Accepted entrance exams
Fees
Fees at Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology for the Bachelor of Engineering [BE] program in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning vary significantly based on the mode of admission. Candidates enrolling through the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) typically pay annual tuition fees ranging from approximately 100,000 to 160,000 INR, with special categories like the Supernumerary Quota (SNQ) reducing fees to about 40,000 INR annually. For admission via the management quota, the tuition fee is around 200,000 INR per year, or as high as 350,000 INR annually for some batches.
Those entering via the Consortium of Medical, Engineering, and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) pay fees between 270,000 to 328,000 INR annually. Examination fees range between 1,500 to 3,000 INR. Registration fees for first-year students can be up to 19,000 INR. Scholarships are available, particularly for categories such as SC/ST, and additional hostel fees amount to around 84,000 INR annually for those residing on campus.
About Ph.D
The Doctor of Philosophy at Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Bengaluru is a full-time research degree offered across 15 disciplines spanning engineering branches such as CSE, Mechanical and Civil, applied sciences like Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, plus Computer Applications and Management Studies. Running a minimum of three years, every programme carries a uniform total fee of INR 2,36,000 and is awarded through VTU-recognised research centres on the Mallathalli campus.
The 2026 Ph.D notification and application window is open, with the last date to apply in July 2026, followed by the research entrance test and interview in August 2026 and provisional registration in September 2026.
Key Points
- Doctoral coursework followed by original research and a public thesis defence.
- Departments function as VTU-recognised research centres with experienced supervisors.
- Research spans structural, computing, electronics, management and basic-science domains.
- Part-time research category available for working professionals in Bengaluru.
Dr. AIT PhD Fees 2026
All 15 Ph.D disciplines at Dr. AIT carry a uniform total programme fee of INR 2,36,000, regulated by the affiliating university research fee structure. Hostel and other charges are payable separately by the scholar.
| Course Name | Total Fees |
|---|---|
| Ph.D Chemistry | INR 2,36,000 |
| Ph.D Civil Engineering | INR 2,36,000 |
| Ph.D Computer Applications | INR 2,36,000 |
| Ph.D Computer Science and Engineering | INR 2,36,000 |
| Ph.D Electrical and Electronics Engineering | INR 2,36,000 |
| Ph.D Electronics & Communication | INR 2,36,000 |
| Ph.D Industrial Engineering | INR 2,36,000 |
| Ph.D Information Science & Engineering | INR 2,36,000 |
| Ph.D Instrumentation Technology | INR 2,36,000 |
| Ph.D Management Studies | INR 2,36,000 |
| Ph.D Mathematics | INR 2,36,000 |
| Ph.D Mechanical Engineering | INR 2,36,000 |
| Ph.D Medical Electronics | INR 2,36,000 |
| Ph.D Physics | INR 2,36,000 |
| Ph.D Telecommunication Engineering | INR 2,36,000 |
- Fees is subject to change, please verify with official sources before admission.
Dr. AIT PhD Admission 2026
Admission to the Ph.D at Dr. AIT is through the VTU research entrance test followed by an interview before the doctoral committee, with full-time and part-time research categories available.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Ph.D 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
- Master’s degree such as M.Tech, M.E, M.Sc, MCA or MBA in a relevant discipline.
- Minimum 55 percent aggregate, 50 percent for SC/ST/OBC candidates in Karnataka.
- Valid research entrance test score and interview clearance.
- Working professionals may apply under the part-time research category.
Admission Process
- Qualify the VTU research entrance test conducted by the affiliating university.
- Attend the interview before the doctoral committee with a research synopsis.
- Complete provisional registration with original documents after selection.
✓ Opt for this if
- You hold a Master’s and want a VTU-recognised doctorate
- You are a Bengaluru working professional seeking part-time research
- You want low-cost doctoral study with state fee reimbursement
- SC or ST Karnataka scholars eligible for full fee reimbursement
✗ Skip if
- You need a funded fellowship guaranteed by the institute
- You want an IIT or IISc research brand
- You lack a relevant Master’s degree or entrance score
- You expect a fully online or distance doctoral programme
Dr. AIT PhD 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 |
- SC/ST scholars apply for fee reimbursement from the state after registration.
Dr. AIT PhD FAQs
Ques. Can I pursue a Ph.D at Dr. AIT while working?
Ans. Yes. Working professionals can apply under the part-time research category as per university norms, allowing doctoral research to be pursued alongside employment.
Ques. What is the minimum duration of the Dr. AIT Ph.D?
Ans. The programme runs for a minimum of three years, covering doctoral coursework, a research phase with periodic progress reviews, and a final public thesis defence.
Ques. Is the entrance test compulsory for all Ph.D applicants?
Ans. Candidates must clear the VTU research entrance test and an interview before the doctoral committee before they can be provisionally registered.
Ques. Does the INR 2,36,000 fee cover hostel charges?
Ans. No. The total programme fee covers research-scholar charges only, and hostel and other charges are payable separately by the scholar.
Ques. Which disciplines can I take a Ph.D in at Dr. AIT?
Ans. Disciplines span engineering branches, applied sciences such as Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, Computer Applications and Management Studies, each run as a VTU research centre.