Rai University Ahmedabad Ph.D Information Technology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ahmedabad, GujaratPrivate UniversityEstd 2012NAAC Grade A+

3.8

(55 Reviews)

Total fees

INR 1.52 Lakhs

3 years, no hostel

Average pay

INR 9.2 LPA

published Ph.D engineering

Score needed

55 marks

entrance plus interview

Recruiters

100

listed by RU

In This Page▾

01AboutCourse facts, fee and admission route in one place 02Should you pick itThe fit, the trade off and the counsellor call 03EligibilityMarks, degree route and supervisor fit 04Admission ProcessForm, entrance test, interview and merit list 05Admission DatesFull admission cycle for this intake 06FeesCourse fee, hostel cost, EMI and ROI 07Will your score get you inScore ranges and what to do next 08ScholarshipsTuition waivers you may claim 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 Rai University Ph.D. IT

Rai University Ph.D. Information Technology is a three year, full time research course in Ahmedabad. The university is UGC recognized and NAAC accredited, and its Ph.D. page says scholars work with supervisors under UGC rules. The full academic fee is INR 1.52 Lakhs, with hostel taking the cost to INR 3.92 Lakhs. Admission uses the university Ph.D. application, entrance test, interview and final merit list. The page lists seats as per supervisor quota, not a fixed count. Published placement data puts average pay at INR 9.2 LPA, with 100 recruiters listed on the university site.

Rai University Ph.D. IT Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 3.92 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 1.52 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 1.50 Lakhs. You pay the tuition fee once every year across three years. The Ph.D. application fee is paid once when you apply. Hostel and mess are extra, and you add them only if you take a room.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 1.50 Lakhs	Per year × 3, INR 50,000 a year
Ph.D. application fee	INR 1,500	One time, in year 1
Registration fee	INR 500	One time, in year 1
Hostel and mess	INR 2.40 Lakhs	Per year × 3, INR 80,000 a year
Total, no hostel	INR 1.52 Lakhs	Full course, as published
Total with hostel	INR 3.92 Lakhs	Full course, with hostel added

Rai University Ph.D. IT Admission Dates

Application is open from 1 Aug 2026 to 22 Sep 2026. Classes start on 20 Oct 2026 in the same intake. You apply before the last date, take the entrance test, attend the interview and then watch the final merit list. If you miss the fee date, you lose the seat.

Event	Date	Status
Application form, last date to apply	1 Aug 2026 to 22 Sep 2026	Confirmed
Ph.D. entrance test admit card	26 Sep 2026	Tentative
Ph.D. entrance test	30 Sep 2026	Tentative
Entrance test result	5 Oct 2026	Tentative
Interview and viva voce	8 Oct 2026 to 10 Oct 2026	Tentative
Final merit list and seat allotment	12 Oct 2026	Tentative
Admission fee payment, last date	14 Oct 2026	Tentative
Reporting and document check	15 Oct 2026	Tentative
Classes start	20 Oct 2026	Tentative

Rai University Ph.D. IT Eligibility

The marks rule is 55% in a relevant master's degree, with 50% for reserved category students. The table also names the subject fit. You should apply only if your research area matches an available supervisor. The university decides the final seat after the test and interview.

Requirement	What you need
Degree	Master's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering or a close area
Marks	55% minimum, 50% for reserved category students
Entrance	University Ph.D. entrance test and interview
Research fit	Topic must match the supervisor quota

Rai University Ph.D. IT Admission Process

The application step includes the INR 1,500 Ph.D. fee. Application form and entrance test are the first steps. Interview and final merit list decide the seat. You fill the Ph.D. form, upload papers and pay the fee. The university then calls eligible students for the test and interview.

Step	What you do
Apply	Fill the Ph.D. application form and pay INR 1,500
Entrance test	Take the common Ph.D. entrance test
Interview	Present your research area before the panel
Merit list	Check the final merit list and seat allotment
Reporting	Pay the first fee and complete document check

Rai University Ph.D. IT Cutoff

The qualifying mark is 55 marks for the main entrance route and 70 marks is a safer score range. These are score ranges for the university test and interview route. A higher score helps only when your research topic also matches a supervisor.

