CMR Institute of Technology, Bengaluru offers a Ph.D programme across ten disciplines spanning engineering, basic sciences, and management. Affiliated to VTU and NAAC A++ accredited, the doctoral degree runs for a minimum of three years in both full-time and part-time modes. The total programme fee is INR 1,83,600, with admission through the VTU research entrance test followed by an interview before the doctoral committee.
Ph.D applications for the 2026-27 session are open following the June 2026 notification. The last date to apply is July 2026, with the research entrance test and interview scheduled for August 2026 and provisional registration in September 2026.
Key Points
- Departments function as VTU-recognised research centres with allotted supervisors.
- Doctoral coursework precedes original research and thesis submission.
- Research spans engineering, basic sciences, and management specializations.
- A part-time research category is available for working professionals.
- Located on the Whitefield campus with strong Bengaluru industry linkages.
CMRIT Ph.D Fees 2026
The Ph.D fee at CMRIT is uniform across all specializations at INR 1,83,600 for the three-year programme, charged as an annual research fee of INR 61,200. Fees are regulated by the affiliating university, and hostel and other charges are payable separately.
| Specialization | Total Fees |
|---|
| Ph.D Business Administration (Full Time) | INR 1,83,600 |
| Ph.D Chemistry (Full Time / Part Time) | INR 1,83,600 |
| Ph.D Civil Engineering (Full Time / Part Time) | INR 1,83,600 |
| Ph.D Computer Applications (Full Time / Part Time) | INR 1,83,600 |
| Ph.D Computer Science and Engineering (Full Time / Part Time) | INR 1,83,600 |
| Ph.D Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Full Time / Part Time) | INR 1,83,600 |
| Ph.D Electronics and Communication Engineering (Full Time / Part Time) | INR 1,83,600 |
| Ph.D Mathematics (Full Time / Part Time) | INR 1,83,600 |
| Ph.D Mechanical Engineering (Full Time / Part Time) | INR 1,83,600 |
| Ph.D Physics (Full Time / Part Time) | INR 1,83,600 |
- Fees is subject to change, please verify with official sources before admission.
CMRIT Ph.D Admission 2026
Admission to the CMRIT Ph.D programme is through the VTU research entrance test followed by an interview before the doctoral committee. Candidates apply via the affiliating university research portal with a research synopsis and proposed supervisor details.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Notification and Application Opens | June 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | July 2026 |
| Research Entrance Test and Interview | August 2026 |
| Provisional Registration | September 2026 |
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- A master’s degree in the relevant engineering, science, or management discipline from a recognised university.
- A minimum of 55 percent aggregate, relaxed to 50 percent for Karnataka SC/ST/OBC candidates.
- A valid research entrance test score and interview clearance.
Admission Process
- Qualify the VTU research entrance test conducted by the affiliating university.
- Submit the research application with synopsis, transcripts, and proposed supervisor details.
- Attend the interview before the doctoral committee for shortlisting.
- Complete provisional registration and pay the prescribed fee on selection.
- Begin coursework and research under the allotted supervisor at CMRIT.
✓ Opt for this if
- You seek an academic or research career in Bengaluru.
- You are a working professional needing a part-time doctorate.
- You value an affordable VTU-regulated research fee.
- You want engineering, science, or management research supervision.
✗ Skip if
- You need a funded full-time fellowship with stipend.
- You want an IIM, IISc, or IIT research brand.
- You prefer a non-VTU doctoral framework.
CMRIT Ph.D Scholarships 2026
Doctoral scholars at CMRIT can access state and central research support. Karnataka-domicile SC/ST scholars are eligible for full fee reimbursement, while institutional and central fellowships are available subject to eligibility.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Karnataka SC/ST Fee Reimbursement | Full fee reimbursement | Karnataka domicile SC/ST research scholars |
| Institutional Research Fellowship | As per institute norms | Eligible full-time research scholars |
| AICTE/UGC Research Support | As per scheme | Scholars meeting central research scheme criteria |
- Fellowships are subject to availability and eligibility.
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