Fees
Fees at Bharati Vidyapeeth Department of Technology Navi Mumbai for the Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] in Computer Science and Engineering program range from approximately 1.8 lakhs to 2.24 lakhs per year, with an annual increase of around 5%. The total cost for the four-year course is estimated to be between 8 and 12 lakhs. Examination fees are charged at approximately 5,000 INR per semester. The hostel fee is around 86,500 INR per year.
The university offers a scholarship up to 50% exclusively for Maharashtra residents, while other government and state scholarships may also be available for eligible candidates. There is a specific scholarship, Shahu Maharaj Scholarship, which requires a domicile and annual income certificate. However, there are limited financial aids or scholarships directly provided by the college itself, except for some gender-specific scholarships with certain terms and conditions.
About Ph.D
Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University [BVDU], Pune offers Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] across 65 specialisations spanning engineering, sciences, medical sciences, dental sciences, pharmacy, Ayurveda, homoeopathy, law, management, arts, and social sciences. All 65 disciplines are full-time, 3-year programmes priced uniformly at ₹4,67,500. Admission is through the BVDU PhD Entrance Test (BVDU PET) followed by a Research Advisory Committee (RAC) interview; candidates with GATE, UGC-NET, or CSIR-NET scores may be exempted from the written test.
Applications for the 2026 batch are open until May 31, 2026. The BVDU PET is scheduled for June 2026, followed by the RAC interview and proposal defence in July 2026 and coursework commencing August 2026.
Key Points
- BVDU Pune’s PhD spans 10 constituent institutions including University College of Engineering, Medical College, Dental College, College of Pharmacy, College of Ayurved, and Homoeopathic Medical College, all on or near the Dhankawadi campus.
- GATE, UGC-NET, or CSIR-NET qualified candidates may be exempted from the BVDU PET written test, subject to Research Advisory Committee approval, and proceed directly to the proposal interview round.
- Ayurveda PhD disciplines (Kayachikitsa, Panchakarma, Shalya Tantra, Rachana Sharir, Kriya Sharir, and others) require a relevant postgraduate Ayurveda degree (MD/MS Ayurveda) and are open to BAMS graduates only.
- Dental PhD disciplines require an MDS qualification from the relevant specialisation; Medical PhD disciplines typically require an MD or MS from the relevant department.
BVDU Pune Ph.D Fees 2026
The PhD fee at BVDU Pune is ₹4,67,500 across all 65 specialisations in all constituent colleges. Hostel charges are not included.
Fee Structure
| Discipline Group | Specialisations (illustrative) | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering and Technology | Chemical, Civil, Computer Engineering, CSE, Computer Applications, Electrical, Electronics, Geoinformatics, Mechanical, Nanotechnology | ₹4,67,500 |
| Sciences and Health | Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics, Nutrition, Public Health, Health Science | ₹4,67,500 |
| Medical and Dental Sciences | Medical Anatomy, Medical Biochemistry, Medical Physiology, Pathology, Neonatology, Nursing, Radiodiagnosis, Community Medicine, Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, Periodontology, Prosthodontics, Audiology, Speech-Language Pathology | ₹4,67,500 |
| Pharmacy and Homoeopathy | Pharmaceutics, Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacy Practice, Pharmacy Quality Assurance, Homoeopathic Pharmacy, Homoeopathic Repertory | ₹4,67,500 |
| Ayurveda | Kayachikitsa, Panchakarma, Rachana Sharir, Kriya Sharir, Shalya Tantra, Shalakya Tantra, Prasuti Tantra, Dravya Guna, Rasa Shastra, Ayurved Sindhant, Swasthavritta | ₹4,67,500 |
| Arts, Law and Social Sciences | Dance, Economics, English, Law, Library and Information Science, Management Studies, Music, Physical Education, Architecture and Planning | ₹4,67,500 |
| Total Fees (Hostel charges separate) | ₹4,67,500 |
- Fees is subject to change, Please verify with the official sources before taking admission.
- Hostel charges are payable separately as per BVDU campus rates.
