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Kerala University Thiruvananthapuram Ph.D Computer Science And Engineering: Fees 2025, Admission Dates, Course Duration, Eligibility

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Ph.D. (Computer Science and Engineering)- Full Time

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Course Description

Ph.D. (Computer Science and Engineering) Top Colleges, Syllabus, Scope and Salary

PHD in Computer Science and Engineering is a 5 year course. Student should have cleared a bachelor’s degree with Computer Science as a subject or equivalent to this degree from a recognised University.

The tuition fees by average for Ph.D. (Computer Science and Engineering) comes between INR 30,000 to 4 Lacs for span of 5 years.

Admissions for such course are on the basis of counselling after clearing entrance tests depending on the colleges.

Top institutes which are offering this course are as follows:

Chandigarh University
Christ University
Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute
Jamia Millia Islamia
Shiv Nadar University
Poornima University
GITAM University
Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology
PEC University of Technology
Lingaya's University

Major Job profile and designations for these graduates are Postsecondary Teacher, Computer and Information Research Scientist, Computer Hardware Engineer, IT support analyst, Network Engineer and IT consultant etc.

Graduates with this degree have opportunity for the industries like Coaching Centres, Computer Science and Engineering Consultancies, Computer Science and Engineering Department, Home Tuitions, Private Tuitions, Research and Development Agencies and Schools etc.

The average salary for Ph.D. (Computer Science and Engineering) graduates is around INR 3 Lacs to INR 14 Lacs but this can be higher on the basis of experience and other factors.

Ph.D. (Computer Science and Engineering): Course Highlights

Listed below are some of the major highlights of the course.

Course Level	Post-Graduate
Duration	3 to 5 years
Examination Type	Semester System
Eligibility	Post-graduation in Computer Science
Admission Process	Based on counselling after clearing Entrance Tests like UGC-NET for different colleges.
Course Fee	INR 30,000 to 4 Lacs for five years
Average Starting Salary	INR 3 to 14 lacs per annum
Top Recruiting Companies	Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, Adobe, Intel, Nokia
Job Positions	Postsecondary Teacher Computer and Information Research Scientist Computer Hardware Engineer IT support analyst Network Engineer IT consultant

Ph.D. (Computer Science and Engineering): What is it about?

Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering is a doctorate course. The areas of research in this course include Machine Learning and its application in various fields and technical areas.

Students can be fully funded through research assistantships, teaching assistantships, and fellowships.

According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, the general duties of a computer and information research scientist include:

Help scientists and engineers solve complex computing problems
Invent new computing languages, tools, and methods to improve the way in which people work with computers
Design experiments to test the operation of these software systems
Analyze the results of their experiments
Publish their findings in academic journals

Ph.D. (Computer Science and Engineering): Top Institutes

NAME OF INSTITUTE	CITY	AVERAGE COURSE FEES
Chandigarh University	Chandigarh	INR 2.40 Lacs
Christ University	Bangalore	INR 2 Lacs
Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute	Mumbai	INR 1.26 Lacs
Jamia Millia Islamia	Chennai	INR 31,810
Shiv Nadar University	Greater Noida	INR 2.96 Lacs
Poornima University	Jaipur	INR 1.75 Lacs
GITAM University	Visakhapatnam	INR 1.54 Lacs
Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology	Delhi	INR 2.20 Lacs
PEC University of Technology	Chandigarh	INR 73,000
Lingaya's University	Faridabad	INR 1.95 Lacs
Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing, Jabalpur	Jabalpur	INR 107,000
AISECT University	Bhopal	INR 3.15 Lacs
Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar	Ahmedabad	INR 4.55 Lacs
Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad	Hyderabad	INR 3.34 Lacs
National Institute of Technology, Meghalaya	Shillong	INR 69,500
Sanskriti University	Mathura	INR 1.95 Lacs
Shri Jagdishprasad Jhabarmal Tibrewala University	Rajasthan	INR 90,840
Lovely Professional University	Delhi	INR 3.16 Lacs
Sharda University	Noida	INR 1.80 Lacs

Ph.D. (Computer Science and Engineering): Eligibility

To pursue a PHD course in Computer Science and Engineering the candidate should have bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering from recognized university. Also the masters in Biology/Pharmacy and Computer Science and Engineering or the relevant stream with aggregate of 55% marks along with valid PHD entrance test along with the interview.

