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SJBIT Ph.D Computer Science And Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Total fees
INR 1.35 Lakhs
3 years, no living cost
Average pay
INR 5.52 LPA
Class of 2025, this course
Cutoff
12,400
VTU ETR CRL, Round 6 2025
Research centre
22
CSE scholars listed by SJBIT
In This Page▾
01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placements
02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice
03EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply
04Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting
05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step
06FeesThe full course cost with and without living cost
07Will your score get you in?Closing scores by category and path
08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed
09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side
10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply
About BGS & SJB Group of Institutions Ph.D CSE
BGS & SJB offers a three-year, full-time Ph.D CSE with 22 scholars through VTU ETR. The course is taught on campus over six semesters, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A+ and stands #19 in Collegedunia's Ph.D CSE list 2026 and #173 in Collegedunia Engineering 2025. The full fee without living cost is INR 1.35 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 4.95 Lakhs with living cost. You get a seat through VTU counselling. The General VTU ETR seat closed at score 12,400 in round 6 of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 5.52 LPA and 95% of the batch was placed.
BGS & SJB Ph.D CSE Fees
The full course costs INR 1.35 Lakhs without living cost and INR 4.95 Lakhs with living cost. The tuition fee is INR 1.20 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, eight times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Bengaluru living cost add INR 3.60 Lakhs over three years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 1.20 Lakhs | INR 40,000 a year, six semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 15,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Bengaluru living cost | INR 3.60 Lakhs | INR 10,000 a month, 3 years |
| Total, no living cost | INR 1.35 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with living cost | INR 4.95 Lakhs | Full course |
BGS & SJB Ph.D CSE Admission Dates
Round 1 allotment closed on 12 Sep 2026. Round 6 allotment comes on 5 Oct 2026. Reporting starts on 24 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| VTU ETR registration, last date to apply | 2 Feb 2026 to 9 Mar 2026 | Over |
| VTU ETR session 1 exam | 14 Mar 2026 to 24 Mar 2026 | Over |
| VTU ETR result and score | 3 May 2026 | Over |
| VTU choice filling | 31 Aug 2026 to 8 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 allotment | 12 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 6 allotment | 5 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Seat acceptance fee, last date | 10 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Physical reporting and document check | 24 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 9 Nov 2026 | Confirmed |
| Spot round | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
BGS & SJB Ph.D CSE Eligibility
You need Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Maths and 75% marks; 65% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a VTU ETR score from any session. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Class 12 subjects | Physics, Chemistry and Maths |
| Class 12 marks | 75% for General, 65% for SC, ST and PwD |
| Exam | VTU ETR score from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit |
BGS & SJB Ph.D CSE Admission Process
VTU allots the seat on your score and your choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write VTU ETR | Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts |
| 2. Fill choices on VTU | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the seat fee within five days of allotment |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter |
BGS & SJB Ph.D CSE Cutoff
The General seat closed at score 12,400 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the VTU round 6 closing scores for VTU ETR seats. The General closing score has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing score, VTU ETR | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 12,400 | Round 6, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 4,300 | Round 6, 2025 |
| SC | 2,100 | Round 6, 2025 |
| ST | 1,000 | Round 6, 2025 |
| EWS | 1,900 | Round 6, 2025 |
BGS & SJB Ph.D CSE Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 95% of its batch at an average of INR 5.52 LPA. The median is INR 5.52 LPA and the highest offer was INR 27 LPA. Product and IT services companies hire this course on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 5.52 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 5.52 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 27 LPA |
| Batch placed | 95% |
| Recruiters | Product and IT services companies, on campus |
BGS & SJB Ph.D CSE Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| State post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 2 Lakhs over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12 | INR 40,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
BGS & SJB Ph.D CSE Ranking
The college stands #19 in Collegedunia's Ph.D CSE list and #173 in Collegedunia Engineering, with NAAC A+. Collegedunia scores on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF scores on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Score or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Ph.D ranking | 2026 | #12 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #173 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
BGS & SJB Ph.D CSE Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 4 ends with the final project. One course from day one, with labs from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 3.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics |
| Year 2 | Data structures, digital logic, operating systems |
| Year 3 | Databases, networks, machine learning electives |
| Year 4 | Two electives a semester and the final project |
BGS & SJB Ph.D CSE Living cost and Campus
The living cost is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the living cost fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year room | Three to a room, allotted before classes start |
| Single room | From year 3, on request |
| Mess | Included in the living cost fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in a small industrial town |
Should you pick Ph.D CSE at BGS & SJB Group of Institutions?
This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a small industrial town for three years.
Pick it if:
You passed Class 12 in this state: VTU ETR scores can still help when NET or GATE does not.
You want product companies, not only service IT: the course-wise placement table lists the same four product recruiters in each of the last three years.
Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in eight parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.
You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's closing score: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe score.
You need a single room from the first year: first-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3.
You want internships in a big city: this is a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You will decide only after the JEE Advanced result: the VTU choice window closes within days of it, so fill your choices before the result comes.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this course if round 1 gives it to you on a VTU ETR score. If you miss round 1, float it and keep a safer college above it.
