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The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela is inviting online applications from eligible candidates for admission to the PhD Program for the academic session 2024 (Autumn Semester).
NIT Rourkela PhD Admission
Departments Offering PhD Programs:
- Biotechnology and Medical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Ceramic Engineering
- Computer Science & Engineering
- Chemistry
- Electronics & Communication Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Earth and Atmospheric Science
- Food Process Engineering
- Humanities & Social Sciences
- Industrial Design
- Life Science
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Planning and Architecture
- Physics and Astronomy
- School of Management
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application form available online | April 30, 2024 (Tuesday) |
| Deadline for online submission | June 9, 2024 (Sunday) |
| Publication of result of scrutiny | June 14, 2024 (Friday) |
| Test and/Interview (Venue – NIT, Rourkela) | June 28-29, 2024 (Friday-Saturday) |
| Publication of result of Interview | July 3, 2024 (Wednesday) |
| Admission | July 17-19, 2024 (Wednesday-Friday) |
| Semester Registration | July 22, 2024 (Monday) |
| Starting of Class/Research work | July 23, 2024 (Tuesday) |
Eligibility Criteria:
Minimum Qualifications for PhD Admission:
For admission to PhD programs in Engineering, Science, Planning & Architecture, Management, and Humanities & Social Sciences, candidates must meet one of the following criteria:
- Master’s Degree in Relevant Discipline:
- ME/MTech/MScEngg/MPharm/MArch/MPlan/MDes with at least 6.5 CGPA or 60% marks or 1st class in BE/BTech/BSc Engg/MSc/BPharm/MCA/BArch/BDes or equivalent.
- ME/MTech/MScEngg/MPharm/MArch/MPlan/MDes from a recognized Technical Institute or University.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Relevant Discipline:
- BE/BTech/BSc Engg/MSc/BPharm/MCA/BArch/BDes or equivalent with CGPA of 7.0 or 65% marks.
- MSc in Basic Sciences:
- CGPA 7.0 or 65% marks in relevant disciplines. For those with valid GATE/NET/GPAT or equivalent score, requirement may be relaxed by maximum 0.5 CGPA or 5% marks.
- Medical or Veterinary Sciences:
- MBBS/BVSc with CGPA 6.5 or 60% marks or 1st class.
Additional Qualifications for Management and Humanities & Social Sciences:
Candidates with the following qualifications can also apply for PhD in Management and Humanities & Social Sciences:
- MA/MCom/MBA/MSc in Humanities and Social Sciences or Management or BTech with 6.5 CGPA or 60% marks or 1st class.
Additional Criteria:
- Candidates must maintain a minimum 6.5 CGPA or 60% marks or 1st class throughout their academic career, with exceptions at the discretion of the Departmental Research Committee (DRC).
- Reserved Category candidates may be relaxed 0.5 CGPA or 5% at the +2 level.
- For Engineering and Science disciplines (except Life Science), Mathematics at +2 Science or Diploma is required.
- Science students entering PhD programs in Engineering/Physics/Mathematics must have passed Mathematics at +3 level, or they must complete additional Mathematics and Computer Science courses.
- Life Science or Biological Science must be passed at +2 or +3 level for admission to PhD in Life Science department.
- Students without a qualifying degree in the primary discipline may need to undertake additional coursework, unless exempted by the Senate.
For detailed eligibility criteria based on category, refer to the institute’s website: NIT Rourkela Eligibility Criteria
Application Process:
NIT Rourkela invites online applications only. Visit the official website (https://www.nitrkl.ac.in/) for the latest updates and application link. The application portal typically opens around April-end and closes in early June
Application Fee
- Application Fee: Rs. 500/-
- Mode of Payment : Through SBI Collect only
Selection Procedure
- Selection will be made on the basis of academic record, relevance of qualification, candidate’s research interest, existing research programs and facilities of the departments, and performance of the candidate in written tests and/or interviews.
For more details and to apply online, please visit the official website