VESIT Ph.D Electronics Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Yes, VESIT is a recognized PhD research centre of the University of Mumbai for Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Information Technology. This means that the PhD degree awarded to candidates who complete their research at VESIT is conferred by the University of Mumbai, which is a UGC-recognized central university. The degree holds the same recognition and validity as a PhD from any other University of Mumbai affiliated research centre. Candidates benefit from VESIT's well-equipped research laboratories and experienced faculty guides, while the degree is backed by the University of Mumbai's academic credibility.

Ans. The Visvesvaraya Ph.D. Scheme is a fellowship programme funded by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, aimed at promoting research in Electronics and IT. VESIT has been granted Rs. 38.31 lakhs under this scheme for a duration of 60 months for Electronics Engineering research. Under this scheme, one seat is available at VESIT with a monthly fellowship for the selected full-time PhD scholar. To apply, candidates must apply for PhD admission at VESIT and indicate their interest in the Visvesvaraya scheme. Selection is based on merit and the research proposal. This fellowship significantly reduces the financial burden of pursuing a full-time PhD.

Ans. Yes, as per University of Mumbai PhD ordinance, candidates who have qualified GATE, UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, or hold a JRF may be exempted from appearing in the PhD Entrance Test (PET). However, they are still required to appear for the personal interview and research proposal presentation before the Doctoral Research Committee (DRC) at VESIT. Candidates should verify the current exemption criteria from the University of Mumbai's latest PhD ordinance (available at mu.ac.in) and VESIT's admission notification, as these norms may be updated periodically.

Ans. The Electronics Engineering department at VESIT conducts research in areas including VLSI design, embedded systems, signal processing, analog and digital communication, power electronics, robotics, and neural networks. The department is headed by Dr. Kavita Tewari and has faculty members with PhD qualifications from IIT Bombay and other reputed institutions. The department has a dedicated PCB manufacturing facility and well-equipped laboratories for VLSI, Embedded Systems, Robotics, and Signal Processing. Candidates interested in pursuing a PhD should contact the department directly to identify available PhD guides and their current research projects before applying.

Ans. For full-time PhD candidates at VESIT under the University of Mumbai, the minimum duration is 3 years and the maximum duration is 6 years from the date of registration. Part-time candidates have a minimum of 4 years and a maximum of 7 years. If a candidate is unable to submit the thesis within the maximum duration, an extension can be sought by paying an extension fee of Rs. 2,000 per year, subject to approval by the University of Mumbai. The timeline includes completion of mandatory coursework (typically in the first year), submission of the research synopsis, conducting research, publishing papers, and finally submitting and defending the thesis.

Ans. Yes, full-time Teaching Assistantship is available for deserving PhD candidates at VESIT. Teaching Assistants (TAs) assist faculty members in conducting laboratory sessions, tutorials, and other academic activities for undergraduate students. In return, they receive a monthly stipend as per VESIT's internal norms. This arrangement benefits PhD scholars by providing financial support while also giving them valuable teaching experience. The availability of Teaching Assistantship positions depends on the department's requirements each year, and candidates should inquire about this at the time of PhD admission. Priority is typically given to full-time scholars who do not hold any other fellowship or employment.