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NIT Silchar PhD is a 2 year full-time doctoral program offered in 12 major specializations. Admission to the program is based on merits in the qualifying degree and GATE exam scores. The institute has withdrawn written test for PhD admissions. Candidates shortlisted in the screening test are called for counselling and document verification. List of selected candidates is then sent Dean’s office on recommendation of Department. There are total 12 departments at NIT Silchar offering PhD program:

Humanities and Social Sciences Civil Engineering Computer Science and Engineering
Management Studies Electrical Engineering Mathematics
Physics Marketing Mechanical Engineering
Chemistry Finance Electronics and Communication Engineering
Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering

The applying candidates are divided into two groups - A & B for admission into PhD programs. 

  • Group A- Regular Category who may receive fellowship from the MHRD / CSIR/UGC or any other recognized funding agency.
  • Group B- No financial assistance or stipend by NIT Silchar will be provided for this GROUP.

NIT Silchar PhD Admission 2023 Dates

Event Dates
Last date of form submission May 09, 2023
List of shortlisted candidates  May 19, 2023
Date of Interview/ PI June 05 – June 07, 2023
List of Short Listed Candidates to be uploaded June 19, 2023

NIT Silchar PhD Eligibility Criteria

For Engineering:

  • M.E./M.Tech. or equivalent in an appropriate area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 (on a 10 point scale) or equivalent (60% of marks). For SC/ST candidates, a minimum CPI of 6.0 (on a 10 point scale) or equivalent (55% of marks).
  • B.E./B.Tech. with an excellent academic record and with a CPI of at least 8.0 (on 10 point scale) or equivalent (75% of marks). For graduates from IITs/NITs, the minimum CPI requirement is 7.0 (on a 10 point scale). For SC/ST candidates, there is a relaxation of 0.5 CPI or 5% of marks.

For Science and Management Studies: 

  • Candidates must have a Master’s degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or equivalent (60% marks).

For Humanities and Social Sciences: 

  • Candidates must have a Master’s degree in any field with a minimum CPI of 6.0 or equivalent (55% marks).

NIT Silchar PhD admission is based on merits in the qualifying degree and GATE exam scores. Candidates satisfying all the eligibility criteria are called for the counselling process and document verification. The institute also gives admission without GATE score to candidates applying for Part-time PhD, Institute’s employees, Sponsored scholars.

How to Apply?

To apply for the NIT Silchar PhD program, visit the online application portal of the institute, i.e., http://admission.nits.ac.in/phdadmission2023. Candidates applying for the program are required to pay an application fee of INR 500 (Open/OBC/EWS) and INR 250 (SC/ST/PwD). 

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NIT Silchar PhD Course Details

  • The Ph.D. Degree Program Structure consists of the following stages:
    • Ph.D. Course work and evaluation
    • Research proposal submission and assessment
    • Periodic assessment of research progress
    • Pre-synopsis seminar and synopsis submission
    • Submission of Ph.D. thesis and adjudication
  • The Ph.D. Thesis must be submitted within Six months after the submission of the synopsis.
  • The institute offers admission under the following categories:
    • Regular 
    • Sponsored 
    • Part time
    • Project Staff
    • Sponsored (External Registration)
    • Institute Employees

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NIT Silchar PhD Fee Structure

NIT Silchar charges a tuition fee of INR 7,500 fo its PhD program. SC/ST category of students is waived off from paying tuition fee. In addition to this, the institute also charges Institute fees, semester fee, and refundable fee from PhD scholars. NIT Silchar PhD fees was last revised in 2023, since then the charges are as follows:

