GGSIPU Ph.D Mechanical & Automation Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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Total fees

INR 1.42 Lakhs

3 years, no hostel

Fellowship

INR 4.44 LPA

JRF value used for ROI

PET cutoff

50%

45% for reserved groups

Merit split

70:30

PET or GATE plus interview

In This Page▾

01AboutCourse facts, fees, dates and tables 02Should you pick itWhen this research course makes sense 03EligibilityMarks, degree and entrance rules 04Admission ProcessPET, exemption, interview and documents 05Admission DatesThe full Ph.D. admission cycle 06FeesFull course cost with hostel toggle 07Will your score get you inPET score ranges and next steps 08ScholarshipsFee support and waiver estimates 09How does it compare?The same research route at colleges in its league 10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About GGSIPU Ph.D. MAE

GGSIPU Ph.D. MAE is a 3-year, full-time doctoral research course in Mechanical and Automation Engineering. The university is NAAC A++ and is ranked #56 in QS Southern Asia University Ranking 2026. The full course fee without hostel is INR 1.42 Lakhs. Admission is through PET 213, or through GATE and other accepted national tests for exempted students. Final Ph.D. slots are declared before PET. GGSIPU does not publish a Ph.D. campus pay figure for this discipline, so this page uses INR 4.44 LPA only as the JRF fellowship value.

GGSIPU Ph.D. MAE Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 3.22 Lakhs and the total without hostel is INR 1.42 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 75,000. You pay the yearly fee during the course and pay the one time heads at admission. GGSIPU fixes the research fee for this programme. The hostel row is separate, and the security deposit is returned when you leave.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 75,000	Per year × 3, INR 25,000 a year
University charges	INR 60,000	Per year × 3, INR 20,000 a year
Innovation and Incubation fee	INR 1,500	Per year × 3, INR 500 a year
Alumni contribution fund	INR 2,000	One time, non refundable
Examination fee	INR 3,000	One time, in year 1
Security deposit	INR 10,000	One time, returned when you leave
Hostel and mess	INR 1.80 Lakhs	Per year × 3, INR 60,000 a year
Total, no hostel	INR 1.42 Lakhs	Full course, as published
Total with hostel	INR 3.22 Lakhs	Full course with hostel estimate

GGSIPU Ph.D. MAE Admission Dates

The 2027 application is expected in Feb 2027 and the last date is 31 Mar 2027. PET is expected from 25 Apr 2027 to 17 May 2027. The exempted list, interview and fee payment follow the same cycle. You should keep the proposal and certificates ready before the form opens.

Event	Date	Status
Application form starts	Feb 2027	Tentative
Last date to apply	31 Mar 2027	Tentative
PET exemption papers, last date	15 Apr 2027	Tentative
PET exempted list	20 Apr 2027	Tentative
PET 213 exam	25 Apr 2027 to 17 May 2027	Tentative
PET result and shortlist	Jun 2027	Tentative
Interview and document check	Jul 2027	Tentative
Admission allotment list	Jul 2027	Tentative
Admission fee payment, last date	31 Jul 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Aug 2027	Tentative

GGSIPU Ph.D. MAE Eligibility

M.Tech in Mechanical and Automation Engineering needs 60% marks or 7 CGPA, while a 4 year B.Tech route needs 75% marks. SC, ST, OBC NCL, EWS and PwD candidates get a 5% relaxation. You also need PET, GATE or another accepted national test score for the admission route.

Requirement	What you need
Master's degree route	M.Tech or equivalent in the listed engineering area with 60% marks or 7 CGPA
Four year degree route	B.Tech or equivalent in the listed area with 75% marks
Relaxation	5% relaxation for SC, ST, OBC NCL, EWS and PwD candidates
Entrance route	PET 213, or exemption through a valid GATE or fellowship linked test

GGSIPU Ph.D. MAE Admission Process

PET 213 is the test route and GATE can give exemption from PET. The final merit uses 70% from PET or the exempted test and 30% from the interview. You fill the online form, upload papers, attend the interview and then pay the admission fee by the last date.

