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:
- Architecture: 8 seats
- Chemical Engineering: 8 seats
- Chemistry: 7 seats
- Civil Engineering: 13 seats
- Computer Applications: 8 seats
- Computer Science and Engineering: 10 seats
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering: 11 seats
- Electronics and Communication Engineering: 13 seats
- Energy and Environment: 3 seats
- Humanities and Social Sciences: 5 seats
- Instrumentation and Control Engineering: 7 seats
- Management Studies: 7 seats
- Mathematics: 8 seats
- Mechanical Engineering: 13 seats
- Metallurgical and Materials Engineering: 8 seats
- Physics: 6 seats
- 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:
- Full-Time:
- Half-Time Research Assistantship (HTRA)
- Externally Funded
- Non-Stipendiary
- Part-Time:
- In-Service (Internal and External)
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualifications:
- Lateral (Regular) Applicants: Master’s degree holders with at least 60% (GEN/EWS/OBC-NCL) or 55% (SC/ST/PwD) marks.
- Direct Applicants: Final year B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch. students with 80% (GEN/EWS/OBC-NCL) or 75% (SC/ST/PwD) marks.
- 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
- Online Application: Applications must be submitted online through the portal https://nittadm.samarth.edu.in.
- 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)
- 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.