RIT offers a three-year, full-time Ph.D. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering under VTU autonomy. The course is on campus and fits students who want research in power systems, high voltage, EV charging, drives or solar PV. RIT has NAAC A+ and stood #75 in NIRF Engineering ranking 2025. The full fee shown here is INR 2,000, while hostel makes the living cost INR 3.62 Lakhs. You enter through VTU-ETR or a valid national test and an interview. The EEE list names 10 supervisors. Full-time scholars can get INR 25,000 a month, equal to INR 3 LPA.
The full course costs INR 2,000 without hostel and INR 3.62 Lakhs with hostel. The form fee is INR 2,000. You pay it once when you apply. Hostel and mess are separate living costs. The college says full-time scholars can get a monthly fellowship after review.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | INR 2,000 | One time |
| Hostel and mess | INR 3.60 Lakhs | INR 12,000 a month, 30 months |
| Total, no hostel | INR 2,000 | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 3.62 Lakhs | Full course plus hostel |
VTU registration and document check for the 2026 intake are still left on 5 Oct 2026. The 2027 form is expected in Jun 2027. The table below follows the 2027 intake because the main 2026 steps are over. Use each month as an estimate until RIT posts the notice.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application form and last date to apply | Jun 2027 to Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| VTU-ETR or national test score check | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Shortlist for interview | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Interview and research talk | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Research seat allotment | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
| First fee payment, last date | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
| Physical reporting and document check | Oct 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Oct 2027 | Tentative |
A master's degree with 60% marks or CGPA 6.75 is the main rule in the table. You also need VTU-ETR or a valid national test score. RIT can check a strong bachelor degree only in special cases. Keep your proposal ready before the interview.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Master's degree | M.E., M.Tech or allied engineering with 60% marks or CGPA 6.75 |
| Test route | VTU-ETR, UGC NET, CSIR NET, SLET, GATE or similar national test |
| Special UG route | 70% marks or CGPA 7.75 with strong research work |
| Interview | Research proposal and subject fit with a supervisor |
You apply online, give your papers and proposal, then wait for the shortlist. The Admission Committee checks eligibility and test exemption. The expert panel then interviews you. You must finish VTU registration and document check after selection.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| Apply online | Fill the Ph.D. form and pay the form fee |
| Upload papers | Give marks cards, test proof and research proposal |
| Shortlist | RIT checks test route, marks and supervisor fit |
| Interview | Present the research idea to the expert panel |
| Register | Complete VTU registration and document check |
60% marks and CGPA 6.75 appear in the PG marks row. VTU-ETR and national test score are the main route terms in the table. RIT does not publish a closing rank for this Ph.D. course. The final call depends on proposal fit and guide space.
| Route | What RIT checks |
|---|---|
| VTU-ETR | Valid test score and subject fit |
| NET, CSIR NET, SLET or GATE | Valid national test score |
| PG marks | 60% marks or CGPA 6.75 |
| Interview | Proposal, research fit and supervisor space |
The fellowship is INR 25,000 a month, which is INR 3 LPA. No campus placement rate is published for Ph.D. scholars. The course is for research work, teaching roles and industry research. Check the supervisor area before treating it as a job course.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Monthly fellowship | INR 25,000 |
| Fellowship value | INR 3 LPA |
| Campus placement rate | Not published |
| Research use | Teaching, labs, industry research and doctoral work |
The biggest direct support here is the INR 25,000 monthly fellowship for full-time scholars. The calculator also shows small fee-help entries against the INR 2,000 form fee. Category and income based support needs college checking. Keep income and category papers ready.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time Ph.D. fellowship | Full-time scholars after yearly review | INR 25,000 a month |
| Karnataka post-matric support | SC or ST students with income papers | INR 1,000 |
| NSP minority support | Minority students with income papers | INR 500 |
| RIT alumni help | Students cleared by the college office | INR 1,000 |
RIT stood #75 in NIRF Engineering ranking 2025 and has NAAC A+ grade. The EEE department has NBA status and a VTU research centre. These ranks do not promise admission, but they tell you the college has a checked research base.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #75 |
| NAAC | Latest grade | A+ |
| NBA | EEE department | Accredited |
| VTU | Research centre | Recognised in EEE |
The first year has course work and research planning. The next two years focus on lab work, papers and thesis writing. You need published papers before the final degree. Your guide and committee decide the exact topic path.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Course work, literature review and research plan |
| Year 2 | Lab work, testing, data and paper writing |
| Year 3 | Thesis writing, paper checks and final review |
Published seats are Not published, and EEE supervisors are 10. Main areas include power, EV, drives, solar PV and high voltage. Guide space matters, so match your topic with a named guide before you apply. Ask the department if seats are open in your area.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Published seats | Not published |
| EEE supervisors | 10 |
| Main areas | Power, EV, drives, solar PV and high voltage |
| Guide match | Checked at interview |
This course suits students who want guided research in electrical power, drives, EV charging or solar PV.
Most 2026 steps are over. Tap 2026 Session for the steps still left; the 2027 dates are estimates.
Source: RIT Ph.D. page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Source: RIT Ph.D. page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your category and test route. RIT checks score validity, marks, proposal fit and guide space.
This checker is a document guide, not a score promise. A valid test only gets you to the interview stage. Pick the route that matches your proof, then ask the EEE department if a supervisor has space for your topic.
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
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