Mangalayatan IET PhD Civil FAQs
Ques. Is GATE mandatory for PhD Civil admission at Mangalayatan IET?
Ans. GATE score or UGC-NET qualification is preferred and may grant exemption from the university entrance test, but it is not mandatory. Candidates without GATE can apply and appear in the Ph.D. Entrance Test conducted by the university. The last date to apply is 31 August 2026 and the test is expected to be held in September 2026.
Ques. What is the total fee for PhD Civil at Mangalayatan IET?
Ans. The total general-category fee for the 3-year part-time Ph.D. Civil programme is INR 3,05,000. The annual breakdown is INR 95,000 in year 1 (INR 90,000 tuition and INR 5,000 other charges), INR 90,000 in year 2, and INR 1,20,000 in year 3 (which includes examination and thesis submission charges). A one-time registration fee of INR 500 is charged separately.
Ques. What scholarships are available for PhD Civil at Mangalayatan IET?
Ans. Merit-based tuition fee waivers range from 20% to 100% depending on qualifying-exam marks. Candidates with 95% or above in their Master’s degree receive a full tuition waiver, 90 to 94.99% earns 50%, and 75 to 89.99% earns 25%. Girl candidates get a 5% aggregate relaxation at each tier. Clearing the Scholarship Test at admission earns a 20% waiver.
Ques. What is the eligibility for PhD Civil Engineering at Mangalayatan IET?
Ans. Applicants must hold an M.Tech or M.E. in Civil Engineering or a closely related field with at least 55% aggregate marks from a recognised university. A valid GATE score or UGC-NET qualification is preferred and may provide exemption from the entrance test. Candidates must submit a research proposal at the time of application.
Ques. What is the minimum duration of the PhD Civil programme at Mangalayatan IET?
Ans. The part-time Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at Mangalayatan IET has a minimum duration of 3 years. The programme is designed for working professionals and is structured to allow candidates to pursue research alongside employment. The 2026-27 session is expected to commence in October 2026, following entrance test and interview in September 2026.
Ques. Is hostel accommodation available for PhD Civil students at Mangalayatan IET?
Ans. Yes, Boys and Girls Hostels are available on the Mangalayatan IET campus in Aligarh. Hostel charges range from INR 30,000 to INR 70,000 per year depending on room type and are payable separately from the academic fee. Hostel accommodation is optional, and since the programme is part-time, many candidates are expected to be off-campus professionals.


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