What is the minimum percentage required for NHCE BE admission 2026?

Candidates need a minimum of 45% aggregate in Physics and Mathematics in 10+2 (with one optional subject from Chemistry, CS, Electronics, or Biotechnology). SC/ST candidates from Karnataka need a minimum of 40%. This applies to both KCET and management quota routes.

Does NHCE accept COMEDK rank for BE admission?

No. NHCE Bangalore is not listed as a member institution under COMEDK UGET. NHCE BE seats are filled only through KCET via KEA counselling and the management quota route. Candidates should verify this at the official NHCE admissions page before applying.

What is the total fee for BE CSE at NHCE for 4 years?

The total 4-year fee for BE CSE at NHCE is INR 10,00,000. The same total fee applies to ECE, EEE, Mechanical Engineering, and ISE. BE AI and ML has a higher total fee of INR 15,00,000 for 4 years. Fees are subject to revision by the college.

Can I get direct admission at NHCE without KCET?

Yes. NHCE offers management quota seats for BE programmes where KCET rank is not required. Candidates must meet the same 10+2 eligibility of 45% in Physics and Mathematics. Contact the NHCE admissions office at admissionsnhce@newhorizonindia.edu or call +91-98805 34935 to apply under management quota.

Which entrance exams are accepted for NHCE MBA admission 2026?

NHCE MBA 2026 accepts Karnataka PGCET, KMAT Karnataka, and MAT scores. Seat allotment is through KEA counselling at kea.kar.nic.in. Candidates with any of these valid scores can register for KEA MBA counselling and opt for NHCE.

Is GATE mandatory for M.Tech admission at NHCE?

GATE is not the only option for NHCE M.Tech 2026. Karnataka PGCET (M.Tech) rank is also accepted through KEA counselling. However, only GATE-qualified candidates are eligible for the AICTE stipend of INR 12,400 per month. Candidates without GATE may apply through the PGCET route.

Can final year students apply for NHCE BE admission 2026?

Yes. Students appearing in their 10+2 final exams can register for KCET 2026. Admission is confirmed only after they produce their final 10+2 marksheet with the minimum required percentage. Documents must be submitted during KEA counselling document verification.

What documents are required for NHCE BE admission?

Required documents include 10th and 12th marksheets (originals plus 2 photocopies), Transfer Certificate (original plus 2 copies), KCET rank card (for KCET route), Caste Certificate for SC/ST candidates, Migration Certificate for non-Karnataka board students, and 4 passport-size photographs.

Is hostel available at NHCE Bangalore?

Yes, NHCE has on-campus hostel facilities. Annual hostel fee for boys is INR 1,70,000 to INR 1,90,000. Girls hostel fee is up to INR 1,60,000 per year. Hostel admission is separate from academic admission. Contact the admissions office for availability.

What is the KCET domicile requirement for NHCE BE admission?

KCET is for Karnataka domicile candidates. A candidate qualifies as Karnataka domicile if they have studied in Karnataka for at least 7 consecutive years, or if one of their parents is a Karnataka state government employee. Non-Karnataka students can apply to NHCE only through the management quota route.

NHCE Ph.D Physics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Kadubeesanahalli, BangaloreEstd 2001 VTU, Belgaum NAAC Grade A

4.2

(254 Reviews)

Total fees

INR 1.84 Lakhs

3 years, no hostel

Average pay

INR 6.5 LPA

published campus average

Cutoff

VTU ETR qualifying score

Placement rate

100%

placement support offered

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 degree and test route you need before you apply 04Admission ProcessEvery step from the form to registration 05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel 07Will your score get you in?Score ranges by category and route 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 New Horizon College of Engineering Ph.D. (Physics)

NHCE offers a three-year, full-time Ph.D. (Physics) through VTU. The Physics research centre has 7 recognised guides and works on materials, nano materials, polymers and spectroscopy. NHCE is autonomous, permanently linked to VTU, and approved by AICTE and UGC. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.84 Lakhs, paid across six semesters, and INR 5.44 Lakhs with living cost. You apply through the VTU research form, clear VTU ETR or hold an approved exemption, and meet the guide for consent. The General qualifying score is 50. The published campus average pay is INR 6.5 LPA and placement support is offered to 100% of students.