NIT Silchar PhD Fees
Particulars PhD 1st Semester PhD Other Semesters
Hosteller Non- Hosteller Hosteller Non-Hosteller
Institutional Fees (Once at the time of Admission)
Development Fee INR 3000 INR 3000 - -
Corpus Fee INR 1000 INR 1000 - -
Student Aided Fund INR 1000 INR 1000 - -
Alumni Fee INR 1000 INR 1000 - -
Misc. Fee INR 500 INR 500 - -
Total INR 6,500 INR 6,500 - -
Semester Fee (Institute)
Admission Fee INR 500 INR 500 INR 500 INR 500
Tuition Fee INR 7500 INR 7500 INR 7500 INR 7500
Library Fee INR 500 INR 500 INR 500 INR 500
I.T. System Fee INR 1000 INR 1000 INR 1000 INR 1000
Transport Facility INR 300 INR 300 INR 300 INR 300
Medical Facility INR 300 INR 300 INR 300 INR 300
Examination Fee INR 500 INR 500 INR 500 INR 500
Total INR 10,600 INR 10,600 INR 10,600 INR 10,600
Hostel Seat Rent INR 1000 - INR 1000 -
Light and Water charges INR 1000 - INR 1000 -
Total= INR 2000 - INR 2000 -
Semester Fee (Others)
Gymkhana/Sport Fee INR 1000 INR 1000 INR 1000 INR 1000
Cable TV INR 130 - INR 130 -
Mediclaim Insurance INR 270 INR 270 INR 270 INR 270
Mess Establishment INR 1000 - INR 1000 -
Total= INR 2,400 INR 1,270 INR 2,400 INR 1,270
Refundable/ Adjustable Fees
Institutional Caution Money INR 5000 INR 5000 - -
Total INR 5,000 INR 5,000 - -
Grand Total INR 26,500 INR 23,370 INR 15,000 INR 11,870

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NIT Silchar PhD Scholarships 

The institute NIT Silchar offers several scholarships to the students. The Scholarships are offered under government bodies, charitable trusts as well as DBT systems. Following are the scholarship schemes under Govt. Bodies: 

  • Govt. Of Andhra Pradesh & Telangana 
  • Govt. Of Bihar 
  • Govt. Of Madhyapradesh 
  • Central Sector Scholarship

Besides that, the institute offers Assistantships and railway concessions.

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NIT Silchar PhD Stipend

NIT Silchar PhD stipend is given to scholars who are selected through UGC NET and GATE. The institute provides INR 31,000 of stipend per month to Junior Research Fellow (JRF) scholars. Senior Research Fellow (SRF) are given INR 35,000 of stipend per month. NIT Silchar also provides PhD stipend to Research Associates. Scholars belonging to Research Associate - 1 get INR 47,000 per month. Research Associate Category -2 scholars get INR 49,000 per month and category-3 scholars get stipend of INR 54,000.

NIT Silchar PhD FAQs 

Ques. What is the minimum duration of a PhD program for Part time students at NIT Silchar?

Ans. For Part time students with Post Graduate degree, the minimum duration is six semesters while for Part time students with Bachelor degrees, the minimum duration is eight semesters. The maximum duration including all granted leaves shall be 7 years.

Ques. What is the minimum duration of a Ph.D. program for Full time students?

Ans. For Full time students with Post Graduate degree, the minimum duration is four semesters while for Full time students with Bachelor degrees, the minimum duration is six semesters. The maximum duration including all granted leaves shall be 6 years.

Ques. Can a student convert from part-time to regular PhD and vice versa at NIT Silchar?

Ans. Yes, a candidate can convert from part-time to regular and vice-versa depending on the genuineness of the situation.

Ques. What financial support options are available for the NIT Silchar PhD students?

Ans. Full scholarship / assistantship is available for the full time students of engineering departments with M.E./M.Tech. and students of other departments/students of engineering departments with B.E./B.Tech with valid NET/ GATE score. Upto a maximum of 24 students in an academic year and subject to availability of funds, INR 10,000/- PM is also admissible for students in science/humanities and social sciences departments without valid NET/ GATE score.

Ques. Can anyone take admission into the PhD program at NIT Silchar without having a GATE score?

Ans. Yes, the institute also admits the eligible students without a GATE score on the basis of their previous academic records, their eligibility, performance in the written test and interview conducted by the institute. Candidates can also appear for the NET exam and can take admission with a valid NET score.