MIT-WPU, Pune Ph.D. Courses & Fees 2026

MIT WPU offers a full-time PhD programme in 28 specialisations. A few of the PhD specialisations are offered in collaboration with the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI). Candidates, satisfying the eligibility criteria, need to appear for the PhD Entrance Test (PET), conducted by MIT WPU as per the UGC guidelines. Further, shortlisted candidates need to appear for an interview/ viva-voce round. For the final selection of candidates, a weightage of 70% to the entrance test and 30% to the performance in the interview/ viva-voce is given. However, UGC-NET/ CSIR NET/ SLET/ GATE-qualified candidates and teacher fellowship holders or those who have passed MPhil are exempted from PET and are directly called for the interview round. In order to qualify PET, a 50% score (45% for reserved category candidates) is required. The syllabus of PET consists of 50% of research methodology and 50% is subject-specific. The specialisations and eligibility details for MIT WPU PhD programme is tabulated below:

Eligibility Criteria: Master's degree or a professional degree with at least 55% aggregate or equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale, OR Completed MPhil course work with at least 55% aggregate or equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale.

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