SIT Tumkur Ph.D Mathematics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Tumkur, KarnatakaEstd 1963 VTU, Belgaum NAAC Grade A++ 3.8
Total fees
INR 75,000
3 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 9 LPA
latest SIT placement page
Selection
70 score
safe test and interview target
Placement rate
92%
college level placement stat
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About SIT Ph.D Mathematics

SIT Ph.D Mathematics is a full time research degree at Siddaganga Institute of Technology in Tumkur. The Mathematics department began with the institute in 1963 and has a VTU recognised research centre. The minimum study time is 3 years. The full course fee used here is INR 75,000 without hostel. Admission is through the VTU entrance test, a research proposal check and an interview. The department page lists 13 faculty members, 10 with doctorates, 15 completed Ph.D scholars and 05 scholars on the rolls. SIT's latest placement page lists INR 9 LPA average pay at college level, not only for this Ph.D.

SIT Ph.D Mathematics Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 4.05 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 75,000. The tuition and research fee is INR 75,000. You pay the research fee across the 3 year course. SIT says fee follows government norms. Hostel and living cost are added only if you take a room.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition and research feeINR 75,000Per year × 3, INR 25,000 a year
Caution depositINR 10,000One time, returned when you leave
Hostel and messINR 2.40 LakhsPer year × 3, INR 80,000 a year
Living costINR 90,000Per year × 3, INR 30,000 a year
Total, no hostelINR 75,000Full course, as published for this page
Total with hostelINR 4.05 LakhsFee plus hostel and living cost

SIT Ph.D Mathematics Admission Dates

The form is expected in Jan 2027 and classes are expected to start in Jun 2027. All dates in the table are Tentative because SIT has not released the 2027 research calendar. You should watch the Research Cell notice first, then the VTU test and interview dates.

EventDateStatus
Application form opens, last date to applyJan 2027Tentative
VTU entrance testFeb 2027Tentative
Entrance test result and shortlistMar 2027Tentative
Research proposal reviewMar 2027Tentative
Personal interview and seat allotmentApr 2027Tentative
Admission fee paymentApr 2027Tentative
Reporting and document checkMay 2027Tentative
Classes startJun 2027Tentative

SIT Ph.D Mathematics Eligibility

You need a PG degree in Mathematics or a close subject. UGC NET, CSIR NET, GATE or an equal scorecard helps only when it applies to your case. SIT and VTU check your degree, marks cards and research topic before the interview call.

RequirementWhat you need
PG degreeMathematics or allied subject
Entrance testVTU or university level entrance test
InterviewResearch area and guide fit check
Extra scorecardUGC NET, CSIR NET, GATE or equal exam if applicable

SIT Ph.D Mathematics Admission Process

The process has the Research Cell form, VTU test, shortlist, interview and document check. You apply first, then SIT checks your papers and topic. If the fee is not paid after selection, you lose the seat and the next student can get it.

StepWhat you do
ApplySend the form to the Research Cell
TestClear the VTU or university level test
InterviewExplain your research proposal
FeePay the first fee after selection
ReportBring original documents for check

SIT Ph.D Mathematics Cutoff

A 70 score is a safer target and 55 to 69 is a waiting range in this page. SIT has not published a Mathematics closing rank. The interview and guide fit matter, so use the score checker as a guide, not as a final seat promise.

CategoryClosing rank or scoreRound and year
Strong call70 score and aboveTest plus interview, 2027 estimate
Waiting range55 to 69 scoreTest plus interview, 2027 estimate
Not safeBelow 55 scoreTest plus interview, 2027 estimate

SIT Ph.D Mathematics Placements

SIT lists INR 9 LPA average pay and a 92% placement rate at college level. It also lists 220 companies visited for the latest batch. A Ph.D scholar should treat these as campus strength, not as a direct promise for Mathematics research jobs.

