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SJBIT Ph.D Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Total fees
INR 1.35 Lakhs
5 years, no hostel
Highest offer
INR 46 LPA
campus offer reported for 2026
ETR score
50%
VTU research test, General
Placement rate
85%
campus placement desk update
In This Page▾
01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to research fit
02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice
03EligibilityThe degree and test you need before you apply
04Admission ProcessEvery step from VTU ETR to research registration
05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step
06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel
07Will your profile get you in?The score range and route for this Ph.D seat
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 BGS SJB Ph.D Mechanical Engineering
BGS & SJB Group of Institutions offers Ph.D Mechanical Engineering as a five-year, part-time research course through SJBIT in Bengaluru. The research centre is affiliated to VTU and the college has NAAC A+, NBA work, UGC recognition and AICTE approval. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.35 Lakhs, paid for the full course. You enter through VTU ETR and a department interview. The Mechanical page lists 5 research guides and 13 part-time scholars. Campus data lists an INR 46 LPA highest offer and 85% placement progress.
BGS SJB Ph.D Mechanical Engineering Fees
The full course costs INR 1.35 Lakhs without hostel and INR 6.35 Lakhs with hostel. The research programme fee is INR 1.35 Lakhs. You pay the course fee as the college asks during research registration. Hostel and mess add INR 5 Lakhs over five years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Research programme fee | INR 1.35 Lakhs | Full course, as published |
| Hostel and mess | INR 5 Lakhs | INR 1 Lakh a year, 5 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 1.35 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 6.35 Lakhs | Full course |
BGS SJB Ph.D Mechanical Engineering Admission Dates
The VTU ETR form closed on 29 Aug 2026 and the test is listed for 28 Sep 2026. The interview and registration are expected later. Keep your postgraduate mark sheets, research idea and guide choice ready before the interview.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| VTU ETR notice and registration start | 31 Aug 2026 | Over |
| VTU ETR application, last date to apply | 12 Aug 2026 to 29 Aug 2026 | Over |
| VTU ETR admit card | 21 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| VTU ETR exam | 28 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| VTU ETR result | Oct 2026 | Tentative |
| Department interview and guide check | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
| Research registration fee, last date | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
| Document check and guide allotment | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
| Coursework classes start | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
BGS SJB Ph.D Mechanical Engineering Eligibility
You need an M.Tech in the same area and a valid VTU ETR score unless VTU gives an exemption. General students need 50% in the research test. Reserved students usually need 45%. If your degree is not in Mechanical or a close field, ask the research centre before you pay.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| PG degree | M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or a related specialisation |
| Research test | VTU ETR for research admission |
| General score | 50% in the VTU ETR score range |
| Reserved score | 45% in the VTU ETR score range |
BGS SJB Ph.D Mechanical Engineering Admission Process
VTU holds the research test and SJBIT checks the research fit. You register online, upload papers, pay the registration fee and sit for VTU ETR. The department then checks your topic and guide fit. If you miss the fee date, you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Register online | Create the login, verify email and fill the form |
| 2. Upload papers | Give mark sheets, ID proof and research details |
| 3. Write VTU ETR | Clear the research test or show an accepted exemption |
| 4. Attend interview | Discuss the topic with the Mechanical research centre |
| 5. Pay and report | Pay the first fee and finish document check |
BGS SJB Ph.D Mechanical Engineering Cutoff
The General score range starts at 50% and the reserved score range starts at 45%. These are VTU research test qualifying scores. A higher score helps only when the guide and topic also match.