Step	What you do
Online form	Fill the Ph.D. form on the GGSIPU portal and pay the application fee
Entrance test	Take PET 213 unless you have a valid exemption
Exemption check	Upload GATE or fellowship papers before the listed last date
Interview	Discuss your research area and documents before the university panel
Admission fee	Pay the admission fee and finish the document check

GGSIPU Ph.D. MAE Cutoff

The PET qualifying score is 50% for General candidates and 45% for reserved candidates. The final merit gives 70% weight to PET or GATE and 30% to the interview. This is not a closing rank based course, so your score and interview decide the result.

Category or stage	Cutoff or weight	Round and year
General PET score	50%	PET 2026 rule
Reserved PET score	45%	PET 2026 rule
PET or exempted test weight	70%	Final merit rule
Interview weight	30%	Final merit rule

GGSIPU Ph.D. MAE Placements

The table shows no placement rate, no average pay and INR 4.44 LPA as the JRF fellowship value. GGSIPU does not publish a Ph.D. placement rate for this discipline. Treat the figure as research support, not a campus job figure, and ask the department about guide fit and lab work.

Metric	Value
Placement rate	Not published
Average pay	Not published
JRF fellowship value used on this page	INR 4.44 LPA
Research support note	Full-time Ph.D. research fellowships are listed for eligible scholars

GGSIPU Ph.D. MAE Scholarships

The biggest support shown here is INR 1 Lakh from combined low income schemes. The base calculator starts with INR 40,000 from the central scheme. These are fee support estimates, so you must check the final sanction on the portal before counting the money in your fee plan.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
Central Sector Scheme	Income up to INR 8 Lakhs and merit rules	INR 40,000
Delhi SC or ST support	SC or ST with low family income	INR 60,000
Delhi merit linked fee support	EWS or low income group	INR 50,000
OBC post matric support	OBC NCL with low family income	INR 30,000

GGSIPU Ph.D. MAE Ranking

GGSIPU is ranked #56 in QS Southern Asia University Ranking 2026 and shows a 22nd State NIRF rank line. It also has NAAC A++ with CGPA 3.56. These ranks tell you the university standing; the research decision still depends on the guide and the lab.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
QS Southern Asia University Ranking	2026	#56
State NIRF rank line	2026	#22
NAAC	2023	A++ with CGPA 3.56

GGSIPU Ph.D. MAE Course Structure

PET 213 has 100 MCQs and lasts 2 hours. Research methods form 50% of the paper and subject questions form 50%. You should prepare both parts, because the test does not use negative marking and each right answer helps the score.

Part	What it has
Research methods	50% of PET paper
Subject part	50% of PET paper
Question format	100 MCQs
Test time	2 hours

GGSIPU Ph.D. MAE Seats and Intake

The brochure says final slots are declared before PET, and the number is not printed in the brochure. This means you should check the school notice before filling preferences. If fewer guides take students that year, the merit list can close faster.

Seat item	Detail
Final Ph.D. slots	Declared before PET
Course seat count	Not published in the brochure
Guide match	Checked during interview

Should you pick Ph.D. MAE at GGSIPU?

This course suits students who want doctoral research in automation, robotics and mechanical systems.

Pick it if:

You want research near industry: Delhi NCR has labs, factories and start-ups that fit automation projects.

You already have GATE: a valid score can skip PET, so prepare the interview and proposal first.

You want low fees: the full course fee is INR 1.42 Lakhs, before hostel and living cost.

You can study full time: the brochure says full-time scholars may get fellowships if they meet the rules.

Skip it if:

You want a campus job after Ph.D.: the university does not publish a Ph.D. placement rate for this discipline.

You need fixed seats early: the brochure says final slots are declared before PET, not in the brochure.

You are weak in research methods: PET gives half the paper to research methods and needs 50% to qualify.

You work full time: you need an NOC, and full-time study may need leave for three years.

Counsellor's advice

If you have GATE or a strong proposal, apply and prepare the interview first. If you need fixed seats before paying, wait for the slots notice.