MetricValue
Average payINR 9 LPA
Placement rate92%
Companies visited220
Recruiter areasIT, analytics, finance and consulting

SIT Ph.D Mathematics Scholarships

The biggest fee help shown here is INR 50,000 through the K A Shamprasad Scholarship. The full estimated waiver can reach INR 75,000 when the shown schemes match. You should ask the Administrative Office which scheme fits research scholars before you pay.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
K A Shamprasad ScholarshipMerit plus needINR 50,000
Sivakumara Swamiji ScholarshipLow income studentsINR 15,000
Principal aidPoor students named by the collegeINR 10,000

SIT Ph.D Mathematics Ranking

The table lists NAAC A grade and a VTU recognised research centre. SIT also uses national and state entrance routes for its courses. These signs show the degree sits inside a recognised university system and not a private training route.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NAACLatest cycleA grade
VTULatest rulesRecognised research centre
SIT department1963Mathematics department began with SIT

SIT Ph.D Mathematics Course Structure

The first year has research methods, guide meetings and topic reading. Later years move to thesis work and review. You work with your guide and the department until the thesis is ready for submission.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Research methods, topic reading and guide meetings
Year 2Data, proofs, papers and review work
Year 3Thesis writing, checks and submission

SIT Ph.D Mathematics Seats and Intake

The department page lists 05 current research scholars and 15 completed Ph.D scholars. It does not print a fixed seat count for Mathematics. You should ask the Research Cell for guide vacancy before you apply.

QuotaSeats
Current scholars listed5
Completed scholars listed15
Fixed yearly seatsNot published

SIT Ph.D Mathematics Hostel and Campus

Hostel and mess is INR 2.40 Lakhs and living cost is INR 90,000 for 3 years. The campus city is Tumkur. Confirm room availability before you add hostel cost to your plan.

ItemDetail
Hostel and messINR 2.40 Lakhs
Living costINR 90,000
Campus cityTumkur

Should you pick Ph.D Mathematics at SIT?

This course suits students who want proof based maths research and can work with a guide for three years.

Pick it if:
You already have a master degree: SIT asks for VTU test and interview, so prepare your research note before applying.
You want applied maths work: the department names fluid dynamics, graph theory and finite element methods as active research areas.
Your guide fit matters most: the department lists 10 faculty with doctorates, so match your topic before paying.
You need a research base: the centre has produced 15 Ph.D scholars and lists 05 scholars on the page.
Skip it if:
You want a quick company job: this is a research degree, and the INR 9 LPA pay figure is college wide.
You need a taught course: Ph.D work is mostly guide meetings, reading and thesis writing after the first research classes.
Your proposal is still unclear: the interview checks your research area, so wait until your topic is ready.
You need fixed seats early: SIT does not publish a Mathematics seat count, so confirm it before you apply.
Counsellor's advice
Take this course if your topic matches a listed guide. If you need a job course, pick a PG programme instead.
Ph.D Mathematics Eligibility▾
PG degree: You need a master degree in Mathematics or a close subject accepted by VTU.
Entrance test: Clear the VTU or university level entrance test unless an accepted scorecard applies.
Interview: SIT checks your research area, guide fit and proposal in the interview.
Research note: Bring a short statement of purpose or research synopsis with your form.
Work papers: If you are employed, bring NOC and experience papers during document check.
Ph.D Mathematics Admission Process▾
Apply: Send the Ph.D form and research note to the SIT Research Cell.
Take the test: Clear the VTU or university level entrance test for research admission.
Attend interview: Explain your topic, guide choice and past study to the interview panel.
Pay the fee: Pay the first fee after selection or you lose the seat.
Report: Bring original degree, marks cards, scorecard and ID papers for check.

Ph.D Mathematics Admission Dates 2027

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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Jan 2027
Application form opens, last date to applyTentative
Submit the form and research note before the last date.
Feb 2027
VTU entrance testTentative
Prepare research basics before the test date.
Mar 2027
Entrance test result and shortlistTentative
Check whether your name is on the interview list.
Mar 2027
Research proposal reviewTentative
Keep your topic note ready for the department.
Apr 2027
Personal interview and seat allotmentTentative
The panel checks your topic and guide fit.
Apr 2027
Admission fee paymentTentative
You lose the seat if the first fee is not paid.
May 2027
Reporting and document checkTentative
Bring original degrees, marks cards and ID papers.
Jun 2027
Classes startTentative
Research work begins with guide meetings and course work.

