Content Curator | Updated on - Mar 30, 2026

The Ph.D. in Electronics Engineering at Priyadarshini College of Engineering (PCE), Nagpur is a part-time doctoral research programme offered under the recognized research centre of Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj (RTM) Nagpur University. The Electronics Engineering (E&T) department has been a recognized Ph.D. research centre since 2005, with a sanctioned intake of 64 seats and 11 active supervisors. The programme is offered in Part-Time mode, making it suitable for working professionals and faculty members in the electronics and telecommunication domain. Fees for the Ph.D. programme are approximately Rs. 50,000 for the entire duration (as per available data). The programme is popular among engineering professionals and faculty seeking to advance their research credentials in areas such as signal processing, VLSI, embedded systems, and communication engineering.

As of March 2026, admissions for AY 2026-27 have been completed (last date for provisional admission was July 10, 2026). Admissions for AY 2027-28 are expected to be announced tentatively in March-April 2027 based on the previous year's pattern. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official PCE website (pcenagpur.edu.in) for the Ph.D. admission notification for 2027-28.

Key Points

The Electronics Engineering (E&T) department has been a recognized Ph.D. research centre under RTMNU since 2005.
The programme is offered in Part-Time mode only, suitable for working professionals and faculty.
Sanctioned intake: 64 seats across 11 supervisors; 30 seats were vacant for AY 2026-27.
PCE conducts its own Ph.D. Entrance Test (PCE-PET) for candidates who have not cleared the RTMNU PET.
Research areas include signal processing, VLSI design, embedded systems, wireless communication, and power electronics.
The college has 55+ patents filed and 41+ patents granted, reflecting a strong research culture.

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PCE Ph.D. (Electronics Engineering) Fees

The Ph.D. (Electronics Engineering) programme at PCE Nagpur is a part-time research programme with relatively modest fees compared to taught programmes. The total fee for the entire Ph.D. duration is approximately Rs. 50,000, making it accessible for working professionals. There are no separate hostel charges as the programme is part-time in nature.

Fee Components

Fee Component	Amount
Registration / Enrolment Fee	Rs. 10,000 (approx.)
Annual Research Fee	Rs. 10,000 per year (approx.)
Examination / Thesis Submission Fee	Rs. 10,000 (approx.)
Total Fee (Entire Duration)	Rs. 50,000 (approx.)

Fee details are indicative based on available data; exact fee structure for AY 2026-27 will be notified by PCE at the time of admission.
Fees are payable to RTM Nagpur University and PCE as per the prescribed schedule.
No hostel facility is applicable as the programme is part-time.
Candidates are advised to confirm the latest fee structure from the official PCE website or the R&D Cell at the time of application.

PCE Ph.D. (Electronics Engineering) Admission 2026

Ph.D. admissions at PCE Nagpur are conducted annually through a structured process involving a Ph.D. Entrance Test (PCE-PET) and a Research Advisory Committee (RAC) interview. For AY 2026-27, the admission process was completed by July 2026. For AY 2027-28, the notification is expected to be released in March-April 2027 based on the previous year's pattern. Candidates who have already cleared RTMNU PET, GATE, UGC-NET/JRF, or SET are exempted from the PCE-PET.

Important Dates

Event	Tentative Date (AY 2026-27)
Display of Subject-wise Vacant Seats	March-April 2026 (Tentative)
Application Form Submission	April 2026 (Tentative)
Display of Eligible Candidates for PET	April 2026 (Tentative)
PCE-PET Examination	April-May 2026 (Tentative)
Display of Candidate List for Provisional Admission	May 2026 (Tentative)
RAC Interviews	June 2026 (Tentative)
Display of Merit List	June-July 2026 (Tentative)
Last Date for Provisional Admission	July 2026 (Tentative)

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have completed a 2-semester Master's degree (after a 4-year B.Tech/B.E.) or a 2-year Master's degree (after a 3-year bachelor's programme) with at least 55% marks in aggregate (50% for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Differently-Abled candidates).
Candidates with a 4-year/8-semester bachelor's degree (B.Tech/B.E.) with at least 75% marks (70% for reserved categories) are also eligible directly.
Relevant disciplines: Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, or equivalent.

