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Silicon University, Bhubaneswar, offers a Part-Time Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, catering to working professionals and industry practitioners who wish to pursue doctoral research alongside their careers. The program has a minimum duration of 3 years and covers research areas such as Heat Transfer, Multi-phase Flows, Manufacturing Process Optimization, Water and Wastewater Treatment, and Solar and Renewable Energy Utilization. The annual fee is Rs. 15,000, with a one-time admission and registration fee of Rs. 30,000 at the time of joining. Admission is conducted twice a year (July and January sessions) through the Silicon University Admission Test (SUAT), with exemption available for candidates holding valid GATE or UGC-NET scores.

Admissions for the January 2026 session have been completed. The next intake is expected to be the July 2026 session, for which applications are tentatively expected to open around May 2026, based on the previous year's pattern (July 2025 session notification was released on May 15, 2025).

Key Points

Part-time mode is specifically designed for working professionals employed in organizations that provide adequate research facilities and environment.
Research areas include Heat Transfer, Multi-phase Flows, Manufacturing Process Optimization, Water and Wastewater Treatment, Solar and Renewable Energy Utilization, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Polymer Composites, Nanocomposites, and Nanofluids.
Candidates with valid GATE or UGC-NET scores are exempted from the SUAT entrance test.
The entrance test (SUAT) consists of 50% research methodology and 50% subject-specific questions.
Full-time Ph.D. students are eligible for research assistantship; part-time students are not eligible for the same.
Silicon University is NAAC A-accredited and was ranked within the top 200 Engineering Institutes in India by NIRF for three consecutive years.
The university provides access to licensed software like MATLAB, COMSOL, TCAD, and free access to ScienceDirect, Scopus, IEEE Xplore, Wiley, Springer, and Proquest e-resources.

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SU Ph.D. ME Fees

The Ph.D. (Mechanical Engineering) Part-Time program at Silicon University is highly affordable, with an annual tuition fee of Rs. 15,000. At the time of admission, candidates are required to pay a one-time admission fee of Rs. 10,000 and a one-time registration fee of Rs. 20,000. The total cost over the minimum 3-year duration comes to Rs. 75,000, making it one of the more economical doctoral programs in the region.

Fee Components

Fee Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition Fee (per year)	15,000
One-Time Admission Fee	10,000
One-Time Registration Fee	20,000
Total Fees (3 years minimum)	75,000

Hostel facility is available on campus but is optional for part-time students.
Hostel charges range from Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 38,000 per semester depending on room type (AC/Non-AC), plus a one-time non-refundable hostel registration fee of Rs. 9,000.
Refund of fees is as per UGC/AICTE norms.
A 5% rebate is available if fees are paid annually at the beginning of the academic session.
Part-time Ph.D. students are not eligible for research assistantship (available only for full-time students).

SU Ph.D. ME Admission 2026

Silicon University conducts Ph.D. admissions twice a year - in July and January sessions. Admission is through the Silicon University Admission Test (SUAT), which includes a written examination and/or personal interview. Candidates with valid GATE or UGC-NET scores are exempted from the written test. The January 2026 session admissions have been completed; the next July 2026 session is expected to open around May 2026.

SU Ph.D. Admission Dates

Event	Tentative Date
Ph.D. Admission Notification (July 2026 Session)	May 2026 (tentative)
Online Application Opens	May 2026 (tentative)
Last Date for Application Submission	June 2026 (tentative)
Declaration of Shortlisted Candidates	June 2026 (tentative)
SUAT Entrance Test	July 2026 (tentative)
Personal Interview	July 2026 (tentative, intimated personally)
Commencement of Academic Session	August 2026 (tentative)

Relevant Exam Dates

Exam	Event	Date
GATE 2026	Exam Dates	February 7, 8, 14, 15, 2026
GATE 2026	Result Declaration	March 19, 2026
UGC-NET December 2025	Exam Dates	December 31, 2025 - January 7, 2026
UGC-NET June 2026	Notification (Tentative)	Last week of April 2026
UGC-NET June 2026	Exam Date (Tentative)	Last week of June 2026