For admission to the Ph.D. programme in Computer Science and Engineering department minimum requirements are:

B.Tech / M.Tech in any branch of Engineering/ Bio Technology and Interdisciplinary areas.
B.Tech / M.Tech or equivalent degree in Computer Science and Engineering.

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Ph.D. (Computer Science and Engineering): Admission Process

Some Institutes conduct their own entrance tests and provide admissions on the basis of the entrance exam score and performance in subsequent rounds.

Entrance Exams are:

Bharathidasan University PhD Entrance Exam
Centre of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences (CBCS), University of Allahabad PhD Entrance Exam
Chennai Mathematical Institute Admission Test
Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology (GJUS&T) Entrance Exam
IIST Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology Thiruvananthapuram PhD Admission Test
Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing Jabalpur IIITDM PhD Admission Test
Indian Institute of Science (IIS) Entrance Test
CSIR / UGC / NBHM / DBT

Ph.D. (Computer Science and Engineering): Syllabus and Course Description

PHD-CS-101: Research Methodology	PHD-CS-102: Departmental Course
Mode of study includes: There will be rigorous continuous assessment process for this course. Course objectives Discuss major categories, techniques, and processes of doing research in Computer science. Implement a small research project in an area of computer science. Present and report on research in acceptable manner for the computer science research community. Assignments Paper Critique/Review & Summary. Evaluating a Software Process / Product. End Term Evaluation The Research Paper written at 1 will be given to the respective student for answering the questions in respect of their self-assessment. Presenting a paper in a conference setup arranged for the class.	1. Formal Methods: Program Correctness, Horare Logic, Program Semantics and Model Checking. 2. Foundations of Computing 3. Software Systems 4. Parallel and Distributed Systems
PHD-CS-103: Special Course	-
Student have to submit the review to HOD/Director of the Research Center which will be assessed by an expert.	-

Ph.D. (Computer Science and Engineering): Career Prospects

Although getting a PhD can be a tough task, the salary and career outlook are quite above average.

Listed below are some advantages and disadvantages of jobs after Ph.D. in Computer science and Engineering

Pros

Freedom to pursue research topics that most interest you.
Very smart colleagues.

Cons

Less than 10% end up with tenure-track jobs.
Takes a long time (5-7 years), with relatively low pay.
About half of those who enter industry afterwards don't end up with research positions.

On successful completion of graduation or post-graduation aspirants can make their career as Software Engineer/Programmer/Developer (JAVA/ .NET/C#/Python/C++ etc.), Network Administrator, Database Administrator, Network Programmer, Software Tester, System Analyst, Business Analyst, System Engineer, Hardware Engineer, Support Specialist, etc.

Holding a Ph.D. in Computer Science typically leads to a career in research. Many Ph.D. holders work in academia, although public and private career paths are also available.

Other recent graduates are pursuing post-doctoral research at MIT, the University of Colorado, and the Naval Research Laboratory.

