Swami Vivekananda University Kolkata Ph.D Computer Science And Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering programme at SVU Kolkata is INR 3,00,000 as reported by third-party sources. Fees are typically paid in annual instalments over the three-year research period. Candidates should confirm the current fee and payment schedule at swamivivekanandauniversity.ac.in or by contacting SVU’s Research Cell.

Ans. Candidates must hold M.Tech or M.E. in Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, or a closely allied discipline with at least 55 per cent aggregate marks (50 per cent for SC/ST/OBC-NCL and PwD candidates). A valid GATE score in CS (Computer Science and Information Technology) or a qualifying score in SVU’s Research Entrance Test (RET) is required. Candidates must also present a research proposal and clear a personal interview at SVU.

Ans. A valid GATE 2026 score in CS (Computer Science and Information Technology) is the preferred qualification for Ph.D. Computer Science and Engineering admission at SVU Kolkata. GATE 2026 results were declared on March 19, 2026. Candidates without a GATE score must appear for and clear SVU’s own Research Entrance Test (RET). Both routes require a personal interview and submission of a research proposal to SVU’s Research Cell.

Ans. SVU’s Ph.D. Computer Science and Engineering programme covers research areas including artificial intelligence and deep learning, machine learning and data analytics, computer networks and distributed computing, software engineering and formal methods, cyber security and information assurance, and natural language processing and computer vision. Research scholars work with SVU faculty and submit a thesis after the minimum residency period.

Ans. GATE-qualified PhD students admitted under the full-time research category may be eligible for research assistantships subject to SVU norms and funding availability. Candidates holding a UGC-JRF fellowship are eligible for the UGC monthly stipend (INR 31,000 per month for the first two years under current JRF norms). SC/ST/OBC and minority community candidates can apply for state and central scholarships through scholarships.gov.in and West Bengal state portals.