SJB Institute of Technology (SJBIT), Kengeri, Bangalore, offers Ph.D. programmes across 18 disciplines in engineering, science, and management, affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi. Full-time programmes run for a minimum of 3 years and part-time programmes for a minimum of 4 years. The annual fee is INR 80,000 for all disciplines, totalling INR 2,40,000 for full-time and INR 3,20,000 for part-time. Admission is through the VTU Research Entrance Test (RET).
Admission Status: SJBIT Ph.D. 2026 admissions are open through the VTU Research Entrance Test (RET) followed by a personal interview at SJBIT. GATE, UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, and SLET holders are exempt from the written test but must attend the interview. Apply at sjbit.edu.in and check vtu.ac.in for the RET schedule.
SJBIT Bangalore Ph.D. Fees 2026
The annual fee for all Ph.D. disciplines at SJBIT is INR 80,000. Full-time scholars pay a total of INR 2,40,000 over the minimum three-year duration. Part-time scholars pay INR 3,20,000 over the minimum four-year duration. Hostel charges are separate.
| Course | Mode | Total Fees |
|---|
| Ph.D. Business Administration, Ph.D. Chemistry, Ph.D. Civil Engineering, Ph.D. Computer Science and Engineering, Ph.D. Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Ph.D. Electronics and Communications Engineering, Ph.D. Information Science and Engineering, Ph.D. Mathematics, Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, Ph.D. Physics | Full-Time | INR 2,40,000 |
| Ph.D. Chemistry, Ph.D. Civil Engineering, Ph.D. Computer Science and Engineering, Ph.D. Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Ph.D. Electronics and Communications Engineering, Ph.D. Mathematics, Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, Ph.D. Physics | Part-Time | INR 3,20,000 |
- Annual fee is INR 80,000. Total shown for minimum programme duration.
- Actual duration may extend beyond the minimum under VTU regulations.
- Hostel charges are payable separately.
- Fees are subject to change. Verify with official sources before admission.
SJBIT Bangalore Ph.D. Admission 2026
Admission to all Ph.D. programmes at SJBIT is through the VTU Research Entrance Test (RET) followed by a personal interview. GATE, UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, and SLET holders are exempt from the written test but must attend the interview. Applications are submitted at sjbit.edu.in.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| VTU RET 2026 Notification | Check vtu.ac.in |
| VTU RET 2026 Application Deadline | Check vtu.ac.in |
| VTU RET 2026 Written Test | Check vtu.ac.in |
| SJBIT Personal Interview | Announced after RET results. Check sjbit.edu.in |
| Admission and Reporting | As per VTU schedule. Check sjbit.edu.in |
- VTU RET registration and updated schedule are available at vtu.ac.in.
- GATE, NET, and SLET holders must still attend the SJBIT personal interview.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Engineering disciplines: M.E. / M.Tech. in the relevant field from a recognised university with a minimum of 55 percent aggregate (50 percent for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD).
- Science and management disciplines: a relevant Master’s degree from a recognised university with a minimum of 55 percent aggregate (50 percent for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD).
- All candidates must attend the SJBIT personal interview regardless of GATE/NET/SLET status.
Admission Process
- Register for the VTU RET at vtu.ac.in, or confirm GATE/NET/SLET exemption status.
- Appear for the VTU RET written test if applicable and clear the cut-off.
- Receive interview call from SJBIT and attend with a research proposal.
- On selection, submit required documents, pay the first-year fee, and complete registration at sjbit.edu.in.
✓ Opt for this if
- You are a working professional in Bangalore pursuing part-time Ph.D. alongside employment
- You hold a GATE, UGC-NET, or CSIR-NET score to skip the VTU RET written test
- You want VTU-affiliated doctoral research at INR 80,000 per year in Bangalore
- You are a Karnataka SC/ST candidate eligible for full tuition reimbursement
✗ Skip if
- You require a NIRF top-50 or IIT/NIT-equivalent research institution
- You need a guaranteed stipend without GATE or UGC-NET qualification
- You prefer a doctoral programme outside Bangalore or the VTU affiliation network
SJBIT Bangalore Ph.D. Scholarships 2026
SJBIT Ph.D. scholars can access national fellowships through VTU, UGC, CSIR, and AICTE. Karnataka domicile SC/ST candidates are eligible for full tuition reimbursement through the state government.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| VTU Research Assistantship | INR 8,000/month for 3 years | Full-time VTU RET-qualified scholars at VTU-affiliated institutes |
| UGC JRF / SRF | INR 37,000 to INR 42,000/month | UGC-NET JRF holders. Apply via ugcnet.nta.ac.in |
| GATE Scholarship | Up to INR 12,400/month | GATE-qualified full-time scholars in AICTE-approved programmes |
| Karnataka SC/ST Fee Reimbursement | Full tuition reimbursement | Karnataka domicile SC/ST candidates. Apply at ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in |
- VTU Research Assistantship is for full-time RET-qualified scholars only.
- GATE Scholarship and UGC/CSIR JRF: apply through respective national portals.
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