Ph.D. (Computer Science and Engineering) annual salary

Job Position	Job Description	Average Annual Pay Scale in INR
Postsecondary Teacher	Postsecondary teachers perform a broad array of tasks that include preparing courses, delivering lecturers, and evaluating student work. Postsecondary teachers typically need to have a doctoral degree; previous teaching experience isn't required, but some schools prefer it.	395,493
Computer and Information Research Scientist	Computer and information research scientists explore how to use computing technology to solve problems through research, development, and experimentation. Employers typically require applicants to have a doctoral degree; in some cases, applicants are expected to have coursework in the area of specialization in which they wish to work.	367,000
Computer Hardware Engineer	Computer hardware engineers apply their skills and knowledge in making and improving computer parts that maximize qualities like speed, efficiency, and capacity, as well as the interconnectedness that allows various computer parts to work together. Factors that can help computer hardware engineers get ahead include holding an advanced degree and earning a degree from an ABET-accredited program.	455,286
IT support analyst	IT support analysts have responsibility to provide a technical set-up, advice and support to IT users via email, phone, and social media and in person. For example, there is a growing market for on-demand services for home and office tech repair, set-up and troubleshooting.	312,032
Network Engineer	Network engineers are also responsible for security, data storage and disaster recovery strategies. A telecoms or computer science-related degree is needed.	678,705
IT consultant	IT consultant is a person who has responsibility to provide technical related consultancies to develop and implement the IT systems for the internal as well as external clients.	846,711 to 1,466,071
Technical sales representative	These representatives have the responsibility to sell hardware and software and to know the benefits of business of whole services and systems. There will be targets to meet and commission when you reach them.	292,705
Web designer	Web designers create the design and layout of a website or web pages, working with colleagues or clients to meet their requirements.	233,558
Software Developer	Software developers implement software solutions by building programs, applications and websites. They write and test code, often using development tools.	390,970
Quality Assurance analysts	Quality Assurance analysts are responsible for testing the games, programs, software to take the surety that it is reliable, fully functional and user friendly before it is released to the market.	352,516
Application analyst	Application analyst make sure that the processes needed for a business to function and succeed are running smoothly. You'll act as a technical point of contact to fix application and systems issues, usually on an immediate basis.	420,659
Systems analyst	Systems analysts examine existing IT systems and write requirement for new ones. Analyzing of hardware, software and wider IT systems for the client or employer and also to know the new requirements.	602,094

Eligibility Criteria

Aspirants seeking admission to 3-year Full-time Ph.D. program shall have a Masters degree or a professional degree recognized as equivalent to the Masters degree of the University of Kerala in grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale(or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) with not less than 55% marks.

Course Details

Ph.D. Student Affiliation	Rs.	400/-
Submission of Thesis (Research Degree)	Rs.	3500/-
Application Fee	Rs.	20/-
Registration Fee	Rs.	500/-
Entrance Exam. Fee	Rs.	1020/- (for SC/ST Rs. 520/-)

Re-registration Full-time	Rs.	1000/-
Part-time	Rs.	2000/-
Extension of Registration Period	Rs.	400/- First Year)
Extension for every subsequent year	Rs.	200/-
Change of Guide	Rs.	300/-
Change of Centre	Rs.	300/-
Change of Topic	Rs.	500/-
Cancellation of Registration	Rs.	200/-
Inclusion of Co-guide	Rs.	250/-
Exclusion of Co-guide	Rs.	250/-
Modification of Title	Rs.	300/-
Spl. Certificate	Rs.	250/-
Extension of Joining Time	Rs.	250/-
Conversion Fee	Rs.	1000/-
Research Fee (for a term of 4 months)
Science Subjects Full-time	Rs.	350/-
Part-time	Rs.	400/-
Medicine and Allied Subjects Full-time	Rs.	1000/-
Part-time	Rs.	2000/-
All Other Subjects Full-time	Rs.	200/-
Part-time	Rs.	250/-

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Kerala University - [KU]: 9 answered questions

How much time does it take to get a degree certificate from Kerala University?

Nirali Singh,

15 Nov 21

Getting a B.Tech degree certificate from Kerala University, might take around 3 months. But if it is urgent, you could submit the application form along with a request stating your urgency.

Firstly you need to apply for a provisional certificate. Once you get that, you can apply for the original degree certificate along with the copies of the provisional certificate, mark sheets, and challan (original) to the concerned section or COE.

After verification, you will get the degree certificate within 3-6 months. It will be delivered via registered post.

