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MSRIT Bangalore Ph.D Information Science & Engineering: Fees 2027, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Total fees
INR 6.15 Lakhs
3 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 9.25 LPA
ISE department average package
Cutoff
70
VTU ETR score, interview shortlist
Placement rate
90%
ISE department placement claim
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 rank get you in?Score ranges by category and interview route
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 RIT Ph.D. ISE
Ramaiah Institute of Technology offers a three-year, full-time Ph.D. Information Science & Engineering through its ISE research centre. The department lists 8 research supervisors in data science, AI and ML, IoT, cloud computing, networks and software engineering. The institute has NAAC A+ and NIRF Engineering rank #75 in 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.15 Lakhs and INR 9.15 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You apply through the RIT Ph.D. cell with VTU ETR or a national test score. The usual shortlist score is 70 for the General category. The ISE department reports INR 9.25 LPA average pay and 90% placement for its students.
Ramaiah Institute Ph.D. Information Science & Engineering Fees
The full course costs INR 6.15 Lakhs without hostel and INR 9.15 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 6 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee once each year, three times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 3 Lakhs over three years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 6 Lakhs | INR 2 Lakhs a year, 3 years |
| Admission fee | INR 15,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 3 Lakhs | INR 1 Lakh a year, 3 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 6.15 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 9.15 Lakhs | Full course |
Ramaiah Institute Ph.D. Information Science & Engineering Admission Dates
Round 1 allotment closed on 13 Sep 2026. The final research centre allotment comes on 6 Oct 2026. Reporting starts on 25 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| VTU ETR registration, last date to apply | 3 Feb 2026 to 10 Mar 2026 | Over |
| VTU ETR exam | 15 Mar 2026 to 25 Mar 2026 | Over |
| VTU ETR result and score | 4 May 2026 | Over |
| Choice filling for research centre | 1 Sep 2026 to 9 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 allotment | 13 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Final allotment | 6 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Seat acceptance fee, last date | 11 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Physical reporting and document check | 25 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 10 Nov 2026 | Confirmed |
| Coursework exam | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
Ramaiah Institute Ph.D. Information Science & Engineering Eligibility
You need a related PG degree with the marks set by VTU. A valid VTU ETR score also works. UGC NET, CSIR NET, SLET, GATE, CAT or similar national test scores can exempt you from the written test.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| PG degree | Master's degree in a related computing or engineering area |
| Marks | As fixed by VTU and the institute for Ph.D. admission |
| Exam | VTU ETR score, or a valid national test score |
| Mode | Full-time research at the ISE research centre |
Ramaiah Institute Ph.D. Information Science & Engineering Admission Process
The RIT Ph.D. cell allots the supervisor from your score, interview and research fit. You then pay the admission fee within the given days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Clear VTU ETR | Use VTU ETR or a valid national test score |
| 2. Meet the research centre | Discuss your topic with the ISE department panel |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the admission fee within ten days of the list |
| 4. Report | Bring original papers and the research proposal outline |
Ramaiah Institute Ph.D. Information Science & Engineering Cutoff
The General shortlist score is 70 and the OBC-NCL score is 65 in 2026. These are working score ranges for the written test and interview route. A higher score helps when more students ask for the same supervisor.
| Category | Closing score | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 70 | Interview shortlist, 2026 |
| OBC-NCL | 65 | Interview shortlist, 2026 |
| SC | 55 | Interview shortlist, 2026 |
| ST | 55 | Interview shortlist, 2026 |
| EWS | 65 | Interview shortlist, 2026 |
Ramaiah Institute Ph.D. Information Science & Engineering Placements
The ISE department reports 90% placement and an average package of INR 9.25 LPA. The NIRF median pay used for the wider institute is INR 7.5 LPA. Product and IT services companies hire from this department.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 9.25 LPA, ISE department |
| Median pay | INR 7.5 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 50 LPA |
| Batch placed | 90% |
| Recruiters | Apple, Unisys, Mindtree, Intel, Google, IBM and NVIDIA links |
Ramaiah Institute Ph.D. Information Science & 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 qualifying exam | 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 |
Ramaiah Institute Ph.D. Information Science & Engineering Ranking
The college stands #75 in NIRF engineering and has NAAC A+. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year. NAAC reads the college process, research work and student support.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #75 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
| ISE research centre | 2026 | 8 supervisors |
Ramaiah Institute Ph.D. Information Science & Engineering Course Structure
Year 1 has coursework, Research and Publication Ethics and the research plan. Year 2 is data collection, papers and review meetings. Year 3 ends with the thesis work and final defence.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Coursework, RPE, topic plan and supervisor meetings |
| Year 2 | Experiments, papers and review meetings |
| Year 3 | Thesis writing, pre-submission talk and final defence |
Ramaiah Institute Ph.D. Information Science & Engineering Hostel and Campus
The hostel cost used here is INR 3 Lakhs for three years. The MSR Nagar campus puts the ISE labs, research centre and faculty offices in one academic area.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Research centre | ISE department at MSR Nagar, Bengaluru |
| Supervisor list | 8 listed Ph.D. supervisors |
| Mess | Added only if you take hostel |
| Campus | One urban campus in Bengaluru |
Should you pick Ph.D. Information Science & Engineering at Ramaiah Institute of Technology?
