New Delhi, 08 July 2021: In India, there are 32 National Institutes of Technology (NITs) and more than 50 Central Universities (CUs). There are more than 400 state universities, which are controlled by state universities. These premier universities are dream destinations for students. NITs and CUs offer quality education at very affordable price.
As on 08 July 2021, there are eight NITs, nine Central Universities and six state universities that have announced Admission for PhD Progarmmes for Academic Year 2021-22. NITs offer attractive Institute Fellowships to Regular Full Time PhD Scholars.
Name of State Universities with Number of PhD Seats:
- Shivaji University, Kolhapur – 235 PhD Seats -08 July 2021
- Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science & Technology Sonepat – 88 PhD Seats – 08 July 2021
- Netaji Subhas University of Technology – 233 PhD Seats – 18 July 2021
- University of Burdwan – 260 PhD Seats – 12 July 2021
- Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi – 15 July 2021
- Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra – 10 July 2021
List of Central Universities where PhD Admissions Open:
- University of Hyderabad – 20 July 2021
- Maulana Azad National Urdu University- 12 July 2021
- Rajiv Gandhi University Itanagar – 30 June 2021
- Mizoram University- 20 July 2021
- Sikkim University – 01 July 2021
- Central Sanskrit University, Delhi
- South Asian University
- Nalanda University
- Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
List of NITs where PhD Admissions are Open:
- NIT Srinagar -21 July 2021
- NIT Warangal -17 July 2021
- NIT Patna – 22 July 2021
- NIT Arunachal -24 July 2021
- NIT Surathkal -15 July 2021
- NIT Trichy- 09 July 2021
- NIT Manipur –12 July 2021 (After Extension)
- NIT Nagaland -31 July 2021 (After Extension)
NIT Srinagar Announces PhD Admission July 2021 with Institute Fellowships
Srinagar, 07 July 2021: National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, an Institute of National Importance, has released PhD Admission notification for July 2021. Full Time PhD Scholars will be eligible for Institute Fellowships. The closing date for submission of application is 21 July 2021.
Key Dates: The closing date for submission of online application is 21 July 2021.
NIT Warangal Announces PhD Admission with Institute Fellowship July 2021
Warangal, 03 July 2021: National Institute of Technology (NIT )Warangal, the third Top ranked NIT in India, has announced PhD Admission for July 2021 session. The PhD Programs, in Full-time (FT) and Part-time (PT) modes, are offered in 13 departments of the institute.
Fellowships: The candidates selected for admission into PhD under Full-Time program are eligible to receive institute fellowship as per Ministry of Education, (former MHRD) rules. Category-wise (EWS, OBC, SC, ST, PWD) reservations on overall available seats will be followed as per Government of India norms.
NIT Rourkela Announces PhD Admission July 2021 with Institute Fellowship
Rourkela, Odisha, 19 June 2021: National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela, has released phD Admission notification for Autumn (July) 2021 Semester commencing from January 2021. Institute fellowship available for Regular PhD scholars.
Admission will be given preferably to the applicants who are eligible for Institute fellowship or have qualified for External fellowship. However, admission may also be considered without fellowship. Students with external fellowship like JRF-NET are especially encouraged to apply.
Key Dates: Application form is available in the Institute website for online submission: 17 June 2021 (Thursday) to 07 July 2021 (Wednesday).
NIT Patna Announces PhD Admission with Fellowships July-De 2021 for 56 Seats ! Online Interview
Patna, 26 June 2021: National Institute of Technology (NIT) Patna, an Institute of National Importance, has invited applications from eligible candidates for admission to PhD Program (Full Time / Part Time) for June-December 2021 Semester. Full Time PhD with scholarship, funded by NIT Patna, is available.
Selection Procedure: A merit list will be prepared based on Academic weightage and performance in the interview. Admission is strictly based on merit subject to verification of documents and original certificates.
Total PhD Vacant Seats for Full Time PhD with scholarship: The total number of total PhD vacant seats for Full Time PhD with scholarship are 56.
NIT Arunachal Pradesh Announces PhD Admission July-Dec 2021
Yupia, 24 June 2021: National Institute of Technology (NIT), Arunachal Pradesh, an Institute of National Importance, has announced PhD Admission (Part Time) for July December 2021 Institute fellowship available for Regular PhD scholars.