Source: SIT admission page and VTU research rules. Confirm on the official site before you act.

SIT Ph.D Mathematics Fees 2027

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

Tuition and research fee
Per year × 3, INR 25,000 a year
INR 75,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + living
Hostel and mess
Per year × 3, INR 80,000 a year
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Living cost
Per year × 3, INR 30,000 a year
INR 90,000
Total course fee
INR 75,000
3 years · tuition and research fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 4.05 Lakhs
3 years · tuition and research fee + hostel and living
Education loan EMI
INR 1,265
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
1200%
average first-year pay INR 9 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 6,829
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
222%
average first-year pay INR 9 LPA vs the full fee

Source: SIT admission page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you Ph.D Mathematics at SIT?

Pick your study stage and test status. The ranges are a guide because the interview also matters.

Study stage
Test status
PG done, test cleared
Yes, you are in range. Keep your score near 70 or above and prepare the research proposal well.
PG done, test pending
Almost there. Clear the VTU test first, then use the interview to prove your topic fit.
PG final, test cleared
Almost there. You need the final PG result before admission, so keep every marks card ready.
PG final, test pending
Not yet. Finish PG, clear the test and apply when your research topic is ready.
NET or GATE, test cleared
Yes, this is a strong profile. Confirm whether your scorecard can support exemption or interview weight.
NET or GATE, test pending
Almost there. Keep the scorecard, but check the Research Cell about the VTU test rule.
EDITOR'S NOTE

SIT does not publish a Mathematics seat count, so this checker uses the test and interview route. Call the Research Cell before paying the first fee.

SIT Ph.D Mathematics Scholarship Calculator

Answer the questions. The result is an estimate to confirm with the college.

Category
Family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
K A Shamprasad Scholarship
INR 50,000
SIT institute scholarship
Merit and need based help for students listed by the college.
Who qualifies: merit plus needApply by Jul 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Sivakumara Swamiji Scholarship
INR 15,000
SIT institute scholarship
Fee support for low income and socially challenged students.
Who qualifies: low incomeApply by Jul 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Principal aid
INR 10,000
SIT Administrative Office
Small aid for poor students named by the college office.
Who qualifies: office checkApply by Aug 2027
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 75,000
Your net course fee: INR 0

SIT Ph.D Mathematics vs similar colleges

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.

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Siddaganga Institute of Technology
Tumkur
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RV College of Engineering
Bengaluru
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BMS College of Engineering
Bengaluru
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MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology
Bengaluru
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Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering
Bengaluru
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Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology
Bengaluru
Total fees3 years, no hostel
INR 75,000
tuition and research
INR 1.20 Lakhs
INR 45,000 more, research fee
INR 90,000
INR 15,000 more, research fee
INR 80,000
INR 5,000 more, research fee
INR 70,000
INR 5,000 less, research fee
INR 85,000
INR 10,000 more, research fee
Average paycollege level latest batch
INR 9 LPA
SIT placement page
INR 10 LPA
INR 1 LPA more, latest batch
INR 8.5 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA less, latest batch
INR 8 LPA
INR 1 LPA less, latest batch
INR 7.5 LPA
INR 1.5 LPA less, latest batch
INR 8.2 LPA
INR 0.8 LPA less, latest batch
Placement ratecollege level latest batch
92%
college level stat
95%
3 points higher, latest batch
90%
2 points lower, latest batch
88%
4 points lower, latest batch
86%
6 points lower, latest batch
89%
3 points lower, latest batch
Selection scoreVTU test plus interview
70
safe target
75
5 more, estimate
68
2 fewer, estimate
65
5 fewer, estimate
62
8 fewer, estimate
66
4 fewer, estimate
Seatsresearch scholars listed
5
current scholars listed
8
3 more, department list
6
1 more, department list
4
1 fewer, department list
5
Same seats
7
2 more, department list
ROIaverage pay vs fee
1200%
base fee ROI
750%
450 points lower, fee is higher
944%
256 points lower, fee is higher
1000%
200 points lower, fee is higher
1071%
129 points lower, fee is lower
965%
235 points lower, fee is higher
In short
If your topic needs a larger city lab, compare guide fit first. Take SIT when its Mathematics guide is closer to your proposal.
In short
If your topic needs a bigger research group, compare guide fit first. Take SIT when its Mathematics guide is closer to your proposal.
In short
If your topic needs a Bengaluru campus, compare guide fit first. Take SIT when its Mathematics guide is closer to your proposal.
In short
If your topic needs a lower fee, compare guide fit first. Take SIT when its Mathematics guide is closer to your proposal.
In short
If your topic needs a newer campus, compare guide fit first. Take SIT when its Mathematics guide is closer to your proposal.

