Papum Pare, 28 March 2026: National Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh, an Institute of National Importance, has invited applications for PhD Programmes for June 2026-27 session. Institute Fellowship benefits are available to Full Time PhD scholars.
Key Dates:
Last date to receive the online application form along with the supporting documents – 07 April 2026
Announcement of short-listed candidates for written test/interview (tentative) – 14 April 2026
The PhD programmes are offered in the following academic departments of the Institute.
The total number of seats available with Institute Fellowships are 74 for Full Time PhD.
List of Department with Vacant Seats for Part Time PhD Holders:
Biotechnology (BT) -07
Chemical Engineering (CHE)- 04
Civil Engineering (CE) -10
Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) -00
Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)-06
Electrical Engineering (EE) -01
Mechanical Engineering (ME) -02
Metallurgy and Materials Engineering- 09
School of Sciences (Mathematics Division -00)
School of Sciences (Physics Division) -05
School of Sciences (Chemistry Division)- 01
School of Humanities & Management ((English Division) -00
School of Humanities & Management (Management Division) -00
Engineering departments:
First class with 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA at both UG and PG for GEN/ GEN-EWS/ OBC-NCL category and minimum 55% aggregate marks or 6.0 CGPA for candidates under SC/ ST/ PwD category.
Master’s/ M.S. degree in Engineering/Technology in the appropriate branch of study.
OR
Bachelor’s in Engineering/ Technology /M.Sc/MCA and at least CGPA of 8.0/10 or 75% of marks under GEN/GEN-EWS/OBC-NCL category and at least CGPA of 7.5/10 or 70% for candidates under SC/ST/PwD category. Final year students are also eligible to apply, provided at the time of admission he/she should produce final grade card failing which his/her admission will stand cancelled.
Sciences/humanities/Management Departments:
Master’s Degree in an appropriate branch of Science/Humanities/Social Sciences/Management with a first class or minimum 60% marks (or CGPA of 6.5 on 10 point scale or equivalent) or equivalent at Master’s level
Relaxation in minimum percentage / Equivalent grade point requirements will be as per the National Reservation Policy, Govt. of India. The preference shall be given to the valid UGC/CSIR/NET/GATE qualified candidates.
For more details on eligibility criteria, how to apply and other details, the candidates should refer the PhD Admission notification, uploaded on the official website of Andhra Pradesh.