Category	Closing rank or score	Round and year
General	55 marks	Entrance route, 2026
Reserved category	50 marks	Entrance route, 2026
Safer score range	70 marks and above	Entrance route, 2026

Rai University Ph.D. IT Placements

Published Ph.D. engineering pay is INR 9.2 LPA and the university lists 100 recruiters. CRC notices include IT and banking roles. Ph.D. students should still treat the degree as a research route first, because the thesis and guide work decide the main value.

Metric	Value
Average pay	INR 9.2 LPA
Recruiters listed	100
Campus support	Career Resource Centre, internships and alumni contact
Known roles	IT research, analytics, teaching and banking support roles

Rai University Ph.D. IT Scholarships

The calculator shows INR 50,000 as the main single waiver and INR 26,000 as the smaller waiver. The university policy allows 5% to 100% tuition waiver for merit, need and early bird cases. You must confirm the award before paying the first fee.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
Merit or early bird waiver	Strong academic record	INR 50,000
Need based waiver	Income up to INR 5 Lakhs and 60% marks	INR 50,000
Employee ward waiver	Ward of an eligible employee	INR 26,000
Special category waiver	Category named in university policy	INR 26,000

Rai University Ph.D. IT Ranking

The 2026 university page names UGC recognition and NAAC Accredited status. It also lists 52 labs and 400 research projects. These facts matter because a Ph.D. student needs a recognized degree, a guide and research support more than a classroom count.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
UGC	2026	Recognized university
NAAC	2026	Accredited
University data	2026	52 labs and 400 research projects

Rai University Ph.D. IT Course Structure

The three year course starts with research methods and guide work. The thesis stage then takes the most time. You attend coursework first, present progress to the department and submit the thesis after the guide clears it.

Year	What you study
Year 1	Research methods, coursework and topic finalisation
Year 2	Data work, lab work and review meetings
Year 3	Thesis writing, seminar presentation and viva voce

Rai University Ph.D. IT Hostel and Campus

The hostel page lists 330 boys seats and 140 girls seats. It also lists RO water, Wi-Fi and a warden on duty. A full-time Ph.D. scholar should ask about room status before paying, because room allotment is separate from admission.

Item	Detail
Boys hostel	330 seats
Girls hostel	140 seats
Mess	350 seat dining hall
Facilities	Warden, RO water, Wi-Fi and security

Should you pick Ph.D. IT at Rai University?

This course suits students who want guided IT research and can attend the campus test and interview.

Pick it if:

You want research with labs: the university lists 52 labs and 400 research projects for campus support.

You need a guided Ph.D. route: seats follow each supervisor quota, so choose your guide before you apply.

You want a lower fee: the full academic fee is INR 1.52 Lakhs, so the loan load stays small.

You want industry contact: CRC posts IT and banking roles, and the campus lists 100 recruiters.

Skip it if:

You need a fixed seat count early: the Ph.D. page says intake changes with each supervisor quota.

You want only job training: this is a research degree, so thesis work is the main reason to join.

You cannot attend campus rounds: every eligible Ph.D. student must take the test and interview.

You want free hostel surety: hostel rooms are limited, with 330 boys seats and 140 girls seats.

Counsellor's advice

If your guide match is clear, apply before the last date. If not, speak to the department before you pay.

Ph.D. Information Technology Eligibility▾

Degree: You need a master's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering or a close area.

Marks: You need 55% marks, or 50% if the reserved category relaxation applies.

Entrance test: Eligible students take the university Ph.D. entrance test and interview.

Guide fit: Your topic must match an available supervisor under the Ph.D. quota.

Documents: Bring degree marksheets, certificates, ID proof and research details for the document check.

Ph.D. Information Technology Admission Process▾

Apply: Fill the Ph.D. form online or at campus and pay the INR 1,500 application fee.