The PhD Admission is available in the following types:
Part Time
Project (Part Time)
Self-Sponsored
NIT Surathkal Opens PhD Admission for 140 seats with Institute Fellowships
Surathkal, Karnataka, 13 June 2021: National Institute of Technology (NIT), Surathkal, an Institute of National Importance, has called for applications for PhD Programmes 2020-21. Institute’s Fellowships are available.
The total PhD intake capacity is 140 for the current session with Institute’s fellowships. The vacant seats are available in 14 departments.
An Application Fee of Rs.1000/- (Rs.500/- (for SC/ST/PH) must be paid.
NIT Trichy Announces PhD Admission with Institute Fellowship July 2021 ! Total PhD Seats 146
Tiruchirappalli, 11 June 2021: National Institute of Technology (NIT), Tiruchirappalli, Top NIT as per NIRF 2020, has invited applications from eligible candidates for admission to PhD for July 2021 session.
There are four types of PhD programmes available for admission.
Total PhD Seats: There are 17 departments offering PhD Programmes. The total number of PhD Seats with Institute Fellowships are 146 (Full Time-Stipendiary Category).
Key Dates & Application Fees: The closing date for submission of online application is 09 July 2021. The application fee is Rs. 500/- for OC/OBC-NCL and Rs. 200/- for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
NIT Manipur Announces PhD Admission July 2021 with Institute Assistantships ! Online Selection
Imphal, 10 June 2021: National Institute of Technology (NIT) Manipur, an Institute of National Importance, has invited applications for PhD Programmes for July 2021 Session. Institute Assistantship benefits are available for Full Time Research scholars.
Selection Procedure:
The mode of selection will be done online.
Stipend / Financial Assistance:
Assistantship to the regular students (NET/GATE or equivalent) as per MHRD rules may be given subject to availability of fund. The candidate with no NET/GATE will be in self sponsored category.
NIT Jamshedpur Announces PhD Admission 2021 ! 69 PhD Seats with Fellowships
Jamshedpur, 26 May 2021: National Institute of Technology (NIT) Jamshedpur, an Institute of National Importance, has announced PhD Admission for Autumn Semester 2021-2022.
The institute offers PhD Admission on the following types:
Institute Research Scholars (Full Time)
Sponsored Research Scholars (Full Time)
Self-Financed Research Scholars (Full Time)
Self -Financed Research Scholars (Part Time)
Faculty/Staff/Sponsored Project Fellow of N.I.T. Jamshedpur (Part Time)
Total Number of Vacant PhD Seats with Fellowships: The total number of vacant PhD Seats under Institute Research Scholars (Full Time).
Key Dates:
After extension, the last date for receipt of application forms is 04 July 2021
NIT Nagaland Announces PhD Admission July 2021 ! Decoding Eligibility Conditions
Dimapur, Nagaland, 21 May 2021: National Institute of Technology (NIT) Nagaland, has invited applications from eligible candidates for admission to PhD Program (Full Time / Part Time) 2020-21 Semester commencing from July 2021. Applications are also invited from qualified candidates for admission to Integrated PhD Programme.
Institute Fellowship category of PhD Admission is available for July 2021 semester.
Key Dates: The closing date for submission of application is extended to 31 July 2021. The application fee is Rs. 500/- (SC / ST / PH candidates are exempted from application fee).
University of Hyderabad Announces Admission 2021 ! 2,328 Seats for All Courses, 292 Seats for PhD
Hyderabad, 22 June 2021: University of Hyderabad (UoH), a central university, has Admissions to various courses for Academic Year 2020-21. University of Hyderabad will conduct Entrance Examination 2021 for its various programmes.
The university has notified admissions to the following programmes: MSc, MTech, MBA, MA, MPhil, PhD, Integrated MSc-PhD programmes and others.
Hyderabad, 20 June 2021: Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU), Hyderabad, a Central University, has invited online applications for admission to regular mode PhD, Post-Graduate, Undergraduate and Diploma/Certificate programmes offered by the University at its Hyderabad Main Campus and Satellite Campuses, Colleges of Teacher Education (CTEs) and Polytechnics for the Academic year 2021-2022.