This course suits students who want full-time research in data, AI, cloud or networks.
Pick it if:
You want computing research: the ISE centre lists data science, AI, cloud, IoT and networks under its supervisors.
You need a named guide: the department lists 8 Ph.D. supervisors, so match your topic before you apply.
You want a funded full-time seat: the institute states a monthly fellowship for full-time Ph.D. scholars for three years.
You have a national test score: NET, SLET, GATE, CAT or similar scores can take you to the interview route.
Skip it if:
You want a quick job: Ph.D. work takes three years and keeps you in labs, papers and review meetings.
Your topic is not listed: pick another research centre if no ISE guide works in your area.
You need a fixed seat count: guide seats change with supervisors, so the 8 names do not mean 8 open seats.
You may miss the fee date: the regulations give a short admission window after the selected list.
Counsellor's advice
If your topic matches a listed ISE guide, apply and meet the department early. If the guide fit is weak, do not pay yet.
Ph.D. Information Science & Engineering Eligibility▾
PG degree: You need a related master's degree in computing, engineering or a close area.
Exam score: VTU ETR score works for the written route.
Test exemption: UGC NET, CSIR NET, SLET, GATE, CAT or similar tests can count.
Research fit: Your topic must match a supervisor in the ISE research centre.
National test: NET, SLET, GATE, CAT or similar tests can count.
Exam needed: A VTU ETR score. score decides the Institute seats.
General quota: Half the seats go to students who passed PG degree in this state.
Ph.D. Information Science & Engineering Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the Ph.D. form when the institute opens the research admission round.
Clear the route: Use VTU ETR or a valid national test score.
Meet the panel: The department checks your topic and supervisor fit.
Accept the seat: Pay within ten days of the list or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring original papers, fee receipt and your research outline.
Register on RIT Ph.D. cell: RIT Ph.D. cell (the institute research admission cell) allots the research seat here.
Fill choices: List this college and branch high. Accept keeps the seat and delay can lose it.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring original papers and your research outline.
Ph.D. Information Science & Engineering 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
3 Feb 2026 to 10 Mar 2026
VTU ETR registration
Last date to apply was 10 Mar 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
15 Mar 2026 to 25 Mar 2026
VTU ETR session 1 exam
Your score and interview decide the supervisor allotment.
Over
4 May 2026
VTU ETR result and rank
The scorecard is checked before the interview.
Over
1 Sep 2026 to 9 Sep 2026
RIT Ph.D. cell research centre choice filling
Choices locked when the window shut on 9 Sep 2026.
Over
13 Sep 2026
Round 1 allotment
The first allotment letter came online the same day.
Confirmed
6 Oct 2026
Final allotment
The last regular round; the allotment letter comes online the same day.
Confirmed
11 Oct 2026
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 11 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
25 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
10 Nov 2026
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Coursework exam
Only if seats are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Jan 2027
VTU ETR 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
VTU ETR session 1 exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
VTU ETR result and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
RIT Ph.D. cell research centre choice filling
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round allotments
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat acceptance 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: RIT Ph.D. cell 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Ramaiah Institute of Technology Ph.D. Information Science & Engineering 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 year × 3, INR 2 Lakhs a year
INR 6 Lakhs
Admission fee
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 × 3, INR 1 Lakh a year
INR 3 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 10,369
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
150%
average first-year pay INR 9.25 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 15,428
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
101%
average first-year pay INR 9.25 LPA vs the full fee
Source: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your score get you a Ph.D. seat at Ramaiah Institute of Technology?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published RIT Ph.D. cell closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · General
70 and above: yes, you are in. Keep your proposal and guide choice ready.
65 to 69: almost there. Wait for the interview list and keep papers ready.
64 or below: not this round. Try again after improving your test score.
General · Institute
68 and above: yes, you are in. Keep your proposal and guide choice ready.
63 to 67: almost there. Wait for the interview list and keep papers ready.
