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GGSIPU Ph.D Electronics and Communications Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Kakrola, New DelhiState UniversityEstd 1998NAAC Grade A++
Total fees
INR 2.06 Lakhs
4 years, no hostel
PET weight
70%
written test score share
Interview
30%
viva and research plan share
Slots
Notified
before PET, by school
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, PET and GATE route you need
04Admission ProcessEvery step from PET to interview and reporting
05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step
06FeesThe full course fee with living cost toggle
07Will your score get you in?PET score route and GATE route
08ScholarshipsSchemes that may reduce the course fee
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 GGSIPU Ph.D Mechanical
GGSIPU offers a part-time Ph.D Electronics and Communications Engineering through the University School of Information, Communication and Technology. The minimum study length is four years, and working students need a No Objection Certificate. The university holds NAAC A++ and the brochure shows #94 in Collegedunia Engineering ranking 2026. The full course fee without hostel is INR 2.06 Lakhs for the minimum four-year study plan. Admission uses GGSIPU PET code 212 or a valid GATE route, followed by interview. The final slots are published before PET. No LPA placement figure is published for this research degree.
GGSIPU Ph.D Electronics and Communications Engineering Fees
The total with living cost is INR 6.86 Lakhs and the total without living cost is INR 2.06 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 1 Lakh. You pay tuition, university charges, exam fee and innovation fee each year. The alumni contribution is paid once. The security deposit is refundable and is not counted in the total.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 1 Lakh | INR 25,000 a year, 4 years |
| University charges | INR 80,000 | INR 20,000 a year, 4 years |
| Alumni contribution | INR 2,000 | One time |
| Examination fee | INR 12,000 | INR 3,000 a year, 4 years |
| Innovation and incubation fee | INR 2,000 | INR 500 a year, 4 years |
| Development charges | INR 10,000 | One time, in year 1 |
| Security deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Total, no hostel | INR 2.06 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with living cost | INR 6.86 Lakhs | Full course |
GGSIPU Ph.D Electronics and Communications Engineering Admission Dates 2027
The 2027 application is expected in Feb 2027 and the last date is expected in Mar 2027. PET is expected from Apr 2027 to May 2027. GGSIPU then calls students for selection allotment, interview and document check before classes start in Nov 2027.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Online application, last date to apply | Feb 2027 to Mar 2027 | Tentative |
| PET exemption documents | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| Exempted list for PET | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| GGSIPU PET code 212 exam | Apr 2027 to May 2027 | Tentative |
| PET result and shortlist | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Selection allotment and interview | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Fee payment, last date | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Document check and school reporting | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Nov 2027 | Tentative |
GGSIPU Ph.D Electronics and Communications Engineering Eligibility
The main entry route needs M.Tech with 60% marks or 7 CGPA. A four-year B.Tech route needs 75% marks. You can also use PET code 212 or a valid GATE score in ECE to reach the interview stage.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Master route | M.Tech in ECE or equivalent with 60% or 7 CGPA |
| B.Tech route | Four-year B.Tech in ECE or equivalent with 75% marks |
| Entrance route | Qualified in PET code 212 or valid GATE score |
| Working student | No Objection Certificate for part-time study |
GGSIPU Ph.D Electronics and Communications Engineering Admission Process
The form fee is INR 2,500 and the PET paper is code 212. PET or NET score gets 70% weight and interview gets 30% weight. You apply online, upload papers, attend the test if needed, present your research plan and pay the first fee after selection.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Apply online | Fill the Ph.D form and pay INR 2,500 |
| 2. Use PET or exemption | Write PET code 212 or submit valid GATE proof |
| 3. Attend interview | Present the research plan before the school panel |
| 4. Pay fee | Pay the first fee and finish document check |
GGSIPU Ph.D Electronics and Communications Engineering Cutoff
The PET qualifying score is 50% for General students and 45% for reserved categories. GATE route students do not need PET if the score is valid. The final merit uses 70% test score and 30% interview, so the interview can change the list.