Ph.D. MAE Eligibility▾

Master's route: M.Tech or equivalent in the listed engineering area with 60% marks or 7 CGPA.

B.Tech route: A 4 year B.Tech in the listed area needs 75% marks.

Relaxation: SC, ST, OBC NCL, EWS and PwD candidates get a 5% relaxation.

Entrance route: PET 213 is used unless you have a valid GATE or fellowship linked exemption.

Ph.D. MAE Admission Process▾

Form: Fill the GGSIPU Ph.D. form online and pay the application fee.

PET: Take PET 213 if you do not have a valid exemption score.

Exemption: Upload GATE or fellowship papers by the university's listed last date.

Interview: The final merit uses 70% test score and 30% interview score.

Admission fee: Pay the fee and finish document check, or you lose the seat.

Ph.D. MAE Admission Dates 2027

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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative

Feb 2027

Application form starts

The form is expected to open in the same month as 2026.

Tentative

31 Mar 2027

Last date to apply

Expected last date to apply, based on the 2026 brochure.

Tentative

15 Apr 2027

PET exemption papers, last date

Upload GATE or fellowship papers before this date.

Tentative

20 Apr 2027

PET exempted list

Check whether you must write PET or can go to interview.

Tentative

25 Apr 2027 to 17 May 2027

PET 213 exam

The entrance test window is expected in this period.

Tentative

Jun 2027

PET result and shortlist

The interview list is expected after the PET result.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Interview and document check

Bring originals and your research proposal.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Admission allotment list

The selected list is expected after interviews.

Tentative

31 Jul 2027

Admission fee payment, last date

You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by this date.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Classes start

Coursework and research joining are expected after admission formalities.

Source: GGSIPU Ph.D Admission Brochure. Confirm on the official site before you act.

GGSIPU Ph.D. MAE Fees 2027

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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Tuition fee

Per year × 3, INR 25,000 a year

INR 75,000

University charges

Per year × 3, INR 20,000 a year

INR 60,000

Innovation and Incubation fee

Per year × 3, INR 500 a year

INR 1,500

Alumni contribution fund

One time, non refundable

INR 2,000

Examination fee

One time, in year 1

INR 3,000

Security deposit Refundable

One time, returned when you leave

INR 10,000

Add hostel + mess

Hostel and mess estimate

Per year × 3, INR 60,000 a year

INR 1.80 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 1.42 Lakhs

3 years · tuition + university charges, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 3.22 Lakhs

3 years · tuition + university charges + hostel and mess

Education loan EMI

INR 2,386

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

314%

average first-year pay INR 4.44 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 5,421

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

138%

average first-year pay INR 4.44 LPA vs the full fee

Source: GGSIPU Ph.D Admission Brochure. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you Ph.D. MAE at GGSIPU?

Pick your category and route. The cutoff ranges are the PET qualifying scores and interview guide points.

GGSIPU Ph.D. MAE Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

GGSIPU Ph.D. MAE 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 pay, an easier cutoff.

Compare with

DTUNSUTJamiaNIT DelhiIIT Delhi

This page

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

Delhi NCR

Compared with

Delhi Technological University

Delhi

Compared with

Netaji Subhas University of Technology

Delhi

Compared with

Jamia Millia Islamia

New Delhi

Compared with

National Institute of Technology Delhi

Delhi

Compared with

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

New Delhi

Total fees3 years, no hostel

INR 1.42 Lakhs

tuition + university charges

INR 1.80 Lakhs

INR 38,000 more

INR 1.50 Lakhs

INR 8,000 more

INR 1.20 Lakhs

INR 22,000 less

INR 1.35 Lakhs

INR 7,000 less

INR 1 Lakh

INR 42,000 less

PET cutoffGeneral qualifying score

50%

PET 213 rule

50%

Same score

50%

Same score

50%

Same score

Not published

50%

Same score

Interview weightfinal merit

30%

GGSIPU rule

30%

Same weight

30%

Same weight

40%

10 points higher

Not published

30%

Same weight

Test weightfinal merit

70%

PET or GATE score

70%

Same weight

70%

Same weight

60%

10 points lower

Not published

70%

Same weight

Minimum durationfull-time Ph.D.

years

Same duration

University rankQS Southern Asia

#56

2026 ranking

Not published

In short

DTU costs more for the shown fee row, while the PET score gate looks similar. If your guide fit is stronger at GGSIPU, keep this page's seat above DTU.

