ICT Mumbai Ph.D Electrical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Yes, ICT Mumbai does offer Ph.D. (Tech.) in Electrical Engineering, though it is a relatively niche offering compared to its flagship chemical technology programmes. The programme is housed under the Department of General Engineering, which has been part of ICT since 1950 and handles engineering disciplines including Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, and Civil Engineering. The research focus at ICT is distinctly interdisciplinary - faculty work on topics like sustainable energy, power systems for chemical plants, renewable energy integration, and electric vehicle technologies, making it particularly relevant for candidates interested in energy-related electrical engineering research within a chemical technology ecosystem.

Ans. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Control Systems, Instrumentation and Control, Power Electronics, Electrical Machines and Drives, or Power and Energy Systems (or equivalent) from any UGC/AICTE recognised university. The minimum marks requirement is 55% or 6.0 CGPA at both Bachelor's and Master's levels (50% for reserved category). Candidates with valid national fellowships (CSIR/UGC-JRF, DST-INSPIRE, etc.) get a 5% relaxation and are also exempted from the ICT entrance test. Candidates should verify the specific entrance test syllabus on the ICT website before applying.

Ans. The Department of General Engineering at ICT Mumbai has faculty working on research areas including sustainable energy and environment, power systems analysis and simulation (MATLAB-based), instrumentation and control, renewable energy technologies (solar photovoltaics, wave energy, tidal energy), electric vehicle charging infrastructure, power electronics applications in power systems, and energy management systems for hybrid electric vehicles. Given ICT's strong chemical technology background, there are also opportunities for interdisciplinary research combining electrical engineering with chemical process control, energy storage, and green energy technologies.

Ans. There is no fixed prescribed seat intake for any Ph.D. programme at ICT Mumbai. The number of available positions varies each year depending on the number of fellowships available and the research requirements of individual supervisors. The Department of General Engineering currently has 55 doctoral students across all engineering disciplines (Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Civil). Admission is competitive and candidates are strongly advised to contact prospective research guides in the department before applying to understand current research openings and project availability, as final admission is subject to a research guide being available and willing to supervise.

Ans. As per UGC norms, the minimum duration for a Ph.D. at ICT Mumbai is 3 years. In practice, most students take 4 to 5 years to complete the degree depending on the complexity of their research. All Ph.D. candidates are required to complete 18 credits of course work before submission of the thesis synopsis. This includes a mandatory 4-credit course in research methodology and a 2-credit course in research and publication ethics. The course work is typically completed within the first year. Candidates may also take online MOOC courses with prior approval from their research guide and the Dean of Academic Programmes.

Ans. Hostel accommodation at ICT Mumbai is not guaranteed for Ph.D. students and is subject to availability. Admission to the hostel is separate from programme admission and depends on vacancies created by outgoing Ph.D. students within the departmental allocation. Ph.D. students, if allotted, are typically given single-seated rooms (subject to availability) with fees based on UGC HRA norms. Common charges of Rs. 5,000 per year are applicable for all hostel residents. Mess charges are approximately Rs. 1,800 per month, with a mandatory advance deposit of Rs. 20,000 at the time of joining. Students not getting hostel accommodation need to arrange private accommodation in the Matunga/Dadar area of Mumbai, where rental costs typically range from Rs. 8,000 to Rs. 20,000 per month depending on the type of accommodation.