Ph.D. in Information Technology at Pillai College of Engineering

If you are looking at Ph.D. in Information Technology, Pillai College of Engineering in Mumbai runs it as a 3-year, full-time doctoral course. The intake is 10 seats a year. Fees for the full course come to ₹3.75 lakh (roughly ₹1.25 lakh a year).

At its core, the programme covers software development, databases, web technologies and networking, with more weight on applying computing to business systems.

Pillai College of Engineering is a private institute, founded in 1999. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Pillai 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 software development, databases, web technologies and networking, with more weight on applying computing to business systems. Typical first jobs: software developer, IT consultant, network or systems administrator.

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

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to Ph.D programmes at Pillai College of Engineering as a group.

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

To be considered for Ph.D. in Information Technology, 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 Pillai College of Engineering's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

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 Pillai College of Engineering on its website (www.pce.ac.in) 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.

Pillai College of Engineering runs 3 Ph.D specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Ph.D. in Computer Engineering
• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Are you genuinely interested in software development? You will spend 3 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹3.75 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 Pillai College of Engineering compare with other colleges offering Ph.D in and around Mumbai?