Aizawl, 03 April 2023: National Institute of Technology (NIT), Mizoram , an Institute of National Importance, has invited applications from eligible candidates for admission to PhD Programmes for July-December 2023. Full- Time (Regular) students will be eligible for Institute Fellowships.
Categories of PhD Students:
Full-time:
Regular: He/she receives assistantship from the Institute or fellowship from any recognized funding agency depending on GATE/NET(UGC/CSIR)/other qualification.
Sponsored: He/She is sponsored by a recognized R&D organization/Institute/ Industry etc. for doing research but gets no fellowship from the Institute.
Self-Financed: He/ She works full time for the Degree but gets no fellowship from the Institute.
Project-Staff: He/ She gets fellowship from the Sponsored project, works full time for the degree and on completion of the project before the award of the degree, the category will be changed to Self- Financed.
Part-time: He/ She in this category works without fellowship from the Institute and should be employed. If Permanent Employee, he/she should provide NOC from the employer.
Key Dates & Application Fees: The closing date for submission of application is 03 May 2023 till 5:00 PM.
Application Fee is Rs. 200/- for General/OBC OR Rs. 100/- for SC/ST).
List of Departments where PhD admission available with Institute Fellowships:
Civil Engg (CE)
Mechanical Engineering (ME)
Computer Science & Engg (CSE)
Electronics & Communication Engg (ECE)
Electrical Engg (EE)
Physics
Chemistry
Mathematics
English
Economics
Center of Interdisciplinary Research (CIR)
Eligibility Criteria:
Ph.D in Engineering:
Master’s Degree in the area of Engineering/Technology (ME/MTech/MSc etc) from a Recognized University/ Institute with a minimum CGPA of 6.5 in 10 point scale or 60% of marks in the qualifying examinations. (GATE/NET not required)
OR
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology in a relevant area with a minimum CGPA of 7.5 or 70% of marks and with a valid GATE score. The requirement of valid GATE score shall apply to only those who seek admission under Full-time Category.
OR
3rd Year BTech students from NIT Mizoram on completion of their 3rd year (6th semester) with CGPA 8.0 and above are eligible for admission for PhD program in Regular Category. The candidates will be waived from the requirement of GATE/NET and will be provided Institute Fellowship as Full-time Regular Category students for 5 years for completion of PhD. Also a submission of a high level research proposal in the proposed research area is required in line with the research area of concerned Supervisor.
Ph.D. in Science (Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics): Master’s degree in the area of Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics from a recognized University/ Institute with a minimum CGPA of 6.5 in 10 point scale or 60% of marks in the qualifying examinations. (GATE/NET not required)
Ph.D. in HSS (Economics/English):
Master’s degree in Economics/English from a recognized University/ Institute with a minimum CGPA of 6.0 in 10 point scale or 55 % marks in the qualifying examinations.
(GATE/NET not required)
*For SC/ST candidates, there is a relaxation of 0.5 CGPA or 50% of marks.
*Conversion from CGPA to percentage or vice-versa shall not be allowed.
For further details about eligibility conditions, how to apply and other details, the candidates should refer the PhD admission page of NIT Mizoram.
