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SJBIT Ph.D Information Science & Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Total fees
INR 6.15 Lakhs
3 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 8.5 LPA
Class of 2025, this research area
Cutoff
12,400
VTU ETR ETR merit rank, Final list 2025
Placement rate
92%
Class of 2025 batch placed
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 hostel
07Will your rank get you in?Closing ranks by category and quota
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 Ph.D ISE
BGS & SJB offers a three-year, full-time Ph.D ISE with 120 seats through VTU ETR. The research work is done on campus with coursework, guide meetings and thesis work. SJBIT holds NAAC A+ with CGPA 3.46 and is affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.15 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 9.35 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through VTU ETR and the research admission process. The General merit list used rank 12,400 as the sample cutoff range for this page. The SJBIT placement page reports 92% completed placements and a 2025 highest offer of INR 48 LPA.
BGS & SJB Ph.D ISE Fees
The full course costs INR 6.15 Lakhs without hostel and INR 9.35 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 6 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, six times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 3.20 Lakhs over three years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 1.50 Lakhs | INR 75,000 a semester, 6 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 15,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 3.20 Lakhs | INR 80,000 a year, 3 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 6.15 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 9.35 Lakhs | Full course |
BGS & SJB Ph.D ISE Admission Dates
Interview shortlist closed on 22 Sep 2026. Final research seat allotment comes on 10 Oct 2026. Reporting starts on 24 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| VTU ETR application, last date to apply | 31 Aug 2026 to 18 Sep 2026 | Over |
| VTU ETR exam | 5 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| VTU ETR result and merit rank | 20 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| VTU research application | 31 Aug 2026 to 18 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Interview shortlist | 22 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Final research seat allotment | 10 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Research admission fee, last date | 17 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Research centre reporting and document check | 24 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 2 Nov 2026 | Confirmed |
| Research vacancy round | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
BGS & SJB Ph.D ISE Eligibility
You need Master degree with M.Tech or ME in a related field and 55% marks; 50% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a VTU ETR rank from any session. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Master degree subjects | M.Tech or ME in a related field |
| Master degree marks | 55% for General, 50% for SC, ST and PwD |
| Exam | VTU ETR rank from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit |
BGS & SJB Ph.D ISE Admission Process
VTU allots the seat on your rank and your research centre 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 research centre choices on VTU | List this research centre 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 ISE Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 12,400 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the VTU final list closing ranks for General seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing rank, General | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 12,400 | Final list, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 4,300 | Final list, 2025 |
| SC | 2,100 | Final list, 2025 |
| ST | 1,000 | Final list, 2025 |
| EWS | 1,900 | Final list, 2025 |
BGS & SJB Ph.D ISE Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 92% of its batch at an average of INR 8.5 LPA. The median is INR 8 LPA and the highest offer was INR 48 LPA. IT, product and research teams use this work for software, data and academic roles.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 8.5 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 8 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 48 LPA |
| Batch placed | 92% |
| Recruiters | Product and IT services companies, on campus |
BGS & SJB Ph.D ISE 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 Master degree | 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 ISE Ranking
The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's Ph.D ranking and #54 in NIRF engineering, with NAAC A+. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Ph.D ranking | 2026 | #12 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #54 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
BGS & SJB Ph.D ISE Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; coursework starts in year 1 and thesis work fills year 2 and year 3. One research area from day one, with coursework 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 | Research methods, advanced computing and literature review |
| Year 3 | Thesis work, paper writing and progress review |
| Year 4 | Thesis submission, viva and final corrections |
BGS & SJB Ph.D ISE Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel 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 hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in a Bengaluru campus |
Should you pick Ph.D ISE at BGS & SJB?
This course suits students who want guided research in computing and can work with VTU rules for three years.
Pick it if:
You want a VTU research centre: SJBIT lists ISE scholars and awarded PhDs under approved VTU guides.
You want industry-linked research: SJBIT reports IT, product, core and services companies on its placement page.
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 a low research cost: the fee is low beside the pay figure used in the ROI tile.
Skip it if:
You need a fixed seat number: Ph.D seats depend on approved guides, so ask the department before paying.
You need daily campus housing: hostel details are not course specific, so confirm the room before reporting.
You want a quick job course: this is a research degree, so thesis work matters more than placement training.
You wait after the ETR result: fill the research centre choice early, or the seat can move to another scholar.
Counsellor's advice
Take this seat if your guide topic is approved and you can fund three years. If the guide is not clear, pay nothing yet.
Ph.D ISE Eligibility▾
Master degree marks: 55% in M.Tech or ME in a related field. 50% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board rank alternative: Being in the a valid VTU research eligibility score also counts.
Exam needed: A VTU ETR rank. The merit rank decides the interview call.
Research centre: Seats depend on approved guides in the ISE research centre.
Ph.D ISE Admission Process▾
Write VTU ETR: The university test is the first step for most applicants.
Apply on VTU: VTU (the affiliating university) checks the form and test score.
Fill research centre choices: List this college and research area 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 and guide approval on the reporting date.
Ph.D ISE 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
31 Aug 2026 to 18 Sep 2026
VTU ETR application
Last date to apply was 18 Sep 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Confirmed
5 Oct 2026
VTU ETR exam
Your merit rank comes from this test and the interview.
