Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering Mumbai Ph.D Electronics Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The PhD in Electronics and Computer Science at CRCE is a three-year full-time research programme. Scholars must complete first-year coursework, pass a comprehensive examination, and submit an original doctoral thesis. All milestones are governed by the University of Mumbai PhD Ordinances and must be completed within the programme period.

Ans. A GATE score is not compulsory for PhD admission at CRCE. Candidates with a valid GATE score or UGC/CSIR NET may receive priority in merit-based selection. All applicants, with or without GATE or NET qualification, must qualify a research entrance test and personal interview conducted by the departmental committee at the college.

Ans. Yes. CRCE accommodates working professionals through a part-time PhD research category. Applicants must provide a no-objection certificate from their employer and a sponsorship letter. Detailed eligibility criteria and documentation requirements for the part-time track are published in the official admission notification each year on the CRCE website.

Ans. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline with a minimum aggregate of 55% from a UGC-recognised university. Reserved category candidates require a minimum of 50%. The qualifying degree must be relevant to the proposed area of doctoral research in Electronics and Computer Science.

Ans. Research areas in the CRCE Electronics and Computer Science department span signal processing, embedded systems, wireless communication, and machine learning applications. Prospective scholars are advised to review faculty profiles and ongoing research projects on the CRCE website, and align their research proposal with a faculty member’s area of specialisation before applying.

Ans. PhD scholars at CRCE who qualify UGC NET/JRF or CSIR JRF are eligible for government monthly fellowships as per UGC norms. GATE-qualified scholars may receive stipends under MHRD guidelines. Institute research fellowships are also available subject to project funding. Scholars are encouraged to explore external funding from DST, DBT, or SERB before commencing the programme.