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SJBIT Ph.D Civil Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Total fees
INR 6.15 Lakhs
5 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 8.5 LPA
College placement page, 2025
Cutoff
12,400
VTU ETR ETR score, Round 6 2025
Placement rate
92%
college placement page
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 score get you in?Closing scores 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 BGS & SJB Group of Institutions Ph.D Civil Engineering
BGS & SJB Group offers a five-year, part-time Ph.D Civil Engineering with 120 research seat records through VTU ETR. The course is taught under VTU research rules over ten semesters, with civil research supervision from the first year. The institute holds NAAC A+ and stands NAAC A+ college under VTU and #54 in NIRF engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.15 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 11.15 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through VTU counselling. The General seat closed at score 12,400 in round 6 of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 8.5 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed.
BGS & SJB Group Ph.D Civil Engineering Fees
The full course costs INR 6.15 Lakhs without hostel and INR 11.15 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 6 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, ten times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 5 Lakhs over five years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 6 Lakhs | INR 60,000 a semester, 10 semesters |
| Admission fee, last date | INR 15,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 5 Lakhs | INR 1 Lakh a year, 5 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 6.15 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 11.15 Lakhs | Full course |
BGS & SJB Group Ph.D Civil Engineering Admission Dates
The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; VTU ETR registration is expected to open in Jan 2027. Keep the admission letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| VTU ETR registration, last date to apply | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| VTU ETR session 1 exam | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| VTU ETR result and score | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| Research centre supervisor consent | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Research seat selection | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Admission fee, last date | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Document check at research centre | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
BGS & SJB Group Ph.D Civil Engineering Eligibility
You need Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Maths and 75% marks; 65% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a VTU ETR score from any session. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Class 12 subjects | Physics, Chemistry and Maths |
| Class 12 marks | 75% for General, 65% for SC, ST and PwD |
| Exam | VTU ETR score from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit |
BGS & SJB Group Ph.D Civil Engineering Admission Process
VTU allots the seat on your score and your research details. 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 research details on VTU | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the seat fee within five days of selection |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the admission letter |
BGS & SJB Group Ph.D Civil Engineering Cutoff
The General seat closed at score 12,400 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the VTU round 6 closing scores for Karnataka seats. The General closing score has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing score, 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 |
BGS & SJB Group Ph.D Civil Engineering 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. Civil consultancies, colleges and services firms hire through the placement office and alumni links.
| 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 | Product and core and services companies, on campus |
BGS & SJB Group Ph.D Civil Engineering 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 Class 12 | 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 |
BGS & SJB Group Ph.D Civil Engineering Ranking
The college stands NAAC A+ profile and #54 in NIRF engineering, with NAAC A+. Collegedunia scores on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF scores on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Score or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia listing | 2026 | Listed |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #54 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
BGS & SJB Group Ph.D Civil Engineering Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 4 ends with the final project. One research area from day one, with civil research supervision from the first year. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 3.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics |
| Year 2 | Data structures, digital logic, operating systems |
| Year 3 | Databases, networks, machine learning electives |
| Year 4 | Two electives a semester and the final project |
BGS & SJB Group Ph.D Civil Engineering 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 Bengaluru campus area |
Should you pick Ph.D Civil Engineering at BGS & SJB Group of Institutions?
This course suits working civil engineers who want a VTU research degree while keeping their job.
Pick it if:
You passed Class 12 in this state: half the seats are Karnataka, so a score that misses the Outside Karnataka list can still get in.
You want civil consultancies, not only service civil: the research area-wise placement table lists the same four product recruiters in each of the last three years.
Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in eight parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.
You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's closing score: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe score.
You need a single room from the first year: first-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3.
You want internships in a big city: this is a Bengaluru campus area, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You will wait for guide consent: the Civil research centre can take you only when a guide seat is free.
Counsellor's advice
If a Civil guide accepts your topic, take this research seat. If guide consent is unclear, pay nothing yet.
Ph.D Civil Engineering Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 75% in Physics, Chemistry and Maths. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board score alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A VTU ETR score. ETR score decides the Outside Karnataka seats.
VTU ETR route: Half the seats go to students who passed Class 12 in this state.
