GITAM University Bengaluru Ph.D Electronics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The academic fee for Ph.D. (Electronics) at GITAM Bengaluru is INR 30,000 per year, totalling INR 90,000 for the minimum three-year duration. Additionally, GITAM awards a Ph.D. Fellowship of INR 33,000 per month (for up to 3 years) to all full-time scholars, which far exceeds the annual academic fee. Application fee is INR 1,200.

Ans. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Physics, Electronic Science, Electronics, Instrumentation, or equivalent with a minimum of 55 percent aggregate marks. Alternatively, a 4-year B.Tech with 75% marks may qualify. Valid GReAT, GATE, CSIR-NET, or UGC-NET score is required; GATE/NET holders are directly called for an interview.

Ans. All full-time PhD scholars admitted to GITAM are eligible for the GITAM Ph.D. Fellowship of INR 33,000 per month for a maximum period of three years. Meritorious scholars may also receive the MURTI Excellence Fellowship of INR 40,000 per month. No separate application is required; the fellowship is awarded at the time of admission.

Ans. The Ph.D. (Electronics) at GITAM Bengaluru covers research in microelectronics, VLSI design, embedded systems, signal and image processing, advanced circuit design, communication technologies, photonics, and next-generation wireless systems. Students work under experienced faculty with access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities.

Ans. Admission is through GReAT (GITAM Research Admissions Test, conducted online for engineering disciplines) followed by an interview. Candidates with a valid GATE, CSIR-NET, or UGC-NET score are exempted from GReAT and directly called for the interview. Applications are submitted at researchadmissions.gitam.edu.