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SJCE Mysore Ph.D Construction Engineering And Management: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Total fees
INR 4.59 Lakhs
3 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 8.5 LPA
Class of 2025, this research area
Cutoff
70
JSSSTU RET score, Interview round 2025
Placement rate
92%
Class of 2025 research 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 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 SJCE Ph.D. Construction Engineering and Management
SJCE offers a three-year, full-time Ph.D. Construction Engineering and Management with 12 research seats through JSSSTU RET. The course is taught on campus over six semesters, with research methods work from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A++ and stands #120 in NIRF Engineering ranking 2026 and #120 in NIRF engineering 2026. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.59 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 6.99 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through JSSSTU research admission. The General merit seat closed at score 70 in interview round of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 8.5 LPA and 92% of the research batch was placed.
SJCE Ph.D. Construction Engineering and Management Fees
The full course costs INR 4.59 Lakhs without hostel and INR 6.99 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 4.50 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, six times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 2.40 Lakhs over three years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 4.50 Lakhs | INR 75,000 a semester, 6 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 9,498 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 2.40 Lakhs | INR 80,000 a year, 3 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 4.59 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 6.99 Lakhs | Full course |
SJCE Ph.D. Construction Engineering and Management Admission Dates
Round 1 selection closed on 31 Aug 2026. Interview round selection comes on 23 Sep 2026. Reporting starts on 12 Oct 2026. Keep the selection letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| JSSSTU RET registration, last date to apply | 21 Jan 2026 to 25 Feb 2026 | Over |
| JSSSTU RET written test | 2 Mar 2026 to 12 Mar 2026 | Over |
| JSSSTU RET result and shortlist | 21 Apr 2026 | Over |
| SJCE research application | 19 Aug 2026 to 27 Aug 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 selection | 31 Aug 2026 | Over |
| Interview round selection | 23 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| First-year fee, last date | 28 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Physical reporting and document check | 12 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 28 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Spot round | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
SJCE Ph.D. Construction Engineering and Management Eligibility
You need postgraduate degree in Construction Engineering and Management or an allied research area and 55% marks; 50% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a JSSSTU RET score from any session. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate degree | Construction Engineering and Management or allied research area |
| postgraduate degree marks | 55% for General, 50% for SC, ST and PwD |
| Exam | JSSSTU RET score from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit |
SJCE Ph.D. Construction Engineering and Management Admission Process
JSSSTU selects the seat on your score and your research area choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Clear JSSSTU RET | Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts |
| 2. Fill research area choices on JSSSTU | 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 selection letter |
SJCE Ph.D. Construction Engineering and Management Cutoff
The General seat closed at score 70 and the OBC-NCL seat at 63 in 2025. These are the JSSSTU interview round scores for General merit seats. The General selection score has stayed near the same level for three years, so do not count only on one old score.
| Category | Closing score, General merit | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 70 | Interview round, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 63 | Interview round, 2025 |
| SC | 55 | Interview round, 2025 |
| ST | 50 | Interview round, 2025 |
| EWS | 58 | Interview round, 2025 |
SJCE Ph.D. Construction Engineering and Management 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. Construction, design and project firms hire this research area through research projects and campus hiring.
| 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 | Construction, design and project firms, on campus |
SJCE Ph.D. Construction Engineering and Management 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 postgraduate degree | 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 |
SJCE Ph.D. Construction Engineering and Management Ranking
The college stands #120 in NIRF Engineering ranking 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 Engineering ranking | 2026 | #120 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #120 |
| NAAC | 2026 | A++ |
SJCE Ph.D. Construction Engineering and Management Course Structure
Year 1 is research methods, literature review and proposal work; electives start in year 3 and year 3 ends with the final project. One research topic from the start, with research methods work from the first semester. The guide and research topic decide the work after year 1.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Research methods, literature review and proposal work |
| Year 2 | Construction planning, project methods and data work |
| Year 3 | Thesis work, seminars and journal writing |
| Year 3 | Thesis writing, defence preparation and final viva |
SJCE Ph.D. Construction Engineering and Management 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, selected 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 Mysuru campus |
Should you pick Ph.D. Construction Engineering and Management at Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering?
This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a Mysuru campus for three years.
Pick it if:
You studied in Karnataka: General merit seats help local students, so keep every paper ready for the interview.
You want product companies, not only service IT: 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 six 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 count on last year's score: the close stayed near 70, so keep one safer research option ready.
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 Mysuru campus, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You will wait for the interview result: the fee date comes fast, so keep your papers ready before it.
Counsellor's advice
Take this seat if the guide matches your topic. If the guide is not listed, ask the department before you pay.
Ph.D. Construction Engineering and Management Eligibility▾
postgraduate degree marks: 55% in Construction Engineering and Management or allied research area. 50% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board score alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A JSSSTU RET score. RET score decides the All India seats.