Ph.D Civil Engineering Admission Process▾
Write VTU ETR: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on VTU: VTU (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill research details: List this college and research area high. Accept keeps the seat, wait keeps looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of selection or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
Ph.D Civil Engineering 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.
Tentative
Jan 2027
VTU ETR registration, last date to apply
Expected after the VTU research notice; apply before the portal shuts.
Tentative
Jan 2027
VTU ETR session 1 exam
Expected after the application check.
Tentative
Feb 2027
VTU ETR result and score
Expected after the answer check and merit list.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Research centre supervisor consent
Ask the Civil Engineering research centre for guide consent.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Research seat selection
Selection depends on VTU rules and guide seats.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Admission fee, last date
Pay by the date in the admission letter.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Document check at research centre
Bring M.Tech papers, score proof and ID.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Course work is expected after admission approval.
Source: VTU research notice and institute Ph.D page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
BGS & SJB Group of Institutions Ph.D Civil Engineering Fees 2027
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This is the full 5-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 10, INR 60,000 a semester
INR 6 Lakhs
Admission fee, last date
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 year × 5, INR 1 Lakh a year
INR 5 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 18,800
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
76%
average first-year pay INR 8.5 LPA vs the full fee
Source: institute Ph.D page and hostel fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your score get you Ph.D Civil Engineering at BGS & SJB Group?
Pick your category. The score ranges show how close you are to the research test route.
Category
Route
General · Karnataka
9,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research centre 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 late admission round or a different quota.
General · Outside Karnataka
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research centre 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 late admission round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Karnataka
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research centre 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 late admission round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Outside Karnataka
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research centre 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 late admission round or a different quota.
SC · Karnataka
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research centre 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 late admission round or a different quota.
SC · Outside Karnataka
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research centre 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 late admission round or a different quota.
ST · Karnataka
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research centre 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 late admission round or a different quota.
ST · Outside Karnataka
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research centre high on your list.
490 to 700: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the late admission round or a different quota.
EWS · Karnataka
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research centre 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 late admission round or a different quota.
EWS · Outside Karnataka
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research centre 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 late admission round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Guide consent is the safe step. A test score helps only when the research centre has a supervisor for your topic.
BGS & SJB Group of Institutions Ph.D Civil 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.
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 Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
BGS & SJB Group of Institutions
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.
BGS & SJB Group of Institutions Ph.D Civil Engineering vs similar colleges
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Total fees5 years, no hostel
INR 6.15 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 5.60 Lakhs
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INR 6.15 Lakhs
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Average paylatest batch
INR 8.5 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 9.5 LPA
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INR 8.1 LPA
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INR 7.4 LPA
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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 scoreVTU ETR ETR score, 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
Seatsthis research centre
120
VTU ETR
90
30 fewer
150
30 more
60
60 fewer
180
60 more
240
120 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
Bengaluru costs less and pays more on average, but its closing score is about 3,000 places tougher. If your score clears both, take Bengaluru; if it clears only BGS & SJB Group, take this seat and do not wait for the late admission round.
In short
Bengaluru places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over four years and pays a little less. If its easier closing score is what you need, keep it one place below BGS & SJB Group in your application as the safer seat.
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Harbour charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If BGS & SJB Group gives you a seat in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
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Bengaluru costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing score. If your score misses BGS & SJB Group in the early rounds, list Bengaluru right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
Summit is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If BGS & SJB Group allots you a seat in any round, take it and keep Summit only as your backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on BGS & SJB Group of Institutions Ph.D Civil Engineering
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is Ph.D Civil Engineering at this college 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 score is just above the closing score?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General seat closed at score 12,400 in round 6 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a score that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the score checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get research, design and faculty roles with civil consultancies, colleges and public works teams 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 full-time campus job instead, this research centre 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 Bengaluru campus area, 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 structures, transport and geotechnical topics, 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 score?▾
Only if you can raise your score by a lot, not a little. The General closing score 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 another 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 centre better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick Civil Engineering if you want a research or faculty role and ECE if you want a full-time campus job. Civil Engineering places a bigger share of its batch with civil consultancies, and its closing score is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want Civil Engineering, the research area change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, 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 application. A seat comes in the round your score 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 5-year fee is INR 6.15 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 11.15 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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