NHCE Ph.D. (Physics) Fees

The full course costs INR 1.84 Lakhs without living cost and INR 5.44 Lakhs with living cost. The research scholar fee is INR 1.84 Lakhs of that. You pay it per semester, six times in all. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Living cost adds INR 3.60 Lakhs over three years.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Research scholar fee	INR 1.84 Lakhs	INR 30,600 a semester, 6 semesters
Caution deposit	INR 10,000	One time, refundable
Living cost	INR 3.60 Lakhs	INR 1.20 Lakhs a year, 3 years
Total, no hostel	INR 1.84 Lakhs	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 5.44 Lakhs	Full course

NHCE Ph.D. (Physics) Admission Dates

The VTU ETR form is open from 31 Aug 2026 to 10 Oct 2026. The test is expected in Nov 2026. Research work starts in Jan 2027. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.

Event	Date	Status
VTU ETR registration, last date to apply	31 Aug 2026 to 10 Oct 2026	Confirmed
VTU ETR test	Nov 2026	Tentative
VTU ETR result and score	Dec 2026	Tentative
Supervisor consent and choice filling	Dec 2026	Tentative
Interview and allotment	Dec 2026	Tentative
Registration fee payment, last date	Dec 2026	Tentative
Research centre reporting and document check	Jan 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Jan 2027	Tentative

NHCE Ph.D. (Physics) Eligibility

You need a master's degree in Physics or a related subject with 55% marks; 50% for reserved categories. You also need VTU ETR, NET, KSET or another approved exemption. There is no upper age limit.

Requirement	What you need
Degree	Master's degree in Physics or a related subject
Marks	55% for General, 50% for reserved categories
Exam	VTU ETR, NET, KSET or approved exemption
Age	No upper age limit

NHCE Ph.D. (Physics) Admission Process

VTU checks the form, the guide consent and the test route. You then attend the interview and pay the registration fee. Most students who lose a seat miss the fee date.

Step	What you do
1. Apply on VTU portal	Fill the research form and pick the Physics research centre
2. Meet the guide	Get supervisor consent before the form is checked
3. Attend test or interview	Use VTU ETR or an approved exemption
4. Pay and report	Pay the registration fee and bring original papers

NHCE Ph.D. (Physics) Cutoff

The General qualifying score is 50 and the reserved category score is 45. These are the score floors used before interview. A higher score helps if more students pick the same guide.

Category	Qualifying score	Route
General	50	VTU ETR
OBC-NCL	45	VTU ETR
SC	45	VTU ETR
ST	45	VTU ETR
NET or KSET	Exempt	Interview route

NHCE Ph.D. (Physics) Placements

The published campus average pay is INR 6.5 LPA and the median used here is INR 5.5 LPA. NHCE also reports a highest offer of INR 32.5 LPA. Physics scholars usually move to teaching, research labs, data work or materials roles.

Metric	Value
Average pay	INR 6.5 LPA, published campus average
Median pay	INR 5.5 LPA
Highest offer	INR 32.5 LPA
Placement support	100% of eligible students
Research areas	Materials, nano materials, polymers and spectroscopy

NHCE Ph.D. (Physics) Scholarships

Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 1.30 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 1.30 Lakhs over the course
Central Sector Scheme	Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12	INR 40,000 over the course
EWS tuition waiver	EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year	INR 1 Lakh over the course
OBC post-matric scholarship	OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 80,000 over the course

NHCE Ph.D. (Physics) Ranking

NHCE holds NAAC A and the research centre list carries Physics for 2026. The college is autonomous and permanently linked to VTU. Use these facts to check recognition before you choose a guide.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NAAC	2026	A
VTU research centre	2026	Physics listed
Approval	2026	AICTE and UGC

NHCE Ph.D. (Physics) Course Structure

Year 1 has course work and guide meetings; years 2 and 3 carry lab work, papers and thesis writing. You work under one supervisor after the consent is accepted. The viva comes after thesis submission.

Year	What you study
Year 1	Course work, research plan and literature review
Year 2	Lab work, data, seminars and paper writing
Year 3	Thesis writing, pre-submission talk and viva

NHCE Ph.D. (Physics) Hostel and Campus

The campus is in Bengaluru and scholars can use labs, library access and research centre support. Hostel seats are not promised for every scholar, so many students plan PG and living cost outside campus.

Item	Detail
Research centre	Physics lab and guide rooms on campus
Living cost	Plan PG and food outside campus if hostel is not given
Library	E-journals and research databases
Campus	Bengaluru, near many technology offices

Should you pick Ph.D. (Physics) at New Horizon College of Engineering?

This course suits students who want guided Physics research and can plan living cost in Bengaluru.

Pick it if:

You want materials research: NHCE Physics guides work on materials, nano materials, polymers and spectroscopy, so your topic can stay focused.

You already have a guide in mind: the research centre asks you to meet the supervisor before the VTU form is accepted.

You need the VTU route: NHCE is a recognised VTU research centre, so the university can allot your Ph.D. registration here.

