ICT Mumbai Ph.D Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. A GATE score is not strictly mandatory to apply for the Ph.D. programme at ICT Mumbai; non-GATE candidates can also submit an application. However, a valid GATE score is required to be eligible for the AICTE Doctoral Fellowship (ADF), which provides a monthly stipend of Rs. 15,000 plus an annual contingency grant. The merit list for admission is prepared using a 70:30 weightage of GATE score and ICT entrance test score. Candidates without a GATE score are evaluated solely on the basis of the ICT entrance test and interview, but they will not qualify for ADF benefits.

Ans. ICT Mumbai does offer a Direct Ph.D. (Tech.) route for candidates who hold a Bachelor's degree, but this is available only in limited branches. Candidates interested in the direct Ph.D. route must carefully check the Admission Handbook 2026-27 available on the official ICT website to confirm whether Mechanical Engineering is included under this route for the current academic year. The eligibility criteria and application process for direct Ph.D. are different from the regular Ph.D. route after a Master's degree.

Ans. The minimum duration of the Ph.D. (Tech.) programme at ICT Mumbai is 3 years, and the maximum permissible duration is 6 years. The programme is full-time and requires regular presence on campus. Extensions beyond the standard period may be granted subject to the institute's academic regulations and the supervisor's recommendation. Students are expected to complete their coursework, research methodology requirements, and thesis submission within the stipulated timeframe.

Ans. There are 10 seats available for Ph.D. (Tech.) Mechanical Engineering at ICT Mumbai per academic year. The programme is also offered at ICT-IOC Bhubaneswar and ICT Marathwada Jalna campuses. A single application form covers all three campuses for the same programme, and candidates can indicate their campus preference during the application process. Seat availability at each campus may vary, and the final allocation is subject to the institute's discretion.

Ans. The Ph.D. (Tech.) in Mechanical Engineering at ICT Mumbai is housed under the Department of General Engineering, which covers a broad range of research areas. These include energy and exergy engineering, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, manufacturing processes, materials science, nanotechnology applications in mechanical systems, and green engineering. The department has active collaborations with government agencies such as DST, CSIR, BRNS, BARC, and ANRF, providing students with access to funded research projects and state-of-the-art laboratory facilities.

Ans. The application fee for Ph.D. admission at ICT Mumbai is Rs. 2,000 for Open category candidates and Rs. 1,000 for Reserved category candidates (applicable only for candidates from Maharashtra). The fee must be paid online through the ICT Mumbai admission portal (https://ictmumbaiadm.samarth.edu.in/). Additional online transaction charges may apply. Candidates applying for multiple programmes must submit separate application forms and pay the fee for each programme individually. The application fee is non-refundable.