| Route | Score or rule | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| PET, General | 50% qualifying score | Admission brochure 2026 |
| PET, reserved categories | 45% qualifying score | Admission brochure 2026 |
| GATE route | Valid qualified GATE score | Admission brochure 2026 |
| Interview | 30% weight in final merit | Admission brochure 2026 |
GGSIPU Ph.D Electronics and Communications Engineering Placements
The Ph.D page does not publish an INR 0 LPA placement package, and it does not give a batch placement rate. This is a research degree for teachers, engineers and lab workers. You should judge it by supervisor fit, lab area and time you can give.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Published LPA package | INR 0 LPA published for Ph.D |
| Batch placement rate | Not published |
| Main outcome | Research degree and thesis work |
| Best fit | Teaching, research lab or engineering role with study time |
GGSIPU Ph.D Electronics and Communications Engineering Scholarships
The shown schemes can cut INR 36,000 to INR 75,000 from the four-year fee. The SC or ST post-matric route gives the biggest listed support here. You need category proof, income proof and active renewal each year.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| SC or ST post-matric support | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 75,000 |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 36,000 |
| EWS fee support | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 50,000 |
| OBC post-matric support | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 60,000 |
GGSIPU Ph.D Electronics and Communications Engineering Ranking
GGSIPU holds NAAC A++ and the brochure shows #94 in Collegedunia Engineering ranking 2026. The same cover also shows NIRF Engineering 101 to 150 for the university. These ranks judge the university, not this one Ph.D branch.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NAAC | 2026 | A++ |
| Collegedunia Engineering rank | 2026 | #22 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | 101 to 150 |
GGSIPU Ph.D Electronics and Communications Engineering Course Structure
Year 1 has course work, research methods and supervisor discussion. Year 2 and Year 3 focus on experiments, papers and thesis writing. Part-time students keep their job, but the school still checks research progress.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Course work, research methods and topic fixing |
| Year 2 | Lab work, modelling, data and paper writing |
| Year 3 | Thesis writing, review and final submission work |
Should you pick Ph.D Electronics and Communications Engineering at GGSIPU?
This course suits working engineers who want a Delhi research seat and can give steady time to a thesis.
Pick it if:
You work near Delhi labs: the Dwarka campus keeps you close to supervisors, workshops and industry offices during part-time study.
Your job can spare research time: GGSIPU asks working students for a No Objection Certificate before interview.
You have a valid GATE score: you can skip PET and use the interview route if the score is valid.
You need a low research fee: the four-year course fee is INR 2.06 Lakhs before living cost.
Skip it if:
You want campus job hiring: the Ph.D page gives no LPA placement package or batch placement rate.
Your office will not give time: the part-time route still needs course work, meetings and thesis progress.
You miss the form date: the application closed on 31 Mar 2026 for the 2026 cycle.
You depend on a fixed seat count: the school publishes final Ph.D slots before PET, not in the brochure.
Counsellor's advice
Take it if your supervisor area is clear and your office gives time. If either is unclear, pay nothing yet.
Ph.D Electronics and Communications Engineering Eligibility▾
Master route: M.Tech in ECE or equivalent with 60% or 7 CGPA.
B.Tech route: Four-year B.Tech in ECE or equivalent needs 75% marks.
Entrance route: Clear PET code 212, or use a valid GATE score in ECE.
Work papers: Part-time working students need a No Objection Certificate for study time.
Ph.D Electronics and Communications Engineering Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the Ph.D form, choose PET code 212 and pay INR 2,500.
Use exemption: Upload valid GATE proof if you want to skip PET.
Write PET: The test has 100 MCQs, takes two hours and has no negative marking.
Attend interview: Present your research plan; test score has 70% weight and interview has 30% weight.
Finish admission: Pay the first fee and give original papers during school reporting.