This could sometimes vary as it depends on the person handling your college. If he wishes he could speed up the process.

Is there something called mercy pass in kerala university?

Barnali Sen,

15 Nov 21

There is no option for mercy pass at Kerala University. But you can get a mercy chance to qualify in their passed subjects.

This is the last chance given by the university to those who were unable to pass for the 3rd time.

The exam will be a regular one, tough enough as the usual standard of exams in Kerala University. The valuation is also strict, but here the cutoff mark is reduced to 30, instead of 40.

How do I get Transcript/Transcript of grades from Kerala University/University of Kerala?

Anita Sinha

18 Jul 22

You can apply for Kerala University transcripts by following these easy steps.

Visit the official website of Kerala University and download the application form.
Fill it with the required details and attach copies of degree certificate, mark sheets, identity card, school transfer certificate, or 10th pass-out certificate.
You need to submit the application form along with photocopies of the documents mentioned above. You need to pay an application fee of around INR 1,050.

If you wanted sealed transcripts, you need to provide the envelopes and specify your requirements. You should receive your transcripts after 30-35 days.

How is University of Kerala?

Abhinav Sinha

18 Jul 22

University of Kerala doesn’t conduct the examinations on time. Publication of results is often delayed as well. This creates problems if you are planning on applying for competitive examinations or higher studies. Curriculum followed by the university is theory-oriented, even for engineering branches. Kerala University needs to maintain the academic calendar in a timely manner.

Which university is better, Kerala or MG?

Prakash Sinha

18 Jul 22

Kerala University is comparably better than MG. It is better recognized in the industry. Other than this there are no such major differences between the two universities. The university offers decent academic sand placements. According to the recent highlights of Kerala University placements, students receive a median CTC of around INR 2.1 LPA.

What are some helpful tips for students starting their first year at University of Kerala?

Debolina Pathak,

15 Nov 21

As one of my friends was a student at University of Kerala, let me mention some of the facts you should keep in mind during your first year.

Stick to the syllabus and thoroughly read it. Mark the ones out of the syllabus, as attempting them can fetch you some marks.
Try to take part in extracurricular activities. Join NCC/NSS if you have an option.
Always try to be on good terms with the faculty members, as they control the internal exam marks.
Accept the fact that results are not published on time.
Make sure you have a 90% attendance, as 5 marks are added to your result for it.
It is better if you refrain from student politics as they could be very time-consuming and distracting.
Do not rely on teachers to complete the syllabus, in the end, you have to study and complete it.

It is recommended that you get your degree from any private university. Though it will cost much, you will get enough exposure to mold your career in shape.

How do I get a percentage certificate from Kerala University?

Yash Bhaskar

12 Nov 21

To get a percentage certificate from Kerala University, you will need to pay Rs. 500 at the cash counter. Also, buy a General Purpose form from counter 4 and fill it. Take a pass from the equity section. Go to your degree section and submit the challan and filled-out form. It will take around 7 days to get the percentage certificate.

Can I get an equivalency certificate for a regular B Ed done at Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University from Calicut University, MG University, and Kerala University?

Hira Ramchandani

29 Oct 22

You must apply in the prescribed format, including the Syllabus, Degree Certificate, and other required documents.

You must apply online to the University of Calicut.

Learn about the courses that have already been recognized as Equivalent.
Order granting Equivalence to all regular degree programs offered by state and central universities.
Read the instructions for submitting a proposal for an equivalency grant.
Complete the Application Form completely.
Complete the Online Equivalency Application.

These are the few simple steps that you need to follow.

Which is better, Kerala University or Bharathiar University?

Ragini Gupta

18 Jul 22

Both Kerala University and Bharathiar University are reputed and offer decent academics. So, choose among these universities based on your course preference. These two universities offer similar career prospects. The highlights of recent Kerala University placements show the median CTC to be around INR 2.1 LPA. Bharathiar University placements 2021 had witnessed a median CTC of around INR 2.40 LPA.