Your fee plan is tight: the full fee is INR 1.84 Lakhs, so the EMI stays much lower than the published pay.

Skip it if:

You want pure theory only: the listed Physics guides mainly show materials, nano materials and spectroscopy work, so check topic fit first.

You need a hostel promise: hostel seats are not promised for every scholar, so plan PG and food money in Bengaluru.

You count on campus jobs: this Ph.D. leads mainly to teaching, research labs and data work, not a fixed placement track.

Your master's marks are below the rule: VTU needs 55% for General and 50% for reserved categories before interview.

Counsellor's advice

Take this seat if your topic matches a listed Physics guide. If hostel cost matters, confirm room support before you pay.

Ph.D. (Physics) Eligibility▾

Master's degree: Physics or a related subject from a recognised university.

Minimum marks: 55% for General. 50% for reserved categories.

Exam needed: VTU ETR, or NET, KSET and other approved exemptions.

Guide consent: Meet an NHCE Physics supervisor before the form is checked.

Ph.D. (Physics) Admission Process▾

Apply on VTU: Fill the research form and upload the papers VTU asks for.

Meet the guide: Get consent from an NHCE Physics supervisor before document check.

Write VTU ETR: Use VTU ETR unless you hold NET, KSET or an approved exemption.

Attend interview: The department checks your topic, score and guide fit.

Pay and report: Pay the registration fee and bring originals, or you lose the seat.

Ph.D. (Physics) Admission Dates 2027

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These are the published 2027 dates and month-level estimates. Tap 2028 Session for expected dates of the next batch.

2027 Session2028 Session

The 2028 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2027.

Confirmed

31 Aug 2026 to 10 Oct 2026

VTU ETR registration, last date to apply

Last date to apply is 10 Oct 2026. Late forms are not taken.

Tentative

Nov 2026

VTU ETR test

The score is checked before interview calls.

Tentative

Dec 2026

VTU ETR result and score

The scorecard is the paper VTU reads before interview.

Tentative

Dec 2026

Supervisor consent and choice filling

Meet the guide and submit consent before VTU checks the form.

Tentative

Dec 2026

Interview and allotment

The department checks your topic and guide fit.

Tentative

Dec 2026

Registration fee payment, last date

You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the VTU date.

Tentative

Jan 2027

Research centre reporting and document check

Bring originals; the registration is cancelled without them.

Tentative

Jan 2027

Classes start

Research course work starts after provisional registration.

Tentative

Sep 2027

VTU ETR registration, last date to apply

Expected in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually in October.

Tentative

Nov 2027

VTU ETR test

Expected after the form check.

Tentative

Dec 2027

VTU ETR result and score

Expected before the interview list.

Tentative

Dec 2027

Supervisor consent and choice filling

Expected after the score is out.

Tentative

Dec 2027

Interview and allotment

Expected before provisional registration.

Tentative

Dec 2027

Registration fee payment

Expected after allotment.

Tentative

Jan 2028

Research centre reporting and document check

Expected soon after fee payment.

Tentative

Jan 2028

Classes start

Research work is expected to start after reporting.

Source: VTU research admission notice and NHCE research centre page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

New Horizon College of Engineering Ph.D. (Physics) Fees 2027

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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add PG and living cost.

Research scholar fee

Per semester × 6, INR 30,600 a semester

INR 1.84 Lakhs

Caution deposit Refundable

One time, returned when you leave

INR 10,000

Add PG + living

PG and living

Per year × 3, INR 1.20 Lakhs a year

INR 3.60 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 1.84 Lakhs

3 years · research scholar fee, living not added

Total course fee

INR 5.44 Lakhs

3 years · research scholar fee + PG and living

Education loan EMI

INR 3,096

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

354%

average first-year pay INR 6.5 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 9,165

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

120%

average first-year pay INR 6.5 LPA vs the full fee

Source: VTU research fee structure and NHCE admission office. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you Ph.D. (Physics) at New Horizon College of Engineering?

Pick your category and route. The score ranges show how safe your VTU ETR result looks.

