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

Ans. The total fee for the Ph.D. in Mechanical 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 M.Tech or M.E. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely 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 ME (Mechanical Engineering) 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 ME (Mechanical Engineering) is the preferred qualification for Ph.D. Mechanical 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. Mechanical Engineering programme covers research areas including thermal engineering and heat transfer, manufacturing technology and precision engineering, materials science and tribology, robotics and mechatronics, computational fluid dynamics and FEM, and renewable energy and energy systems. 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.