Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering at MIT School of Computing

Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering at MIT School of Computing is a 3-year doctoral programme. Fees for the full course come to ₹4.5 lakh (roughly ₹1.5 lakh a year).

The course is about programming, data structures and algorithms, databases, operating systems, computer networks and software engineering, with a steady diet of lab work and projects.

MIT School of Computing is a private institute. This page brings together what is on record for this course at MIT School of Computing — 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 programming, data structures and algorithms, databases, operating systems, computer networks and software engineering, with a steady diet of lab work and projects. Typical first jobs: software developer, full-stack engineer, QA engineer or systems analyst.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask MIT School of Computing for the current semester-wise plan.

This is what the course costs, as recorded. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with MIT School of Computing before you pay anything.

For admission to Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering, you usually need a master's degree in a related subject. The minimum marks on record at MIT School of Computing are: X: 55.0, XII: 55.0, Graduation: 55.0.

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 MIT School of Computing's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

The admission process usually runs like this:

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 MIT School of Computing 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.

MIT School of Computing runs 2 Ph.D specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• Ph.D. in Information technology

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in programming? You will spend 3 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹4.5 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does MIT School of Computing compare with other colleges offering Ph.D?