Ph.D Electronics and Communications Engineering Admission Dates 2027
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Most 2026 steps are over. Tap 2026 Session for the steps still left; the 2027 dates are estimates.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
1 Feb 2026 to 31 Mar 2026
Online application, last date to apply
Last date to apply was 31 Mar 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
15 Apr 2026
PET exemption documents
GATE route students sent proof to the school by 15 Apr 2026.
Over
20 Apr 2026
Exempted list for PET
Schools uploaded the list after checking documents.
Over
25 Apr 2026 to 17 May 2026
GGSIPU PET code 212 exam
The test was the Electronics and Communication Engineering PET.
Over
Jun 2026
PET result and shortlist
Shortlisted students moved to the interview stage.
Over
31 Jul 2026
Selection allotment and interview
Schools planned to finish interviews by 31 Jul 2026.
Over
12 Aug 2026
Fee payment, last date
Selected students had to pay the first fee after the interview list.
Confirmed
31 Oct 2026
Final degree paper, last date
Provisionally admitted students must submit final degree proof by 31 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
7 Nov 2026
Document check and school reporting
Schools send result details within seven days after the proof date.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Classes start
Course work is expected after reporting and fee payment.
Tentative
Feb 2027 to Mar 2027
Online application, last date to apply
Expected from the 2026 application pattern.
Tentative
Apr 2027
PET exemption documents
Expected before the PET list is published.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Exempted list for PET
Expected after the school checks GATE papers.
Tentative
Apr 2027 to May 2027
GGSIPU PET code 212 exam
Expected in the same window as the 2026 PET.
Tentative
Jun 2027
PET result and shortlist
Expected after the test window closes.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Selection allotment and interview
Expected before the school finishes admission.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Fee payment, last date
Expected after the school publishes the selection list.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Document check and school reporting
Expected after fee payment and paper check.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Classes start
Expected after reporting and supervisor discussion.
Source: GGSIPU Ph.D admission brochure. Confirm on the official site before you act.
GGSIPU Ph.D Electronics and Communications Engineering Fees 2027
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This is the full 4-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add living cost.
Tuition fee
Per year × 4, INR 25,000 a year
INR 1 Lakh
University charges
Per year × 4, INR 20,000 a year
INR 80,000
Alumni contribution
One time, in year 1
INR 2,000
Examination fee
Per year × 4, INR 3,000 a year
INR 12,000
Innovation and incubation fee
Per year × 4, INR 500 a year
INR 2,000
Development charges
One time, in year 1
INR 10,000
Security deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add living cost
Living cost near campus
Per month × 48, INR 10,000 a month
INR 4.80 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 3,473
7 yr · 10.5% per year
First payment
INR 60,500
at admission, includes refundable deposit
Education loan EMI
INR 11,563
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Living share
INR 4.80 Lakhs
rent and food estimate for 48 months
Source: GGSIPU Ph.D fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your score get you Ph.D Electronics and Communications Engineering at GGSIPU?
Pick your category and route. The cutoff ranges use the PET qualifying score and the interview rule.
Category
Route
General · PET route
50% and above: yes, you clear the PET floor and move to interview.
49% to 49%: almost there. You need the relaxed score rule or GATE route.
Below 49%: not this intake. Prepare again or use valid GATE if you have it.
General · GATE route
70 and above: strong route. Keep GATE proof ready for interview.
50 to 69: possible if the school accepts your score and area.
Below 50: use PET code 212 instead of counting on exemption.
OBC-NCL · PET route
45% and above: yes, you clear the PET floor and move to interview.
44% to 44%: almost there. You need the relaxed score rule or GATE route.
Below 44%: not this intake. Prepare again or use valid GATE if you have it.
OBC-NCL · GATE route
70 and above: strong route. Keep GATE proof ready for interview.
50 to 69: possible if the school accepts your score and area.
Below 50: use PET code 212 instead of counting on exemption.
SC · PET route
45% and above: yes, you clear the PET floor and move to interview.
44% to 44%: almost there. You need the relaxed score rule or GATE route.
Below 44%: not this intake. Prepare again or use valid GATE if you have it.
