The Future of Deep Tech Education: VIT’s Vision for a Smarter Future
The Future of Deep Tech Education: VIT’s Vision for a Smarter Future
Deep Tech Research goes beyond publications – it’s about prototypes, real-world impact and collaboration. With NASSCOM’s push for a structured Deep Tech Fund and stronger innovation grants, young researchers now have tangible financial backing to fuel their research ( NASSCOM Report, 2025 )
How VIT is Powering India’s Deep Tech Revolution through research
- Technology Readiness Level (TRL ) Assessment : VIT aligns many research projects with TRL5,ensuring that prototype components are validated in relevant environment .
- Intellectual Property & Entrepreneurship: Supporting patent creation and fostering ventures with funding, enriched by guidance from professors and industry professionals.
- Deep Tech Labs, Faculty & Research Ecosystem: VIT stands as a powerhouse of rese arch infrastructure, housing over 50 advanced research centers,20+ Centers of Excellence (COEs) in collaboration with leading global industries IBM,Bosch,Schneider Electric,Microsoft,and NASSCOM…and over 700 specialized laboratories that bridge academia with real-world industry challenges enabling a seamless blend of theoretical research and practical innovation.
Deep Tech Ph. D after B. Tech in India: Deep Tech Research at VIT where Vision Meets Venture – Empowering Global Innovators and Entrepreneurs.
Deep Tech Ph. D Research Domains – Ph. D engineering/non-engineering, science stream:
- School of Advanced Science (SAS) – Data Science
- School of Bio Sciences & Technology (SBST) -Bio Science and Biotechnology
- School of Civil Engineering (SCE) – Structural/ Geotechnical and Construction Management/ Environmental/ Water Resources/Transportation and Remote sensing & GIS
- School of Computer Science and Engineering (SCOPE) Computer Science, Information Technology, Core Computing Sciences/ Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Data Science, Cyber Security &Digital Forensics/ Gaming Technology/ Human Computer Interaction
- School of Computer Science Engineering and Information Systems (SCORE)
- School of Electrical Engineering (SELECT) – Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Bio-Medical Engineering
- School of Electronics Engineering (SENSE) – Electronics and Communication Engineering, Biomedical Engineering
- School of Mechanical Engineering (SMEC) – Manufacturing Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics, Design and Automation, Thermal and Energy Engineering, Materials and Manufacturing/ Design/ Mechatronics and Automation/ Automotive and Energy Engineering
- VIT School of Design (VSIGN) – Design/ Product Design/ Product Semiotics/ Ergonomics/ Multimedia/ Film Studies/ Digital Media/ Communication Studies
- School of Architecture (V-SPARC) – Architecture and Planning
- School of Healthcare Science and Engineering (SHINE) – Bio Sciences and Biotechnology, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering/ Information Technology, Data Science, Design, Health Sciences
- VIT School of Media, Arts and Technology (V-SMART) – Media Arts and Technology
- School of Chemical Engineering (SCHEME) – Solid Waste management / Separation processes / Water Treatment –Adsorption studies / Membrane – Colloids and Polymers / Hydrodynamic Process Modelling simulation
Career options after a Ph. D in Deep Tech
- R&D Scientist or Innovation Specialist in biotech, food tech, pharma, or materials companies.
- Entrepreneur or Startup Founder – many Deep Tech PhDs start their own ventures.
- Postdoctoral Researcher in global research labs.
- Tech Policy or Innovation Consultant for government or think tanks.
- Venture Analyst or Product Manager in Deep Tech-based companies or incubators.
- Academic Faculty in interdisciplinary programs that combine science, technology, and business.
Want your Research to have real-world impact at VIT ?
Candidates must apply through the VIT Research Entrance Examination (VITREE)
Important Dates for VITREE 2026:
- Last date to apply: November 20,2025
- VITREE Exam: December 7,2025
- Personal Interview: December 13-14,2025
- Result Declaration: December 20,2025
Eligibility criteria:
Graduates with an outstanding academic record in their bachelor’s degree in engineering / technology, or a master’s degree in engineering / technology in the relevant discipline, or M.Sc. (Data Science) / M.Sc. (Engineering) / M.S. [By Research] / M. Tech. [By Research] are eligible. Candidates must have completed their degree in full-time or regular mode of education with minimum 75% marks, or CGPA of 8
Financial Empowerment:
- Scholars qualified through GATE (above 60 percentile) or NET are eligible for a monthly fellowship of up to Rs.50,000/-, while others receive up to Rs.45,000/- In addition to this fellowship, VIT extends substantial research grant opportunities, facilitating international collaborations and industry-oriented projects.
- The Government of India has announced 10,000 fellowships over the next five years supported by a funding of ₹8,313 crore to strengthen research. Exceptional candidates may also opt for Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship (PMRF),with stipend of Rs.70,000/- per month, empowering them to purse high-impact innovation.
and become a part of this pioneering journey in Deep Tech research.
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