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GSSSIETW Ph.D Computer Science And Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Total fees
INR 1.51 Lakhs
4 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 9.6 LPA
Class of 2025, this branch
Cutoff
120
VTU-ETR research rank, 2026
Guides
6
CSE research centre supervisors
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 rank get you in?Closing ranks 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 GSSSIETW Ph.D. CSE
GSSSIETW offers a three-year, full-time Ph.D. CSE through the VTU research centre. The CSE research centre has 6 guides and 16 active research scholars. The college is affiliated to VTU, Belagavi, and the CSE research centre was approved in 2016. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.51 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 3.49 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You clear VTU-ETR, meet the research committee and then register with a guide. The General VTU-ETR research rank closed at 120 for this page. The CSE placement reference average is INR 9.6 LPA from the latest campus report.
GSSSIETW Ph.D. CSE Fees
The full course costs INR 1.51 Lakhs without hostel and INR 3.49 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 1.50 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 1.98 Lakhs over three years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 1.50 Lakhs | INR 25,000 a semester, 6 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 1,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 1.98 Lakhs | INR 66,000 a year, 3 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 1.51 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 3.49 Lakhs | Full course |
GSSSIETW Ph.D. CSE Admission Dates
Research committee meeting closed on 11 Sep 2026. Guide allotment comes on 4 Oct 2026. Reporting starts on 23 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| VTU-ETR application, last date to apply | 1 Feb 2026 to 8 Mar 2026 | Over |
| VTU-ETR exam | 13 Mar 2026 to 23 Mar 2026 | Over |
| VTU-ETR result and rank | 2 May 2026 | Over |
| Research centre choice filling | 30 Aug 2026 to 7 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Research committee meeting | 11 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Guide allotment | 4 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Admission fee payment, last date | 9 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Document check and registration | 23 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 8 Nov 2026 | Confirmed |
| Extra guide allotment | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
GSSSIETW Ph.D. CSE Eligibility
You need a master's degree in Computer Science and Engineering or a close field with 60% marks; 55% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a VTU-ETR rank unless you hold a valid NET, GATE or similar score. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Master's degree | Computer Science and Engineering or a close field |
| Marks | 60% for General, 55% for SC, ST and PwD |
| Exam | VTU-ETR rank or valid national test score |
| Age | No upper age limit |
GSSSIETW Ph.D. CSE Admission Process
VTU allots the seat on your rank 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 | Apply on the VTU portal and write the research test |
| 2. Fill choices on VTU | Pick this research centre if your guide topic matches |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the admission fee after guide allotment |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the registration papers |
GSSSIETW Ph.D. CSE Cutoff
The General research rank closed at 120 and the OBC-NCL rank at 150 in 2025. These are VTU-ETR research ranks for this route. The guide seats changed less when more guides joined the centre.
| Category | Closing rank, Home State | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 120 | VTU-ETR, 2026 |
| OBC-NCL | 150 | VTU-ETR, 2026 |
| SC | 220 | VTU-ETR, 2026 |
| ST | 260 | VTU-ETR, 2026 |
| EWS | 130 | VTU-ETR, 2026 |
GSSSIETW Ph.D. CSE Placements
The latest CSE placement reference shows an average of INR 9.6 LPA and 92% placement. The PG median reference is INR 4.75 LPA and the highest CSE offer was INR 31.6 LPA. Research scholars use the same department network for projects and teaching work.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 9.6 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 4.75 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 31.6 LPA |
| Placement reference | 92% |
| Recruiters | CSE department project network |
GSSSIETW Ph.D. CSE Scholarships
Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 30,000 to INR 75,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| State post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 75,000 over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, valid merit record | INR 30,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 50,000 over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 60,000 over the course |
GSSSIETW Ph.D. CSE Ranking
The CSE research centre was approved by VTU in 2016 and has 6 approved guides. VTU approval matters because it controls registration, guide allotment and thesis submission.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| VTU CSE research centre | 2016 | Approved |
| Research guides | 2026 | 6 |
| Research scholars | 2026 | 16 pursuing |
GSSSIETW Ph.D. CSE Course Structure
Year 1 is coursework and research method work; years 2 and 3 focus on thesis work and reviews. You work under one approved guide after registration. There is no taught branch switch after guide allotment.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Coursework, research method work and topic review |
| Year 2 | Literature survey, experiments and first review |
| Year 3 | Paper writing, thesis work and later reviews |
| Year 4 | Thesis submission and viva work |
GSSSIETW Ph.D. CSE Hostel and Campus
The women's hostel is on campus and room allotment depends on seats. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hostel room | Shared room, allotted before registration if seats are open |
| Single room | On request, if seats are open |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in Mysuru |
Should you pick Ph.D. CSE at GSSSIETW?
This course suits students who want guided CSE research and can work on campus in Mysuru for three years.
Pick it if:
You passed Class 12 in this state: half the seats are Home State, so a rank that misses the Other State list can still get in.
You want guided research with a CSE lab: the centre lists 6 guides and 16 active scholars, so guide fit matters before you apply.
Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in six parts, and hostel cost is separate if you take a room.
You want the fee back fast: the fee is low against the CSE average pay used in the ROI tile.
Skip it if:
You are counting on only the VTU-ETR rank: the research committee and guide seats still decide after the test rank.
You need a sure hostel room: hostel rooms depend on seats, so ask before you pay the first fee.
You want a big-company job right after admission: this is a research course, so thesis work matters more than campus hiring.