SC · GATE route
70 and above: strong route. Keep GATE proof ready for interview.
50 to 69: possible if the school accepts your score and area.
Below 50: use PET code 212 instead of counting on exemption.
ST · PET route
45% and above: yes, you clear the PET floor and move to interview.
44% to 44%: almost there. You need the relaxed score rule or GATE route.
Below 44%: not this intake. Prepare again or use valid GATE if you have it.
ST · GATE route
70 and above: strong route. Keep GATE proof ready for interview.
50 to 69: possible if the school accepts your score and area.
Below 50: use PET code 212 instead of counting on exemption.
EWS · PET route
45% and above: yes, you clear the PET floor and move to interview.
44% to 44%: almost there. You need the relaxed score rule or GATE route.
Below 44%: not this intake. Prepare again or use valid GATE if you have it.
EWS · GATE route
70 and above: strong route. Keep GATE proof ready for interview.
50 to 69: possible if the school accepts your score and area.
Below 50: use PET code 212 instead of counting on exemption.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The PET score only gets you to the interview stage. The final list uses 70% test score and 30% interview, so your research plan matters.
GGSIPU Ph.D Electronics and Communications Engineering Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what may reduce the fee. Confirm the final amount with the university.
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.
SC or ST post-matric support
INR 75,000
State welfare portal
This can cover the tuition part if renewal is accepted each year.
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 36,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid after checks on income and study record.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS fee support
INR 50,000
University fee support route
This reduces the academic fee after the certificate is checked.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answersOBC post-matric support
INR 60,000
Backward classes welfare portal
This can reduce tuition and university charges after yearly renewal.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the university about paying in parts and about education loans.
GGSIPU Ph.D Electronics and Communications Engineering vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to GGSIPU. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher weight, an easier mark rule.
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GGSIPU
Delhi NCR
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Delhi Technological University
Delhi
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Netaji Subhas University of Technology
Delhi
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Jamia Millia Islamia
Delhi
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National Institute of Technology Delhi
Delhi
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Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women
Delhi
Total fees4 years, no hostel
INR 2.06 Lakhs
course fee
INR 2.38 Lakhs
INR 32,000 more
INR 2.17 Lakhs
INR 11,000 more
INR 1.78 Lakhs
INR 28,000 less
INR 2.08 Lakhs
INR 2,000 more
INR 1.98 Lakhs
INR 8,000 less
Application feeonline form
INR 2,500
Ph.D form
INR 1,000
INR 1,500 less
INR 1,500
INR 1,000 less
INR 1,500
INR 1,000 less
INR 2,000
INR 500 less
INR 2,500
Same fee
PET weightagetest share in merit
70%
test score share
70%
Same weight
70%
Same weight
70%
Same weight
50%
20 points lower
70%
Same weight
Interview weightageviva share in merit
30%
interview share
30%
Same weight
30%
Same weight
30%
Same weight
50%
20 points higher
30%
Same weight
Minimum marksmaster route
60%
M.Tech route
55%
5 points lower
60%
Same marks
55%
5 points lower
60%
Same marks
60%
Same marks
In short
Delhi Technological University has a lower application fee, but GGSIPU has the lower course fee here. If your supervisor match is at GGSIPU, keep this page higher.
In short
Netaji Subhas University of Technology is close on fees and uses the same test weight shown here. If both supervisors fit, choose the guide who matches your topic better.
In short
Jamia Millia Islamia is cheaper on the course fee and has a lower mark rule in this row. If GGSIPU has your lab area, the fee gap is still small.
In short
National Institute of Technology Delhi gives more interview weight in this row. If your research plan is strong, compare the supervisor list before choosing between it and GGSIPU.
In short
Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women is cheaper on course fee and same on marks here. Pick GGSIPU if its Mechanical supervisor fits your thesis topic better.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on GGSIPU Ph.D Electronics and Communications Engineering
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is Ph.D Electronics and Communications Engineering at GGSIPU worth the fee?▾
Yes, if your research topic matches a GGSIPU supervisor. The clean four-year course fee is INR 2.06 Lakhs, which is low for a part-time research degree in Delhi. Do not decide by fee alone. Check the supervisor area, lab access and the time your office will give you.