62 or below: not this round. Try again after improving your test score.
OBC-NCL · General
65 and above: yes, you are in. Keep your proposal and guide choice ready.
60 to 64: almost there. Wait for the interview list and keep papers ready.
59 or below: not this round. Try again after improving your test score.
OBC-NCL · Institute
63 and above: yes, you are in. Keep your proposal and guide choice ready.
58 to 62: almost there. Wait for the interview list and keep papers ready.
57 or below: not this round. Try again after improving your test score.
SC · General
55 and above: yes, you are in. Keep your proposal and guide choice ready.
50 to 54: almost there. Wait for the interview list and keep papers ready.
49 or below: not this round. Try again after improving your test score.
SC · Institute
53 and above: yes, you are in. Keep your proposal and guide choice ready.
48 to 52: almost there. Wait for the interview list and keep papers ready.
47 or below: not this round. Try again after improving your test score.
ST · General
50 and above: yes, you are in. Keep your proposal and guide choice ready.
45 to 49: almost there. Wait for the interview list and keep papers ready.
44 or below: not this round. Try again after improving your test score.
ST · Institute
48 and above: yes, you are in. Keep your proposal and guide choice ready.
43 to 47: almost there. Wait for the interview list and keep papers ready.
42 or below: not this round. Try again after improving your test score.
EWS · General
62 and above: yes, you are in. Keep your proposal and guide choice ready.
58 to 61: almost there. Wait for the interview list and keep papers ready.
57 or below: not this round. Try again after improving your test score.
EWS · Institute
60 and above: yes, you are in. Keep your proposal and guide choice ready.
56 to 59: almost there. Wait for the interview list and keep papers ready.
55 or below: not this round. Try again after improving your test score.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 6 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
Ramaiah Institute of Technology Ph.D. Information Science & 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 the qualifying examApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
Ramaiah Institute of Technology
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.
Ramaiah Institute of Technology Ph.D. Information Science & Engineering vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to Ramaiah Institute of Technology. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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CMR Institute of Technology
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Total fees3 years, no hostel
INR 6.15 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 5.60 Lakhs
INR 55,000 less
INR 6.90 Lakhs
INR 75,000 more
INR 6.15 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 6.40 Lakhs
INR 25,000 more
INR 5.85 Lakhs
INR 30,000 less
Average paylatest batch
INR 9.25 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 9.5 LPA
INR 0.25 LPA more
INR 8.1 LPA
INR 1.15 LPA less
INR 7.4 LPA
INR 1.85 LPA less, Class of 2024
INR 8.2 LPA
INR 1.05 LPA less
INR 7.8 LPA
INR 1.45 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
90%
Class of 2025
88%
2 points lower
95%
5 points higher
84%
6 points lower, Class of 2024
89%
1 points lower
89%
1 points lower
Closing scoreVTU ETR CRL, General
70
Round 6, 2025
67
3 fewer
74
4 more
76
6 more
72
2 more
73
3 more
Seatsthis branch
8
VTU ETR
5
3 fewer
11
3 more
2
6 fewer
14
6 more
16
8 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
150%
on INR 9.25 LPA
170%
20 points higher
117%
33 points lower
132%
18 points lower
128%
22 points lower
133%
17 points lower
In short
BMSCE costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 3 fewer. If your score clears both, take BMSCE; if it clears only Ramaiah Institute, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
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RVCE places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over three years and pays a little less. If its easier closing rank is what you need, keep it one place below Ramaiah Institute in your choice 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 Ramaiah Institute gives you a seat in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
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Kumaraswamy Layout costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing rank. If your rank misses Ramaiah Institute in the early rounds, list Kumaraswamy Layout right below it and take whichever comes first.
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Summit is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If Ramaiah Institute 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 Ramaiah Institute of Technology Ph.D. Information Science & Engineering
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is Ph.D. Information Science & 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 9.25 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 rank?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General General seat closed at rank 70 in round 6 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a rank 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 and senior IT roles in data, AI, cloud and networks. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 9.25 LPA, the median was INR 7.5 LPA and 90% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, this branch 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 small industrial town, 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 rank?▾
Only if you can raise your rank by a lot, not a little. The General score range 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 branch change after year 1 if you want a sibling branch.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 90% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 7.5 LPA is lower than the average of INR 9.25 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 branch better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick Information Science if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. Information Science places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want Information Science, the branch change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Apply through the Ph.D. cell and use VTU ETR or a valid national test score. A seat comes in the round your score clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days RIT Ph.D. cell 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 6.15 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 9.15 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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