| Category | Closing rank or score | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 50% and above | VTU ETR, 2026 |
| Reserved category | 45% and above | VTU ETR, 2026 |
| NET or GATE route | Valid score | Exemption route, 2026 |
BGS SJB Ph.D Mechanical Engineering Placements
The campus page lists an INR 46 LPA highest offer and 85% placement progress. The placement desk also lists 200+ recruiters. Ph.D scholars should check whether their part-time status allows them to sit for each company process.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Highest offer | INR 46 LPA |
| Campus placement progress | 85% |
| Recruiters | 200+ recruiters on the placement page |
| Known recruiters | TCS, IBM, Bosch, Infosys, Accenture |
BGS SJB Ph.D Mechanical Engineering Scholarships
Four listed schemes can cut INR 20,000 to INR 50,000 from the fee. The disability and AICTE schemes give the biggest listed amount. Each scheme needs an income paper or category proof, and Ph.D fit must be checked with the college.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Post Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities | Students with 40% disability and income up to INR 2.50 Lakhs | INR 50,000 |
| Merit cum Means minority scholarship | Minority students with 50% marks and income up to INR 2.50 Lakhs | INR 40,000 |
| PRAGATI or SAKSHAM check | Eligible AICTE scheme students listed by the college | INR 30,000 |
| Karnataka EPASS or VIDYASIRI | SC, ST, OBC or EBC students in Karnataka | INR 20,000 |
BGS SJB Ph.D Mechanical Engineering Ranking
The college stands #401 in Collegedunia's Engineering ranking and has NAAC A+. The campus page also lists UGC recognition, AICTE approval and VTU affiliation. Use the rank for college level strength, not for guide fit.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Engineering ranking | 2026 | #401 |
| NAAC | Latest cycle | A+ |
| Affiliation | Current course | VTU |
BGS SJB Ph.D Mechanical Engineering Course Structure
Year 1 holds coursework, guide meetings and research method papers. Later years move to lab work, papers and thesis writing. The part-time format lets you keep work while you meet the guide and finish VTU research steps.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Coursework, research method papers and guide meetings |
| Year 2 to Year 4 | Lab work, journal papers and progress reviews |
| Year 5 | Thesis writing, checks and final submission |
BGS SJB Ph.D Mechanical Engineering Seats and Intake
The page lists 5 research guides and 13 part-time scholars. Guide space matters more than a classroom seat in this course. Ask the Mechanical research centre if your topic has guide time before you pay.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Research guides | 5 |
| Part-time scholars listed | 13 |
| Research areas | Materials, production, surface work and composites |
BGS SJB Ph.D Mechanical Engineering Hostel and Campus
The hostel fee is INR 1 Lakh a year for a three-seater common room. A two-seater attached room costs INR 1.10 Lakhs a year. The Bengaluru campus has separate boys and girls hostels, mess halls and CCTV.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Three-seater common room | INR 1 Lakh a year |
| Two-seater attached room | INR 1.10 Lakhs a year |
| Mess | Food four times a day |
| Campus | Kengeri, Bengaluru |
Should you pick Ph.D Mechanical Engineering at BGS & SJB Group of Institutions?
This course suits working engineers who want VTU research in Mechanical topics.
Pick it if:
You need part-time research: the course takes 5 years, so work and research can stay together.
You want Bengaluru industry contact: the city has product, manufacturing and design offices near the campus area.
You want guide names first: the Mechanical page lists 5 guides, so contact one before applying.
You have a materials topic: listed areas include composites, surface work, production and advanced materials.
Skip it if:
You need a funded Ph.D: no college Ph.D stipend is published on the course page.
You want a thermal-only topic: the guide list leans to materials and production, so ask before paying.
Your hostel cost matters: hostel adds INR 5 Lakhs over the course, which is more than the fee.
You expect campus jobs from Ph.D: confirm scholar access with the placement desk before you count on it.
Counsellor's advice
If your topic matches materials or production, apply after naming a guide. If you need funding first, wait for written support.
Ph.D Mechanical Engineering Eligibility▾
PG degree: You need M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or a related specialisation.
Research test: VTU ETR is the normal route for research admission.
Minimum score: General students need 50%; reserved students usually need 45%.
Topic fit: Your research idea must match a Mechanical research guide.
Work status: Part-time students should carry employer support if VTU asks for it.
Ph.D Mechanical Engineering Admission Process▾
Register online: Create the college login, verify email and fill the research form.
Upload papers: Give mark sheets, ID proof, photo and the research details asked in the form.
Write VTU ETR: Sit for the research test unless VTU accepts your exemption.
Meet the department: The Mechanical research centre checks your topic and guide fit.
Pay and report: Pay the first fee by the last date, then finish document check.
Ph.D Mechanical Engineering Admission Dates 2027
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These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2028 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
The 2028 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2027.
Over
31 Aug 2026
VTU ETR notice and registration start
The research test notice opened the Ph.D process.
Over
12 Aug 2026 to 29 Aug 2026
VTU ETR application, last date to apply
Forms were not taken after 29 Aug 2026.
Confirmed
21 Sep 2026
VTU ETR admit card
Download it before the test date.