Upload papers: Give attested marksheets, certificates and your research area with the form.

Take test: Sit for the university common entrance test unless the admission office exempts you.

Interview: Meet the panel for viva voce and explain your research plan.

Join: Check the final merit list, pay the first fee and finish document check.

Ph.D. Information Technology Admission Dates 2026

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These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.

2026 Session2027 Session

The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.

1 Aug 2026 to 22 Sep 2026Confirmed

Application form, last date to apply

Last date to apply is 22 Sep 2026. Late forms may not be taken.

26 Sep 2026Tentative

Ph.D. entrance test admit card

Download the admit card before the test day.

30 Sep 2026Tentative

Ph.D. entrance test

Clear the written test to reach the interview round.

5 Oct 2026Tentative

Entrance test result and score

Check your score and keep documents ready.

8 Oct 2026 to 10 Oct 2026Tentative

Interview and viva voce round

Explain your research plan to the panel.

12 Oct 2026Tentative

Final merit list and seat allotment

The university allots the seat after test and interview.

14 Oct 2026Tentative

Admission fee payment, last date

You lose the seat if the first fee is not paid by this date.

15 Oct 2026Tentative

Reporting and document check

Bring original papers for checking at campus.

20 Oct 2026Tentative

Classes start

Coursework and guide meetings start after reporting.

Aug 2027Tentative

Application form, last date to apply

Apply in August when the next form opens.

Sep 2027Tentative

Ph.D. entrance test admit card

Keep login details ready for the admit card.

Sep 2027Tentative

Ph.D. entrance test

The entrance test is expected in September.

Sep 2027Tentative

Entrance test result and score

The score list is expected after the test.

Oct 2027Tentative

Interview and viva voce round

Research plan discussion is expected after results.

Oct 2027Tentative

Final merit list and seat allotment

Seat allotment is expected after the interview.

Oct 2027Tentative

Admission fee payment, last date

Pay the first fee after allotment to keep the seat.

Oct 2027Tentative

Reporting and document check

Document check is expected before classes start.

Oct 2027Tentative

Classes start

Coursework is expected to start in October.

Source: Rai University Ph.D. page and admission banner. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Rai University Ph.D. Information Technology Fees 2026

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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living cost.

Tuition fee

Per year × 3, INR 50,000 a year

INR 1.50 Lakhs

Ph.D. application fee

One time, in year 1

INR 1,500

Registration fee

One time, in year 1

INR 500

Add hostel + mess + living

Hostel and mess

Per year × 3, INR 80,000 a year

INR 2.40 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 1.52 Lakhs

3 years · tuition + application fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 3.92 Lakhs

3 years · tuition + application fee + hostel and mess

Education loan EMI

INR 2,563

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

605%

average first-year pay INR 9.2 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 6,609

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

235%

average first-year pay INR 9.2 LPA vs the full fee

Source: Rai University admission office. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you a Ph.D. IT seat at Rai University?

Pick your category and route. The cutoff ranges show how safe your entrance score looks.

Rai University Ph.D. Information Technology Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

Rai University Ph.D. Information Technology vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to Rai University. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