Note: GATE and UGC-NET qualified candidates are exempted from SUAT. GATE ME (Mechanical Engineering) paper is the most relevant for this discipline.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold an M.Tech./M.E./Integrated M.Tech./MCA or equivalent degree with a minimum of 60% marks (or equivalent CGPA).
Alternatively, candidates with M.Sc./M.A./M.Com./LLM or equivalent degree with a minimum of 55% marks are eligible.
For part-time Ph.D., candidates must be working in an organization that provides adequate basic facilities and an environment suitable for research.

Admission Process

Fill the online application form available at www.silicon.ac.in.
Upload scanned passport-size photograph and signature.
Candidates with valid GATE/UGC-NET scores are exempted from the SUAT written test.
Shortlisted candidates appear for SUAT (written exam: 50% research methodology + 50% subject-specific questions).
Candidates scoring 50% or above in the written test are called for a personal interview.
Final selection is based on SUAT rank and personal interview performance.
Selected candidates complete document verification and pay admission fees.

SU Ph.D. ME Scholarships 2026

Silicon University offers research assistantship and scholarship support primarily for full-time Ph.D. students. Part-time Ph.D. students are not eligible for research assistantship. However, students may explore external scholarship options.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship/Support	Eligibility	Amount/Benefit
Research Assistantship (Full-Time only)	Full-time Ph.D. students admitted as per university norms	As per university norms
Education Loan Assistance	All students	Bank loan facilitation by the university
Government Scholarships (e.g., CSIR-JRF, UGC-JRF)	Candidates qualifying CSIR-NET/UGC-NET with JRF	Rs. 31,000/month (JRF) + HRA

Part-time Ph.D. students are not eligible for the university's research assistantship.
Students are encouraged to apply for external fellowships such as CSIR-JRF, UGC-JRF, DST-INSPIRE, etc.
Education loan assistance is available through the university's tie-ups with banks.

SU Ph.D. ME FAQs

Ques. Does Silicon University offer Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering in part-time mode?

Ans. Yes, Silicon University offers Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering in both full-time and part-time modes. The part-time mode is designed for working professionals who are employed in organizations with adequate research facilities. The minimum duration is 3 years.

Ques. What are the research areas available for Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at Silicon University?

Ans. The research areas include Heat Transfer, Multi-phase Flows, Manufacturing Process Optimization, Water and Wastewater Treatment, Solar and Renewable Energy Utilization, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Polymer Composites, Nanocomposites, and Nanofluids and Nanoparticles. You should check the department's faculty profiles on the university website to identify a suitable research supervisor.

Ques. Is GATE score mandatory for Ph.D. admission in Mechanical Engineering at Silicon University?

Ans. No, GATE score is not mandatory. However, candidates with a valid GATE score are exempted from the SUAT written test. Candidates without GATE/UGC-NET scores must appear for the SUAT entrance test, which consists of 50% research methodology and 50% subject-specific questions.

Ques. Can I work full-time and still pursue the Part-Time Ph.D. at Silicon University?

Ans. Yes, the part-time Ph.D. is specifically designed for working professionals. You must be employed in an organization that provides adequate basic facilities and an environment suitable for research. You will need to visit the campus periodically for coursework, progress reviews, and thesis-related activities.

Ques. How many times a year does Silicon University admit students to the Ph.D. program?

Ans. Silicon University conducts Ph.D. admissions twice a year - in July and January sessions. You can apply for either session based on your convenience and the availability of seats in Mechanical Engineering.

Ques. What research infrastructure does Silicon University provide for Ph.D. scholars in Mechanical Engineering?

Ans. Silicon University provides access to licensed software like MATLAB, COMSOL, and TCAD, which are essential for mechanical engineering research. The Research Center also offers free access to ScienceDirect, Scopus-indexed journals, IEEE Xplore, Wiley, Springer, and Proquest e-textbooks. Financial assistance for patenting and incentives for journal publications are also available.

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