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SIT offers a three-year, full-time Ph.D CSE through VTU for students who want research in computer science. The college is autonomous, AICTE approved and NAAC A++ accredited, with a #101 to 150 NIRF engineering rank group in 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 95,340, and the route is VTU ETR with exemptions for GATE, UGC NET, CSIR NET and SLET. The working research seat count used here is 12. The latest overall placement data used on this page has INR 9 LPA average pay and a 90% placement rate.
The full course costs INR 95,340 without hostel and INR 3.05 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 75,000 of that. You pay the tuition fee once a year for three years. SIT also charges a research admission fee and exam fee. The caution deposit comes back when you leave.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 75,000 | INR 25,000 a year, 3 years |
| Research admission fee | INR 10,000 | One time |
| Exam and library fee | INR 10,340 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 5,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and living | INR 2.10 Lakhs | INR 70,000 a year, 3 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 95,340 | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 3.05 Lakhs | Full course |
The VTU ETR form closed on 29 Aug 2026. The admit card is fixed for 21 Sep 2026 and the entrance test is fixed for 28 Sep 2026. Result, interview, reporting and classes are still tentative. Keep your scorecard, guide consent and fee receipt ready.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| VTU ETR registration, last date to apply | 12 Aug 2026 to 29 Aug 2026 | Over |
| Admit card download | 21 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| VTU ETR test | 28 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| VTU ETR result | Oct 2026 | Tentative |
| Research centre choice filling | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
| Interview and research presentation | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
| Provisional allotment | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
| Admission fee payment, last date | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
| Research centre reporting and document check | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
| Coursework classes start | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
You need a master degree in Computer Science and Engineering or a close field with 55% marks. Reserved-category students need 50% marks. You also need VTU ETR, unless GATE, UGC NET, CSIR NET or SLET exempts you from the written test.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Master degree | Computer Science and Engineering or a close field |
| Marks | 55% for General, 50% for reserved categories |
| Exam | VTU ETR score, or GATE, UGC NET, CSIR NET or SLET exemption |
| Mode | Full-time research at the approved centre |
VTU starts the process with the online Ph.D form. You fill the form, write VTU ETR if needed, and then attend the interview with your research plan. VTU and the research centre check your papers. If you miss the fee date, you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Fill VTU form | Upload marks cards, category papers and research area |
| 2. Write VTU ETR | Skip only if your valid national test score exempts you |
| 3. Attend interview | Explain your research plan to the panel |
| 4. Pay fee | Pay the first fee by the date given |
| 5. Report | Bring originals for document check at the research centre |
The General cutoff score is 50 and the reserved-category score is 45 in the score range used here. These are the safe score markers for the VTU ETR route. A valid GATE, UGC NET, CSIR NET or SLET score can skip the written test.
| Category | Closing rank or score | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 50 | VTU ETR route, 2026 |
| OBC-NCL | 48 | VTU ETR route, 2026 |
| SC | 45 | VTU ETR route, 2026 |
| ST | 45 | VTU ETR route, 2026 |
| EWS | 48 | VTU ETR route, 2026 |
The campus placement rate is 90% and the average pay used here is INR 9 LPA. SIT reports a highest package of INR 46.54 LPA. Amazon, Cisco, Oracle and Morgan Stanley are among the recruiters shown by the placement cell.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 9 LPA, latest overall data |
| Highest package | INR 46.54 LPA |
| Batch placed | 90% |
| Recruiters | Amazon, Cisco, Oracle, Morgan Stanley |
| Research value | Useful for teaching, lab and product research roles |
Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 20,000 to INR 40,000 over the course. The Central Sector Scheme gives the biggest single waiver used here. State and central schemes need an income paper, while EWS support needs an EWS certificate.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka SSP SC/ST | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 30,000 |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 40,000 |
| SIT merit scholarship | Merit students named by the institute | INR 20,000 |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 25,000 |
SIT is in the #101 to 150 NIRF engineering group for 2025 and has NAAC A++. The college is autonomous and affiliated to VTU. These marks matter because the Ph.D degree is awarded through VTU while the research work happens at SIT.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #101 to 150 |
| NAAC | 2025 | A++ |
| Affiliation | 2026 | VTU, Belagavi |
| Approval | 2026 | AICTE approved |
Year 1 has coursework, research method and guide meetings. Year 2 moves into papers and lab work, and year 3 closes with thesis writing. You must keep meeting the guide and clear each review before the thesis submission.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Coursework, research method and literature review |
| Year 2 | Problem work, papers and progress reviews |
| Year 3 | Thesis writing, pre-submission and viva preparation |
The working seat count used here is 12 and guide seats can change with faculty load. VTU and the research centre decide the final allotment after the interview. Ask the department which guides have empty seats before you pay the first fee.
| Quota | Seats |
|---|---|
| General route | 6 |
| Reserved categories | 4 |
| Sponsored or teacher route | 2 |
| Total research seats | 12 |
Hostel and living add INR 2.10 Lakhs over three years. The campus is in Tumakuru and has CSE labs, library access and placement support. First ask whether a research scholar room is open, because hostel space can change by year.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hostel and living | INR 2.10 Lakhs over 3 years |
| Campus | Tumakuru campus with CSE labs and library |
| Room allotment | Subject to hostel office approval |
| City access | Bengaluru is close enough for planned research visits |
This course suits students who already have a research topic and want guide access on campus.
These are the official 2027 intake dates. Tap 2028 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
Source: VTU Ph.D admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living cost.
Source: SIT fee detail and VTU research rules. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your category and route. The cutoff range shows the safer score first.
A valid national test score changes the first step, not the guide interview. Keep the research plan ready even when you skip VTU ETR.
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
Tap a college to see it next to SIT. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
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