Tiruchirappalli: National Institute of Technology (NIT), Tiruchirappalli has invited applications from eligible candidates for admission to PhD and MS (Research) programmes for July 2020 session. There are three types of PhD programmes available for admission in full time PhD: PhD (Full Time-Stipendiary Category); PhD (Full time) – Project category; and PhD (Full time) – Non-Stipendiary Category.
Total PhD Seats: There are 17 departments where 146 seats are available for the current session for stipendiary category regular PhD.
Selection Procedure for PhD: Full time / Part time – Written Test & Interview.
Key Dates & Application Fees: The closing date for submission of online application is 28 May 2020. The application fee is Rs. 500/- for OC/OBC-NCL and Rs. 200/- for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
List of Departments where PhD admission available:
Architecture – 8 seats
Chemical – 8
Chemistry – 7
Civil Engg – 13
Computer Applications – 08
Electrical & Electronics Engg – 11
Electronics & Communication Engg – 13
Energy & Environment Engineering- 01
Humanities – 5
Instrumentation & Control Engineering- 07
Management Studies – 7
Mathematics – 08
Mechanical Engg – 13
Metallurgical & Materials Engg – 08
Physics – 06
Production Engg – 11
Fellowship Benefits: Half Time Research Assistantship (HTRA) is available to full time scholars who are admitted to PhD programmes in different departments subject to the availability as stipulated by Ministry of Human Resources Development. The award and renewal of the assistantship / scholarship is as per the guidelines issued by MHRD, from time to time. The recipients of HTRA are required to assist the department in academic works to a minimum of 8 hours per week.
For further details about eligibility conditions, how to apply and other details, the candidates should refer the PhD admission page of NIT Trichy.
