Ph.D. - Engineering

Ph.D. - Engineering

Ph.D. in Engineering and Technology is a 3 - 5 years’ Doctorate course in the field of Engineering and technology. The knowledge of computer science and its technical know-how is the prerequisite for the Ph.D. Engineering and Technology programme. 

Candidates who have completed the post graduation in the field of Computer Science are considered eligible for Ph.D. in Engineering and Technology. Eligible candidates must appear before an entrance examination and then the counselling round before getting their admissions done in a particular college in Ph.D. Engineering and Technology course.

Ph.D. in Engineering and Technology: Eligibility Criteria 

Candidates having a postgraduate degree in Computer Science, Pharmacy or Engineering and Technology from a recognized university with a minimum aggregate of 55% are considered eligible for the Ph.D. in Engineering and Technology course. 

Furthermore, the bachelor's degree of the candidates should also be in the steam of Engineering and Technology, aided from a recognized university. 

Ph.D. in Engineering and Technology: Entrance Exams 

Various institute and testing agencies conduct entrance tests for admissions regarding Ph.D. in Engineering and Technology. The following are some of these entrance examinations:-

• NET JRF:- National Eligibility Test for Junior Research Fellowship is conducted by NTA on behalf of UGC twice a year for admission in research courses such as M.Phil. and Ph.D.
• TIFR GS:- It is a national level entrance exam conducted by TIFR itself for admissions in integrated course of M.Sc. and Ph.D. conducted in offline mode.
• SLET:- State level Eligibility Test is an offline entrance test conducted by SLET Commision Assam for Ph.D. admissions. 
• GATE:- Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering is an entrance test for engineering, conducted once a year for PG and Doctorate courses, accepted by top colleges such as IIT, NIT, etc.

Ph.D. in Engineering and Technology: How to get Admission to a Good College? 

Getting admission in a good college is the first step towards a successful future. However, finding the ‘right’ college is not as easy as it seems. There is no definition of a good college but a college that possesses the following traits may be considered among good colleges:-

• Infrastructure: The structure of the college should be good and it may contain a library, gym, cafeteria, auditorium, labs, etc.
• Faculty: The college should possess a highly educated and well experienced teaching staff.
• Ranking: Checking 6he ranking of college from popular ranking websites or magazines such as NIRF, Outlook, Times of India, etc.
• Reviews: Gather reviews from the college’s existing students, your teachers and friends regarding a particular college.
• Fees: The tuition fees of the course must also be kept in mind while selecting a college. Get enrolled in the college having a preferable fee structure for you. 

Ph.D. in Engineering and Technology: Job Prospects and Career Options 

• Ph.D. in Engineering and Technology pass-outs have numerous job and career options.
• They can get recruited as an assistant researcher through campus placement.
• Furthermore, individuals can join a company and become a Computer and Information Research Scientist, Computer Hardware Engineer, IT support Analyst, etc.
• They can become a full fledged researcher and do research on a specific topic for discovery or invention of a new technology.
• Candidates can pursue their career as professors and lecturers in universities. 

Ph.D. in Engineering and Technology: Future Scope 

As already mentioned there are numerous future scopes for a Phd. Engineering and Technology pass-out including jobs as well as research options. 

Research:- 

1. After the completion of the Phd. Engineering and Technology individuals become well versed in the field of their chosen specialization and they have gained enough knowledge of the research work. 
2. Furthermore, as the final year(s) of the Ph.D. course require(s) a Thesis on a topic preferred by the individual, the students become experienced with the art of writing Doctoral Researches. 
3. Candidates can either work as individual researchers or work as a fellow or assistant researcher under an established researcher. 

Lecturership:-

1. Well established and top universities always recruit highly qualified lecturers.
2. Therefore, Phd. Engineering and Technology pass-outs can become a lecturer in a reputed university.