Tiruchirappalli: National Institute of Technology (NIT), Tiruchirappalli has invited applications from eleigible candidates for admission to PhD and MS (Research) programmes for the January 2018 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.
There are 13 departments where 27 seats are available for the current session for stipendiary category regular PhD.
Key Dates & Application Fees: The closing date for submission of online application is 31 October 2017. The PhD entrance test will be held on 21 November 2017. 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 – 3 seats
Chemical – 2
Chemistry – 4
Civil Engg – 2
Electrical & Electronics Engg – 3
Electronics & Communication Engg – 1
Humanities – 1
Management Studies – 2
Mathematics – 2
Mechanical Engg – 2
Metallurgical & Materials Engg – 3
Physics – 1
Production Engg – 1
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.
MS (Research): The following 11 departments offer MS Research programmes: Chemical, Civil, CSE, EEE,ECE, EE,ICE, Mechanical, MME, Physics (NDT), and Production. Half Time Research Assistantship (HTRA) is also available for full time MS (Research) scholars. There are a total of 30 seats with fellowship scheme available for Jan 2018 session.
For further details about eligibility conditions, how to apply and other details, the candidates should refer the PhD admission page of NIT Trichy.
