Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (ME) at SRM University, Sonepat

SRM University, Sonepat, Sonepat, Haryana, offers Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (ME) as a 3-year doctoral degree. The total fee on record is ₹4.5 lakh, which works out to about ₹1.5 lakh a year.

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

SRM University, Sonepat is a other institute, founded in 2013. This page brings together what is on record for this course at SRM University, Sonepat — 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 SRM University, Sonepat 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.

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

To get into Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (ME), you usually need a B.Tech or B.E. in a related branch. The minimum marks on record at SRM University, Sonepat are: X: 0.0, XII: 0.0, Graduation: 55.0.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through GATE. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check SRM University, Sonepat'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 GATE and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to SRM University, Sonepat on its website (srmuniversity.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.

The most recent placement data we hold (2024) show a placement rate of 95% and a highest package of ₹50 lakh at SRM University, Sonepat. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

SRM University, Sonepat runs 17 Ph.D specialisations in all. If this one is not quite right, compare it with:

• Ph.D. in Biotechnology
• Ph.D. in Microbiology
• Ph.D. in Electronics & Communication Engineering
• Ph.D. in Law
• Ph.D. in English
• Ph.D. in Physics
• Ph.D. in Commerce
• Ph.D. in Chemistry
• Ph.D. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE)
• Ph.D. in Computer Science
• Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
• Ph.D. in Environmental Science
• Ph.D. in Business or Management Studies
• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering
• Ph.D. in Library and Information Sciences
• Ph.D. in Mathematics

Ask yourself — and the college — these questions first:

• Are you genuinely interested in thermodynamics? 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.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does SRM University, Sonepat compare with other colleges offering Ph.D in and around Sonepat?