SJBIT Ph.D Information Science & Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

SJBIT Bangalore Ph.D. ISE Fees

Component	Amount (INR)
Annual Fee (per year)	INR 80,000
Total Fees (3 Years Minimum, Hostel Charges Separate)	INR 2,40,000

Fee is per year; total shown for the minimum 3-year duration.

Actual duration may extend beyond 3 years under VTU regulations.

Confirm the current fee at sjbit.edu.in before applying.

Hostel charges payable separately.

SJBIT Bangalore Ph.D. ISE Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
VTU RET 2026 Notification	Check vtu.ac.in for schedule
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
SJBIT Ph.D. Admission / Reporting	As per VTU schedule; check sjbit.edu.in

VTU RET registration and schedule: check vtu.ac.in.

GATE/NET/SLET holders must attend the personal interview.

Doctoral programme applications: sjbit.edu.in.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold an M.E. / M.Tech. / M.Sc. / MCA or equivalent postgraduate degree in Information Science and Engineering, Computer Science, or an allied discipline from a recognised university, with a minimum of 55 percent aggregate marks (50 percent for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD candidates).

All candidates must appear for a personal interview at SJBIT to assess research aptitude. Candidates with a valid CS (Computer Science and Information Technology) GATE score, UGC-NET, CSIR-NET (including JRF), SLET, or equivalent are exempt from the VTU RET written test but must still attend the interview.

Admission Process

Step 1: Register for the VTU Research Entrance Test (RET) at vtu.ac.in, or confirm your GATE/NET/SLET exemption status before applying.

Step 2: Appear for the VTU RET in Information Science and Engineering (if applicable).

Step 3: Clear the RET cut-off and receive an interview call from SJBIT.

Step 4: Attend the personal interview; submit a research proposal on your intended doctoral area.

Step 5: Receive provisional admission; submit mark sheets, category certificate, and GATE/NET score card.

Step 6: Pay the first-year fee and complete registration formalities at sjbit.edu.in.

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SJBIT Bangalore Ph.D. ISE Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
VTU Research Assistantship	INR 8,000/month (3 years)	Full-time VTU RET-qualified scholars at VTU-affiliated institutes
UGC JRF / SRF	INR 37,000 to 42,000/month	Candidates with UGC-NET JRF qualification; apply via ugcnet.nta.ac.in
GATE Scholarship (Ph.D.)	Up to INR 12,400/month	GATE-qualified full-time research scholars in AICTE-approved programmes
Karnataka SC/ST Fee Reimbursement	Full tuition reimbursement	Karnataka domicile SC/ST candidates; apply via ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in

UGC/CSIR JRF and GATE scholarship: apply through respective national portals.

VTU Research Assistantship: for full-time RET-qualified scholars at admission.

Confirm current scholarship details and eligibility at sjbit.edu.in.

SJBIT Bangalore Ph.D. ISE FAQs

Ques. What is the fee for Ph.D. ISE at SJBIT Bangalore?

Ans. The annual fee for Ph.D. ISE at SJBIT is INR 80,000. For the minimum duration of three years, the estimated total is INR 2,40,000. Hostel charges are payable separately. Confirm the current fee at sjbit.edu.in.

Ques. What is the eligibility for Ph.D. ISE at SJBIT?

Ans. Candidates must hold an M.E., M.Tech., M.Sc., MCA, or equivalent degree in Information Science and Engineering or Computer Science with a minimum of 55 percent aggregate marks (50 percent for SC/ST/PwD). All candidates must clear a personal interview; GATE, UGC-NET, or CSIR-NET holders are exempt from the VTU RET written test.

Ques. How is admission to Ph.D. ISE at SJBIT done?

Ans. Admission is through the VTU Research Entrance Test (RET) followed by a personal interview at SJBIT. Candidates holding GATE, UGC-NET, CSIR-NET (JRF/SRF), SLET, or an equivalent qualification are exempt from the written test but must attend the interview. Apply via vtu.ac.in or sjbit.edu.in.

Ques. What research areas are available in Ph.D. ISE at SJBIT?

Ans. Doctoral research in Information Science and Engineering at SJBIT covers machine learning, data mining, information retrieval, software engineering, network security, distributed systems, and human-computer interaction. Research is conducted under VTU-recognised doctoral guides. Confirm available supervisors and research topics at sjbit.edu.in.

Ques. Is any scholarship available for Ph.D. ISE students at SJBIT?

Ans. Full-time VTU RET-qualified scholars may be eligible for a VTU research assistantship. Candidates with UGC-NET JRF receive national fellowships (INR 37,000/month rising to SRF). GATE-qualified candidates in AICTE-approved programmes may receive the GATE Ph.D. scholarship. Karnataka SC/ST scholars may apply for state fee reimbursement. Confirm current scholarship availability at sjbit.edu.in.

SJBIT Ph.D Information Science & Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

SJBIT Bangalore Ph.D. ISE Fees

SJBIT Bangalore Ph.D. ISE Admission 2026

Important Dates

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SJBIT Bangalore Ph.D. ISE Scholarships 2026

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