The Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at GITAM (Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management) Deemed to be University, Bengaluru, is a minimum three-year full-time doctoral programme offered by GITAM School of Technology. GITAM is a NAAC A++ Deemed University (2023), with its Bengaluru Campus at Doddaballapur Main Road, Bengaluru 562163. The programme covers advanced research in thermal engineering, manufacturing processes, materials science, robotics, computational fluid dynamics, CAD/CAM, and aerospace systems. All full-time scholars are eligible for a GITAM Ph.D. Fellowship of INR 33,000 per month for up to three years. Admission is through GReAT (GITAM Research Admissions Test) or direct interview for candidates with GATE scores.
📋 Admission Status: GITAM Bengaluru Ph.D. (Mechanical Engineering) admissions for 2026-27 are in the interview and offer-letter phase. GReAT results were declared by June 30, 2026; classes commence August 24, 2026. Apply early for the next cycle at researchadmissions.gitam.edu.
Key Points
- GITAM Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering is a full-time doctoral programme at a NAAC A++ Deemed University in Bengaluru.
- Academic fee: INR 30,000 per year (minimum INR 90,000 for 3 years); application fee INR 1,200.
- GITAM Ph.D. Fellowship of INR 33,000/month for up to 3 years awarded to all full-time scholars.
- Research areas include thermal engineering, manufacturing processes, materials science, robotics, computational fluid dynamics, CAD/CAM, and aerospace systems.
- GATE/CSIR-NET qualified candidates are exempted from GReAT.
GITAM Bengaluru Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Application Fee (non-refundable) | INR 1,200 |
| Annual Academic Fee | INR 30,000 |
| Total Fees (3-Year Minimum) | INR 90,000 |
- Academic fee INR 30,000/year; three-year total INR 90,000.
- Application fee INR 1,200; pay at researchadmissions.gitam.edu.
- GITAM Ph.D. Fellowship is separate from the academic fee.
- Hostel charges additional; confirm at gitam.edu.
GITAM Bengaluru Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| GReAT 2026 Application Deadline | May 11, 2026 |
| GReAT 2026 Exam (Online) | May 23, 2026 |
| GReAT 2026 Results | June 30, 2026 |
| Online Interviews (School of Technology) | June 8 to 19, 2026 |
| Offer Letter and Fee Payment | July to August 2026 |
| Commencement of Ph.D. Programme | August 24, 2026 |
| GReAT (GITAM) Registration End | March 2026 |
| GReAT (GITAM) Exam Date | May 23, 2026 |
| GReAT (GITAM) Result | June 30, 2026 |
| GATE 2026 Registration End | October 2025 |
| GATE 2026 Exam Date | Feb 7, Feb 08, Feb 14 and Feb 15, 2026 |
| GATE 2026 Result | Mar 19, 2026 |
- Apply at researchadmissions.gitam.edu; pay INR 1,200 application fee.
- GATE/NET holders are exempted from GReAT; direct interview applies.
- Research proposal and online interview required after qualifying GReAT.
- 2026-27 applications closed; next cycle opens early 2027.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.
- A minimum aggregate of 55 percent marks (or 5.5 CGPA) in the qualifying master’s degree is required.
- A valid GReAT, GATE, CSIR-NET, or UGC-NET score is required; GATE/CSIR-NET qualified candidates are exempted from GReAT.
- Four-year B.Tech graduates with 75% marks or above may also apply directly without a master’s degree.
Admission Process
- Register at researchadmissions.gitam.edu and pay the INR 1,200 application fee.
- Appear in GReAT (online) or submit a valid GATE/NET score.
- Candidates who clear GReAT or hold a valid GATE/NET score are called for an online interview (June 8 to 19, 2026).
- Successful candidates receive admission offer letters in July to August 2026; pay fees to confirm.
- Complete document verification and join the programme on August 24, 2026.
✓ Opt for this if
- M.Tech / M.Sc graduates targeting doctoral research in Mechanical Engineering,Full Time
- GATE/NET holders seeking direct interview route and research fellowship
- Full-time scholars who need INR 33,000/month GITAM PhD Fellowship
- Candidates preferring a NAAC A++ institution in Bengaluru for doctoral work
- Those with 4-year B.Tech at 75%+ who want direct PhD without a master’s degree
✗ Skip if
- Part-time working professionals unable to commit to full-time residence
- Candidates requiring IIT/IISc affiliation for faculty or premium industry roles
- Students who have not yet completed a master’s degree (unless B.Tech 75%+ route)
- Those primarily motivated by taught coursework rather than original research
- Candidates expecting on-campus corporate placement drives for PhD
GITAM Bengaluru Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| GITAM Ph.D. Fellowship | INR 33,000/month for up to 3 years | All full-time PhD scholars; no separate application; awarded at admission |
| MURTI Excellence Fellowship | INR 40,000/month for up to 3 years | Awarded to meritorious full-time scholars; competitive selection at admission |
| CSIR/UGC-JRF / GATE Fellowship | As per government norms | Valid JRF/GATE holders; exempted from GReAT and eligible for direct interview |
- GITAM Ph.D. Fellowship awarded at admission to all full-time scholars.
- MURTI Excellence Fellowship: competitive; awarded to meritorious candidates.
- CSIR/UGC-JRF holders keep fellowship; GATE holders qualify for GITAM fellowship.
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