Ph.D in Electrical Engineering at A. C. Patil College of Engineering

A. C. Patil College of Engineering, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, offers Ph.D in Electrical Engineering as a 3-year doctoral degree. There are 12 seats in each batch.

Expect to spend most of your time on electrical machines, power systems, control systems and power electronics.

A. C. Patil College of Engineering is a private institute, founded in 1992. This page brings together what is on record for this course at A. C. Patil College of Engineering — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most Ph.D programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means electrical machines, power systems, control systems and power electronics. Typical first jobs: electrical engineer in power, manufacturing, electric-vehicle or utility companies.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask A. C. Patil College of Engineering for the current semester-wise plan.

A. C. Patil College of Engineering has not published a fee for Ph.D in Electrical Engineering on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 3 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

To get into Ph.D in Electrical Engineering, you usually need a master's degree in a related subject.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through UGC NET and a university's own test. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check A. C. Patil College of Engineering's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

In most years, admission follows these steps:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take UGC NET and a university's own test and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to A. C. Patil College of Engineering on its website (www.acpce.org) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

A. C. Patil College of Engineering runs 2 Ph.D specialisations in all. If this one is not quite right, compare it with:

• Ph.D in Computer Engineering

Ask yourself — and the college — these questions first:

• Are you genuinely interested in electrical machines? You will spend 3 years on it.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does A. C. Patil College of Engineering compare with other colleges offering Ph.D in and around Navi Mumbai?