PhD in Computer Science
Doctoral Programme (PhD)
Programme Details
PhD in Computer Science - Details to be updated soon.
Admission & Selection Process
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Eligibility
- Eligibility for joining the PhD in Computer Science: Master's degree or equivalent degree in Sciences (MSc, MTech, MRes)
- Candidates belonging to the General Merit category should have a minimum of 55% or equivalent grade in the master's degree.
- Candidates belonging to the SC / ST / OBC (only Non-Creamy Layer) / Differently Abled categories to have a minimum of 50% or equivalent grade in the master's degree.
- Guidelines for Admission of UG Honours Students to the Ph.D. Programme at SJU
Syllabus
NOTE : This is a model syllabus for the PhD entrance exam and the subsequent selection process.
This is not the current syllabus of any of the programmes offered by the department.
Fee Structure
| First Year Fee For The Academic Year 2025-2026 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fee Particulars | For Indian Nationals | For Foreign Nationals | ||||
| Full-Time – Regular (INR) |
Part-Time (INR) | Full-Time – Regular (USD) |
Part-Time (USD) | |||
| Academia | Industry | Academia | Industry | |||
| Admission Registration Fee (Non-Refundable – one time) | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | $200 | $200 | $200 |
| Caution deposition (Refundable – one time) | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | $200 | $200 | $200 |
| Tuition Fee | ₹10,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹30,000 | $500 | $750 | $1,000 |
| Library Fee | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| Tuition Fee | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | $300 | $300 | $300 |
| Comprehensive exam fees (one time) | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | $500 | $500 | $500 |
| *Synopsis fees (one time) | ||||||
| *Thesis Evaluation fee (one time) | ||||||
| *Viva Voce Fee (one time) | ||||||
| Total Fee | ₹53,000 | ₹63,000 | ₹73,000 | $1800 | $2,050 | $2,300 |
The following additional eligibility fee is applicable to candidates who have not obtained their qualifying degree from a university in Karnataka.
| Indian Nationals | Non-Resident Indians | Non-Indian (SAARC Countries) |
Non-Indian (Other Than SAARC Countries) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ₹10,000 | ₹20,000 | USD 500 | USD 800 |
Note: Full time PhD scholars will receive a monthly stipend starting from Rs 20,000 (upto Rs 25,000) per month after the successful completion of their coursework.
Programme Objectives
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Programme Outcomes
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Potential Career Options
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Admission Queries
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Documents Required
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Important Dates
| PhD Admission Stages | Date |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | 27th April 2026 |
| Application portal closes | 31st May 2026 |
| Entrance exam (12 PM - 2:00 PM at SJU campus) | 07th June 2026 |
| List of candidates selected SJU entrance test and list of exempted candidated for entrance test | 01th June 2026 |
| List of candidates selected for on-campus interview | 09th June 2026 at 4:00 PM |
| Ph.D.interviews(On-campus) | 15th June 2026 9:30 AM |
| Announcement of the final list of selected candidates and waitlisted candidateds | 17th June 2026 at 4:00 PM |
| List of waitlisted candidates | 23rd June 2026 at 03 PM |
| Last date to pay the fees for the selected candidates | 23rd June 2026 at 12 PM |
| Last day to pay the fees for the waitlisted candidates | 26th June 2026 at 12 PM |
| Final List of admitted candidates for Ph.D June 2025 | 27th June 2026 at 03 PM |
| Document Verification,admission and orientation (on-campus) | 29th June 2026 9.30 AM to 4 PM |
| Start of Coursework classes | 30th June 2026 |
| End of Coursework | 10th October 2026 |