Ph. D.

Applications are invited for admission to the Ph.D. program commencing in January 2025 across multiple categories. For full-time candidates, admissions are available under the Half-Time Research Assistantship (HTRA), Externally Funded, and Non-Stipendiary options. Part-time candidates may apply under the In-Service category, which is offered as either Internal or External. The program spans a wide range of disciplines, including Engineering & Architecture, Sciences (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry), Computer Applications, Management, and Humanities & Social Sciences. Admissions for reserved category applicants will adhere to the Government of India’s regulations.

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Applicants must apply through https://nittadm.samarth.edu.in only.

Last Date of Application has been extended till 05-06-2025 (Closed)

Admission to the Ph.D. Programme in the following categories:

a. Full-Time

  1. Half-time Research Assistantship (HTRA)
    (Candidates selected under this category will be called as either LATERAL (those already possessing masters’ degrees), or DIRECT (those who have just completed their B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch.))
  2. Externally Funded
    1. Fellowships for UGC/CSIR/DST/DAE/NBHM etc.
      (Having their own fellowships from funding agencies such as DST, CSIR, UGC, NBHM, etc., relevant to the research fields of the concerned departments.)
    2. Sponsored Research and Consultancy Projects with individual departments / faculty.
      (Project Assistants / Associates / JRFs etc., working in sponsored research and consultancy projects under the faculty of NIT-T)
  3. Non-Stipendiary and (A very small number (decided from time to time) of seats on completely self-finance basis, for exceptionally good students possessing relevant masters’ degrees, may be available in the departments of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Humanities & Social sciences.)

b. Part-Time

  1. External
    1. Part-Time External (Industry / organization with R&D facility)
      (Government and quasi-government R&D Organizations / Public sector having R & D facilities / National Research laboratories /Reputed industries/organizations (private sector/MNCs) having well-established R&D facilities.)
    2. Part-Time External (On Campus)
      (Faculty members and professionals working in India with masters’ degrees from Govt./Govt. Aided/Reputed Private Engineering Colleges/Science and Arts Colleges/ Universities/ Industry/Public Sector. Regular/Full-time teachers/ employees working in these institutions will be considered for admission under this category.)
  2. Internal
    (The employees of the Institute i.e, NIT, Tiruchirappalli)

c. Visvesvaraya Ph.D. Scheme

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, launched the "Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT" with the vision of strengthening the country’s capabilities in research and innovation. Named after the eminent engineer Sir M. Visvesvaraya, the scheme aims to significantly increase the number of PhDs in specialized areas related to Electronics System Design & Manufacturing (ESDM) and Information Technology (IT) / IT Enabled Services (ITES). Recognizing the importance of advanced research for technological self-reliance, the initiative seeks to bridge the gap between academic research and industry needs. Under this scheme, financial support is provided to full-time and part-time PhD candidates across select academic institutions in India. The scheme not only funds the students through scholarships but also extends support to institutions for developing quality research facilities. It encourages collaborative research efforts with industry and promotes the development of indigenous products and technologies, thereby nurturing innovation ecosystems within the country. Overall, the Visvesvaraya Ph.D. Scheme serves as a catalyst for building a highly skilled workforce capable of contributing to India’s ambition of becoming a global hub for electronics manufacturing and IT services. It addresses the crucial need for trained researchers and innovators who can drive advancements in cutting-edge technologies. Through this focused initiative, MeitY envisions creating a vibrant R&D culture in Indian institutions and ensuring a sustainable supply of PhD professionals for both academia and industry.

For further details, please visit: https://phd.dic.gov.in/   

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M.S. and Ph. D. Admissions Committee

            Dr. S.T. Ramesh, Dean (Academic) - Chairperson (Centralized Admission Committee)

  1. Dr. N. Ramesh Babu, Chairperson / Professor, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
  2. Dr. M. Vasu, Member / Assistant Professor, Production Engineering
  3. Dr. G. Rajasekaran, Member / Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering
  4. Dr. Illa Mani Pujitha, Member / Assistant Professor, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
  5. Associate Dean (Academic) / MS & Ph. D., Ex-officio member

Visvesvaraya Ph.D. Scheme

  1. Dr. G. Lakshminarayanan, Chairman Visvesvaraya Ph.D. Scheme / Professor, Electronics and Communication Engineering

Contact Details

Chairperson
MS and Ph. D. Admission Committee
National Institute of Technology
Tiruchirappalli - 620015
Phone:+91-431-2504040, 2503011, 2503911 / +91 9486001158 (During the admission schedule only)
E-Mail: phdadmission@nitt.edu