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SJEC Mangalore Ph.D Computer Science And Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Total fees
INR 6.15 Lakhs
4 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 8.5 LPA
Class of 2025, this course
Cutoff
12,400
VTU ETR score, Round 6 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 score get you in?Closing scores 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 SJEC Ph.D. CSE
SJEC offers a four year, full-time Ph.D. Computer Science and Engineering with 120 seats through VTU ETR. The course is taught on campus over eight semesters, with research labs during coursework. The institute holds NAAC A+ and stands #12 in Collegedunia's Engineering scoreing 2026 and #54 in NIRF engineering 2025. 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 research seat through VTU counselling. The General General research seat closed at score 12,400 in round 6 of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 8.5 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed.
SJEC Ph.D. Computer Science and Engineering 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, eight 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 four years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 6 Lakhs | INR 75,000 a semester, 8 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, 4 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 6.15 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 9.35 Lakhs | Full course |
SJEC Ph.D. Computer Science and Engineering Admission Dates
Round 1 selection closed on 12 Sep 2026. Round 6 selection comes on 5 Oct 2026. Reporting starts on 24 Oct 2026. Keep the selection 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 research application | 31 Aug 2026 to 8 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 selection | 12 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 6 selection | 5 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Research 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 |
SJEC Ph.D. Computer Science and Engineering Eligibility
You need postgraduate degree with Computer Science and Engineering or a related subject and 60% marks; 55% 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 |
|---|---|
| postgraduate degree subjects | Computer Science and Engineering or a related subject |
| postgraduate degree marks | 60% for General, 55% for SC, ST and PwD |
| Exam | VTU ETR score from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit |
SJEC Ph.D. Computer Science and Engineering Admission Process
VTU admits the scholar on your score and your research areas. You then pay the admission fee within five days. Most students who lose a research 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 areas on VTU | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the research seat | Pay the admission fee within five days of selection |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the selection letter |
SJEC Ph.D. Computer Science and Engineering Cutoff
The General research seat closed at score 12,400 and the OBC research seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the VTU round 6 closing scores for General 120 seats. The General closing score has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing score, General | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 12,400 | Round 6, 2025 |
| OBC | 4,300 | Round 6, 2025 |
| SC | 2,100 | Round 6, 2025 |
| ST | 1,000 | Round 6, 2025 |
| EWS | 1,900 | Round 6, 2025 |
SJEC Ph.D. Computer Science and Engineering 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 22 LPA. Product and IT services companies hire this course on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 8.5 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 8 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 22 LPA |
| Batch placed | 92% |
| Recruiters | Product and IT services companies, on campus |
SJEC Ph.D. Computer Science and Engineering 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 postgraduate 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, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
SJEC Ph.D. Computer Science and Engineering Ranking
The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's Engineering scoreing and #54 in NIRF engineering, with NAAC A+. Collegedunia scores on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF scores on data the institute files every year.
| Scoreing body | Year | Score or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Engineering scoreing | 2026 | #12 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #54 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
SJEC Ph.D. Computer Science and Engineering 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 research labs during coursework. 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 |
SJEC Ph.D. Computer Science and Engineering Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and first-years are selected rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year room | Three to a room, selected 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 small industrial town |
Should you pick Ph.D. Computer Science and Engineering at St Joseph Engineering College?
This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a small industrial town for four years.
Pick it if:
You passed postgraduate degree in this state: half the 120 seats are General, so a score that misses the Sponsored list can still get in.
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 late: the VTU window closes fast, so choose your research area before the result.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this course if round 1 gives it to you on a General score. If you are Sponsored and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
Ph.D. Computer Science and Engineering Eligibility▾
postgraduate degree marks: 60% in Computer Science and Engineering or a related subject. 55% 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. score (your main score) decides the Sponsored 120 seats.
General quota: Half the 120 seats go to students who passed postgraduate degree in this state.
Ph.D. Computer Science and Engineering Admission Process▾
Write VTU ETR: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on VTU: VTU (the central counselling body) allots every research seat here.
Fill research areas: List this college and course high. Freeze keeps the research seat, float keeps looking.
Pay the admission fee: Pay within five days of selection or you lose the research seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
Ph.D. Computer Science and Engineering 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 research application
Research areas locked when the window shut on 8 Sep 2026.
Over
12 Sep 2026
Round 1 selection
The first selection letter came online the same day.
Confirmed
5 Oct 2026
Round 6 selection
The last regular round; the selection letter comes online the same day.
Confirmed
10 Oct 2026
Research seat acceptance fee, last date
You lose the research seat if the fee is not paid by 10 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
24 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals; the research seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
9 Nov 2026
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Spot round
Only if 120 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 research application
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round selections
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Research 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.
St Joseph Engineering College Ph.D. Computer Science and Engineering Fees 2026
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This is the full 4-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 8, INR 75,000 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 year × 4, INR 80,000 a year
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
Source: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your score get you Computer Science and Engineering at St Joseph Engineering College?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published VTU closing scores.
Category
Quota
General · General
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 quota.
General · Sponsored
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 quota.
OBC · General
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 quota.
OBC · Sponsored
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 quota.
SC · General
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 quota.
SC · Sponsored
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 quota.
ST · General
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 quota.
ST · Sponsored
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 quota.
EWS · General
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 quota.
EWS · Sponsored
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 quota.
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.
St Joseph Engineering College Ph.D. Computer Science and Engineering 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 postgraduate degreeApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
St Joseph Engineering College
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, 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.
St Joseph Engineering College Ph.D. Computer Science and Engineering vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to St Joseph Engineering College. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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Mangalore
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Northfield Institute of Technology
Northfield
Compared with
Riverbank Institute of Technology
Riverbank
Compared with
Harbour Institute of Technology
Harbour Town
Compared with
Lakeside Institute of Technology
Lakeside
Compared with
Summit Institute of Technology
Summit Nagar
Total fees4 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 scoreVTU ETR score, General
12,400
Round 6, 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
Research seatsthis course
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
Northfield costs less and pays more on average, but its closing score is about 3,000 places tougher. If your score clears both, take Northfield; if it clears only SJEC, take this research seat and do not wait for the spot round.
In short
Riverbank places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over four years and pays a little less. If its easier closing score is what you need, keep it one place below SJEC in your choice list as the safer research seat.
In short
Harbour charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the 120 seats. If SJEC gives you a research seat in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
In short
Lakeside costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more 120 seats and an easier closing score. If your score misses SJEC in the early rounds, list Lakeside right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
Summit is the cheapest research seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If SJEC allots you a research 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 St Joseph Engineering College Ph.D. Computer Science and Engineering
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is Ph.D. Computer Science and Engineering at this college 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 research seat if my score is just above the closing score?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General General research 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 8.5 LPA, the median was INR 8 LPA and 92% 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 research seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the research 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. 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 this course better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick Computer Science and Engineering if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. Computer Science and Engineering 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 Computer Science and Engineering, 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 research seat comes in the round your score clears, and you must accept it and pay the admission fee within the days VTU gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the research seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 4 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 research 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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