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

Ans. The minimum eligibility for Ph.D. (Plastic Engineering) at ICT Mumbai is a Master's degree in Plastic Engineering, Material Science, or an equivalent discipline with at least 55% marks (50% for reserved category). A GATE score is not mandatory for admission; however, it is required to be eligible for the AICTE Doctoral Fellowship (ADF), which provides a monthly stipend of Rs. 15,000 plus an annual contingency grant. Candidates without a GATE score can still apply and will be evaluated solely on the basis of the ICT entrance test and interview.

Ans. The Ph.D. (Tech.) in Plastic Engineering at ICT Mumbai covers a wide range of research areas within the Department of General Engineering. Key research interests of faculty include polymer blends and composites, tribology, solar energy applications, conversion of metal parts to plastics, injection mould design, extrusion die design, plastic composites, polymeric additives, plastics design and analysis, nanocomposites, polymer blends and alloys, recycling of plastics, and synthesis of specialty polymers. The department has active research collaborations with government agencies such as DST, CSIR, BRNS, BARC, and ANRF.

Ans. Yes, Ph.D. (Tech.) in Plastic Engineering (listed as Plastics Engineering) is also offered at the ICT Marathwada Jalna campus. A single application form covers all campuses for the same programme, and candidates can indicate their campus preference during the application process. The ICT-IOC Bhubaneswar campus also offers Plastics Engineering at the doctoral level. Seat availability at each campus may vary, and the final allocation is subject to the institute's discretion.

Ans. Yes. Candidates who have qualified in NET/CSIR/DBT-JRF and hold a valid fellowship obtained from government funding agencies such as DST, ICMR, UGC, or CSIR are exempted from the ICT entrance test. Admissions for such candidates are open throughout the academic year 2026-27, not just during the regular admission cycle. These candidates should contact the relevant department or prospective research guide at ICT Mumbai and apply through the official admission portal.

Ans. The minimum duration of the Ph.D. (Tech.) programme at ICT Mumbai is 3 years, and the maximum permissible duration is 6 years. All Ph.D. candidates are required to complete a course work component of 18 credits from postgraduate-level courses, including a mandatory 4-credit course in research methodology and a 2-credit course in research and publication ethics. The course work must be completed before submission of the thesis synopsis. The selection of credit courses is done by mutual consultation between the candidate and the research supervisor.

Ans. Candidates must apply online through the ICT Mumbai admission portal at https://ictmumbaiadm.samarth.edu.in/. The application fee is Rs. 2,000 for Open category candidates and Rs. 1,000 for Reserved category candidates from Maharashtra. The fee is non-refundable. Candidates must upload all required documents including mark sheets, degree certificates, GATE scorecard (if applicable), caste certificate (if applicable), and the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) ID, which is mandatory from AY 2026-27. Separate application forms must be filled for different programmes, and the same login account can be used for multiple applications.