Ph.D CSE Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 75% in Physics, Chemistry and Maths. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board score alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A VTU ETR score. CRL (your main score) decides the NET or GATE seats.
VTU ETR path: Half the seats go to students who passed Class 12 in this state.
Ph.D CSE Admission Process▾
Write VTU ETR: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on VTU: VTU (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill choices: List this college and course high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
Ph.D CSE Admission Dates 2026
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These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
2 Feb 2026 to 9 Mar 2026
VTU ETR registration
Last date to apply was 9 Mar 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
14 Mar 2026 to 24 Mar 2026
VTU ETR session 1 exam
Your main score comes from your best session.
Over
3 May 2026
VTU ETR result and score
The score card is the only paper VTU reads.
Over
31 Aug 2026 to 8 Sep 2026
VTU choice filling
Choices locked when the window shut on 8 Sep 2026.
Over
12 Sep 2026
Round 1 allotment
The first allotment letter came online the same day.
Confirmed
5 Oct 2026
Round 6 allotment
The last regular round; the allotment letter comes online the same day.
Confirmed
10 Oct 2026
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 10 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
24 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
9 Nov 2026
Classes start
Living cost rooms are given out in the week before this date.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Spot round
Only if seats are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Jan 2027
VTU ETR registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2027
VTU ETR session 1 exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
VTU ETR result and score
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
VTU choice filling
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round allotments
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: VTU 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
BGS & SJB Group of Institutions Ph.D CSE Fees 2026
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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add living cost.
Research fee
Per year × 3, INR 40,000 a year
INR 1.20 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 15,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add Bengaluru living cost
Bengaluru living cost
Per month × 36, INR 10,000 a month
INR 3.60 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 2,276
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
409%
average first-year pay INR 5.52 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 8,346
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
112%
average first-year pay INR 5.52 LPA vs the full fee
Source: SJBIT Ph.D page and VTU ETR notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your score get you CSE at BGS & SJB Group of Institutions?
Pick your category and path. The cutoff ranges are this course's published VTU closing scores.
Category
Path
General · VTU ETR
9,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
9,801 to 12,400: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 12,400: not this year. Try the spot round or a different path.
General · NET or GATE
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
6,861 to 8,680: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,680: not this year. Try the spot round or a different path.
OBC-NCL · VTU ETR
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
3,201 to 4,300: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,300: not this year. Try the spot round or a different path.
OBC-NCL · NET or GATE
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
2,241 to 3,010: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,010: not this year. Try the spot round or a different path.
SC · VTU ETR
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,501 to 2,100: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,100: not this year. Try the spot round or a different path.
SC · NET or GATE
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,051 to 1,470: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,470: not this year. Try the spot round or a different path.
ST · VTU ETR
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
701 to 1,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different path.
ST · NET or GATE
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
490 to 700: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the spot round or a different path.
EWS · VTU ETR
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,401 to 1,900: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,900: not this year. Try the spot round or a different path.
EWS · NET or GATE
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
980 to 1,330: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,330: not this year. Try the spot round or a different path.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 6 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
BGS & SJB Group of Institutions Ph.D CSE Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
State post-matric scholarship
INR 60,000
State social welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersCentral Sector Scheme
INR 40,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 50,000
BGS & SJB Group of Institutions
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answersOBC post-matric scholarship
INR 45,000
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
BGS & SJB Group of Institutions Ph.D CSE vs similar colleges
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95%
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Closing scoreVTU ETR CRL, General
12,400
Round 6, 2025
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Northfield has no clean public figures for this Ph.D course. If you want to compare it with BGS & SJB, ask for the latest fee, pay and research-seat data before you decide.
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Riverbank has no clean public figures for this Ph.D course. If your guide choice is between both institutes, ask for the latest research-seat list and fee before you pay.
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Harbour does not publish enough course-level numbers for this comparison. If BGS & SJB confirms your guide and fee, keep Harbour only after checking its official data.
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Lakeside has no clear course-level fee and pay set for this Ph.D course. If you are comparing both, ask the admission office for written figures first.
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Summit does not publish enough course-level numbers for this table. If BGS & SJB gives you a guide match, decide only after Summit shares the same figures.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on BGS & SJB Group of Institutions Ph.D CSE
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is Ph.D CSE at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without living cost is INR 1.35 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 5.52 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my score is just above the closing score?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General VTU ETR seat closed at score 12,400 in round 6 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a score that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the score checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get software jobs with product and IT services companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 5.52 LPA, the median was INR 5.52 LPA and 95% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, this course is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.
Should I wait a year and try for a better score?▾
Only if you can raise your score by a lot, not a little. The General closing score got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a course change after year 1 if you want a sibling course.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 95% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 5.52 LPA is lower than the average of INR 5.52 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 3.
Is this course better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick CSE if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. CSE places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing score is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want CSE, the course change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the VTU ETR exam and fill this college in your VTU choice list. A seat comes in the round your score clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days VTU gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 3-year fee is INR 1.35 Lakhs without living cost. With living cost it comes to INR 4.95 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the living cost adds each year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.
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