Admission Process

Check the vacancy notification on the PCE website (pcenagpur.edu.in/admn_phd_programme) for available seats and supervisors.
Submit the application form to the respective department (Electronics Engineering) within the stipulated dates.
Appear for the PCE-PET examination (if not already qualified in RTMNU PET/GATE/UGC-NET/JRF/SET).
Attend the Research Advisory Committee (RAC) interview conducted by the department.
Selected candidates are provisionally admitted and must complete registration formalities with RTM Nagpur University.
Contact the Ph.D. Coordinator, Electronics Engineering Department: Dr. M.K. Demde (manoj_demde@yahoo.co.in, M: 9423600403).

PCE Ph.D. (Electronics Engineering) Scholarships 2026

Ph.D. scholars at PCE Nagpur may be eligible for various research fellowships and scholarships from central and state government bodies. While the college does not offer dedicated institutional scholarships for Ph.D. students, scholars can apply for national-level fellowships. Working professionals pursuing the part-time Ph.D. are generally self-funded or sponsored by their employers.

Available Fellowships

Fellowship / Scholarship	Eligibility	Benefit
UGC Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)	Qualified UGC-NET with JRF; full-time Ph.D. scholars	Rs. 37,000/month (initial 2 years); Rs. 42,000/month (subsequent years)
CSIR Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)	Qualified CSIR-NET with JRF; full-time Ph.D. scholars	Rs. 37,000/month (initial 2 years); Rs. 42,000/month (subsequent years)
GATE Scholarship (for M.Tech/Ph.D.)	Valid GATE score; admitted to Ph.D. programme	Rs. 12,400/month (for full-time scholars)
DST-INSPIRE Fellowship	Top performers in science/engineering; full-time Ph.D.	Rs. 31,000/month + Rs. 20,000/year research grant
Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (SC/ST)	SC/ST candidates pursuing Ph.D.	Rs. 31,000/month (JRF); Rs. 35,000/month (SRF)

The above fellowships are primarily applicable to full-time Ph.D. scholars.
PCE currently offers Ph.D. only in Part-Time mode; hence, most national fellowships may not be directly applicable.
Part-time Ph.D. scholars who are employed may receive study leave or financial support from their employer organizations.
Candidates are advised to check the latest fellowship guidelines from UGC, CSIR, DST, and other funding agencies.

PCE Ph.D. (Electronics Engineering) FAQs

Ques. Is the Ph.D. in Electronics Engineering at PCE Nagpur offered in full-time or part-time mode?

Ans. PCE Nagpur currently offers the Ph.D. in Electronics Engineering only in Part-Time mode. This is suitable for working professionals, faculty members, and industry practitioners who wish to pursue doctoral research alongside their employment. Full-time Ph.D. is not currently offered at PCE.

Ques. Do I need to clear a separate entrance test for Ph.D. admission at PCE Nagpur?

Ans. Candidates who have already qualified RTMNU PET, GATE, UGC-NET/JRF, or SET are exempted from the PCE-PET. Others need to appear for the PCE-PET (Ph.D. Entrance Test) conducted by the college. The PCE-PET is held annually, typically in April-May.

Ques. How many supervisors are available in the Electronics Engineering department for Ph.D. guidance?

Ans. As per the AY 2026-27 vacancy data, the Electronics Engineering (E&T) department has 11 recognized supervisors with a total sanctioned intake of 64 seats. As of 2026-27, 30 seats were vacant. Supervisors include senior professors and associate professors with expertise in areas such as signal processing, VLSI, embedded systems, and communication engineering.

Ques. What is the minimum duration for completing a Ph.D. at PCE Nagpur?

Ans. As per UGC and RTMNU norms, the minimum duration for a Ph.D. programme is 3 years from the date of registration. For part-time scholars, the minimum duration is typically 3 years, with a maximum of 6 years (extendable in special cases as per university norms).

Ques. Can I change my research supervisor after admission?

Ans. Change of supervisor is possible under exceptional circumstances (such as supervisor retirement, relocation, or mutual consent) as per the provisions of RTMNU Direction No. 38 of 2024. Any such change requires approval from the Research Advisory Committee (RAC) and the university.

Ques. What research areas are available under the Electronics Engineering Ph.D. programme at PCE Nagpur?

Ans. The Electronics Engineering (E&T) department at PCE Nagpur has supervisors working in diverse research areas including signal and image processing, VLSI design, embedded systems, wireless and mobile communication, power electronics, antenna design, and biomedical electronics. Candidates are advised to contact individual supervisors to discuss research topics before applying.