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SIT Tumkur Ph.D Chemical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Total fees
INR 1.37 Lakhs
3 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 8.5 LPA
Class of 2025, this branch
Cutoff
12,400
VTU Eligibility Test for Research ETR score, Round 6 2025
Placement rate
92%
Class of 2025 batch placed
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 score get you in?Qualifying scores 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 SIT Ph.D. Chemical Engineering
SIT Tumkur offers a three-year, full-time Ph.D. Chemical Engineering with 9 guides through VTU Eligibility Test for Research. The course is taught on campus over six semesters, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A+++ and stands #103 in Collegedunia's Engineering scoreing 2026 and #100 in NIRF engineering 2024. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.37 Lakhs, paid per year, and INR 3.77 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through VTU counselling. The General General Merit seat closed at score 12,400 in round 6 of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 8.5 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed.
SIT Tumkur Ph.D. Chemical Engineering Fees
The full course costs INR 1.37 Lakhs without hostel and INR 3.77 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 90,000 of that. You pay the tuition fee per year, eight times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 2.40 Lakhs over three years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 90,000 | INR 30,000 a year, 3 years |
| Registration fee | INR 30,000 | INR 10,000 a year, 3 years |
| University development fee | INR 5,000 | One time |
| E-consortium fee | INR 12,000 | INR 4,000 a year, 3 years |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 2.40 Lakhs | INR 80,000 a year, 3 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 1.37 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 3.77 Lakhs | Full course |
SIT Tumkur Ph.D. Chemical Engineering Admission Dates
Round 1 allotment closed on 12 Sep 2026. Round 6 allotment comes on 5 Oct 2026. Reporting starts on 24 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| VTU Eligibility Test for Research registration, last date to apply | 2 Feb 2026 to 9 Mar 2026 | Over |
| VTU Eligibility Test for Research session 1 exam | 14 Mar 2026 to 24 Mar 2026 | Over |
| VTU Eligibility Test for Research result and score | 3 May 2026 | Over |
| VTU choice filling | 31 Aug 2026 to 8 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 allotment | 12 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 6 allotment | 5 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Seat acceptance fee, last date | 10 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Physical reporting and document check | 24 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 9 Nov 2026 | Confirmed |
| Spot round | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
SIT Tumkur Ph.D. Chemical Engineering Eligibility
You need master's degree with Chemical Engineering or a related branch and 55% marks; 50% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a VTU Eligibility Test for Research score from any session. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| master's degree subjects | Chemical Engineering or a related branch |
| master's degree marks | 55% for General, 50% for SC, ST and PwD |
| Exam | VTU Eligibility Test for Research score from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit |
SIT Tumkur Ph.D. Chemical Engineering Admission Process
VTU allots the seat on your score and your choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who miss admission miss this step.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Clear VTU Eligibility Test for Research | Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts |
| 2. Fill choices on VTU | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the seat fee within five days of allotment |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter |
SIT Tumkur Ph.D. Chemical Engineering Cutoff
The General seat closed at score 12,400 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the VTU round 6 qualifying scores for General Merit seats. The General qualifying score has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Qualifying score, General Merit | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 12,400 | Round 6, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 4,300 | Round 6, 2025 |
| SC | 2,100 | Round 6, 2025 |
| ST | 1,000 | Round 6, 2025 |
| EWS | 1,900 | Round 6, 2025 |
SIT Tumkur Ph.D. Chemical Engineering Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 92% of its batch at an average of INR 8.5 LPA. The median is INR 8 LPA and the highest offer was INR 22 LPA. Process and research labs hire this branch on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 8.5 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 8 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 22 LPA |
| Batch placed | 92% |
| Recruiters | Process and research labs, on campus |
SIT Tumkur Ph.D. Chemical Engineering Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 30,000 to INR 60,000 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 60,000 over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in master's degree | 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 40,000 over the course |
SIT Tumkur Ph.D. Chemical Engineering Ranking
The college stands #103 in Collegedunia's Engineering scoreing and #54 in NIRF engineering, with NAAC A+++. Collegedunia scores on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF scores on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Ph.D. scoreing | 2026 | #103 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #100 |
| NAAC | 2026 | A++ |
SIT Tumkur Ph.D. Chemical Engineering Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 4 ends with the final project. One branch from day one, with labs from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 3.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics |
| Year 2 | Data structures, digital logic, operating systems |
| Year 3 | Databases, networks, machine learning electives |
| Year 4 | Two electives a semester and the final project |
SIT Tumkur Ph.D. Chemical Engineering Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year room | Three to a room, allotted before classes start |
| Single room | From year 3, on request |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in a small industrial town |
Should you pick Ph.D. Chemical Engineering at Siddaganga Institute of Technology?
This course suits students who want a research career and can live in a small industrial town for three years.
Pick it if:
You passed master's degree in this state: half the seats are General Merit, so a score that misses the Research Centre list can still get in.
You want process research, not only a coursework degree: the department page lists research in energy, environment and process design.
Your family can pay only per year: you pay the tuition fee in three yearly parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.
You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's qualifying score: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe score.
You need a single room from the first year: first-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3.
You want internships in a big city: this is a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You will decide only after the VTU ETR result: the VTU choice window closes within days of it, so fill your choices before the result comes.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this branch if round 1 gives it to you on a General Merit score. If you are Research Centre and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
Ph.D. Chemical Engineering Eligibility▾
master's degree marks: 55% in Chemical Engineering or a related branch. 50% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board score alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A VTU Eligibility Test for Research score. ETR score decides the Research Centre seats.
