on INR 8.5 LPA
170%
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120%
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128%
10 points lower
133%
5 points lower
In short
Davanagere costs less and pays more on average, but its score is about 3,000 places tougher. If your score clears both, take Davanagere; if it clears only BIET, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
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Davanagere places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over three years and pays a little less. If its easier score is what you need, keep it one place below BIET in your choice list as the safer seat.
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Harbour charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If BIET gives you a seat in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
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Tumakuru costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier score. If your score misses BIET in the early rounds, list Tumakuru right below it and take whichever comes first.
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Summit is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If BIET allots 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 Ph.D Mechanical Engineering
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is Ph.D Mechanical Engineering at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.15 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 8.5 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 score?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General General merit seat closed at score 55 in research 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 engineering jobs with core engineering and R&D companies that hire on campus in the research review stage. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 8.5 LPA, the median was INR 8 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed. If you want a core mechanical 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 year 2. The campus is in a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement 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 year 2, but the electives in year 2 and 3 cover mechanical design, manufacturing and thermal systems, and the doctoral thesis 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 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 placed 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 placed, and the median of INR 8 LPA is lower than the average of INR 8.5 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 2.
Is this research area better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick Mechanical if you want a research job and ECE if you want a core mechanical job. Mechanical places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its score is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want Mechanical, 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 choice 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 6.15 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and living it comes to INR 9.35 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 tuition 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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