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The MITAOE Ph.D. Admission Process is diverted to SPPU Ph.D. Admission Process as the institute abides by all guidelines and circulars received from SPPU and UGC, Regarding Minimum Standards and Procedures for the Award of PhD Degree. Kindly click on the link for further clarification

About a PhD in Computer Engineering

MITAOE, with its Ph.D. programme, fosters an environment where curiosity meets innovation, offering unparalleled mentorship from leading experts in the field. With access to cutting-edge resources and collaborative partnerships, MITAOE's Ph.D. candidates drive transformative discoveries and pave the way for technological revolutions. MITAOE encourages Ph.D. aspirants to embark on an unparalleled research journey in Computer Engineering with its esteemed Ph.D. programme. Delve into groundbreaking research opportunities across diverse domains such as machine learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Internet of Things (IoT), Cloud Computing, Quantum Computing, and more. Join MITAOE to redefine the boundaries of possibility and shape the future of computing.




  • Passed a Bachelor's Degree (B.E./B.Tech.) in relevant branches of Computer Engineering from the All India Council for Technical Education or Central or State Government-approved institutions or equivalent, with at least 55% marks (at least 50% marks in the case of candidates of backward class categories and persons with disabilities belonging to Maharashtra State only).
  • Passed a master's degree (M.E./M.Tech.) in relevant branches of Computer Engineering from All India Council for Technical Education or Central or State Government-approved institutions or equivalent, with at least 55% marks (at least 50% marks in the case of candidates of backward class categories and persons with disabilities belonging to Maharashtra State only).
  • Obtained a 50% score in the MITAOE PhD Entrance Test.
  • Exemption in MITAOE PET: He or she must obtain a qualified score in the Graduates Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology and/or in SPPU PET.



  • SPPU-approved dedicated research centre.
  • Experienced SPPU-approved PhD guides.
  • State-of-the-art facilities with rich software for research work .
  • An autonomous institute affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University.
  • Duration is a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 6 years, and it should not exceed more than eight (8) years.


  • The admissions shall be based on the criteria notified by the institute.
  • The candidate must successfully register for the admission process on the MITAOE official portal.
  • Candidates should qualify with a minimum score of 50% in the MITAOE PhD Entrance Test (MPET).
  • Explore the Entrance Test syllabus. Download Syllabus
  • Exemption in MITAOE PET: He or she must obtain a qualified score in the Graduates Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology and/or in SPPU PET.
  • The candidate who secured 50% in the MITAOE PET, GATE qualified, or SPPU PET qualified will be eligible for an interview.
  • The shortlisted candidate list will be displayed by MITAOE after the shortlisting process.
  • The shortlisted candidate must enroll before the last date of enrolment.



Sr. No Description Date
1. Last date for registration and payment of fees for MPET 30/03/2024
2. Display List of candidates appearing for MPET examination 03/04/2024
3. Proctored On Line MPET of eligible candidates at MITAOE 12/04/2024
4. Selected Candidates Interview 22/04/2024 & 23/04/2024