Ph.D. Programmes Offered

Vel Tech (Deemed to be University) offers research-oriented doctoral programmes designed to foster innovation, interdisciplinary research, and academic excellence — backed by state-of-the-art research facilities, experienced supervisors, industry collaborations, and strong financial support.

Scholars are encouraged to pursue high-impact research addressing emerging societal and technological challenges, with programmes aligned to national priorities and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Full Time & Part Time

Regular Ph.D.

After Master's degree
Engineering & Technology, Science & Humanities, Law, Management Studies, Commerce and Media & Communication
Full Time - Minimum Duration: 3 years
Part Time - Minimum Duration: 4 years

Full Time

Direct Ph.D.

After B.E. / B.Tech.
Engineering & Technology
Minimum Duration: 4 years

Full Time

Integrated Ph.D.

Master's + Ph.D.
Science & Humanities, Management Studies
Minimum Duration: 5 years

Scholar Centric Benefits

Fellowship support for full-time scholars

Attractive fellowship based on GATE qualification

APC support for Q1 journal publications

Conference and international travel funding

Seed grants up to ₹3 Lakhs

Additional top-up scholarships

Fast-track thesis submission for scholars with high-quality Q1 publications

Strong industry and international research collaborations

Research-driven academic environment

State-of-the-art Research Park and laboratories

Minimum Duration & Eligibility Norms

Merit Fellowship

Chancellor Fellowship

A special merit-based fellowship to attract and support academically strong, GATE-qualified candidates for full-time Ph.D. research.

Programme

Full-Time Ph.D. — Engineering & Technology (Aeronautical, Biomedical, Biotechnology, Civil, CSE, ECE, EEE, IT, Mechanical)

Duration

Minimum 3 years

Eligibility

GATE qualified within the last 5 years; minimum 75% in UG and PG, or equivalent CGPA on a 10-point scale

Fellowship

₹40,000/month - 1^st year
₹50,000/month - 2^nd & 3^rd year

Programme	Departments	Min. Duration	Eligibility
Regular Ph.D. Full Time After Master's	Engineering & Technology — Aeronautical, Biomedical, Biotechnology, Civil, CSE, ECE, EEE, IT, Mechanical Science & Humanities — Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics	3 Years	Master's or equivalent degree in the relevant branch with 55% marks or equivalent CGPA on a 10-point scale.
Regular Ph.D. Part Time After Master's	Engineering & Technology — Aeronautical, Biomedical, Biotechnology, Civil, CSE, ECE, EEE, IT, Mechanical Science & Humanities — English, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics Law Management Studies Commerce Media & Communication	4 Years	Master's or equivalent degree in the relevant branch with 55% marks or equivalent CGPA on a 10-point scale.
Direct Ph.D. Full Time After B.E./B.Tech.	Engineering & Technology — Aeronautical, Biomedical, Biotechnology, Civil, CSE, ECE, EEE, IT, Mechanical	4 Years	B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent degree with 75% marks or equivalent CGPA on a 10-point scale. Age limit 30 years preferably.
Integrated Ph.D. Full Time Master's + Ph.D.	Science & Humanities — English, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics Management Studies	5 Years	3-year B.Sc. / BCA / B.A. / BBA or equivalent degree with 55% marks or equivalent CGPA on a 10-point scale.

Full Time — Stipend Details

Programme	Duration	Discipline	Category	Stipend (₹/month)	Condition
Chancellor Fellowship Regular Ph.D. (After Master's)	3 Years	Engineering & Technology — Aeronautical, Biomedical, Biotechnology, Civil, CSE, ECE, EEE, IT, Mechanical	GATE Qualified	₹40,000 — 1^st year ₹50,000 — 2^nd & 3^rd year	Upon clearing the interview
Regular Ph.D. (After Master's)	3 Years	Engineering & Technology — Aeronautical, Biomedical, Biotechnology, Civil, CSE, ECE, EEE, IT, Mechanical	Non-GATE	₹31,000	Upon clearing the Entrance Examination and Interview
Regular Ph.D. (After Master's)	3 Years	Science & Humanities — Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics	NET Qualified	₹25,000	Upon clearing the Interview
Regular Ph.D. (After Master's)	3 Years	Science & Humanities — Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics	Non-NET	₹20,000	Upon clearing the Entrance Examination and Interview
Direct Ph.D. (After B.Tech.)	4 Years	Engineering & Technology — Aeronautical, Biomedical, Biotechnology, Civil, CSE, ECE, EEE, IT, Mechanical	GATE Qualified	₹25,000 — 1^st & 2^nd year ₹40,000 — 3^rd year ₹50,000 — 4^th year	Upon clearing the Interview
Direct Ph.D. (After B.Tech.)	4 Years	Engineering & Technology — Aeronautical, Biomedical, Biotechnology, Civil, CSE, ECE, EEE, IT, Mechanical	Non-GATE	₹20,000 — 1^st & 2^nd year ₹25,000 — 3^rd & 4^th year	Upon clearing the Entrance Examination and Interview
Integrated Ph.D. (Master's + Ph.D.)	5 Years	Science & Humanities — Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics; Management	NET Qualified	₹25,000 - 3^rd,4^th & 5^th Year	Upon clearing the Interview
Integrated Ph.D. (Master's + Ph.D.)	5 Years	Science & Humanities — Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics; Management	Non-NET	₹20,000 - 3^rd,4^th & 5^th Year	Upon clearing the Entrance Examination and Interview

Ph.D. Admission Guidelines

Applications will be screened as per UGC Guidelines, VTD DR 2025 Regulations, and Screening Committee recommendations.
Candidates qualified in GATE / NET / SLET / M.Phil. are exempted from the Entrance Examination.
Fellowship and stipend are performance-based and subject to Competent Authority approval.
Part-Time Ph.D. applicants must submit an Employer NOC and preferably have 1 year of work experience.

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