Confirmed
28 Sep 2026
VTU ETR exam
Carry ID proof and the hall ticket to the test centre.
Tentative
Oct 2026
VTU ETR result
Use the score for research interview shortlisting.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Department interview and guide check
Take your research idea and PG mark sheets.
Tentative
Dec 2026
Research registration fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the date given.
Tentative
Dec 2026
Document check and guide allotment
Bring originals before the registration is locked.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Coursework classes start
Research coursework is expected after guide allotment.
Tentative
Aug 2027
VTU ETR registration, last date to apply
Expected in the same month as the last cycle.
Tentative
Sep 2027
VTU ETR exam
Expected after the form window closes.
Tentative
Oct 2027
VTU ETR result
Expected before the department interview.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Department interview and guide check
Expected for students who clear the test.
Tentative
Dec 2027
Research registration allotment
Expected after the guide fit is approved.
Tentative
Dec 2027
Research registration fee, last date
Expected within the same admission month.
Tentative
Dec 2027
Document check and guide allotment
Expected before the coursework starts.
Tentative
Jan 2028
Coursework classes start
Expected after research registration is done.
Source: VTU ETR notification and SJBIT admission page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
BGS & SJB Group of Institutions Ph.D Mechanical Engineering Fees 2027
▾
This is the full 5-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Research programme fee
Full course, as published
INR 1.35 Lakhs
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 5, INR 1 Lakh a year
INR 5 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 2,276
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Highest offer
INR 46 LPA
campus highest package listed for 2026
Education loan EMI
INR 10,707
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Highest offer
INR 46 LPA
campus highest package listed for 2026
Source: SJBIT admissions and hostel pages. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your profile get you in at BGS & SJB Group of Institutions?
Pick your category and route. The score range follows VTU ETR and exemption rules.
Category
Route
General · VTU ETR
50%: yes, you can reach the interview if the guide accepts the topic.
45% to 49%: almost there. Ask the research centre before paying.
Below 45%: not this cycle. Build the paper set first.
General · Exempted route
50%: yes, you can reach the interview if the guide accepts the topic.
45% to 49%: almost there. Ask the research centre before paying.
Below 45%: not this cycle. Build the paper set first.
Reserved · VTU ETR
45%: yes, you can reach the interview if the guide accepts the topic.
40% to 44%: almost there. Ask the research centre before paying.
Below 40%: not this cycle. Build the paper set first.
Reserved · Exempted route
45%: yes, you can reach the interview if the guide accepts the topic.
40% to 44%: almost there. Ask the research centre before paying.
Below 40%: not this cycle. Build the paper set first.
NET/GATE · VTU ETR
1 valid score: yes, you can reach the interview if the guide accepts the topic.
0 pending paper: almost there. Ask the research centre before paying.
No valid score: not this cycle. Build the paper set first.
NET/GATE · Exempted route
1 valid score: yes, you can reach the interview if the guide accepts the topic.
0 pending paper: almost there. Ask the research centre before paying.
No valid score: not this cycle. Build the paper set first.
JRF · VTU ETR
1 JRF letter: yes, you can reach the interview if the guide accepts the topic.
0 pending paper: almost there. Ask the research centre before paying.
No JRF letter: not this cycle. Build the paper set first.
JRF · Exempted route
1 JRF letter: yes, you can reach the interview if the guide accepts the topic.
0 pending paper: almost there. Ask the research centre before paying.
No JRF letter: not this cycle. Build the paper set first.
Not ready · VTU ETR
1 guide fit: yes, you can reach the interview if the guide accepts the topic.
0 guide reply: almost there. Ask the research centre before paying.
No guide fit: not this cycle. Build the paper set first.
Not ready · Exempted route
1 guide fit: yes, you can reach the interview if the guide accepts the topic.
0 guide reply: almost there. Ask the research centre before paying.
No guide fit: not this cycle. Build the paper set first.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The score is only the first filter. Guide fit matters more, so email the Mechanical research centre before the fee date.
BGS & SJB Group of Institutions Ph.D Mechanical Engineering 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.
Post Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
INR 50,000
Government scholarship portal
Paid for eligible students with disability proof and income papers.
Who qualifies: disability at least 40% and family income up to INR 2.50 LakhsApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersMerit cum Means minority scholarship
INR 40,000
Minority welfare scholarship portal
Paid to eligible minority students who keep the needed marks.
