Swami Vivekananda University Kolkata Ph.D Civil Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the Ph.D. in Civil Engineering programme at SVU Kolkata is INR 3,00,000 as reported by third-party sources. Fees are typically paid in annual instalments over the three-year research period. Candidates should confirm the current fee and payment schedule at swamivivekanandauniversity.ac.in or by contacting SVU’s Research Cell.

Ans. Candidates must hold an M.Tech or M.E. in Civil Engineering or an allied discipline with at least 55 per cent aggregate marks (50 per cent for SC/ST/OBC-NCL and PwD candidates). A valid GATE score in Civil Engineering (CE) or a qualifying score in SVU’s Research Entrance Test (RET) is required. Candidates must also present a research proposal and clear a personal interview at SVU.

Ans. A valid GATE 2026 score in Civil Engineering (CE) is the preferred qualification for Ph.D. Civil Engineering admission at SVU Kolkata. GATE 2026 results were declared on March 19, 2026. Candidates without a GATE score must appear for and clear SVU’s own Research Entrance Test (RET). Both routes require a personal interview and submission of a research proposal to SVU’s Research Cell.

Ans. SVU’s Ph.D. Civil Engineering programme covers research areas including structural engineering and seismic analysis, geotechnical engineering and foundation design, transportation engineering and pavement analysis, water resources and environmental engineering, construction technology and management, and GIS applications in civil infrastructure. Research scholars work with SVU faculty and submit a thesis after the minimum residency period.

Ans. GATE-qualified PhD students admitted under the full-time research category may be eligible for research assistantships subject to SVU norms and funding availability. Candidates holding a UGC-JRF fellowship are eligible for the UGC monthly stipend (INR 31,000 per month for the first two years under current JRF norms). SC/ST/OBC and minority community candidates can apply for state and central scholarships through scholarships.gov.in and West Bengal state portals.