NIT Calicut announces Admission to PhD Program 2023 for Monsoon Semester (July)
NIT Calicut PhD Admission 2023 – National Institute of Technology (NIT), Calicut invites applications for admission to full time/part time, internal and external Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Program in various Departments for the academic session 2023 (July).
NIT Calicut PhD Admission 2023
PhD Departments
- Architecture and Planning
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics and CommunicationEngineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Physics
- Biotechnology
- Management Studies
- Materials Science and Engineering
Admission to the Ph.D. programs will be in the following schemes:
- Scheme I: Full-time registration with Institute Fellowship or other Govt. Fellowships like CSIR-UGC JRF/KSCSTE/INSPIRE etc.
- Scheme II: Full-time registration under the Self-Sponsored category
- Scheme III: Full-time registration for candidates sponsored from Industry or other organizations including Educational Institutions
- Scheme IV: Internal Registration for regular staff employed at NITC/ Research staff employed in funded projects at NITC
- Scheme V: External (Part-time) Registration for candidates, from Industry or other organizations including Educational Institutions, who possess a post graduate degree
- Scheme VI: External (Part-time) Registration to Direct PhD programme for candidates working in Industry/R&D Labs/Medical Institutions who do not have a post graduate degree but have relevant experience in reputed Industry/R&D Labs/Medical Institutions.
Important Dates
- Last date for submission of completed application form through on-line : 17th April 2023 (5.00PM)
- Publishing the list of shortlisted candidates for the selection process, in the website : 15th May 2023 (Tentative)
- Selection process for short listed candidates (Offline Mode) : 12th – 16th June 2023 (Tentative)
- Publishing list of selected candidates for provisional admission, in the website : To be announced later
- Date of Admission and Reporting for the Programme : To be announced later
Eligibility Criteria
- The candidates applying for admission to Ph.D. Programs at NITC have to satisfy the following minimum academic eligibility requirements as given below:
Faculty of Engineering:
- The candidates applying for admission to Ph.D. Programs in Engineering departments at NITC must have passed M.E./M. Tech. Degree in the appropriate branch of study with minimum 60% marks (CGPA 6.0/10)[For SC/ST/PWD candidates, the minimum mark is 55% (CGPA 5.5/10)].
- Candidates are also required to have passed B.E./B. Tech. Degree in an appropriate branch with minimum 60% marks (CGPA 6.0/10)in the qualifying examination. [For SC/ST/PWD candidates the minimum percentage of marks is 55% (CGPA 5.5/10)]. Candidates who secured B. Tech./BE degree under lateral entry should have passed the three-year diploma in engineering with minimum 60% marks (CGPA 6.0/10) [For SC/ST/PWD candidates 55% marks (CGPA 5.5/10)].
- Holders of AMIE (approved by AICTE) / other nationally approved programmes equivalent to B. Tech / B.E. in an appropriate area of study, may also be considered eligible.
- An additional criterion of GATE score (obtained at some point of time in the past) in the respective disciplines or fellowships such as JRF/UGC/NET/CSIR/KSCSTE etc. or qualification in any other national level tests as specified by the GoI order* is also mandatory to apply for admission under scheme I.
Department of Architecture and Planning
- Master’s degree in Architecture/Design/Planning/Engineering/Technology or its equivalent with minimum 60% marks (CGPA 6.0/10) [For SC/ST/PWD candidates, the minimum mark is 55% (CGPA 5.5/10)]. Candidates are also required to have passed B. Arch./B. Plan Degree with minimum 60% marks (CGPA 6.0/10) in the qualifying examination [For SC/ST/PWD candidates the minimum mark is 55% (CGPA 5.5/10)]. Candidates who secured B. Arch/ B. Plan. degree under lateral entry should have passed the three-year diploma in engineering with minimum 60% marks (CGPA 6.0/10) [For SC/ST/PWD candidates 55% marks (CGPA 5.5/10)]. Holders of AMIE (approved by AICTE) / other nationally approved programmes equivalent to B.Arch. / B. Plan. may also be considered eligible.
- An additional criterion of GATE score (obtained at some point of time in the past) in the respective disciplines or fellowships such as JRF/UGC/NET/CSIR/KSCSTE etc. or qualification in any other national level tests specified by the GoI order* is also mandatory to apply for admission under scheme I.
School of Materials Science and Engineering
- M.E./M. Tech. Degree in the appropriate branch of study /Nanoscience and Technology with minimum 60% marks (CGPA 6.0/10) [For SC/ST/PWD candidates, the minimum mark is 55% (CGPA 5.5/10)]. An additional criterion of GATE score (obtained at some point of time in the past) in the respective discipline or fellowships such as JRF/UGC/NET/CSIR/KSCSTE etc. or qualification in any other national level tests as specified by the GoI order* is also mandatory for candidates applying under scheme I. OR
- Master’s degree in Chemistry/Physics/Life science/Nanoscience and Technology/ any other relevant disciplines related to major areas of research available in the department with minimum 60 % marks (CGPA 6.0/10) or equivalent, [for SC/ST/PWD candidates, the minimum mark is 55% (CGPA 5.5/10)]. A valid GATE score or UGC/CSIR/NBHM/NET/KSCSTE fellowship in the relevant area, tenable from the current year, is also mandatory for candidates applying under scheme I.
- Candidates applying under schemes II-IV do not require additional eligibility criteria such as GATE score or UGC/CSIR/NBHM/NET/KSCSTE fellowship.
- More eligibility criteria please check on the website http://www.nitc.ac.in/
Application Process
- Apply online using the link: https://nitc.ac.in/ or https://dss.nitc.ac.in/mtechapp/phd/frmlogin.aspx
- Register with your e-mail id and mobile number for creating a login in the online portal.
- Candidates read all instructions carefully before applying.
Application Fee
- For OPEN/EWS/OBC/PwD candidates : Rs. 1,000/-
- For SC/ST candidates : Rs. 500/-
- Mode of Payment : Through online mode
Selection Process
- The admission to PhD Programs will be on the basis of a written test and/or interview, by the respective Department/School.
For more details and to apply online, please visit the official website