Admissions through Entrance Test:
Ph.D Programmes: Urdu, English, Hindi, Persian, Translation Studies; Women Studies, Public Administration, Political Science, Social Work, Islamic Studies, History, Economics, Sociology; Education; Journalism & Mass Communication; Management, Commerce, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology & Computer Science.
Itanagar, 21 June 2021: Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU), (formerly Arunachal University), Itanagar, has announced Admissions for 2021-22. The following programmes are available: PhD, Post-Graduate, Undergraduate and Diploma/Certificate programmes.
The Admission will be through entrance mode (RGUCET / RGUPET-2021).
Key Dates: The closing date for submission of online application is 30 June 2021.
Mizoram University, a Central University, Announces Admission for UG, PG and PhD Programmes 2021-22
Aizawl, 26 June 2021: Mizoram University, a Central University, has announced Admission for academic session 2021-22 for various UG, PG and PhD programmes.
Key Dates: The Last date of online Application is 20 July 2021 5:00pm.
Jamia Millia Islamia announces Admission 2021-22 for UG, PG, BTECH, PG Diploma programmes
New Delhi, 20 June 2021: Jamia Millia Islamia, a Central University, has announced Admission for the academic year 2021-22. JMI has released Prospectus for 2021-22. Admission for UG, PG, BTECH, PG Diploma programmes available.
Key Dates:
Availability of Online Admission Forms 17 May 2021 to 30 June 2021
Date of Issue of Admit Cards 15 July 2021 onwards
Commencement of Entrance Test 26 July 2021 onwards
JNU Announces Admission Procedure & e- Prospectus for 2021-22
New Delhi, 12 June 2021: Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), India’s top ranked university in general stream, has released Admission Policy and Procedure for 2021-22. JNU has also released e- Prospectus for 2021-22.
Programmes for 2021-22: The candidates shall be considered for admission to the following programmes: PhD, MTech, MPH, PGD, MA, MSc, MCA, MBA, BTech+MTech/MS, BA (Hons.) 1st year in Foreign Languages, BSc-MSc. Integrated programme and Part-Time courses.
NTA will announce JNU Entrance Examination 2021 details very soon.
Sikkim University, a Central University, Announces Admission 2021-2021 for UG, PG & PhD
Gangtok, 09 June 2021: Sikkim University, a Central University, has announced Admission 2021-2021 for Certificate, Under Graduate (UG), Graduate (PG), MPhil and PhD programmes.
Key Dates: The online application portal opens on 01 July 2021.
The last date for submission of online application is 31 July 2021.
For exact eligibility conditions, how to apply and other details, the candidates should refer Admission Notification page of official website of Sikkim University.
Central Sanskrit University, Delhi Announces Admission 2021-22 for BEd, MEd and PhD Programmes
New Delhi, 16 May 2021: Central Sanskrit University, Delhi invites online applications for Entrance Test-2021 for admission to the courses of Shiksha-Shastri (B.Ed.), Shikshacharya (M.Ed.) & Vidya-Varidhi (Ph.D.) in the University’s Campuses.
The university will conduct the following tests:
Shiksha-Shastri Entrance Test (SSET)
Shikshacharya Entrance Test (SAET)
Vidya-Varidhi Entrance Test (VVET) -2021
Key Dates: Starting Date Of Online Registration/Submission Of Application – 15 May 2021
South Asian University New Delh Re-Opens Admission Portal for PG & PhD Programmes AY 2021-22
New Delhi, 09 April 2021: South Asian University (SAU) Entrance Test has been postponed and fresh test dates will be announced shortly.
In view of the postponement of the entrance test, applications for admissions have been re-opened.
South Asian University (SAU), an international university established by the eight member nations of South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation (SAARC), has re-opened the application for Admissions 2021-22.
The university offers Master’s and PhD level programmes in Biotechnology, Computer Science, Economics, International Relations, Legal Studies, (Applied) Mathematics and Sociology.
Rajgir, Bihar, India, 06 March 2021: Nalanda University, a Central University under Ministry of Culture Govt of India, has announced Admissions for MA and MBA programmes for Academic Year 2020-21. The Admission is open for both Indian and International Students.