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Rai University

Ahmedabad

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Vadodara

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Silver Oak University

Ahmedabad

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Ganpat University

Mehsana

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C U Shah University

Surendranagar

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GLS University

Ahmedabad

Total fees3 years, no hostel

INR 1.52 Lakhs

Rai University figure

INR 2.10 Lakhs

INR 58,000 more, same scope

INR 2.40 Lakhs

INR 88,000 more, same scope

INR 2.25 Lakhs

INR 73,000 more, same scope

INR 1.80 Lakhs

INR 28,000 more, same scope

INR 1.20 Lakhs

INR 32,000 less, same scope

Average paylatest published batch

INR 9.2 LPA

Rai University figure

INR 8 LPA

INR 1.2 LPA less, same scope

INR 4.8 LPA

INR 4.4 LPA less, same scope

INR 6 LPA

INR 3.2 LPA less, same scope

INR 4 LPA

INR 5.2 LPA less, same scope

INR 5.5 LPA

INR 3.7 LPA less, same scope

Recruiterslisted recruiter count

100

Rai University figure

2200

2100 more, same scope

500

400 more, same scope

350

250 more, same scope

100

Same recruiters, same scope

200

100 more, same scope

Labspublished campus labs

Rai University figure

200

148 more, same scope

38 more, same scope

28 more, same scope

8 more, same scope

22 fewer, same scope

Research projectspublished university count

400

Rai University figure

1000

600 more, same scope

450

50 more, same scope

300

100 fewer, same scope

200

200 fewer, same scope

150

250 fewer, same scope

In short

If Parul clears your research area better, check its guide list. If you need lower fee and published pay, keep Rai University high.

In short

If Silver Oak clears your research area better, check its guide list. If you need lower fee and published pay, keep Rai University high.

In short

If Ganpat clears your research area better, check its guide list. If you need lower fee and published pay, keep Rai University high.

In short

If C U Shah clears your research area better, check its guide list. If you need lower fee and published pay, keep Rai University high.

In short

If GLS clears your research area better, check its guide list. If you need lower fee and published pay, keep Rai University high.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on Rai University Ph.D. Information Technology

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is Ph.D. IT at Rai University worth the fee?▾

Yes, if you want a full time research degree with a lower fee. The academic fee is INR 1.52 Lakhs, and the published average pay figure on this page is INR 9.2 LPA. Check your guide match before you apply, because that decides the real value.

Should I take this course if I want an academic job?▾

Yes, it can fit that goal. The course is a Ph.D., so thesis work, guide meetings and research papers matter more than normal classes. Use the entrance score range above, then speak to the department about your topic before you pay.

Is this course right for an industry research role?▾

It can be right if your topic links to IT research or analytics. The university lists 52 labs, 400 research projects and CRC notices for jobs. Ask the guide about live projects first, because the thesis area decides the industry value.

Should I apply if my entrance score is near 55?▾

Apply, but do not treat 55 marks as a safe score. It is the qualifying point in this page's checker, while 70 and above is safer. Prepare for the interview and keep your research proposal clear before the viva.

Who should skip this Ph.D. here?▾

Skip it if you only want quick job training. This is a research degree, so the main work is reading, data work, lab work and thesis writing. If you want only placement support, compare the time and fee with a job focused PG course.

Is the hostel right for a full-time scholar?▾

It can help if you need campus access. The hostel page lists 330 boys seats and 140 girls seats, with mess, Wi-Fi and warden support. Ask the hostel office about room status before paying, because admission does not promise a room.

Should I wait for the next Ph.D. intake?▾

Do not wait if your guide match is ready and you can apply by 22 Sep 2026. The next cycle is only an estimate on this page. If your research topic is still unclear, wait and speak to possible supervisors first.

Is the fee worth it against the average pay?▾

The fee is light against the pay figure shown here. The academic fee is INR 1.52 Lakhs and the average pay figure is INR 9.2 LPA, so the ROI tile is high. Still, use a loan only after you confirm fees with the office.

How do I get admission to this Ph.D.?▾

You fill the Ph.D. form, pay INR 1,500 and submit your papers. The university then takes the entrance test, interview and viva voce. The final merit list and supervisor quota decide the seat, so keep your documents and topic ready.

What is the full fee for the course?▾

The full academic fee is INR 1.52 Lakhs for three years. Hostel and mess can take the total to INR 3.92 Lakhs if you take a room. Use the fee switch above before you plan a loan or ask family for payment.

Can I get a scholarship for this Ph.D.?▾

Yes, if you meet the university policy. The calculator shows tuition waivers such as INR 50,000 and INR 26,000. Keep income proof, marks proof and category proof ready before you ask the admission office.

Can I pay and join after the entrance test?▾

Yes, but only after allotment and before the fee date. The 2026 cycle puts fee payment after the final merit list and before reporting. If you miss that step, you lose the seat, so keep the first payment ready.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Sep 24, 2026

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