Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering at School of Engineering and Technology, Sushant University

If you are looking at Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, Sushant University runs it as a 3-year, full-time doctoral course. The total fee on record is ₹3.75 lakh, which works out to about ₹1.25 lakh a year.

At its core, the programme covers thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, machine design, manufacturing processes and CAD.

School of Engineering and Technology, Sushant University is a private institute, founded in 1999. This page brings together what is on record for this course at School of Engineering and Technology, Sushant University — 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 thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, machine design, manufacturing processes and CAD. Typical first jobs: mechanical, design, production or maintenance engineer.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask School of Engineering and Technology, Sushant University 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 School of Engineering and Technology, Sushant University as a group.

30000

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

To be considered for Ph.D in Mechanical 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 School of Engineering and Technology, Sushant University'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 School of Engineering and Technology, Sushant University 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.

School of Engineering and Technology, Sushant University runs 8 Ph.D specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Ph.D in Computer Science and Engineering
• Ph.D in Physics
• Ph.D in Chemistry
• Ph.D in Mathematics
• Ph.D in Civil Engineering
• Ph.D in Electrical Engineering
• Ph.D in Electronics and Communication Engineering

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

• Are you genuinely interested in thermodynamics? 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 School of Engineering and Technology, Sushant University compare with other colleges offering Ph.D?