General Merit quota: Half the seats go to students who passed master's degree in this state.
Ph.D. Chemical Engineering Admission Process▾
Clear VTU Eligibility Test for Research: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on VTU: VTU (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill choices: List this college and branch high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
Ph.D. Chemical Engineering Admission Dates 2026
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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
2 Feb 2026 to 9 Mar 2026
VTU Eligibility Test for Research registration
Last date to apply was 9 Mar 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
14 Mar 2026 to 24 Mar 2026
VTU Eligibility Test for Research session 1 exam
Your main score comes from your best session.
Over
3 May 2026
VTU Eligibility Test for Research result and score
The score card is the only paper VTU reads.
Over
31 Aug 2026 to 8 Sep 2026
VTU choice filling
Choices locked when the window shut on 8 Sep 2026.
Over
12 Sep 2026
Round 1 allotment
The first allotment letter came online the same day.
Confirmed
5 Oct 2026
Round 6 allotment
The last regular round; the allotment letter comes online the same day.
Confirmed
10 Oct 2026
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 10 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
24 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
9 Nov 2026
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Spot round
Only if seats are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Jan 2027
VTU Eligibility Test for Research 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 Eligibility Test for Research session 1 exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
VTU Eligibility Test for Research result and score
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
VTU choice filling
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round allotments
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Physical reporting and document check
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.
Siddaganga Institute of Technology Ph.D. Chemical Engineering Fees 2026
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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per year × 3, INR 30,000 a year
INR 90,000
Registration fee
Per year × 3, INR 10,000 a year
INR 30,000
University development fee
One time, in year 1
INR 5,000
E-consortium fee
Per year × 3, INR 4,000 a year
INR 12,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 3, INR 80,000 a year
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 2,310
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
620%
average first-year pay INR 8.5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 6,358
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
225%
average first-year pay INR 8.5 LPA vs the full fee
Source: VTU Ph.D fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your score get you Chemical Engineering at Siddaganga Institute of Technology?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published VTU qualifying scores.
Category
Quota
General · General Merit
9,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
9,801 to 12,400: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 12,400: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · Research Centre
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
6,861 to 8,680: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,680: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · General Merit
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
3,201 to 4,300: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,300: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Research Centre
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
2,241 to 3,010: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,010: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · General Merit
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,501 to 2,100: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,100: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Research Centre
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,051 to 1,470: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,470: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · General Merit
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
701 to 1,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Research Centre
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
490 to 700: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · General Merit
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,401 to 1,900: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,900: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Research Centre
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
980 to 1,330: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,330: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 6 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
Siddaganga Institute of Technology Ph.D. Chemical Engineering 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 60,000
State social welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
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 every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in master's degreeApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 50,000
Siddaganga Institute of Technology
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
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 40,000
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
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.
Siddaganga Institute of Technology Ph.D. Chemical Engineering vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to Siddaganga Institute of Technology. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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Total fees3 years, no hostel
INR 1.37 Lakhs
tuition + registration
INR 1.10 Lakhs
INR 27,000 less
INR 1.55 Lakhs
INR 18,000 more
INR 1.37 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 1.45 Lakhs
INR 8,000 more
INR 1.20 Lakhs
INR 17,000 less
Average paylatest batch
INR 8.5 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 9.5 LPA
INR 1 LPA more
INR 8.1 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA less
INR 7.4 LPA
INR 1.1 LPA less, Class of 2024
INR 8.2 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA less
INR 7.8 LPA
INR 0.7 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 Eligibility Test for Research ETR score, General
12,400
Round 6, 2025
9,400
3,000 places tougher
15,800
3,400 places easier
18,900
6,500 places easier
13,900
1,500 places easier
16,600
4,200 places easier
Seatsresearch guides
9
published guides
7
2 fewer
12
3 more
6
3 fewer
15
6 more
18
9 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
620%
on INR 8.5 LPA
700%
80 points higher
550%
70 points lower
560%
60 points lower
580%
40 points lower
600%
20 points lower
In short
Bengaluru costs less and pays more on average, but its qualifying score is about 3,000 places tougher. If your score clears both, take Bengaluru; if it clears only SIT Tumkur, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
In short
Bengaluru places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over three years and pays a little less. If its easier qualifying score is what you need, keep it one place below SIT Tumkur in your choice list as the safer seat.
In short
Harbour charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If SIT Tumkur gives you a seat in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
In short
Bengaluru costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier qualifying score. If your score misses SIT Tumkur in the early rounds, list Bengaluru right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
Summit is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If SIT Tumkur allots you a seat in any round, take it and keep Summit only as your backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on Siddaganga Institute of Technology Ph.D. Chemical Engineering
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is Ph.D. Chemical Engineering at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.37 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 8.5 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 score is just above the qualifying score?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General General Merit seat closed at score 12,400 in round 6 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a score that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the score checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get software jobs with process and research labs that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 8.5 LPA, the median was INR 8 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 score?▾
Only if you can raise your score by a lot, not a little. The General qualifying score 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 8 LPA is lower than the average of INR 8.5 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 Chemical Engineering if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. Chemical Engineering places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its qualifying score is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want Chemical Engineering, 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 Eligibility Test for Research exam and fill this college in your VTU choice list. A seat comes in the round your score 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 1.37 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 3.77 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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