Manipal University Jaipur Ph.D. (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning) : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Content Curator | Updated on - May 26, 2026

The Ph.D. (Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Automation) Full Time program at Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) is a research-intensive doctoral program offered under the Department of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, School of Computer Science and Engineering, Faculty of Science, Technology and Architecture (FoSTA). The program has a minimum duration of 3 years and a maximum of 6 years, with scholars required to be present on campus full-time. The annual fee is Rs. 30,000 (payable till final thesis submission), with a one-time registration fee of Rs. 10,000, making the total cost approximately Rs. 1,00,000 over the minimum duration. Admissions are conducted twice a year (July and January batches) through a university-level entrance test and interview. The program is highly sought after by engineers, data scientists, and technology professionals seeking to contribute original research in areas such as deep learning, computer vision, natural language processing, robotics, intelligent automation, and AI-driven systems.

Admission for the January 2026 batch is now closed (results were declared in January 2026). The next admission cycle is expected to be the July 2026 batch, with applications likely to open around June 2026, based on the previous year's schedule. Candidates are advised to monitor the official MUJ PhD page at jaipur.manipal.edu/research-phd.php for the July 2026 notification.

Key Points

The Department of AI and Machine Learning at MUJ has 48 faculty members holding Ph.D. degrees and 20 industry collaborations with global technology leaders including Microsoft, Dell Technologies, IBM, Cisco, RedHat Academy, EC-Council, and VMware.
Scholars have access to six specialized research labs: Computing Lab, Computational Intelligence Lab, AI and Data Science Lab (with HP Z2 Tower G5 workstations and NVIDIA Quadro P2200 GPUs), Big Data and Machine Learning Lab, Intelligent Computing Lab, and a High Performance Computing Lab (Intel Core-i7 12th Gen, 32GB RAM, RTX 3060 GPUs).
Full-time scholars are eligible for the Dr. Ramdas Pai Scholarship (monthly stipend up to Rs. 45,000/month) and conference presentation support of up to Rs. 30,000.
Scholars with GATE (CS/IT), UGC-NET/JRF, CSIR-NET/JRF, SLET, or M.Phil. qualifications are exempted from the university entrance examination.
The department has produced notable alumni placed at organizations including DRDO, HP Inc., Siemens Technology, IIT Kanpur, Indian Statistical Institute Kolkata, and boAt.
The university conducts admissions twice a year, giving candidates two opportunities annually to apply.

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MUJ Ph.D. AI/ML/Automation Fees

The Ph.D. (AI, Machine Learning and Automation) Full Time program at MUJ has a simple and transparent fee structure. The key recurring charge is the Annual Fee of Rs. 30,000, payable each year until the final thesis is submitted. A one-time non-refundable Registration Fee of Rs. 10,000 is charged at the time of admission. Over the minimum duration of 3 years, the total program cost works out to Rs. 1,00,000.

Fee Components

Fee Component	Amount (INR)
Registration Fee (one-time, non-refundable)	10,000
Annual Fee (per year, till thesis submission)	30,000
Annual Fee for Minimum Duration (3 years x Rs. 30,000)	90,000
Total Fees (Registration + Annual for minimum duration)	1,00,000
Hostel Fees - Double Occupancy (per year, optional)	1,74,050
Hostel Fees - Triple+Double Occupancy (per year, optional)	1,57,220

The Registration Fee of Rs. 10,000 is non-refundable.
Annual fees are payable each year until the final thesis is submitted.
If the scholar takes longer than the minimum duration, additional annual fees will apply.
For Foreign/NRI scholars: Registration Fee is USD 300 and Annual Fee is USD 1,100.
Hostel accommodation is optional.
Hostel fees shown are for the academic year 2026-27 and are subject to change.
A refundable security deposit of Rs. 24,250 is applicable if hostel accommodation is availed.
Fees can be paid via Demand Draft drawn in favour of 'Manipal University Jaipur' payable at Jaipur.

MUJ Ph.D. AI/ML/Automation Admission 2026

MUJ conducts Ph.D. admissions twice a year - in July and January. The selection process involves a written entrance test (conducted online) followed by an interview of shortlisted candidates. The January 2026 batch admission cycle has been completed. The July 2026 cycle is expected to follow a similar timeline as the July 2025 cycle.