You will apply without a guide topic: check the six CSE guide areas before you submit the VTU form.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this branch if round 1 gives it to you on a Home State rank. If you are Other State and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
Ph.D. CSE Eligibility▾
Marks: 75% in Computer Science and Engineering or a close field. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board rank alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A VTU-ETR rank. CRL (your main rank) decides the Other State seats.
Home State quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Class 12 in this state.
Ph.D. CSE Admission Process▾
Apply for VTU-ETR: Use the VTU portal and keep the acknowledgement
Register on VTU: VTU holds the research test and the college research committee checks guide fit.
Fill choices: List this college and branch high. A guide match keeps the seat useful for your thesis.
Pay the seat fee: Pay after guide allotment or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for the document check and registration date.
Ph.D. CSE Admission Dates 2026
▾
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 exam
Your main rank comes from your best session.
Over
2 May 2026
VTU-ETR result and rank
The rank card is the only paper VTU reads.
Over
30 Aug 2026 to 7 Sep 2026
Research centre choice filling
Choices locked when the window shut on 7 Sep 2026.
Over
11 Sep 2026
Research committee meeting
The first allotment letter came online the same day.
Confirmed
4 Oct 2026
Guide allotment
The last regular round; the allotment letter comes online the same day.
Confirmed
9 Oct 2026
Admission fee payment, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 9 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
23 Oct 2026
Document check and registration
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
Extra guide allotment
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 exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
VTU-ETR result and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Research centre choice filling
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Guide allotments
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Admission fee payment
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Document check and registration
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.
GSSSIETW Ph.D. CSE Fees 2026
▾
This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 6, INR 25,000 a semester
INR 1.50 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 1,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 3, INR 66,000 a year
INR 1.98 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 2,546
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
636%
average first-year pay INR 9.6 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 5,884
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
275%
average first-year pay INR 9.6 LPA vs the full fee
Source: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you Ph.D. CSE at GSSSIETW?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published VTU closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · Home State
80 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
81 to 120: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 120: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · Other State
56 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
57 to 84: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 84: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Home State
100 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
101 to 150: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 150: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Other State
70 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
71 to 105: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 105: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Home State
160 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
161 to 220: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 220: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Other State
112 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
113 to 154: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 154: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Home State
200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
201 to 260: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 260: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Other State
140 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
141 to 182: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 182: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Home State
90 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
91 to 130: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 130: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Other State
62 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
63 to 91: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 91: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The test rank is only the first screen. The guide seat and research committee meeting decide the final registration.
GSSSIETW Ph.D. CSE 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 75,000
State social welfare department
Paid each year if you stay registered and pass reviews.
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 30,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid each year if you stay registered and pass reviews.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, valid merit recordApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 50,000
GSSSIETW
Paid each year if you stay registered and pass reviews.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answersOBC post-matric scholarship
INR 60,000
State backward classes welfare department
Paid each year if you stay registered and pass reviews.
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.
GSSSIETW Ph.D. CSE vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to GSSSIETW. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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GSSSIETW
Mysuru
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Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering
Mysuru
Compared with
The National Institute of Engineering
Mysuru
Compared with
JSS Science and Technology University
Mysuru
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BMS College of Engineering
Bengaluru
Compared with
CMR Institute of Technology
Bengaluru
Total fees3 years, no hostel
INR 1.51 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 1.75 Lakhs
INR 24,000 more
INR 2 Lakhs
INR 49,000 more
INR 1.51 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 2.20 Lakhs
INR 69,000 more
INR 1.60 Lakhs
INR 9,000 more
Average paylatest batch
INR 9.6 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 9.5 LPA
INR 0.1 LPA less
INR 8.1 LPA
INR 1.5 LPA less
INR 7.4 LPA
INR 2.2 LPA less, Class of 2024
INR 8.2 LPA
INR 1.4 LPA less
INR 7.8 LPA
INR 1.8 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
92%
Class of 2025
88%
4 points lower
95%
3 points higher
84%
8 points lower, Class of 2024
90%
2 points lower
89%
3 points lower
Closing rankVTU-ETR CRL, General
120
Round 6, 2025
100
20 places tougher
140
20 places easier
160
40 places easier
130
10 places easier
150
30 places easier
Seatsthis branch
16
VTU-ETR
20
4 more
18
2 more
14
2 fewer
25
9 more
12
4 fewer
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
636%
on INR 9.6 LPA
170%
466 points lower
117%
519 points lower
120%
516 points lower
128%
508 points lower
133%
503 points lower
In short
Mysuru costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 3,000 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take Mysuru; if it clears only GSSSIETW, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
In short
NIE has a stronger pay number but costs more over three years. If its tougher research rank clears for you, compare guide fit before GSSSIETW.
In short
JSS STU has more guide seats but a higher fee. If GSSSIETW has your guide topic, keep it above JSS STU.
In short
Bengaluru costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing rank. If your rank misses GSSSIETW in the early rounds, list Bengaluru right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
CMRIT has a lower fee but a smaller research seat count. If GSSSIETW matches your topic, keep CMRIT only as your backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on GSSSIETW Ph.D. CSE
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is Ph.D. CSE at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.51 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 9.6 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 rank is just above the closing rank?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General Home State seat closed at rank 120 in round 6 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the rank checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get software jobs with product and IT services companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 9.6 LPA, the median was INR 4.75 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, this branch 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 3. 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 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project 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 rank?▾
Only if you can raise your rank by a lot, not a little. The General closing rank 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 branch change after year 1 if you want a sibling branch.
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 4.75 LPA is lower than the average of INR 9.6 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 3.
Is this branch 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 companies, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want CSE, the branch 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 rank 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 1.51 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 3.49 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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