BVDU Pune Ph.D Admission 2026
All 65 disciplines follow the same admission timeline. Applications are submitted at bvducet.bharatividyapeeth.edu. The RAC interview involves defence of the research proposal before the Research Advisory Committee of the relevant constituent college.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Last Date | May 31, 2026 |
| BVDU PhD Entrance Test (BVDU PET) | June 2026 |
| RAC Interview and Proposal Defence | July 2026 |
| Final Merit List | July 2026 |
| Coursework Commences | August 2026 |
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Master’s degree in the relevant or allied discipline with a minimum of 55 percent aggregate (50 percent for SC, ST, and OBC candidates).
- Dental PhD: MDS from the relevant specialisation. Medical PhD: MD or MS from the relevant department. Ayurveda PhD: MD or MS (Ayurveda).
- GATE, UGC-NET, or CSIR-NET score preferred; holders may be exempt from the BVDU PET written test.
Admission Process
- Register on the BVDU CET portal; upload postgraduate degree transcripts and a 2 to 3 page research proposal.
- Appear for BVDU PET in June 2026, or submit a GATE or NET scorecard for written test exemption.
- Attend the RAC proposal defence interview in July 2026; accepted candidates pay fees and complete document verification.
BVDU Pune Ph.D Scholarships 2026
BVDU Pune offers merit-based and category-based concessions across all PhD disciplines. Government freeships are processed through the Maharashtra DBT portal after admission.
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| BVDU PG Merit Scholarship | Up to 25% tuition waiver | Top performers in BVP CET or graduation marks |
| Sports Achievement Scholarship | Up to 100% tuition waiver | National or State level sports achievement |
| Government Freeship for SC, ST, OBC | Tuition fee reimbursement | As per Maharashtra state norms |
| EBC Concession (Maharashtra) | Variable | Income certificate within prescribed slab |
| Need-based Concession | Up to 25% tuition waiver | Family income and academic record |
- Government scholarships are processed through the Maharashtra DBT portal after admission.
BVDU Pune Ph.D FAQs
Ques. Can GATE or UGC-NET qualified candidates skip the BVDU PET written test for PhD admission?
Ans. Yes. Candidates with a valid GATE, UGC-NET, or CSIR-NET score may be exempted from the BVDU PhD Entrance Test written round, subject to Research Advisory Committee approval. They must still attend the RAC interview and research proposal defence in July 2026, which is mandatory for all candidates regardless of qualifying score status.
Ques. What is the Research Advisory Committee (RAC) interview and how important is it in BVDU PhD selection?
Ans. The RAC interview involves presenting and defending the research proposal before a faculty committee of the relevant constituent college. The committee assesses the scientific soundness of the proposed topic and the candidate’s domain knowledge. A poorly prepared or unfocused research proposal is the primary reason for rejection at this stage; candidates should prepare a specific, feasible proposal well before the interview date.
Ques. Are the Ayurveda PhD disciplines open to MBBS graduates or only to BAMS postgraduates?
Ans. Ayurveda PhD disciplines at BVDU (Kayachikitsa, Panchakarma, Rachana Sharir, and others) require an MD or MS in the relevant Ayurveda specialisation obtained through the AYUSH route. These programmes require a BAMS plus postgraduate Ayurveda qualification; MBBS graduates cannot apply. Similarly, Homoeopathic PhD disciplines require BHMS plus postgraduate homoeopathy qualifications.
Ques. Does BVDU Pune offer a monthly stipend to full-time PhD scholars?
Ans. No institutional stipend is disclosed in the published fee structure. Unlike central government institutions, deemed university PhD programmes typically charge full fees without a compensating monthly stipend. Scholars holding a valid UGC or CSIR JRF may access the national fellowship independently; the university channels external fellowships through its central research cell.
Ques. What is the maximum duration allowed for the BVDU Pune PhD and what are the thesis submission conditions?
Ans. The minimum duration is 3 years; the maximum is up to 6 years under UGC PhD Regulations 2022, with extensions on doctoral committee approval. Thesis submission requires completion of mandatory coursework, at least one publication in a UGC-CARE listed journal, and pre-submission seminar clearance by the Research Advisory Committee.