Surathkal, Karnataka, 07 August 2020: 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 188 for the current session with Institute’s fellowships. The vacant seats are available in 14 departments.
Fellowships: Full time research scholars are eligible for a fellowship of Rs. 31,000/- pm for the first two years and Rs. 35,000/-pm for the remaining two years on satisfactory progress. Pursuant to the directives of MHRD Government of India, the revision in PhD scholarship will be effected. 188 Institute’s fellowships are available at the Institute level which is flexible for department-wise allocation. The Research scholars have to assist in teaching and laboratory work assigned by the department and are eligible for 30 days’ vacation leave per year.
Key Dates & Application Fees: The applicants need to register online with the portal. The registered candidates have to complete Online Application form and pay prescribed application fee, i.e. Rs 500 (OC/OBC/EWS) and Rs 150 (SC/ST/PWD) through online on or before 17 August 2020 (Monday).
The Online Selection Test and/or Interview will be held on 7 Sept 2020 (Monday) to 8 Sept 2020 (Tuesday).
The following departments of NIT Surathkal offer PhD Programmes:
- Water Resources and Ocean Engineering (Formerly Applied Mechanics & Hydraulics Department)
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Electronics & Communication Engineering
- School of Management
- Information Technology
- Mathematical and Computational Sciences
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Physics
PhD Selection Procedure: Selection of candidates for admission to PhD programme will be based upon the academic performance in the qualifying examinations, written aptitude test, presentation on a research topic and interview as specified by the concerned departments.
For exact eligibility conditions, how to apply and other details, the interested candidates should refer the PhD Admission Information Brochure uploaded on the official website of NIT Surathkal.
