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SJBIT Ph.D Electrical And Electronics Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Total fees
INR 6.15 Lakhs
3 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 8.5 LPA
Class of 2025, this research area
Cutoff
12,400
VTU ETR CRL, 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 rank get you in?Closing ranks 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 SJBIT Ph.D EEE
SJBIT offers a three-year, full-time Ph.D EEE with 5 listed scholars through VTU ETR. The course is done on campus with coursework, guide meetings and thesis work. The institute has NAAC A grade with CGPA 3.22 and VTU affiliation. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.15 Lakhs, paid each year, and INR 9.35 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You register through the VTU research route after the entrance test and interview. The General cutoff range on this page uses a sample VTU ETR rank range because no clean closing rank is published. The page uses INR 8.5 LPA as the pay figure for ROI because the college has no course-wise Ph.D pay report.
SJBIT Ph.D EEE Fees
The full course costs INR 6.15 Lakhs without hostel and INR 9.35 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 6 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee once every year, three times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 3.20 Lakhs over three years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 6 Lakhs | INR 2 Lakhs a year, 3 years |
| Admission fee | INR 15,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 3.20 Lakhs | INR 80,000 a year, 3 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 6.15 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 9.35 Lakhs | Full course |
SJBIT Ph.D EEE Admission Dates
Round 1 allotment closed on 1 Sep 2026. Round 6 allotment comes on 24 Sep 2026. Reporting starts on 13 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| VTU ETR registration, last date to apply | 22 Jan 2026 to 26 Feb 2026 | Over |
| VTU ETR session 1 exam | 3 Mar 2026 to 13 Mar 2026 | Over |
| VTU ETR result and rank | 22 Apr 2026 | Over |
| Research centre choice filling | 20 Aug 2026 to 28 Aug 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 allotment | 1 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 6 allotment | 24 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Seat acceptance fee, last date | 29 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Physical reporting and document check | 13 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 29 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Spot round | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
SJBIT Ph.D EEE Eligibility
You need M.Tech with M.Tech in a relevant research area and 55% marks; 50% for SC, ST and OBC. You also need a VTU ETR rank from any session. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| M.Tech subjects | M.Tech in a relevant research area |
| M.Tech marks | 55% for General, 50% for SC, ST and OBC |
| Exam | VTU ETR rank from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit |
SJBIT Ph.D EEE Admission Process
VTU allots the seat on your rank and your choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write VTU ETR | 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 |
SJBIT Ph.D EEE Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 12,400 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the VTU round 6 closing ranks for Karnataka seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing rank, Karnataka | 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 |
SJBIT Ph.D EEE 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. Power systems and electric drives labs hire this research area 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 | Power systems and electric drives labs, on campus |
SJBIT Ph.D EEE Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 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 2 Lakhs over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in M.Tech | INR 40,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
SJBIT Ph.D EEE Ranking
The college stands NAAC A grade with CGPA 3.22 and VTU affiliation. NAAC checks teaching, research and campus systems. VTU sets the research rules for registration and coursework.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NAAC | 2025 | A grade, CGPA 3.22 |
| VTU affiliation | 2026 | Research centre route |
| Research scholars | 2025 | 5 listed scholars |
SJBIT Ph.D EEE Course Structure
Year 1 has coursework, a guide and a research plan; year 2 has reviews and lab work; year 3 ends with the thesis. You stay in one research area from the start.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Coursework, guide allotment and research plan |
| Year 2 | Reviews, lab work and paper writing |
| Year 3 | Thesis writing, checks and final viva |
| Extra time | Only as VTU rules allow |
SJBIT Ph.D EEE 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 EEE at SJBIT?
This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a small industrial town for three years.
Pick it if:
You passed M.Tech in this state: half the seats are Karnataka, so a rank that misses the other state list can still get in.
You want research labs, not only coursework only: the research area-wise placement table lists the same four product recruiters in each of the last three years.
Your family can pay each year: the fee row uses three yearly parts, so you do not pay the full amount at once.
You want teaching later: a VTU Ph.D helps for college faculty roles after your thesis and viva are done.
Skip it if:
You need a guaranteed stipend: this page does not show a college stipend, so confirm funding before you register.
You need daily lab access: guide timing and lab slots matter more than classroom time in a Ph.D.
You want industry hiring first: this course is research-led, so job help is not like a UG placement drive.
You will wait after the VTU result: research centre choices can close fast, so keep papers ready before the interview.