Who qualifies: minority student, 50% marks, family income up to INR 2.50 LakhsApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersPRAGATI or SAKSHAM check
INR 30,000
AICTE listed schemes
Check Ph.D fit with the college before you count this amount.
Who qualifies: eligible AICTE scheme students listed by the collegeApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answersKarnataka EPASS or VIDYASIRI
INR 20,000
Karnataka scholarship portal
Helps eligible Karnataka students with study and hostel support.
Who qualifies: SC, ST, OBC or EBC students in KarnatakaApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
BGS & SJB Group of Institutions Ph.D Mechanical Engineering vs similar colleges
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INR 1.35 Lakhs
research programme fee
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Placement ratecampus placement update
85%
campus progress
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Collegedunia rankEngineering ranking 2026
#401
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Research guidesMechanical Ph.D page
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REVA charges more and lists a higher top offer. If your fee budget is tight, keep this page first; if you want the bigger package signal, compare guide fit at REVA.
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RNSIT costs almost the same but lists a much lower top offer. If BGS & SJB gives you a guide for your topic, this page is the stronger pick.
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BNMIT costs a little more and lists a lower top offer. If your Mechanical topic matches BGS & SJB, take this seat and use BNMIT as a backup.
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VVCE has the same listed fee but a lower top offer. If Bengaluru access matters to your part-time research, BGS & SJB fits better.
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Presidency lists a higher placement rate but costs much more. If total cost matters, BGS & SJB is easier to carry.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on BGS & SJB Group of Institutions Ph.D Mechanical Engineering
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is this Ph.D Mechanical Engineering worth the fee?▾
Yes, if your topic matches a listed guide. The fee without hostel is INR 1.35 Lakhs, which is low for a five-year part-time research course. The real check is guide fit, not only fee. Email the Mechanical research centre before you pay.
Should I take this course while working?▾
Yes, if your job leaves time for guide meetings, coursework and lab visits. The course is part time and takes 5 years. Keep written support from your employer if VTU asks for it. Do not apply if your work hours block weekday visits.
What job can this Ph.D lead to?▾
It mainly helps with teaching, research and higher technical roles. The campus page lists an INR 46 LPA highest offer and 85% placement progress, but Ph.D access to each company must be checked. Ask the placement desk before you count on campus hiring.
Is it good for materials research?▾
Yes, this is the clearest fit. The Mechanical page lists research areas such as advanced materials, composites, surface work and production. If your topic sits in these areas, write to a guide with a short research idea before the interview.
Who should skip this course?▾
Skip it if you need a funded Ph.D from the start. The course page does not publish a college stipend for Ph.D scholars. Also skip it if your topic is outside the listed guide areas. Ask for written guide approval before you pay.
Should I wait one year for a better research centre?▾
Wait only if your topic does not match any listed guide. The fee is INR 1.35 Lakhs, so cost is not the main problem here. Guide fit and time for part-time research matter more. If both are clear, apply this cycle.
Is the hostel cost worth adding?▾
Add hostel only if you need to stay near Kengeri for guide work. Hostel and mess add INR 5 Lakhs over the course, taking the total to INR 6.35 Lakhs. If you live in Bengaluru, keep the fee switch off and save that cost.
Is VTU ETR enough to get admission?▾
No, it is only the first gate. General students need the 50% score range and reserved students usually need 45%, but the department still checks topic and guide fit. Use the profile checker above, then contact the research centre.
Can scholarships reduce the fee?▾
Yes, but only if your category, income and course fit match the scheme. The calculator shows waivers from INR 20,000 to INR 50,000. Confirm Ph.D eligibility with the college scholarship desk before you count the amount in your budget.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
The page prints the full course fee as INR 1.35 Lakhs, but the payment step is set during admission. Ask the admission desk about parts before the research registration fee date. Do not wait until the last day to arrange money.
Is this better for teaching or company work?▾
It suits teaching and research more clearly than a quick company job. The course is a five-year part-time Ph.D with guide work and thesis writing. If company hiring is your main goal, ask whether Ph.D scholars can sit for the placement process.
What should I check before I join?▾
Check three things first: guide fit, employer support and the fee date. The course lists 5 research guides and 13 part-time scholars, so guide time matters. Once these are clear, use the dates block and pay before the last date.
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