To be eligible for Ph.D. admission at VTU, candidates must meet the following criteria:
Educational Qualification:
A Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Management/Architecture/Science/Humanities/Social Sciences or equivalent with a minimum of 60% marks (or 6.5 CGPA) from a recognized university.
For SC/ST/Category-I candidates, a minimum of 55% marks (or 6.0 CGPA) is required.
Qualifying Exam:
Candidates must qualify in VTU Research Aptitude Test (VTU-RAT) or have a valid score in UGC-NET/JRF, CSIR-NET/JRF, GATE, or CEED.
Relaxation:
Candidates with a Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology from a reputed institution or industry professionals with significant experience may be exempted from VTU-RAT.
Check Notification:
Visit the official VTU website (https://vtu.ac.in) and check the Ph.D. admission notification for the current academic year.
Online Registration:
Register on the VTU admission portal by providing necessary details like name, email, and mobile number.
Fill the Application Form:
Log in using the credentials and fill in the application form with personal, academic, and research details.
Upload Documents:
Upload scanned copies of required documents, such as:
Marksheets and certificates (10th, 12th, UG, PG).
Valid GATE/NET/JRF/CEED scorecard (if applicable).
Research proposal (if required).
Category certificate (if applicable).
Passport-size photograph and signature.
Pay Application Fee:
Pay the application fee online through net banking, credit/debit card, or other available payment methods.
Submit Application:
Review the application and submit it. Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
Appear for VTU-RAT (if applicable):
If required, appear for the VTU Research Aptitude Test (VTU-RAT) on the scheduled date.
Interview:
Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview/presentation of their research proposal.
Admission Offer:
Selected candidates will receive an admission offer. Complete the admission formalities by paying the fees and submitting original documents.
The application fee for Ph.D. admission at VTU varies based on the category:
General/OBC candidates: ?2,000–?3,000 (approx).
SC/ST/Category-I candidates: ?1,000–?1,500 (approx).
Payment is made online through the VTU admission portal.
Ensure that the research proposal is well-prepared and aligns with the research areas of VTU.
Regularly check the VTU website for updates on admission schedules, results, and other notifications.
For further details, contact the VTU Ph.D. admission cell or refer to the official brochure.