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

FAQs on SIT Ph.D Mathematics

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is Ph.D Mathematics at SIT worth the fee?▾
Yes, if your topic matches a SIT guide. The full course fee without hostel is INR 75,000, so the cost is low for a 3 year research degree. First check the Mathematics research areas and then speak to the Research Cell before you pay.
Should I take this course if I want a teaching career?▾
Yes, it can fit a teaching plan. The department has a VTU recognised research centre and lists 15 completed Ph.D scholars. You still need strong thesis work and publications. Ask your likely guide how often scholars teach, present papers and attend seminars.
What job can I get after this Ph.D?▾
The direct path is teaching, research work, analytics or higher academic roles. SIT prints INR 9 LPA average pay at college level, not a Ph.D Mathematics salary. Use that number only to judge campus strength. For research jobs, check your guide area and publication plan.
Who should skip Ph.D Mathematics at SIT?▾
Skip it if you mainly want a quick company job. This is a research degree with guide meetings, reading and thesis writing. The department lists 05 current scholars, so guide fit matters more than campus placement numbers. Choose it only when the topic is clear.
Is SIT right for higher studies in applied maths?▾
Yes, if your topic is in its listed areas. The department names fluid dynamics, graph theory, finite element methods and related topics. Match your proposal to one of those areas before you apply. A mismatch can hurt you in the interview.
Should I join if my topic is graph theory?▾
It can be a sensible choice. The department lists graph theory among its research areas and has 10 faculty members with doctorates. Before you decide, ask which guide is taking scholars in 2027. Do not pay until the guide fit is clear.
Is the Tumkur campus right for research work?▾
It can suit you if you want a quieter campus. SIT is in Tumkur and the Mathematics department began with the institute in 1963. That helps steady academic work. If you need daily industry office access, ask how often scholars travel for seminars or data work.
Should I wait for another Ph.D cycle?▾
Wait only if your proposal is weak or your guide fit is not clear. The 2027 dates here are Tentative, with the form expected in Jan 2027. Use the extra months to improve the proposal. If a guide already fits, apply in this cycle.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
You apply through the SIT Research Cell route and clear the VTU or university level entrance test. The next steps are shortlist, proposal review, interview, fee payment and document check. Keep PG marks cards, degree papers, proposal and scorecard ready before the form window opens.
What is the full fee for Ph.D Mathematics?▾
The fee used on this page is INR 75,000 for the full 3 year course without hostel. With hostel and living estimate, the total becomes INR 4.05 Lakhs. Check the fee block above before paying because SIT says fees follow government norms.
Can I get a scholarship or fee help?▾
Yes, but confirm the exact scheme with the Administrative Office. This page shows up to INR 75,000 in estimated fee help from institute schemes. The K A Shamprasad Scholarship is the largest shown amount at INR 50,000. Keep income and merit papers ready.
What documents do I need for admission?▾
You need PG and UG marks cards, degree certificates, Class 10 proof, transfer certificate and ID papers. SIT also asks for a research proposal or statement of purpose. If employed, bring NOC and experience papers. Keep scorecards like UGC NET, CSIR NET or GATE if they apply.

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