Vishwakarma institute of technology offers a Ph.D. program in six different engineering streams, such as Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication, Industrial & Production Engineering. 

  • Admission to its Ph.D. course is offered on the basis of the candidate’s performance in the written test and the personal interview, conducted by the institute. 
  • To be eligible for admissions, candidates must have completed their Master's degree in a relevant stream with a minimum of 55% marks as an aggregate.

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VIT Pune Ph.D. Eligibility Criteria

Candidates seeking admission into the Ph.D. course must have a Master's degree in one of the six streams with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent. 

VIT Pune Ph.D. Admission Guidelines

  • Admission to the Ph.D. course is based on a Written Test conducted by the institute, followed by a Personal Interview round. Candidates doing well in both rounds will be offered admission into the course.
  • Candidates who have a valid GATE/NET/SET/SLET scorecard will be exempted from the Written Test.

How to Apply?

  • Visit the official website of The Directorate of Technical Education ( DTE ) Maharashtra. 
  • Fill the online form with appropriate information and submit it along with application fees.
  • Candidates need to pay the application fee online through online banking/debit card/credit card etc. The application fee is INR 1000 and, for other backward class categories, it is INR 800.
  • Institute will examine the application form and ask candidates to appear for the written test and interview. 
  • After the written exam and interview, the institute will make a merit list based on marks in the qualifying exam and written test and interview.
  • Selected candidates will be asked to present for the final admission process. 

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VIT Pune Ph.D. Course Details

Ph.D. from Vishwakarma institute of technology Pune is a full time 5 years research course. The institute offers the Ph.D. course in six streams. 

Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering Chemical Engineering Industrial Engineering Instrumentation and control engineering Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering Computer Engineering 

The 5 years Ph.D. is completely gone through the research-based academic syllabus including the Foundation of computing, software systems, parallel and distributed system, and final research work in the final years. 

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VIT Pune Ph.D. FAQs 

Ques. What are the documents required to be submitted at the time of admission for the Ph.D. course in VIT Pune?

Ans. The candidates should keep the following documents handy at the time of admission:

  • PG Marks card
  • Entrance Scorecard
  • GATE/NET/SET/SLET scorecard (if appeared)
  • Recent Passport Size Photographs
  • Original ID Proof
  • Caste Certificate
  • Domicile Certificate

Ques. What are the career options after a Ph.D. from Vishwakarma Institute of Technology? 

Ans. There are numerous career prospects after doing a Ph.D. in the field of engineering. Some of the job profiles and industries which they can get in are:

  • Consultancy
  • Lecturers/Professors
  • Scientists
  • Researchers

Ques. What are the other courses offered by VIT Pune?

Ans. Other courses offered by the institute are B.Tech, MCA, M.Tech, PG Diploma. 

Ques. Does VIT Pune offer scholarship opportunities to Ph.D. students?

Ans. Candidates who have appeared and qualified UGC-NET/CSIR examination will be eligible for a fellowship where they will receive a monthly stipend. 

Ques. Does VIT Pune provide in house hostel accommodation to its Ph.D. students?

Ans. Yes, the institute provides hostel accommodation for the Ph.D. students, however, the seats in the hostel are limited hence, many students opt for private hostels nearby.