Shillong, Meghalaya: North-Eastern Hill University, a Central University based in Shillong, has invited application for admission to MPhil and PhD Programs for the academic session commencing from August 2018. These courses are available for both Shillong Campus and Tura Campus.
Key Dates & Application Fees: The last date of submitting application for MPhil/PhD Program is 16 August 2018. The application fee is Rs.220/- (Rs.110/- for SC/ST).
Shillong Campus:
MPhil Programs: Mathematics, Statistics, Khasi, Economics, Hindi, History
PhD Programs: Anthropology, Adult & Continuing Education, Bio-Chemistry, Botany, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, Commerce, Chemistry, Education, Environmental Science, Economics, English, Energy Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Geography, History, Hindi, Information Technology, Khasi, Library and Information Science, Law, Mathematics, Nano-Technology, Philosophy, Political Science, Physics, Sociology, Tourism and Hotel Management and Zoology.
Tura Campus:
M.Phil: Rural Development and Agricultural Production.
PhD: Education, Rural Development and Agricultural Production; Garo; English; Management and Horticulture.
Eligibility Criteria:
PhD in Biomedical Engineering:
M.E. /M. Tech. in Biomedical Engineering/Biotechnology/Electrical/Electronics and Communication/Mechanical /Computer /Instruction and Control Engineering /Nano-Technology/any relevant field or M.Sc. in Biomedical Instrumentation, Electronics, Biophysics, Instrumentation candidates having completed M.Tech. Degree in the above are or M.D. /M.S. or student with Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy (02 years Program) from any UGC recognized University or equivalent
Eligibility criterion for qualifying degree applicable as per NEHU norms. In case of candidate having MD/MS degree, if their marks are not available then MBBS degree marks will be considered for selection
The admission will be based on the combined entrance test and interview conducted by the department. Admission will be as per applicable NEHU norms.
PhD in Electronics & Communication Engineering: A candidate with 55% marks for general and 50% marks for SC/ST at the M.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering or equivalent or allied /cognate subjects are eligible for admission
PhD in Information Technology
A candidate who have passed M.E. /M.Tech. in IT/CSE/ECE/EE or MCA or M.Sc. in Computer Science/Electronics having secured a minimum of 55% aggregate marks (relaxable by 5% for SC/ST candidates) GATE/NET qualified candidates will be given preference. “No Objection Certificate” from the employers with the application form
PhD in Nano-Technology
M.Tech. in Nano-technology /Biochemical /Biomedical /Biotechnology/Chemical /ECE/Energy/Metallurgical Engineering or M.Sc. in Nano-Science and Nano-Technology /Physics/Chemistry/Material Science /Biotechnology having 60% marks or equivalent CGP (relxable by 5% for SC/ST candidates) GATE/NET qualified candidates will be given preference
PhD in Energy Engineering
A candidate is eligible who passed M.Tech. /M.E. in Energy Engineering, Energy Technology, Energy, Renewable Energy, Energy Management and Auditing Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering or M.Sc. in Energy, Renewable Energy, Energy Management and Auditing from any UGC recognized University or equivalent having secured a minimum of 60% aggregate marks (relexable by 5% for SC/ST candidates) applicable as per NEHU norms.
The admission will be based on the combined entrance test and interview conducted by the department
PhD in Tourism & Hotel Management
Candidates with at least 55% marks or a minimum of ‘B’ grade (CGPA) in the 7 point UGC Scale at the Master’s Degree Level or equivalent will be eligible for admission to the PhD Program in the same or cognate subject
However, in cases of candidates belonging to SC/ST categories, the minimum percentage /CGPA may be relaxed to the extent provided by the Govt. of India policy on such matters
Further, subject to availability of vacancies, candidates from disciplines/subjects other than those dealt by the concerned department/centres may be admitted, provided they belong to allied/cognate subject and expertise in such subject available in the department/centre
PhD in Management
As per rules of the University.
For eligibility criteria, how to apply and other details, candidates should visit the PhD admission page of the official website of the university:
