The Ph.D. (Physics) at SJB Institute of Technology (SJBIT), Kengeri, Bangalore, is a full-time doctoral programme affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, with a minimum duration of three years. Research areas include condensed matter physics, photonics, materials physics, computational physics, semiconductor devices, and applied physics. SJBIT is NAAC ’A+’ accredited and an autonomous institution with active doctoral research programmes.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions to the Ph.D. Physics (Full-Time) programme 2026 at SJBIT are through the VTU Research Entrance Test (RET) followed by a personal interview; candidates with a valid GATE, UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, SLET, or equivalent qualification are exempt from the written test but must appear for the interview. Apply at sjbit.edu.in.
Key Points
- GATE/UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/SLET holders exempt from VTU RET written test.
- Research in condensed matter physics and allied areas under recognised VTU doctoral guides.
- Career outcomes: research scientist and faculty roles.
SJBIT Bangalore Ph.D. Physics Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Annual Fee (per year) | INR 80,000 |
| Total Fees (3 Years Minimum, Hostel Charges Separate) | INR 2,40,000 |
- Fee is per year; total shown for the minimum three-year duration.
- Actual duration may extend beyond three years under VTU regulations.
- Confirm the current fee at sjbit.edu.in before applying.
- Hostel charges payable separately.
SJBIT Bangalore Ph.D. Physics Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| VTU RET 2026 Notification | Check vtu.ac.in for schedule |
| VTU RET 2026 Application Deadline | Check vtu.ac.in |
| VTU RET 2026 Written Test | Check vtu.ac.in |
| SJBIT Personal Interview | Announced after RET results; check sjbit.edu.in |
| SJBIT Ph.D. Admission / Reporting | As per VTU schedule; check sjbit.edu.in |
- VTU RET registration and schedule: check vtu.ac.in.
- GATE/NET/SLET holders must attend the personal interview.
- Doctoral programme applications: sjbit.edu.in.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a M.Sc. / M.Tech. in Physics or an allied discipline from a recognised university, with a minimum of 55 percent aggregate marks (50 percent for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD candidates).
- All candidates must appear for a personal interview at SJBIT to assess research aptitude. Candidates with a valid PH (Physics) GATE score, UGC-NET, CSIR-NET (including JRF), SLET, or equivalent are exempt from the VTU RET written test but must still attend the interview.
Admission Process
- Step 1: Register for the VTU Research Entrance Test (RET) at vtu.ac.in, or confirm your GATE/NET/SLET exemption status before applying.
- Step 2: Appear for the VTU RET in Physics (if applicable).
- Step 3: Clear the RET cut-off and receive an interview call from SJBIT.
- Step 4: Attend the personal interview; submit a research proposal on your intended doctoral area.
- Step 5: Receive provisional admission; submit mark sheets, category certificate, and GATE/NET score card.
- Step 6: Pay the first-year fee and complete registration formalities at sjbit.edu.in.
✓ Opt for this if
- Bangalore-based M.Sc. Physics graduates seeking affordable VTU PhD
- Candidates targeting condensed matter or materials physics research
- GATE PH / CSIR-NET qualified candidates wanting RET exemption
- Aspiring faculty in physics departments at engineering colleges
- Karnataka domicile SC/ST candidates eligible for state fee reimbursement
✗ Skip if
- Candidates needing IISc/IIT-level experimental physics labs
- Those targeting high-energy or nuclear physics specialisation
- Candidates seeking DST/SERB project fellowships at premier institutes
- Those needing strong international collaborations or exchange programmes
- Candidates wanting industry-embedded physics R&D programmes
SJBIT Bangalore Ph.D. Physics Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| VTU Research Assistantship | INR 8,000/month (3 years) | Full-time VTU RET-qualified scholars at VTU-affiliated institutes |
| UGC JRF / SRF | INR 37,000 to 42,000/month | Candidates with UGC-NET JRF qualification; apply via ugcnet.nta.ac.in |
| GATE Scholarship (Ph.D.) | Up to INR 12,400/month | GATE-qualified full-time research scholars in AICTE-approved programmes |
| Karnataka SC/ST Fee Reimbursement | Full tuition reimbursement | Karnataka domicile SC/ST candidates; apply via ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in |
- UGC/CSIR JRF and GATE scholarship: apply through respective national portals.
- VTU Research Assistantship: for full-time RET-qualified scholars at admission.
- Confirm current scholarship details and eligibility at sjbit.edu.in.
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