General merit quota: Half the seats go to students who passed postgraduate degree in this state.
Ph.D. Construction Engineering and Management Admission Process▾
Clear JSSSTU RET: The university test checks research aptitude. Exempted students still attend the interview.
Apply through JSSSTU: JSSSTU sets the research admission route for this college.
Fill research area choices: Name Construction Engineering and Management and prepare a short research plan.
Pay the seat fee: Pay by the date in the offer letter or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring postgraduate marksheets, identity proof and research papers if you have them.
Ph.D. Construction Engineering and Management Admission Dates 2026
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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
21 Jan 2026 to 25 Feb 2026
JSSSTU RET registration
Last date to apply was 25 Feb 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
2 Mar 2026 to 12 Mar 2026
JSSSTU RET written test
Your RET score comes from your best session.
Over
21 Apr 2026
JSSSTU RET result and shortlist
The score card is the only paper JSSSTU reads.
Over
19 Aug 2026 to 27 Aug 2026
SJCE research application
Choices locked when the window shut on 27 Aug 2026.
Over
31 Aug 2026
Round 1 selection
The first selection letter came online the same day.
Confirmed
23 Sep 2026
Interview round selection
The last regular round; the selection letter comes online the same day.
Confirmed
28 Sep 2026
First-year fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 28 Sep 2026.
Confirmed
12 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
28 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
JSSSTU RET 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
JSSSTU RET written test
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
JSSSTU RET result and shortlist
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
SJCE research application
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round selections
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
First-year 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: JSSSTU 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering Ph.D. Construction Engineering and Management Fees 2026
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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 6, INR 75,000 a semester
INR 4.50 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 9,498
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 3, INR 80,000 a year
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 7,747
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
185%
average first-year pay INR 8.5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 11,794
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
122%
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 score get you Construction Engineering and Management at Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published JSSSTU closing scores.
Category
Quota
General · General merit
70 or higher: yes, you are in. Keep this research area high on your list.
60 to 69: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Below 60: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · All India
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 · General merit
63 or higher: yes, you are in. Keep this research area high on your list.
55 to 62: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Below 55: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · All India
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 · General merit
55 or higher: yes, you are in. Keep this research area high on your list.
48 to 54: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Below 48: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · All India
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 · General merit
50 or higher: yes, you are in. Keep this research area high on your list.
44 to 49: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Below 44: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · All India
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 · General merit
58 or higher: yes, you are in. Keep this research area high on your list.
50 to 57: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Below 50: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · All India
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 Interview round close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering Ph.D. Construction Engineering and Management 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 postgraduate degreeApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering
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.
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Total fees3 years, no hostel
INR 4.59 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 4.80 Lakhs
INR 21,000 more
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INR 4.59 Lakhs
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Average paylatest batch
INR 8.5 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 8.8 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA more
INR 7.9 LPA
INR 0.6 LPA less
INR 7.2 LPA
INR 1.3 LPA less, Class of 2024
INR 8 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA less
INR 7.6 LPA
INR 0.9 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the research research 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 scoreJSSSTU RET score, General
70
Interview round, 2025
65
5 places tougher
74
4 places easier
78
8 places easier
72
2 places easier
76
6 places easier
Seatsthis research area
12
JSSSTU RET
10
2 fewer
15
3 more
8
4 fewer
18
6 more
20
8 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
185%
on INR 8.5 LPA
183%
2 points lower
155%
30 points lower
159%
26 points lower
162%
23 points lower
173%
12 points lower
In short
Bengaluru costs less and pays more on average, but its closing score is about 5 places tougher. If your score clears both, take Bengaluru; if it clears only SJCE, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
In short
Bengaluru places more of its batch but charges INR 51,000 more over three years and pays a little less. If its easier closing score is what you need, keep it one place below SJCE in your application list 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 SJCE gives you a seat in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
In short
Bengaluru costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing score. If your score misses SJCE 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 SJCE selects 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 Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering Ph.D. Construction Engineering and Management
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is Ph.D. Construction Engineering and Management at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.59 Lakhs and the last research 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 merit seat closed at score 70 in interview round and it stayed near the same level for three years, 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 software jobs with construction, design and project firms that hire through research projects and campus hiring. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 8.5 LPA, the median was INR 8 LPA and 92% of the research batch was placed. If you want a core electronics 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 Mysuru campus, 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 score?▾
Only if you can raise your score by a lot, not a little. The General closing score stayed near the same level for three years, 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 research 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 Construction Engineering and Management if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. Construction Engineering and Management places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing score is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want Construction Engineering and Management, 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 JSSSTU RET exam and fill this college in your JSSSTU application list. A seat comes in the round your score clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days JSSSTU 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 4.59 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 6.99 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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