Accepted entrance exams
Fees
Fees at Don Bosco Institute of Technology for the Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics & Communication Engineering) program vary based on the admission quota. Tuition for students entering through the KCET quota ranges from INR 60,000 to INR 109,000 annually, while management quota fees range between INR 180,000 and INR 300,000 per year. In addition to tuition, additional charges include a college fee of INR 20,000, lab fees of INR 10,000, and VTU fees of approximately INR 4,720 to INR 10,610.
Management quota admissions require an initial refundable deposit of INR 100,000 to secure a seat, refundable after the first-year tuition payment. The SSP scholarship is available, offering financial assistance ranging from INR 20,000 to INR 70,000 depending on the category. Hostel fees have seen an increase from INR 100,000 to INR 110,000 annually. Examination fees of approximately INR 2,000 per semester are additional and not included in the tuition fee.
About Ph.D
Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Bengaluru offers a three-year doctoral programme as a VTU-affiliated, NAAC A accredited research institution, spanning nine disciplines across engineering, science, and management. Departments function as VTU-recognised research centres on the 36-acre Kumbalagodu campus, combining doctoral coursework with original research that culminates in a thesis. The total programme fee is INR 1,83,600 across all disciplines, with admission through a research entrance test and interview.
DBIT Bangalore Ph.D admissions for 2026-27 are open. The application window opens in June 2026 with submissions accepted until July 2026, the research entrance test and interview in August 2026, and provisional registration in September 2026.
Key Points
- Doctoral research across nine engineering, science, and management disciplines.
- Departments function as VTU-recognised research centres with experienced supervisors.
- Doctoral coursework is combined with original research culminating in a thesis.
- A part-time research category is available for working professionals.
DBIT Bangalore Ph.D Fees 2026
All nine doctoral disciplines carry an identical fee, charged at an annual research fee of INR 61,200 over the three-year minimum duration.
| Disciplines | Total Fees |
|---|---|
| Chemistry, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Information Science, Management, Mathematics, Mechanical, Physics | INR 1,83,600 |
- Hostel and other charges are payable separately from the total.
- Fees are subject to change, verify with official sources before admission.
DBIT Bangalore Ph.D Admission 2026
Admission is through the VTU research entrance test followed by an interview. Candidates apply via the affiliating university research portal, with provisional registration after selection.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification and Application Opens | June 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | July 2026 |
| Research Entrance Test and Interview | August 2026 |
| Provisional Registration | September 2026 |
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- A Master’s degree such as M.Tech, M.E, M.Sc, or MBA in a relevant discipline.
- Minimum 55 percent aggregate, or 50 percent for SC/ST/OBC candidates in Karnataka.
- Valid research entrance test score and interview clearance.
Admission Process
- Qualify the VTU research entrance test conducted by the affiliating university.
- Submit the research application with synopsis through the university portal.
- Attend the interview before provisional registration.
- Report with original documents after registration confirmation.
✓ Opt for this if
- You hold a Master’s degree and want VTU doctoral research.
- You are a working professional needing a part-time route.
- You want a low-cost three-year research programme.
- You seek a Bengaluru-based VTU-recognised research centre.
✗ Skip if
- You want a fully-funded fellowship-driven PhD.
- You need an IIT or IISc research brand.
- You cannot clear a research entrance test.
- You want disciplines outside the nine offered.
DBIT Bangalore Ph.D Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka SC/ST Fee Reimbursement | Full fee reimbursement | Karnataka domicile SC/ST research scholars |
| Institutional Research Fellowship | As per institute norms | Eligible full-time research scholars |
| AICTE/UGC Research Support | As per scheme | Scholars meeting central research scheme criteria |
- Apply for government scholarships through the respective state and national portals.
DBIT Bangalore Ph.D FAQs
Ques. Can working professionals pursue a Ph.D at DBIT Bangalore?
Ans. Yes. DBIT offers a part-time research category for working professionals, subject to university norms, alongside the full-time route.
Ques. Which disciplines are open for doctoral research at DBIT?
Ans. Nine disciplines are offered: Chemistry, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Information Science, Management, Mathematics, Mechanical, and Physics.
Ques. Does the DBIT Ph.D require coursework before research?
Ans. Yes. The programme combines doctoral coursework with original research, culminating in a thesis submitted to the affiliating university.
Ques. How long does a Ph.D at DBIT take to complete?
Ans. The programme spans a minimum of three years, though the actual duration depends on the pace of research and thesis completion.
Ques. Are the DBIT departments recognised research centres?
Ans. Yes. The departments function as VTU-recognised research centres with experienced supervisors and well-equipped facilities on the Kumbalagodu campus.