GITAM (Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management) Deemed University’s Bengaluru campus offers Ph.D. across 16 disciplines spanning engineering, sciences, humanities, and management. The minimum three-year full-time doctoral programme carries an annual academic fee of INR 30,000, with a three-year minimum total of INR 90,000. All full-time scholars receive a GITAM Ph.D. Fellowship of INR 33,000 per month for up to three years. Admission is through GReAT, GATE, or direct interview for UGC-NET/CSIR-NET qualified candidates.
Admission Status: The GITAM Bengaluru Ph.D. application window for 2026-27 closed on May 11, 2026. The GReAT exam was held on May 23, 2026, and online interviews are scheduled for June 15 to 20, 2026. Results are expected by June 30, 2026. Offer letters and fee payment will follow in July to August 2026. The next cycle is expected to open in early 2027 at researchadmissions.gitam.edu.
Key Points
- The MURTI Excellence Fellowship (INR 40,000 per month for up to three years) is awarded competitively to meritorious scholars, above the base GITAM Fellowship of INR 33,000 per month.
- UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, and GATE holders are exempted from GReAT and proceed directly to the interview stage, skipping the entrance exam entirely.
- The programme spans five schools, enabling Ph.D. in STEM, social sciences, humanities, and management from one NAAC A++ campus in Bengaluru.
GITAM Bengaluru Ph.D Fees 2026
All 16 Ph.D. specialisations at GITAM Bengaluru carry the same fee structure: an annual academic fee of INR 30,000 and a three-year minimum total of INR 90,000. A non-refundable application fee of INR 1,200 applies at the time of registration.
| Discipline Group | Programmes | Total Fees (3-Year Minimum) |
|---|
| Engineering |
Ph.D. Civil Engineering,
Ph.D. CSE,
Ph.D. Electrical and Electronics Engineering,
Ph.D. Electronics and Communication,
Ph.D. Electronics,
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering
| INR 90,000 |
| Sciences |
Ph.D. Applied Psychology,
Ph.D. Chemistry,
Ph.D. Mathematics,
Ph.D. Physics
| INR 90,000 |
| Humanities and Social Sciences |
Ph.D. English,
Ph.D. Political Science,
Ph.D. Economics
| INR 90,000 |
| Management |
Ph.D. Finance,
Ph.D. Human Resource Management,
Ph.D. Marketing
| INR 90,000 |
- Application fee of INR 1,200 is non-refundable and payable at researchadmissions.gitam.edu.
- GITAM Ph.D. Fellowship of INR 33,000 per month is separate from and in addition to programme fees.
- Hostel charges are separate from programme fees.
- Fees subject to change, verify with official sources before admission.
GITAM Bengaluru Ph.D Admission 2026
Admission for 2026-27 was through GReAT (GITAM Research Admissions Test) held on May 23, 2026. Candidates with valid GATE, UGC-NET, or CSIR-NET scores were eligible for direct interview. Online interviews are scheduled for June 15 to 20, 2026, and the next application cycle is expected to open in early 2027.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| GReAT 2026 Application Deadline | May 11, 2026 |
| GReAT 2026 Exam (Online) | May 23, 2026 |
| Online Interviews | June 15 to 20, 2026 |
| UGC-NET Phase 2 Exam (June 2026) | June 22 to 30, 2026 |
| GReAT 2026 Results | June 30, 2026 |
| Offer Letter and Fee Payment | July to August 2026 |
| Commencement of Ph.D. Programme | August 24, 2026 |
- The 2026-27 application window closed on May 11, 2026. The next cycle opens in early 2027.
- GATE and NET holders are exempted from GReAT and proceed directly to the interview stage.
- A research proposal is required at the interview stage for all candidates.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum 55% aggregate (or 5.5 CGPA) from a recognised university.
- A valid GReAT, GATE, UGC-NET, or CSIR-NET score is required. UGC-NET and CSIR-NET holders are exempted from GReAT.
- Candidates with M.Phil. in the relevant discipline with 55% marks may also apply.
Admission Process
- Register at researchadmissions.gitam.edu and pay the non-refundable INR 1,200 application fee.
- Appear in GReAT (online) or submit a valid GATE/NET score for direct interview eligibility.
- Attend the online interview (June 15 to 20, 2026 for the current cycle) with a research proposal.
- Accept the offer letter and pay the first-year academic fee to confirm enrolment.
- Classes commence on August 24, 2026 at the GITAM Bengaluru campus.
✓ Opt for this if
- You hold a UGC-NET or GATE score and want to skip GReAT for direct interview
- You are a Master’s graduate seeking funded doctoral research with INR 33,000 per month fellowship
- You want a NAAC A++ campus in Bengaluru for STEM or management research
- You are aiming for a faculty or senior research role in South Indian institutions
✗ Skip if
- You are targeting IIT or IISc for research in engineering or sciences
- You need large government-funded project grants or institutional research networks
- You require strong international research collaboration or exchange programmes
- You want a clinical psychology doctorate with a structured internship placement track
GITAM Bengaluru Ph.D Scholarships 2026
GITAM Bengaluru provides substantial fellowship support for all full-time Ph.D. scholars. The base GITAM Ph.D. Fellowship covers monthly stipends for the minimum doctoral period, with a competitive higher-tier option for meritorious candidates.
| Fellowship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| GITAM Ph.D. Fellowship | INR 33,000 per month for up to 3 years | All full-time Ph.D. scholars, awarded at admission without a separate application |
| MURTI Excellence Fellowship | INR 40,000 per month for up to 3 years | Meritorious full-time scholars selected competitively at admission |
| CSIR/UGC-JRF/GATE Fellowship | As per government norms | Valid JRF or GATE holders, exempt from GReAT and eligible for direct interview |
- GITAM Ph.D. Fellowship is awarded at admission to all full-time scholars without a separate application.
- MURTI Excellence Fellowship is competitive and awarded to meritorious candidates at admission.
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