Garhwal, Uttarakhand: National Institute of Technology (NIT), Uttarakhand, an Institute of National Importance, has invited applications from eligible candidates for admission to PhD Program (Full Time / Part Time) for Even Semester 2020-21. Full Time PhD with scholarship will be eligible for Institute Research Fellow.
Categories of PhD Admission:
- Full Time (Institute Sponsored)
- Full Time (Sponsored)
- and Part Time) Part-Time research scholars
Total Vacant PhD Seats with Institute Fellowship: The total number of vacant PhD seats with Institute Fellowship are 40.
The Institute offers PhD programmes in the following Departments/Disciplines:
English -01
Chemistry – 02
Physics -05
Mathematics -01
Civil Engineering -08
Mechanical Engineering- 07
Electronics and Communication Engineering -06
Electrical and Electronics Engineering -04
Computer Science and Engineering -06
Key Dates & Application Fees: Candidates are required to submit duly filled Application form along with all the enclosures and fee deposit slip by registered or speed post/courier/by hand to Assistant Registrar (Academic), NIT Uttarakhand on or before 05 February, 2021 by 05:00 PM.
Candidates are required to pay Rs.500/- as application fee (Non-Refundable) through online mode.
Selection Procedure: Whole selection process will be through virtual mode (online), keeping in view the COVID-19. The shortlisted candidates will be called for online written test. There will be objective type questions as per GATE/NET syllabus. The candidate who secures at least 40% marks in the written test will be shortlisted for online interview. List of shortlisted candidates for Written Test and Interview schedule will be displayed on Institute website www.nituk.ac.in separately.
Eligibility: A candidate is eligible for registration to Ph.D. Program if he/she satisfies the following conditions:
A Master’s degree in the concerned or an allied subject with a minimum of 1st class (CPI or CGPA greater than 6.75 on a 10 point scale, if class is not provided or 60% marks where CGPA is not awarded) and GATE / NET (CSIR/UGC/LS) in the concerned subject or discipline.
Or
A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 1st class (C.P.I or C.G.P.A. greater than 6.75 on a 10 point scale if class is not provided or 60% marks where CGPA is not awarded) with at least 55% marks at Master’s level and GATE / NET (CSIR/UGC/LS) in the concerned subject or discipline.
Note: GATE/NET (CSIR/UGC/LS) in the concerned subject or discipline is mandatory. However, relaxation from the requirement of GATE/NET will be given only for admission into part time PhD Program, for candidates with two years of relevant experience in reputed Academic/Industrial Organizations or Govt. funded Research Projects.
For exact eligibility conditions, how to apply and other details, the candidates should refer PhD Admission Notification, uploaded on the official website of NIT Uttarakhand.
