Are you aspiring to pursue a Ph.D. at the prestigious National Institute of Technology (NIT) Tiruchirappalli? Here’s a detailed overview to guide you through the admission process for the July 2024 session.

NIT Tiruchirappalli Ph.D. Admissions: Total Vacancies by Department

For the July 2024 session, the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Tiruchirappalli offers a wide range of Ph.D. vacancies across various departments. Here is the breakdown of total seats available in each department:

1. Architecture: 8 seats
2. Chemical Engineering: 8 seats
3. Chemistry: 7 seats
4. Civil Engineering: 13 seats
5. Computer Applications: 8 seats
6. Computer Science and Engineering: 10 seats
7. Electrical and Electronics Engineering: 11 seats
8. Electronics and Communication Engineering: 13 seats
9. Energy and Environment: 3 seats
10. Humanities and Social Sciences: 5 seats
11. Instrumentation and Control Engineering: 7 seats
12. Management Studies: 7 seats
13. Mathematics: 8 seats
14. Mechanical Engineering: 13 seats
15. Metallurgical and Materials Engineering: 8 seats
16. Physics: 6 seats
17. Production Engineering: 11 seats

Total Seats Available: 146

These seats are distributed among various categories, including reserved categories as per Government of India norms.

Categories of Admission

NIT Tiruchirappalli offers Ph.D. programs in various categories:

1. Full-Time:
   • Half-Time Research Assistantship (HTRA)
   • Externally Funded
   • Non-Stipendiary
2. Part-Time:
   • In-Service (Internal and External)

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualifications:

1. Lateral (Regular) Applicants: Master’s degree holders with at least 60% (GEN/EWS/OBC-NCL) or 55% (SC/ST/PwD) marks.
2. Direct Applicants: Final year B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch. students with 80% (GEN/EWS/OBC-NCL) or 75% (SC/ST/PwD) marks.
3. Integrated Applicants: Current NIT-T master’s students with a minimum CGPA of 8.5 and no grades below C.

Entrance Test:

• A valid GATE score is required for most categories except for specific non-stipendiary and part-time candidates. NIT-T will conduct a National Level Ph.D. entrance test for certain disciplines.

Application Process

1. Online Application: Applications must be submitted online through the portal https://nittadm.samarth.edu.in.
2. Documents Required:
   • Marks sheets (10th, 12th, UG, PG)
   • Photograph and signature
   • Category and EWS certificates if applicable
   • Proof of publications, research proposal, NOC, sponsorship certificate (for part-time applicants)
3. Application Fee: Rs. 1000 per department (GEN/EWS/OBC-NCL) and Rs. 500 (SC/ST/PwD).

Important Dates

• Start of Online Application: May 21, 2024
• Last Date for Submission: June 21, 2024
• Written Test/Interview: July 15-30, 2024

Selection Process

The selection involves:

• Screening of Applications
• Written Test
• Interview/Counseling

Miscellaneous Information

• Hostel Accommodation: Limited availability
• Fellowships: Available for full-time students, with monthly stipends ranging from Rs. 37,000 to Rs. 42,000.
• Research Areas: Wide range of specializations across 17 departments.

For detailed information on eligibility, specializations, and application procedures, visit the NIT Tiruchirappalli website or contact the Ph.D. Admission Committee.