MANIT, Bhopal announces Admission to PhD Programs year!
MANIT, Bhopal announces Admission to PhD Programs year!

MANIT Bhopal PhD Admission: Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT), Bhopal, is inviting applications for admission to full-time PhD Programs offered at various departments for the academic year 2024-25 (July Session).


The Institute, formerly known as Maulana Azad College of Technology, has a rich history dating back to its establishment in 1960 as one of the first eight Regional Engineering Colleges (RECs) in India. In June 2002, it was granted the status of a Deemed University and rechristened as Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT). Subsequently, it achieved the coveted status of an ‘Institution of National Importance’. Recognized as a pioneer in technical education, MANIT has been instrumental in shaping the academic landscape of the region.

Established with the vision of creating a ‘Centre of Excellence in Central India’, MANIT aims to evolve into a multidisciplinary hub for technical education. Its primary objectives include enhancing both teaching and research endeavors while addressing the diverse needs of the rural community, society, and industry at large.

MANIT PhD Admission

MANIT offers a wide array of academic programs including Bachelors, Masters, and Doctoral degrees in disciplines such as Architecture, Planning, Engineering, Sciences, Computer Application, and Management. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, MANIT continues to be at the forefront of technical education, contributing significantly to the advancement of knowledge and the development of skilled professionals.

Dept. Offering PhD Programs

  • Architecture & Planning 
  • Biological Science & Engineering 
  • Centre for Artificial Intelligence 
  • Centre for Excellence in Product Design & Smart Manufacturing
  • Centre for Excellence in Water Management
  • Chemical Engineering 
  • Chemistry 
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science & Engineering 
  • Energy Centre
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics & Communications Engineering
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Management Studies
  • Materials & Metallurgical Engineering
  • Mathematics, Bioinformatics & Computer Applications (MBC)
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Physics

Important Dates

Last Date of Form Submission05.04.2024
Date of Written Test06.06.2024
Result Declaration on institute website18.06.2024
Admission Date25.06.2024

Admission Categories

Here are the four categories under which a candidate can apply, depending on his/her eligibility:

Full-Time Research Students (71 seats): a) Sponsored Full-Time (36 seats): Admission under the sponsored full-time category is only for candidates from Government organizations, Public Sector, and Research Institutes, as per the Ph.D. 2016 Ordinance Clause No. 10.1.1 amendment. Employer certificate required (Annexure B). Employees/officers of central/State Institutions/organizations with over 10 years of experience and academic MOU with MANIT Bhopal are eligible for direct admission to the Ph.D. program (maximum two per department).

JRF/Project Associates (In all Departments/Centers of MANIT, Bhopal) (as per ordinance 10.1.1(3)): Candidates applying under the JRF category must submit the sanction letter. For Project Associates, a certificate is required from the respective department (Annexure C). Candidates with a minimum of 3 years of fellowship awarded from any Government agency are also eligible, and they will undergo the normal selection process.

Internal Faculty Members working in MANIT Bhopal in regular capacity: Certificate required as per Annexure D.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Master’s degree in the all relevant discipline with minimum 65% (CGPA/GGPA 6.0) and Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 65% marks (CGPA/CGPA 6.0) from a recognized university. In Management studies the candidates must have MBA degree or 2 years PGDM from MHRD/AICTE/UGC recognized Institute.
  • Candidates should have GATE or NET qualified.

For admission categories 1, 3, and 4:

Engineering:

  • Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Relevant Engineering with a minimum of 60% marks / CGPA 6.5, with GATE qualification.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Relevant Engineering with a minimum of 70% Marks / CGPA 7.5 or above, with GATE qualification.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Relevant Engineering with a minimum of 80% Marks/CGPA 8.5 or above from Institute of National Importance (IIT/IIIT/NIT), without GATE qualification.

Sciences:

  • Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Relevant Sciences/Engineering with a minimum of 60% marks/CGPA 6.5 with NET/GATE qualification.

Architecture and Planning: a. Master’s degree in Architecture/Planning with a minimum of 60% marks / CGPA 6.5 with GATE qualification. b. Bachelor’s degree in Architecture/Planning with a minimum of 70% marks / CGPA 7.5 or above with GATE qualification. c. Bachelor’s degree in Architecture/Planning with a minimum of 80% marks/CGPA 8.5 or above from Institute Of National Importance (IIT/SPA/NIT) without GATE qualification.

Humanities and Social Sciences:

  • Bachelor’s degree in any stream and Master’s degree in Humanities / Social Sciences with a minimum of 60% marks / CGPA 6.5 with NET qualification.

Management:

  • Bachelor’s degree in any stream and Master’s degree in Management/Engineering with a minimum of 60% marks / CGPA 6.5 with NET/GATE qualification.

For admission category 2:

Engineering:

  • Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in relevant Engineering with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA 6.5.

Sciences:

  • Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in relevant Sciences/Engineering with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA 6.5.

Architecture and Planning:

  • Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Architecture/Planning with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA 6.5.

Humanities and Social Sciences:

  • Bachelor’s degree in any stream and Master’s degree in Humanities /Social Sciences with a minimum of 60% marks / CGPA 6.5.

Management:

  • Bachelor’s degree in any stream and Master’s degree in Management/Engineering with a minimum of 60% marks / CGPA 6.5.

Reservation

  • Reservations are as per prevailing GOI norms
  • For reserved categories students i.e. SC/ST/PwD a relaxation of 5% (0.5 in CGPA) is applicable

Application Process

Applications are invited for the Ph.D. Programme in the Departments as listed in point no. 2: a) The application form can be filled out at http://erp.manit.ac.in/ext/adm/login b) A hard copy of the completed application form (downloaded and filled on ERP) along with self-attested copies of essential documents and a non-refundable processing fee of Rs. 1500/- (for UR, OBC & EWS) and Rs. 1000/- (for SC/ST/PwD candidates) should be submitted to Assistant Registrar (Academic), MANIT Bhopal – 462003 by 05th April 2024. The payment of processing fee is to be done only through the gateway available in the online application form.

The envelope must contain the following header: “Application form for Ph.D. Admission in …………………………..Department”. Applicants must submit separate processing fees if they wish to apply to different departments. Applications received after the due date will not be entertained. The hardcopy of the application along with the self-attested documents and fee details should be sent by speed post to: Assistant Registrar (Academic), Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT), Near Link Road no. 3, Bhopal (MP)-462003. Contact No. – 0755-4051055, 0755-4051056.

Selection Process:

The selection will be based on the candidate’s academic research profile and the following criteria: Weightage of written test – 70% Weightage of Interview (if found eligible for research) – 30% Written Test: For each department, an admission test of a total of one hour shall be conducted as per the following structure: Concerned Discipline (Max. Marks: 100, Duration: 01 hour, Questions: 50). In this section, the syllabus of GATE/NET/CAT for the respective discipline shall be followed- as per the attached syllabus. TA/DA will not be paid for attending the written test &/or Interview.

Application Fee

General Category CandidatesRs.550/-
SC/ST/PWD/OBC (Non-creamy Layer)/ Women CandidatesRs.350/-
Foreign students25 US $ / in Rupees – 2500INR

For more details and to apply online, please visit the official website

Contact Details

Address: Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT), Bhopal, M.P. India

Ph.: +91 755 4051000, 4052000

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