New Delhi: National Institute of Technology (NIT) Goa, an Institute of National Importance, has invited applications for the admission to PhD programmes for the academic year 2019-20 (January Semester). Both Full Time and Part Time PhD Admission is available.
Key Dates: The closing date for submission of (dully filled) application is 27 November 2019.
List of Departments where vacant PhD seats exist:
Department of Computer Science and Engineering(CSE)
Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering (ECE)
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE)
Department of Applied Sciences(AS) – Mathematics
Department of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) – Economics, English
Full-time / Regular Scheme
The candidates selected under regular scheme (full-time) shall be entitled for scholarship/assistantship and HRA as per Govt. of India norms from time to time.
Part-time scheme
Part-time Ph.D. programme is offered for working professionals from Govt. R&D Organizations /Public Sector /Industries/National Research Laboratories and for faculty members from Govt. /Govt. Aided /private Engineering/Science and Arts Colleges/Universities. It is necessary for a candidate applying under part-time scheme to produce a “No Objection Certificate” on a proper letter head from the appropriate authority in the organization where he is presently employed. Students admitted under part-time scheme have to serve a minimum one semester residential period at the Institute. The application to part-time PhD scheme should also include a clear statement of purpose for Ph.D. programme.
Eligibility and Academic Requirements for Admission to Ph.D. Programmes
For Ph.D. in Engineering and Technology (CSE, ECE, EEE)
Master’s Degree in Engineering or Technology (M.E. or M.Tech.) in the relevant discipline with a minimum 6.5 CGPA on a 10 point scale grading system or 60% marks in both Bachelor’s and Master’s levels from recognized Technical Institute or University. For SC/ST candidates a minimum 6.0 CGPA on a 10 point scale grading system or 55% marks.
For Ph.D. in Applied Sciences and Humanities & Social Sciences
Master’s degree in Sciences or Humanities / M. Tech. in the relevant area with a minimum 6.5 CGPA on a 10 point scale grading system or 60% marks in both Bachelor’s and Master’s levels from recognized Institute or University. For SC/ST candidates a minimum 6.0 CGPA on a 10 point scale grading system or 55% marks.
Candidates will be considered for Ph.D. programme in Applied Sciences and Humanities & Social Sciences departments on the basis of:
GATE score or CSIR/NBHM/UGC-NET qualification.
For exact eligibility conditions, how to apply and other details, the candidates should refer the PhD Admission Notification uploaded on the official website of NIT Goa.
