Rourkela, Odisha: National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela, a part of NIT Group of Institutes, has invited online applications from eligible candidates for admission to PhD Program for Autumn (July) 2019-20 Semester.
NIT Rourkela informed that admissions will be given preferably to the applicants who are eligible for Institute fellowship or have qualified for external fellowships. However, admission may also be considered without fellowship. Students with external fellowship like JRF-NET are especially encouraged to apply.
Key Dates: The online application window has opened since 01 May 2019 (Wednesday). The application window will close 19 May 2019 (Sunday). The closing date for receipt of Print-out and DD/BC by post is 27 May 2019 (Monday).
Lists of Department where PhD Admission is available:
Biotechnology and Medical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Ceramic Engineering
Computer Science & Engineering
Chemistry
Electronics & Communication Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Earth and Atmospheric Science
Food Process Engineering
Humanities & Social Sciences
Industrial Design
Life Science
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
Mining Engineering
Planning and Architecture
Physics and Astronomy
School of Management
Eligibility Criteria for PhD Program: The minimum qualification required for admission to Ph. D programs in Engineering, Science, Planning & Architecture, Management, and Humanities & Social Sciences is one of the following:
- a) M.E./M.Tech./M.Pharm in relevant discipline with at least 6.5 CGPA or 60 percent marks in aggregate in both B.Tech. (or M.Sc./B.Pharm/ MCA or equivalent) and M.Tech. levels from a recognized Technical Institute or University.
- b) B.E./B.Tech./B.Pharm/MCA or equivalent in relevant discipline with CGPA of 7.0 or 65 percent marks in aggregate.
- c) M.Sc. in Basic Sciences with CGPA 7.0 or 65 percent marks in aggregate in relevant disciplines. For applicants with valid GATE/NET/GPAT score, requirement may be relaxed upto 0.5 CGPA or 5% marks.
- d) M.B.B.S./B.V.Sc. with CGPA 6.5 or 60 percent marks in aggregate.
- e) M.A. / MBA / M.Com. / M. Sc. in Humanities and Social Sciences or Management with 6.5 CGPA or 60 percent marks in aggregate.
Financial Support: Institute Fellowships are available to the Ph. D students of all the departments. For 1st & 2nd year duration rate of fellowship =Rs. 25,000/- & For 3rd, 4th & 5th year duration rate of fellowship Rs. 28,000/-subject to clearing the Progress Seminar to be conducted by the department.
Application Procedure: Interested candidates satisfying the eligibility criteria may submit their online application at http://eapplication.nitrkl.ac.in
For exact details about eligibility conditions, how to apply and other details, the candidates should refer the Admission Notification, uploaded on the official website of NIT Rourkela.