Confirmed
20 Oct 2026
VTU ETR result and merit rank
The scorecard is checked before the research interview.
Over
31 Aug 2026 to 18 Sep 2026
VTU research application
Applications closed when the window shut on 18 Sep 2026.
Confirmed
22 Sep 2026
Interview shortlist
The interview list came online the same day.
Confirmed
10 Oct 2026
Final research seat allotment
The final research allotment letter comes online the same day.
Confirmed
17 Oct 2026
Research admission fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 17 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
24 Oct 2026
Research centre reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
2 Nov 2026
Classes start
Coursework and guide meetings start after reporting.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Research vacancy round
Only if research seats are left after reporting.
Tentative
Jan 2027
VTU ETR application
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 exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
VTU ETR result and merit rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
VTU research application
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Research seat allotment
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Research admission fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Research centre reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: VTU ETR 2026 notification and SJBIT research page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
BGS & SJB Ph.D ISE Fees 2026
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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 6, INR 1 Lakh a semester
INR 6 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 15,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per month × 30, INR 10,667 a month
INR 3.20 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 10,369
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
138%
average first-year pay INR 8.5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 15,765
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
91%
average first-year pay INR 8.5 LPA vs the full fee
Fees can change. Check the college website before you pay.
Will your VTU ETR rank get you Ph.D ISE at BGS & SJB?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published VTU closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General
9,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research area 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 quota.
Sponsored
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research area 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 quota.
OBC-NCL
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research area 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 quota.
OBC-NCL Sponsored
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research area 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 quota.
SC
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research area 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 quota.
SC Sponsored
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research area 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 quota.
ST
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research area 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 quota.
ST Sponsored
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research area 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 quota.
EWS
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research area 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 quota.
EWS Sponsored
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this research area 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 quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Interview shortlist close is the safe number. The Final list close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
BGS & SJB Group of Institutions Ph.D ISE 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 2 Lakhs
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 Master degreeApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
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 1 Lakh
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 ISE vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to BGS & SJB Group of Institutions. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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Marathahalli
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BMS Institute of Technology
Yelahanka
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CMR Institute of Technology
Bengaluru
Compared with
Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering
Bengaluru
Total fees3 years, no hostel
INR 6.15 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 5.60 Lakhs
INR 55,000 less
INR 6.90 Lakhs
INR 75,000 more
INR 6.15 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 6.40 Lakhs
INR 25,000 more
INR 5.85 Lakhs
INR 30,000 less
Average paylatest batch
INR 8.5 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 9.5 LPA
INR 1 LPA more
INR 8.1 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA less
INR 7.4 LPA
INR 1.1 LPA less, Class of 2024
INR 8.2 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA less
INR 7.8 LPA
INR 0.7 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
92%
Class of 2025
88%
4 points lower
95%
3 points higher
84%
8 points lower, Class of 2024
90%
2 points lower
89%
3 points lower
Closing rankVTU ETR ETR merit rank, General
12,400
Final list, 2025
9,400
3,000 places tougher
15,800
3,400 places easier
18,900
6,500 places easier
13,900
1,500 places easier
16,600
4,200 places easier
Seatsthis research area
120
VTU ETR
90
30 fewer
150
30 more
60
60 fewer
180
60 more
240
120 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
138%
on INR 8.5 LPA
170%
32 points higher
117%
21 points lower
120%
18 points lower
128%
10 points lower
133%
5 points lower
In short
Whitefield costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 3,000 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take Whitefield; if it clears only BGS & SJB, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
In short
Marathahalli places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over three years and pays a little less. If its easier closing rank is what you need, keep it one place below BGS & SJB in your research centre list as the safer seat.
In short
Harbour charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If BGS & SJB gives you a seat in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
In short
Bengaluru costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing rank. If your rank misses BGS & SJB in the early rounds, list Bengaluru right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
Summit is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If BGS & SJB allots you a seat in any round, take it and keep Summit only as your backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on BGS & SJB Ph.D ISE
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is this Ph.D ISE course worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.15 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 8.5 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 rank is just above the closing rank?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General General seat closed at rank 12,400 in final list and it got tougher three years in a row, so a rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the rank checker above for your own category.
What job can this Ph.D lead to?▾
Most students get research and software jobs with IT, product and research teams that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 8.5 LPA, the median was INR 8 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed. If you want a hardware research job instead, this research area is not the right pick.
Who should skip this Ph.D here?▾
Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a Bengaluru research market. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a Bengaluru campus, 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 right for academic 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 for the next VTU ETR cycle?▾
Only if you can raise your rank by a lot, not a little. The General closing rank 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 research area change after year 1 if you want a sibling research area.
Will this Ph.D help if I want a software job?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 92% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 8 LPA is lower than the average of INR 8.5 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 Ph.D ISE better than another guide area for me?▾
Pick ISE if you want a software job and ECE if you want a hardware research job. ISE places a bigger share of its batch with IT and research teams, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want ISE, the research area 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 research centre list. A seat comes in the round your rank 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 6.15 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 9.35 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel 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 admission 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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