PhD applications will be called separately
All applicants need to demonstrate a high level of competence in the English language, as all courses will be conducted in English. English language test scores of TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, PTE, STEP are accepted.
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) Announces Admission 2021-22 ! Apply Now
Aligarh, 20 June 2021: Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), a public central university in Aligarh, has announced Admission 2021 for UG, PG, MTech, BTECH, PG Diploma programmes. AMU has released Admission Prospectus 2021.
Shivaji University, Kolhapur Announces PhD Admission Test 2021-22 for 235 Seats
Kolhapur, 19 June 2021: Shivaji University, Kolhapur, a state university in Maharashtra, has announced MPhil/PhD Admission 2021-22. Admissions for MPhil/PhD programmes shall be through a Common Entrance Test conducted by Shivaji University, Kolhapur.
Total PhD Vacant Seats: The total number of vacant PhD Seats are 235 across 28 subjects.
Key Dates: Online Application is available from 17 June 2021 from 12.00 noon. The closing date for submission of application is 08 July 2021 till 12.00 midnight.
The Fee for Entrance Test of M.Phil./Ph.D. will be Rs. 850/- (Non- Refundable) for open category candidate and Rs. 600/- (Non-Refundable) for reserved category candidate.
New Delhi, 06 July 2021: Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT), a leading institution of higher technical education affiliated to University of Delhi, has released official for PhD Admission for For the session 2021-22 (Odd Semester). PhD Written and Interview test will be held online.
Total PhD Seeats ats: The total number of PhD seats are 233. Maximum Seats with university fellowship (TRF) : 119 and (ii) Maximum Seats without university fellowship : 114.
Key Dates: The closing date for submission of application is 18 July 2021. The PhD Written Test will be held on 26 July 2021. Online Interview Test will be held on 30-31 July 2021.
Burdwan, 05 July 2021: The University of Burdwan, a state university in West Bengal, has announced PhD/ MPhil Admission 2021. Admission is available in the following programmes: Admission to the PhD Programme-2020, MPhil Programme (2020-2022) and State Funded Fellowship (2020).
Total Vacant Seats:
Vacancy Position under Faculty Council (Science): PhD 108 Seats, MPhil 80 Seats
MPhil Vacancy Position 2020-2022: MPhil 91
PhD Vacancy Position 2020: 152
State Funded Fellowship -35
Key Dates: Date of Form Filling – 28 June 2021 to 12 July 2021.
Application Fee is Rs 250.00.
Sonepat, 04 July 2021: Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science & Technology, Sonepat, a NAAC ‘A’ Grade State University, has announced PhD Admission for 2021-22.
Total Number of Vacant PhD Seats: The total number of vacant PhD seats are 88 across 13 departments for the Odd Semester of 2021-22.
Key Dates: The closing date for submission of online application is 08 July 21.
Entrance Test (Exact date, time & venue shall be printed on admit card)- 16 July 21 to18 July 21.
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi Announces PhD Admission 2020-2021
New Delhi, 01 July 2021: Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi, has released notification for admission to PhD/ MPhil programme 2021-22. The university will conduct PhD Entrance Test.
Key Dates: Last date for receipt of application (Online mode) – 15 July 2021.
Eligibility Conditions in Brief:
Candidates seeking admission to the PhD programme should have a Master‘s Degree (in a relevant discipline) or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master‘s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade ‗B‘ in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency.
A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, shall be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/Differently-Abled (PWD) categories.
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra Opens PhD Admission 2021-22 with Research Assistantship
Katra, 11 May 2021: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, a state university in Jammu & Kashmir, has announced PhD Admission for the academic year 2021-22.
Key Dates: The closing date for submission of online application is 10 July 2021.
Fellowships: UGC-NET/GATE qualified PhD students of SMVDU, eligible for registering on full-time basis, shall be eligible for an Assistantship of Rs.25,000/- per month for first two years and Rs. 28,000/- per month for next one year along with a contingency of Rs. 12,000/- per year for the initial two years and a total of Rs. 25,000/- for the third year or till the time he/she submits the PhD thesis, subject to the rules and regulations in this context.
Note: Candidates should refer the exact admission notification before applying PhD programmes of any universities or institutes. On the basis of information available in the public domain, SkillOutlook has published this story.
