Amity University Mumbai Ph.D Computer Science and Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Amity Mumbai PhD CSE Admission 2026

Amity University Mumbai conducts Ph.D. admissions twice a year for January and July sessions. For the Part Time Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering, candidates must apply online, appear in the Amity PhD Entrance Test (APET) unless exempted via GATE/UGC-NET, and clear the Faculty Research Committee (FRC) interview. The January 2026 session application window for Mumbai campus closed on December 6, 2025. The next (July 2026) session is expected to open for applications around April-May 2026, with PET dates tentatively in May-June 2026.

Admission Schedule

For reference, the last date to apply for the January 2026 session at Mumbai campus was December 6, 2025.

Entrance Exam Dates

A valid GATE score in CS/IT or a valid UGC-NET (JRF/LS/PhD category) in the relevant field exempts candidates from APET. Only the FRC Interview is required for exempted candidates.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must hold a B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, or a relevant engineering/technology field with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent CGPA, OR a Master's degree (M.E./M.Tech./M.Sc./MCA) in a relevant field with a minimum of 55% marks.
• SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/Differently-Abled/EWS candidates are eligible for a 5% relaxation in the minimum marks requirement (i.e., 50% marks).
• Part Time PhD applicants must be employed and are required to submit an Employment Verification Certificate and a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer at the time of joining.

Admission Process

• Register and fill the online application form at the Amity PhD portal (portal.amity.edu) and pay the application fee of Rs. 1,500 online.
• Upload all required documents: passport-size photograph, Class X marksheet, B.Tech./M.Tech. marksheets, preliminary research idea (up to 1,000 words), and Employment Verification Certificate (for Part Time applicants).
• Candidates with a valid GATE score in CS/IT or UGC-NET in the relevant field are exempted from APET; they must submit a scanned copy of the certificate.
• Appear in the Amity PhD Entrance Test (APET) - 90 minutes, 100 MCQs (50 marks General/Research Aptitude + 50 marks Subject-Specific Computer Science and Engineering).
• Qualified/exempted candidates appear before the Faculty Research Committee (FRC) for an interview (30 marks).
• Selected candidates receive an admission letter on the Amity Admission Microsite; fee payment and joining formalities to be completed as per the schedule.

Amity Mumbai PhD CSE Scholarships 2026

Amity University offers research fellowships and financial assistance to Ph.D. scholars, primarily for full-time scholars. Part Time Ph.D. scholars may be eligible for fee concessions and financial aid as per university norms. The Amity Research Fellowship (ARF) monthly stipend is not available for Part Time scholars, but fee concessions may apply.

Scholarship Details

• The Amity Research Fellowship (ARF) monthly stipend is available exclusively to Full Time Ph.D. scholars.
• Part Time scholars may apply for fee concessions or financial aid as per the university's prevailing policy.
• Scholars who are Amity academic/non-academic staff, JRF/SRF/RA employed in the university, or national fellowship holders may be eligible for additional fee concessions.
• For the latest scholarship details, contact the Amity Mumbai admissions office at admissions@mum.amity.edu or call 7303-396-396.