Ph.D. in Civil and Mechanical Engineering at Ramdeobaba University

Ramdeobaba University, Nagpur, Maharashtra, offers Ph.D. in Civil and Mechanical Engineering as a 3-year doctoral degree. Fees for the full course come to ₹3.05 lakh (roughly ₹1.02 lakh a year).

Expect to spend most of your time on thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, machine design, manufacturing processes and CAD.

Ramdeobaba University is a private institute, founded in 1984. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Ramdeobaba 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 Ramdeobaba University for the current semester-wise plan.

The fee figures on record for this course are below. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to Ph.D programmes at Ramdeobaba University as a group.

5000

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

To get into Ph.D. in Civil and 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 Ramdeobaba University'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 Ramdeobaba University on its website (rbunagpur.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.

Ramdeobaba University runs 2 Ph.D specialisations in all. If this one is not quite right, compare it with:

• Ph.D. in Management

Ask yourself — and the college — these questions first:

• Are you genuinely interested in thermodynamics? You will spend 3 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹3.05 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 Ramdeobaba University compare with other colleges offering Ph.D in and around Nagpur?