MATS School of Engineering and Information Technology Raipur Ph.D Electronics Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total minimum fee for the Ph.D. Electronics Engineering programme at MATS SOEIT is INR 7,50,000 across the three compulsory academic years, charged at INR 2,50,000 per year. Research extending beyond three years continues at the same annual rate until the thesis is submitted and evaluated. Hostel accommodation, if required, is charged separately at INR 60,000 to INR 1,20,000 per year depending on the room type chosen.

Ans. GATE is not strictly mandatory for Ph.D. Electronics admission at MATS SOEIT, but a valid GATE score in electronics and communication engineering can exempt candidates from the MATS University PhD entrance examination. Candidates without GATE must appear for the university-conducted entrance test and research aptitude interview. A UGC-NET score in the relevant electronics discipline is also accepted in lieu of the GATE qualification for exemption purposes.

Ans. Research areas under the Ph.D. Electronics Engineering programme at MATS SOEIT include VLSI design, embedded systems, signal and image processing, antenna design, wireless communication, and power electronics. Availability of a research supervisor in the chosen area is confirmed during the interview stage. Prospective candidates are advised to contact the Electronics department at matsuniversity.ac.in before applying to verify active research faculty in their field of interest.

Ans. Yes, MATS University permits sponsored and part-time PhD enrolment under UGC norms, subject to approval from both the university and the candidate’s employing organisation. Sponsored candidates must submit a no-objection certificate from the employer and meet the minimum residency requirements outlined in the PhD regulations. Working professionals are encouraged to visit matsuniversity.ac.in or contact the admissions office directly to review the current part-time PhD norms before applying.

Ans. The minimum duration of the Ph.D. Electronics Engineering programme at MATS SOEIT is three years from the date of provisional registration. The actual duration may extend beyond three years depending on the complexity of the research work and the time taken for thesis submission and evaluation. The university charges fees on a year-by-year basis throughout the research period until the degree is formally awarded after thesis viva.