Should I take this course if I work full time?▾
Take it only if your office gives real study time. GGSIPU asks working students for a No Objection Certificate, and the Ph.D still needs course work, meetings and thesis progress. Before you apply, get the written office approval and speak to the likely supervisor about meeting hours.
What job does this Ph.D lead to?▾
It is better for research, teaching and senior engineering roles than for campus hiring. The page does not publish an LPA placement package or batch placement rate for Ph.D scholars. If you want a job switch fast, a taught M.Tech or industry certificate may suit you better.
Is it good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, that is the main point of the degree. You work on a thesis, research methods and a supervisor-led problem over at least four years. It suits students who already know their broad Mechanical area. Read the school list and apply only if the guide area matches your topic.
Should I wait for the next Ph.D cycle?▾
Wait only if your GATE proof, research plan or office approval is not ready. The 2026 application closed on 31 Mar 2026, and the 2027 dates are still estimates. Use the time to write a clearer proposal and talk to the school before paying the next form fee.
Is the GATE route better than PET for me?▾
Yes, if your GATE score is valid in an eligible engineering subject. It can exempt you from PET, but you still face the interview. The final merit gives 70% weight to test score and 30% to interview. Keep proof ready and prepare your research plan well.
Who should skip this Ph.D at GGSIPU?▾
Skip it if you need a published placement package, hostel surety or a fixed seat count before applying. GGSIPU publishes Ph.D slots before PET, and no LPA package is printed for this research degree. Choose it for supervisor fit, not for a campus job promise.
Can I manage the fee while studying part time?▾
Usually yes, because the clean four-year course fee is INR 2.06 Lakhs. The first payment is INR 60,500 and includes a refundable security deposit. Living cost is separate. If money is tight, use the scholarship block above and ask the university about paying in parts.
How do I get admission to this Ph.D?▾
Apply online, choose PET code 212 and pay INR 2,500. If you have valid GATE proof, upload it for exemption. Otherwise write PET, then attend the interview with your research plan. After selection, pay the first fee and finish document check at the school.
What is the full fee for this course?▾
The clean four-year course fee is INR 2.06 Lakhs without living cost. The toggle in the fee block adds INR 4.80 Lakhs as a living estimate, taking the shown total to INR 6.86 Lakhs. Use the official fee notice before payment because charges can change.
Do scholarships reduce the Ph.D fee?▾
They may, if your category and income match a scheme. The calculator shows support from INR 36,000 to INR 1.11 Lakhs on the base fee. Treat it as an estimate. Keep income proof, category proof and renewal papers ready before you count on the waiver.
Is the 2027 admission calendar confirmed?▾
No. The 2027 dates are estimates based on the 2026 brochure. The 2026 PET was listed from 25 Apr 2026 to 17 May 2026, with interviews planned by 31 Jul 2026. Check the official admission page before you act on any 2027 date.
This page is AI assisted and human verified.
GGSIPU: 1 Answered Question
What are the best colleges under IP university for a BCA course?
Aditi Guptastudied at KCC Institute of Technology and Management
Some of the best colleges under IP University for a BCA course are as follows.
- KCC Institute of Legal and higher education
- Maharaja Surajmal Institute, Janak Puri, New Delhi
- Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies, Pitampura, New Delhi
- Jagan Institute of Management Studies, Rohini, Delhi
- Jagannath International Management School, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi
- Institute of Information Technology & Management, Janak Puri, New Delhi
- Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Patparganj Road, Delhi
- Trinity Institute of Professional Studies, Dwarka, New Delhi
- Institute of Innovation in Technology and Management, Janakpuri, New Delhi
- Integrated Institute of Technology, Dwarka, New Delhi
GGSIPU conducts its own BCA entrance test called IPU CET BCA entrance to select students for admission to these colleges.
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