New Horizon College of Engineering Ph.D. (Physics) Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

New Horizon College of Engineering Ph.D. (Physics) vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to New Horizon College of Engineering. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

Compare with

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New Horizon College of Engineering

Bengaluru

Compared with

CMR Institute of Technology

Bengaluru

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RNS Institute of Technology

Bengaluru

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R V College of Engineering

Bengaluru

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BMS College of Engineering

Bengaluru

Total fees3 years, no hostel

INR 1.84 Lakhs

research scholar fee

INR 1.80 Lakhs

INR 4,000 less

INR 2.10 Lakhs

INR 26,000 more

INR 2.50 Lakhs

INR 66,000 more

INR 1.95 Lakhs

INR 11,000 more

Average paypublished campus average

INR 6.5 LPA

Class of 2025

INR 5.8 LPA

INR 0.7 LPA less, latest batch

INR 6.2 LPA

INR 0.3 LPA less, latest batch

INR 8 LPA

INR 1.5 LPA more, latest batch

INR 7 LPA

INR 0.5 LPA more, latest batch

Placement rateplacement support offered

100%

placement support

100%

Same

100%

Same

100%

Same

100%

Same

Closing rankVTU ETR score, General

VTU ETR

2 places tougher

Same closing rank

5 places easier

2 places easier

Seatsrecognised Physics guides

Physics guides

2 fewer

1 fewer

1 more

Same

ROIaverage pay vs the full fee

354%

on INR 6.5 LPA

322%

32 points lower

295%

59 points lower

320%

34 points lower

359%

5 points higher

In short

CMRIT costs slightly less but has fewer Physics guides and lower published pay. If your topic matches NHCE better, keep NHCE above CMRIT.

In short

RNSIT is close on score and pay but costs more over the course. If both guides fit, use the fee and topic match to decide.

In short

RVCE pays more and has more guides, but it costs more and needs a higher score. If your score is strong, compare guide topics first.

In short

BMSCE is close on fee and guide count and pays a little more. If both topics fit, place BMSCE above NHCE.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on New Horizon College of Engineering Ph.D. (Physics)

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is Ph.D. Physics at NHCE worth the fee?▾

Yes, if your research topic matches an NHCE Physics guide. The full fee without living cost is INR 1.84 Lakhs, and the published campus average pay is INR 6.5 LPA. Check the guide list first, because guide fit matters more than the low fee.

Should I take this course if my VTU ETR score is just 50?▾

It depends on your category and guide fit. The General qualifying score is 50, while reserved categories use 45 in the checker above. Keep the application active, but meet the Physics guide early and ask if your topic has space.

What work can I do after this Ph.D.?▾

This Ph.D. points to teaching, research labs, materials work, spectroscopy, data work and higher research roles. The page uses INR 6.5 LPA as the published campus average pay, not a Ph.D. job promise. Check the guide area before you join.

Who should pick this Ph.D. at NHCE?▾

Pick it if you want guided work in materials, nano materials, polymers or spectroscopy. NHCE lists 7 recognised Physics guides, so topic fit is the first check. Write to the guide before paying the registration fee, and keep a second topic ready.

Who should skip this course at NHCE?▾

Skip it if you want only pure theory or a fixed campus placement track. The guide list leans toward materials and nano materials, and Ph.D. outcomes depend on your thesis work. If you need a job fast, compare the fee block and your timeline first.

Is this course good for higher studies or research?▾

Yes, this is a research degree, so it suits higher study goals. Year 1 has course work and guide meetings, while years 2 and 3 focus on lab work, papers and thesis writing. Choose it only if you can stay with one topic for three years.

Should I wait a year for a better guide match?▾

Wait only if no listed guide matches your topic. The 2027 intake uses VTU ETR registration, interview and document check before classes start in Jan 2027. If a guide accepts your topic now, taking the seat saves a year.

Should living cost affect my decision for this course?▾

It can be, because hostel seats are not promised for every scholar. The fee block shows INR 1.84 Lakhs without living cost and INR 5.44 Lakhs with PG and living added. If you need to stay near campus, confirm room support before you pay.

How do I get admission to this Ph.D.?▾

Apply through VTU, meet an NHCE Physics supervisor and use VTU ETR unless you hold NET, KSET or another approved exemption. The admission dates block shows the 2027 steps. You must pay the registration fee and bring originals for document check.

What is the full fee for the course?▾

The full three-year fee is INR 1.84 Lakhs without living cost. With PG and living added, it becomes INR 5.44 Lakhs. The fee block shows both totals and the EMI, so use that before you decide how to pay.

Should I count on a scholarship before I join?▾

Count on it only if your category and income match a scheme. The calculator above shows awards from INR 40,000 to INR 1.30 Lakhs, and the biggest one is the state post-matric scholarship. Keep income and category papers ready before you apply.

Can I pay the fee in parts?▾

Yes. The page treats the research scholar fee as six semester parts across three years. If you need a different payment plan, ask the admission office before the fee date. Do not wait until document check day.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Sep 30, 2026

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NHCE Ph.D. (Physics) Hostel and Campus

Should you pick Ph.D. (Physics) at New Horizon College of Engineering?

Ph.D. (Physics) Admission Dates 2027

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Will your score get you Ph.D. (Physics) at New Horizon College of Engineering?

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