National Institute of Technology (NIT) Durgapur, an Institute of National Importance, has released PhD Admission for Odd Semester 2023-24. The total number of PhD seats with Institute Fellowships are 16 across nine departments.
The PhD Admission is available in the following categories:
Regular Research Scholar with Institute Fellowship A
Regular Research Scholar with financial support from Government Programs (sponsored by DST, CSIR, UGC etc, MeitY etc.) B
Regular Research Scholar selected in Externally Funded Sponsored Projects in the Institute C
Regular Research Scholar under QIP/EFIP Scheme
Self-Sponsored PhD Program
Regular Foreign Research Scholar Admitted through Government of India
Professional Research Scholar from the Institute (NIT Durgapur Faculty / Staff)
Regular Sponsored Research Scholar from Government/ Semi-Government/ other Highly
Reputed Organizations/Academic or Research Institutions
Professional Research Scholars from Industries
Fellowship Benefits: Fellowship as per the current norms of Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India shall be available to all selected Regular Research Scholars (Category- A).
Key Dates:
Opening Date for submission of Online Application – 05 May 2023 (5:00 PM)
Closing Date for submission of Online Application –24 May 2023 (5:00PM)
Application Fee: The application fee of Rs 1,500/- (Rs 1,000/- for SC/ST/PwD candidates), which is non-refundable.
List of Departments with vacant PhD seats (Institute Fellowships)
1 Computer Science & Engineering CS -15 Seats
2 Biotechnology BT -07
3 Electrical Engineering EE -09
4 Mechanical Engineering ME -11
5 Civil Engineering CE -07
6 Earth and Environmental Studies ES -02
7 Metallurgical & Materials Engineering MM -06
8 Chemical Engineering CH -07
9 Chemistry CY -06
10 Electronics and Communication Engineering EC- 08
11 Humanities and Social Sciences HS -03
12 Management Studies MS -05
13 Mathematics MA -04
14 Physics PH -06
- Centre for Research -04
Total Seats: 100
For further details about eligibility conditions, how to apply and other details, the candidates should refer the PhD Admission Notification, uploaded on the official website NIT Durgapur.