MUJ Ph.D. Admission Dates

Event	January 2026 Batch (Completed)	July 2026 Batch (Tentative)
Call for PhD Applications	December 8, 2025	June 2026 (Tentative)
Last Date to Apply	December 27, 2025	June 2026 (Tentative)
PhD Entrance Test (Online)	January 5, 2026	July 2026 (Tentative)
Interview of Shortlisted Candidates	January 6-8, 2026	July 2026 (Tentative)
Declaration of Results	January 9, 2026	July 2026 (Tentative)
Fee Submission and Document Verification	January 16, 2026	July 2026 (Tentative)
Last Date of PhD Registration	January 20, 2026	July 2026 (Tentative)
PhD Course Work Starts	January 21, 2026	July 2026 (Tentative)

Entrance Exam Dates

Exam	Registration Period	Exam Date	Result Date
GATE 2026 (CS/IT)	Aug 28 - Oct 13, 2025	Feb 7, 8, 14, 15, 2026	March 19, 2026
UGC-NET Phase 1 (Dec 2025)	Oct 7 - Nov 7, 2025	Dec 31, 2025 - Jan 7, 2026	February 4, 2026
UGC-NET Phase 2 (Jun 2026)	Apr 1 - May 1, 2026 (Tentative)	June 2026 (Tentative)	July 2026 (Tentative)
CSIR-NET (Jul 2026)	May 1 - May 21, 2026 (Tentative)	July 25-27, 2026 (Tentative)	September 2026 (Tentative)

Note: Candidates who have qualified GATE (CS/IT), UGC-NET/JRF, CSIR-NET/JRF, SLET, or M.Phil. are exempted from the MUJ PhD Entrance Examination. GATE Computer Science and Information Technology (CS) is the most directly applicable exam for this program.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold a Master's degree (M.Tech/M.E. in CS/IT/AI/ML or M.Sc. in Computer Science or equivalent) from a UGC-recognized institution with a minimum of 55% marks or a CGPA of 5.5 on a 10-point scale.
A candidate may register for Ph.D. in a department relevant to their field of study (AI, ML, Computer Science, or related engineering disciplines).
Candidates holding a qualifying degree from foreign universities must have their equivalence determined by the Directorate of Research (DoR) at MUJ.

Admission Process

Apply online at admissions.jaipur.manipal.edu during the application window.
Appear for the MUJ Ph.D. Entrance Test (online mode) - exempted if GATE/UGC-NET/JRF, CSIR-NET/JRF, SLET, or M.Phil. qualified.
Shortlisted candidates are called for a personal interview conducted by the department.
Results are declared, followed by fee submission, NOC submission, and document verification.
Final registration and commencement of coursework.

MUJ Ph.D. AI/ML/Automation Scholarships 2026

MUJ offers the prestigious Dr. Ramdas Pai Scholarship exclusively for full-time Ph.D. scholars, making the Full Time Ph.D. in AI, ML and Automation financially attractive for deserving candidates. The scholarship provides a monthly stipend that increases each year, supporting scholars throughout their research journey. Additionally, full-time scholars can claim up to Rs. 30,000 for presenting their research at Scopus/WoS-indexed conferences.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship	Eligibility	Amount	Duration
Dr. Ramdas Pai PhD Scholarship	Full-time Ph.D. scholars (eligible for this program)	Rs. 35,000/month (Year 1), Rs. 40,000/month (Year 2), Rs. 45,000/month (Year 3)	Maximum 3 years
Conference Presentation Support	Full-time scholars presenting at Scopus/WoS-indexed conferences	Up to Rs. 30,000 (one-time)	Once during program duration
Scholarship for Differently-Abled Students	All programs, 40-75% disability	20% fee waiver on annual tuition fee	Per year (with CGPA >= 7.5)
Scholarship for Differently-Abled Students	All programs, >75% disability	50% fee waiver on annual tuition fee	Per year (with CGPA >= 7.5)
Scholarship for Wards of Martyrs of Defence Personnel	All programs	20% fee waiver on annual tuition fee	Per year (with CGPA >= 7.5)
Scholarship for Wards of Single Mother	All programs	20% fee waiver on annual tuition fee	Per year (with CGPA >= 7.5)

A total of 20 Dr. Ramdas Pai Scholarships are awarded per academic year (10 per semester) across all full-time PhD scholars of MUJ.
Scholars with CSIR/UGC NET-JRF, DBT/ICMR JRF, or those engaged in EMR projects as JRF/SRF/RA/Project Fellow are not eligible for the Dr. Ramdas Pai Scholarship.
All scholarship applications must be submitted through the proper channel.
A student may apply for only one scholarship per academic session.
Scholarship continuity requires maintaining a CGPA of 7.5 or above each year without any backlogs.