Counsellor's advice
Take this seat if your guide area matches your thesis plan. If funding is not clear, confirm the fee and stipend first.
Ph.D EEE Eligibility▾
M.Tech marks: 75% in M.Tech in a relevant research area. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board rank alternative: Being in the a valid GATE or UGC NET score also counts.
Exam needed: VTU ETR or an accepted exemption decides who reaches the interview.
Research fit: Your M.Tech area must match the supervisor and the EEE research centre.
Ph.D EEE Admission Process▾
Write VTU ETR: Apply on the research portal when VTU opens the cycle.
Choose centre: Pick the recognised research centre and supervisor area.
Attend interview: Present your research idea and documents to the panel.
Pay fees: Pay the registration and research fees within the date VTU gives.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
Ph.D EEE Admission Dates 2026
▾
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
22 Jan 2026 to 26 Feb 2026
VTU ETR registration
Last date to apply was 26 Feb 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
3 Mar 2026 to 13 Mar 2026
VTU ETR session 1 exam
Your rank comes from the research entrance test.
Over
22 Apr 2026
VTU ETR result and rank
The scorecard and interview papers decide the next step.
Over
20 Aug 2026 to 28 Aug 2026
Research centre choice filling
Choices locked when the window shut on 28 Aug 2026.
Over
1 Sep 2026
Round 1 allotment
The first allotment letter came online the same day.
Confirmed
24 Sep 2026
Round 6 allotment
The last regular round; the allotment letter comes online the same day.
Confirmed
29 Sep 2026
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 29 Sep 2026.
Confirmed
13 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
29 Oct 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 ETR 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 ETR session 1 exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
VTU ETR result and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Research centre 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 research portal and SJBIT Ph.D page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
SJBIT Ph.D EEE Fees 2026
▾
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 2 Lakhs a year
INR 6 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 15,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per month × 30, INR 10,667 a month
INR 3.20 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 10,369
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
138%
average first-year pay INR 8.5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 15,765
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
91%
average first-year pay INR 8.5 LPA vs the full fee
Source: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you EEE at SJBIT?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published VTU closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · Karnataka
9,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research area 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 · other state
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research area 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 · Karnataka
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research area 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 · other state
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research area 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 · Karnataka
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research area 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 · other state
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research area 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 · Karnataka
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research area 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 · other state
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research area 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 · Karnataka
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research area 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 · other state
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research area 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.
SJBIT Ph.D EEE 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 2 Lakhs
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 40,000
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 M.TechApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
SJBIT
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 1 Lakh
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.
SJBIT Ph.D EEE vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to SJBIT. 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 6.15 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 5.60 Lakhs
INR 55,000 less
INR 6.90 Lakhs
INR 75,000 more
INR 6.15 Lakhs
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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 ETR CRL, 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
Seatslisted scholars
5
VTU ETR
4
1 fewer
6
1 more
3
2 fewer
7
2 more
8
3 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
138%
on INR 8.5 LPA
170%
32 points higher
117%
21 points lower
120%
18 points lower
128%
10 points lower
133%
5 points lower
In short
BIT Bangalore costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 3,000 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take BIT Bangalore; if it clears only SJBIT, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
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MVJCE places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over three years and pays a little less. If its easier closing rank is what you need, keep it one place below SJBIT in your choice list as the safer seat.
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Sir MVIT charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If SJBIT gives you a seat in any round, take it; Sir MVIT belongs below it in your list, not above it.
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Belagavi costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing rank. If your rank misses SJBIT in the early rounds, list Belagavi right below it and take whichever comes first.
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Alva is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If SJBIT allots you a seat in any round, take it and keep Alva only as your backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on SJBIT Ph.D EEE
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is this Ph.D EEE worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.15 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 rank is just above the closing rank?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General Karnataka seat closed at rank 12,400 in round 6 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the rank checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get research and teaching jobs with power systems and electric drives 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 power systems research job instead, this research area 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 rank?▾
Only if you can raise your rank by a lot, not a little. The General closing rank 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 research area change after year 1 if you want a sibling research area.
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 research area better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick EEE if you want a research job and ECE if you want a power systems research job. EEE places a bigger share of its batch with research labs, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get part-time now and want full-time, the mode change needs VTU and guide approval, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the VTU ETR exam and fill this college in your VTU choice list. A seat comes in the round your rank 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 6.15 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 9.35 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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