NIT Silchar announces Admission to Ph.D. Programs
NIT Silchar announces Admission to Ph.D. Programs

The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Silchar is inviting applications for admission to its PhD Program for the January–June 2024 session. The PhD programs are available in various departments, each with specified areas of specialization and admission groups, as detailed in the table for the mentioned session.

Established in 1967 as a Regional Engineering College in Silchar, NIT Silchar is one of the 31 NITs in India. It has been ranked 38th in the Engineering category by NIRF 2022. The institute offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in engineering, science, humanities, and 13 other departments, including BTech, MTech, MSc, MBA, and more. For detailed information on NIT Silchar PhD Admission 2024, interested candidates can refer to the post below. Apply now for this exciting opportunity.

NIT Silchar Ph.D Admission

PhD Program Disciplines

  • Civil Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics and Communication Engineering
  • Computer Science and Engineering
  • Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Management Studies

Important Dates

  • Last date of submission of form to the Institute: December 20, 2024
  • Publication of Shortlisted candidates for interview/written test: January 1, 2024
  • Tentative date of interview/written test by the department: January 17-18, 2024
  • List of short-listed candidates to be uploaded on the institute website: January 23, 2024

Admission Groups

There are two Groups (A and B) for admission under the Ph.D. Program:

GROUP A: Ph.D. Program – Regular Category, candidates may receive fellowship from the MoE/CSIR/UGC, or any other recognized funding agency.

GROUP B: Ph.D. Program – No financial assistance or stipend by NIT Silchar will be provided for this GROUP. This group includes Regular, Sponsored, Part-Time, Institute Employees, Project Staff, and Sponsored (External Registration) candidates.

Eligibility Criteria

For Group A:

  • Admission into Ph.D. Programs in Engineering Departments requires:
    • M.E./M.Tech. or equivalent with GATE/NET qualification in an appropriate area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 (on a 10-point scale) or equivalent (60% of marks). For SC/ST/PwD candidates, a minimum CPI of 6.0 (on a 10-point scale) or equivalent (55% of marks).
    • B.E./B.Tech. with an excellent academic record, a valid GATE score, and a CPI of at least 8.0 (on a 10-point scale) or equivalent (75% of marks). For graduates from IITs/NITs, the minimum CPI requirement is 7.0 (on a 10-point scale). For SC/ST/PwD candidates, there is a relaxation of 0.5 CPI or 5% of marks.
  • Similar criteria apply to Ph.D. Programs in Science, Management Studies, and Humanities and Social Sciences.

For Group B:

  • Admission criteria for Ph.D. Programs in Engineering, Science, Management Studies, and Humanities and Social Sciences are similar to Group A, with specific CPI and marks requirements.

Application Process

  • Applicants can apply for the Ph.D. program through the online application portal at http://admission.nits.ac.in/phdadmission2023.
  • All relevant documents, self-attested, must be uploaded in pdf format, along with the scanned signed copy of the Declaration form during the application process.
  • The final pdf copy of the Application form must be emailed to [email protected] on or before December 20, 2023, by 5:00 p.m. The subject line should be “Application for Ph.D. program- Name of the department (applying for)-Group A/Group B”. No hard copy of the application form is required.

Application Fee

  • For Open/OBC category: Rs.1000/-
  • For SC/ST/PwD category: Rs.500/-

Mode of Payment: Online payment through State Bank Collect (SB Collect).

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which departments of the Institute offer Ph.D. program?
Ans: CE, ME, EE, ECE, CSE, EIE, HSS, MATHS, CHEM, PHY, DoMS.

2. What are the eligibility criteria for admission into Ph.D. program with respect to each department?
Ans: Please see the Regulations in the Institute website.

3. What are the financial support options available to Ph.D. students?
Ans: For the fulltime students of engineering departments with M.E./M.Tech. and students of other departments/students of engineering department with B.E./B.Tech with valid NET/GATE score, full Scholarship/Assistantship is available. However, upto a maximum of 24 students in an academic year and subject to availability of fund, Rs. 10,000/- PM is also admissible for students in science/humanities and social sciences departments without valid NET/GATE score.

4. What is the maximum and minimum duration of the program?
Ans: Please see the Regulations

5. Can a student pursue Ph.D. in non-regular or part time mode?
Ans: Yes, please see the Regulations for details

6. Can a student convert from regular to part time and vice –versa?
Ans: Yes and depending on the genuineness of the situation

7. What is the fee structure of the Ph.D. program?
Ans: Available in the Institute Website.

8. Is the student provided any accommodation within the campus?
Ans: Yes, subject to availability.

9. Is there any accommodation provision for the married scholars?
Ans: Yes, subject to availability.

10. Is there any financial assistance for participating in national and international seminars/conferences/workshops etc. both within and abroad?
Ans: Yes, only within the country using contingency grant.

11. What is the maximum period of leave that a student is entitled to avail in a calendar year?
Ans: please see the Regulations provided in the Institute website.

12. Can a student request for a joint supervisor from a different institute?
Ans: Yes, depending upon the credibility of the joint supervisor it may be permitted

13. What is the number of publication needed for submitting the thesis? Is there any specific requirement with respect to the publication?
Ans: Minimum two journal papers are required, out of which atleast one paper is required to be included in the Thomson Reuters Citation Index of respective stream (Engineering, science, arts and humanities & social sciences)

14. Do the students get leaves to carry out field survey/work in our reputed labs?
Ans: Yes, please consult Leave Rules of Ph.D. Regulations

15. Are the scholars required to perform any academic duty along with their research work?
Ans: Scholarship holders are to perform academic duties 8 hours per week.

16. Does the Institute provide in-campus medical facilities?
Ans: Yes.

17. Is there any entrance exam or interview for getting into the Ph.D. programme?
Ans: Please see the admission procedure

18. How do I get the application forms?
Ans: Available in the Institute website.

19. I am currently working in an organization. I can get a maximum of 2 years of leave to pursue Ph.D. What category should I apply under?
Ans: Part-time.

20. How do I select my guide? I want to work with faculty “XYZ”. How can I ensure that?
Ans: see clause 7.1 of Ph.D. Regulations.

21. Is a valid NET/GATE score mandatory?
Ans: Not mandatory for admission purpose

22. Is work experience mandatory?
Ans: No.

23. Is my score and back ground is sufficient to get admission?
Ans: No

24. What’s the difference between full-time and part-time admissions for the Ph.D. program? Are my chances better if I pick one or the other?
Ans: Category has nothing to do with chances of admission

25. Do I need to have done some research beforehand?
Ans: Not necessary.

26. Can I join PhD directly after B.E./B.Tech.?
Ans: Yes, but have to fulfill some additional criteria [See Regulation].

27. I wish to apply for 2 departments, should I apply in a single application or should I have to fill two separate application forms?
Ans: Separate applications with separate procession fee

28. Is TA/DA paid for attending the written test/interview for admission?
Ans: No

29. Do I need to have done some research beforehand?
Ans: Not necessary.

30. What will happen if I miss the application deadline?
Ans: Normally, applications are accepted throughout the year, but admission is permitted only twice in a year. In such cases, the concerned Head of the department may be contacted.

Contact Details

Address: QQ5R+3WM, NIT Road, Fakiratilla, Silchar, Assam 788010

Phone: 03842 242 273

Email ID: [email protected]

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

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