In short

NSUT is close on fee and follows a similar research route. If both guide areas match, use the interview panel and lab match before you decide.

In short

Jamia costs less in this comparison but gives the interview more weight. If your written score is stronger than your interview profile, GGSIPU is the steadier pick.

In short

NIT Delhi has a lower shown fee, but some research weights are not published here. If you need clear score math, check the NIT Delhi notice before moving it above GGSIPU.

In short

IIT Delhi is tougher in research fit even when the qualifying score looks similar. If you want a Delhi NCR doctorate with lower pressure, keep GGSIPU as the practical choice.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on GGSIPU Ph.D. MAE

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is Ph.D. MAE at GGSIPU worth the fee?▾

Yes, if your research topic matches a guide here. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.42 Lakhs, which is low for a 3 year doctorate. The bigger question is guide fit, not fee. Speak to the school before you pay and ask about lab access.

Should I take this seat if I only clear PET by a small score?▾

Not on the PET score alone. General candidates need 50% in PET, but the final merit also gives 30% weight to the interview. If your score is close to the gate, prepare a clear proposal and keep your documents ready for the interview.

What job or pay can I expect after this Ph.D.?▾

Do not treat this as a placement course. GGSIPU does not publish a Ph.D. placement rate for this discipline. This page uses INR 4.44 LPA only as a JRF fellowship value for ROI. Ask the department about research projects and teaching links before you join.

Who should pick this Ph.D. course?▾

Pick it if you want research in automation, robotics or mechanical systems, and you can study full time. The course uses PET 213, GATE or fellowship linked exemptions, then an interview. It suits students who already have a proposal area and can work with a guide.

Who should skip this course?▾

Skip it if you need a fixed campus job number before joining. The page prints no placement average because the university does not publish one for this Ph.D. discipline. If job outcome is your main need, ask for recent scholar outcomes before paying the admission fee.

Is GATE better than PET for this admission?▾

Yes, if your GATE score is valid and strong. A valid GATE or fellowship linked score can exempt you from PET, so you can focus on the interview and proposal. Still check the exemption list date, because missing that paper date can send you back to PET.

Is this course right for higher studies or research?▾

Yes, this is already a research degree. The PET paper gives 50% weight to research methods and 50% to the subject area, so it checks whether you can start doctoral work. Pick it only if you are ready for reading, lab work and guide meetings.

Should I wait a year for a better research option?▾

Wait only if your guide area is not available this year. The fee is INR 1.42 Lakhs without hostel, so cost is not the main reason to delay. If a suitable guide and lab are available, apply now and keep another research option ready.

Is Delhi NCR useful for this research area?▾

Yes, it can help. Delhi NCR has universities, labs, factories and start-ups that fit automation and mechanical systems work. The city does not replace a good guide, but it can help with visits, expert talks and project links. Ask the department which labs are active.

What is the full fee for the course?▾

The full 3 year fee without hostel is INR 1.42 Lakhs. With the hostel and mess estimate, it becomes INR 3.22 Lakhs. The fee block above shows every head and also marks the refundable security deposit, so read it before you plan a loan.

Can I pay the fee in parts?▾

Yes. The tuition fee, university charges and innovation fee are yearly heads, so the main fee is paid across the course. The admission time heads are paid once. If you need more time, ask the fee office before the last date because missing it means you lose the seat.

Can I get a scholarship or fee waiver?▾

Maybe, based on category, income and scheme rules. The calculator above shows estimates from INR 40,000 to INR 1 Lakh for common support paths. Treat it as a guide only. Apply on the correct portal and wait for sanction before you subtract it from the fee.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Sep 24, 2026

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