SKSJTI PhD FAQs
Ques. Which PhD disciplines does SKSJTI Bangalore offer?
Ans. SKSJTI offers 5 PhD disciplines: Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Chemistry, and Textile Technology. All are 3-year full-time research programmes conducted under VTU doctoral regulations.
Ques. What entrance qualification is needed for PhD admission at SKSJTI?
Ans. Engineering disciplines require a valid GATE score in the relevant paper. Chemistry accepts CSIR-NET (Chemical Sciences) or GATE (Chemistry). CSE and Textile Technology also accept UGC-NET alongside GATE. All candidates must additionally clear SKSJTI’s research aptitude test and interview.
Ques. What is the total fee for a PhD at SKSJTI?
Ans. The total fee for the minimum 3-year PhD programme is INR 1,83,600, at an annual research fee of INR 61,200. Extended duration beyond 3 years attracts additional annual fees as per VTU norms.
Ques. Is PhD admission at SKSJTI subject to guide availability?
Ans. Yes. Provisional admission is granted based on merit, departmental intake, and availability of a qualified research guide at SKSJTI. Candidates are advised to contact the relevant department in advance to check for active research openings.
Ques. What fellowships or scholarships can PhD scholars avail at SKSJTI?
Ans. GATE or NET-qualified full-time scholars may be eligible for government fellowships as per UGC or ministry norms. Karnataka SC/ST scholars can apply for full fee reimbursement. Post-Matric Scholarship is available for economically weaker section candidates.
Ques. What is the eligibility for PhD admission at SKSJTI?
Ans. Candidates must hold an M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc/M.Phil in a relevant discipline with at least 55% aggregate marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC). A valid GATE or NET/CSIR-NET score is mandatory, followed by a research aptitude test and interview at SKSJTI.
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