MUJ Ph.D. AI/ML/Automation FAQs

Ques. What specific research areas are available under Ph.D. (AI, Machine Learning and Automation) at MUJ?

Ans. Scholars can pursue research in areas including Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Robotics and Automation, Reinforcement Learning, Generative AI, Federated Learning, Edge AI, Explainable AI (XAI), AI for Healthcare, Intelligent Transportation Systems, and AI-driven Cybersecurity. The research topic is finalized in consultation with the assigned supervisor from the Department of AI and Machine Learning.

Ques. What computing infrastructure is available for Ph.D. research in AI/ML at MUJ?

Ans. The department has six specialized labs. The AI and Data Science Lab has 35 HP Z2 Tower G5 workstations with Intel Core i7-10700 CPUs and NVIDIA Quadro P2200 GPUs. The High Performance Computing Lab has 15 workstations with Intel Core-i7 12th Gen processors, 32GB RAM, and RTX 3060 graphics cards. The Big Data and ML Lab has robust servers and high-capacity storage for large-scale ML experiments. The Computational Intelligence Lab has 57 HP 200 Pro G4 All-in-One PCs for collaborative research.

Ques. Is GATE score required for Ph.D. (AI, ML and Automation) admission at MUJ?

Ans. GATE is not mandatory but is one of the qualifying exams that exempts candidates from the MUJ PhD Entrance Test. Candidates with a valid GATE score in Computer Science and Information Technology (CS) can directly appear for the interview round. Those without GATE/UGC-NET/CSIR-NET must appear for the MUJ online entrance test.

Ques. Can a B.Tech graduate directly apply for Ph.D. (AI, ML and Automation) at MUJ?

Ans. No. The minimum eligibility is a Master's degree (M.Tech, M.E., or M.Sc. in a relevant field) with at least 55% marks or CGPA of 5.5. B.Tech graduates must first complete a postgraduate degree before applying for the Ph.D. program.

Ques. What industry connections does the MUJ AI/ML department have that benefit PhD scholars?

Ans. The department has 20 industry collaborations with global technology leaders including Microsoft Imagine Academy, Dell Technologies, IBM Academy, Cisco, RedHat Academy, EC-Council, and VMware. These partnerships provide access to industry-standard tools, certifications, and potential research collaboration opportunities that can enhance the quality and applicability of doctoral research.

Ques. What are the career prospects after completing Ph.D. (AI, ML and Automation) from MUJ?

Ans. A Ph.D. in AI, ML and Automation from MUJ opens doors to careers in academia (Assistant Professor/Professor), AI research labs (DRDO, ISRO, CSIR), top technology companies (Google, Microsoft, Amazon, IBM), startups, and government AI initiatives. The explosive growth of AI across industries - healthcare, finance, defence, manufacturing, and autonomous systems - has created unprecedented demand for doctoral-level AI researchers and scientists in India and globally.

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Manipal University Jaipur: 1 Answered Question

What are the fees for a BTech in Manipal University?

Siddharth ThaparStudied at Manipal Institute of Technology (2019)

The basic tuition fee of the first year for B.Tech in Manipal University is Rs. 2.64 Lakhs. But, there are some changes in fees in certain departments. The detailed description of all kinds of fees in Manipal University is discussed below in the following points.

For branches like Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Computer Science and Engineering, the fee increases to Rs. 2.96 Lakhs for the first year. For other branches, it remains Rs. 2.64 Lakhs.
From the second year, the fee drastically increases by almost Rs. 1 Lakh. The fee for the second, third, and fourth-year is Rs. 3.7 Lakhs each.
The hostel fees vary from Rs. 42 thousand to Rs. 1.5 Lakhs, depending on the type of accommodation.
Food expenses in the hostel mess are around Rs. 35 thousand.
Sometimes, the hostel fees can go up to Rs. 2 lakhs per year, if the best options are taken in living.

Therefore, the overall structure of fees in Manipal University for B.Tech is stated above, from which an average total fee can be estimated, including tuition, hostel, and mess fees.

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