Tiruchirappalli: National Institute of Technology (NIT), Tiruchirappalli, Top NIT as per NIRF 2020, has invited applications from eligible candidates for admission to PhD for January 2021 session. There are three types of PhD programmes available for admission in full time PhD: PhD (Full Time-Stipendiary Category); Ph.D. – Internal category; and Ph.D. (Full Time) – Non-Stipendiary Category.
Total PhD Seats: There are 17 departments offering PhD Programmes. The total number of PhD Seats with Institute Fellowships are 46 (Full Time-Stipendiary Category).
Key Dates & Application Fees: The closing date for submission of online application is 20 February 2021. 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 with Institute Fellowships:
Architecture – 4 seats
Chemical – 3
Chemistry – 1
Civil Engg – 05
Computer Applications – 00
Electrical & Electronics Engg – 05
Electronics & Communication Engg – 03
Energy & Environment Engineering- 00
Humanities (English)– 02
Instrumentation & Control Engineering- 03
Management Studies – 04
Mathematics – 03
Mechanical Engg – 02
Metallurgical & Materials Engg – 03
Physics – 03
Production Engg – 00
Total – 46
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.
For further details about eligibility conditions, how to apply and other details, the candidates should refer the PhD admission page of NIT Trichy.
