SJBIT offers Ph.D in Electrical and Electronics Engineering in part time mode for working research students. The minimum part time duration is 5 years under Visvesvaraya Technological University. The college has NAAC A+ with CGPA 3.46 and is affiliated to VTU. The full fee without campus visit cost is INR 4 Lakhs, based on the last listed annual fee. Admission is through VTU Eligibility Test for Research and an interview, with exemptions for GATE or NET. The EEE page lists 5 active part time scholars. The listed offer average on the placement page is INR 8.5 LPA and the overall placement completion is 85%.
The full course costs INR 4 Lakhs without visit cost and INR 5 Lakhs with campus visits and books. The tuition fee is INR 4 Lakhs. You pay it once every year across 5 years. The added cost is only an estimate for travel, books and campus visits.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 4 Lakhs | INR 80,000 a year, 5 years |
| Campus visits and books | INR 1 Lakh | INR 20,000 a year, 5 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 4 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 5 Lakhs | Full course with visit cost |
The 2027 intake form is expected to close on 30 Sep 2026. The VTU ETR test is expected on 9 Nov 2026, and classes start on 15 Jun 2027. Keep your M.Tech marks card and research proposal ready before the interview.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| VTU ETR registration, last date to apply | 9 Aug 2026 to 30 Sep 2026 | Tentative |
| VTU ETR admit card | 20 Oct 2026 | Tentative |
| VTU ETR written test | 9 Nov 2026 | Tentative |
| VTU ETR result and scorecard | 10 Dec 2026 | Tentative |
| SJBIT research interview | 12 Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Seat offer and fee payment | 25 Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | 10 Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | 15 Jun 2027 | Tentative |
The first mark gate is 55% in M.Tech and 50% for reserved categories. You need an M.Tech degree in a linked electrical or electronics area. You also need VTU ETR, unless GATE, UGC NET, CSIR NET or SLET gives you a test exemption.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Master's degree | M.Tech in the linked specialization |
| Marks | 55% for General, 50% for reserved categories |
| Test | VTU ETR, or GATE, UGC NET, CSIR NET or SLET exemption |
| Interview | Research proposal and guide fit checked by the college |
VTU takes the ETR form and test. You then attend the SJBIT interview with your proposal. The college checks your marks, your topic and guide fit. If you miss the fee date, you lose the seat offer.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Fill VTU ETR form | Apply on the VTU research portal |
| 2. Write ETR | Take the subject test unless exempted |
| 3. Attend interview | Bring proposal, marks cards and category papers |
| 4. Pay fee | Pay the first part after the seat offer |
The published cutoff is a marks gate, not a rank. General students need 55% in M.Tech, while reserved category students need 50%. The interview checks whether your topic fits the EEE research guides.
| Category | Closing score or mark | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 55% | VTU rule, 2026 |
| Reserved categories | 50% | VTU rule, 2026 |
| GATE or NET route | Interview only | Written test exemption, 2026 |
The college reports 85% placement completion and a highest CTC of INR 48 LPA. The four listed student offers average INR 8.5 LPA. For this Ph.D, most value comes from research roles, teaching roles and power systems work.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Listed offer average | INR 8.5 LPA, 2024 to 25 |
| Overall placement completion | 85% |
| Highest CTC | INR 48 LPA |
| Recruiters | Over 200 recruiters across IT, product, core and services |
Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs or more. The state post matric scholarship gives the biggest fee help. National research fellowships need JRF, GATE or other full time research rules.
| 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 | 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 |
The college has NAAC A+ with CGPA 3.46 and ranks 151 to 300 in Innovation AIR 2023. It is also 5th in Bengaluru in that innovation list. These ranks show college systems, not the Ph.D seat by itself.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ with CGPA 3.46 |
| Innovation AIR | 2023 | 151 to 300 |
| Bengaluru innovation list | 2023 | 5th |
The EEE scholar list has power system, power electronics, electric drives and renewable energy topics. You choose a topic with a VTU approved guide. Part time students must plan lab visits around work.
| Area | What you study |
|---|---|
| Power systems | Grid stability, congestion and power quality |
| Power electronics | Electric drives and switching devices |
| Renewable energy | Hybrid renewable energy system sizing |
| Smart grid | Control, monitoring and clean energy use |
The table lists 5 scholars, 2 guides and 31 Dec 2025 as the latest registration. Two scholars work under Dr. Sandeep S R and three under Dr. J P Sridhar. Most listed topics are in power systems and electric drives.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Listed scholars | 5 active part time scholars |
| Supervisors shown | 2 VTU approved guides |
| Latest listed registration | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Main topic cluster | Power systems and electric drives |
This course suits working engineers who want a VTU research degree in power and energy systems.
These are expected dates for the 2027 intake. Tap 2028 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
Source: VTU research notices and SJBIT Ph.D page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 5-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add campus visits and books.
Source: SJBIT course page and published fee listing. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your route and category. The cutoff range means the first academic gate before interview.
The score gate only tells you whether the file can move ahead. The interview and guide match decide the seat, so write to the department before paying the first fee.
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
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