NIT Calicut Ph.D: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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NIT Calicut PhD admission 2023 admissions are ongoing. NIT Calicut has released the list of shortlisted candidates. Check NIT Calicut PhD Shortlist here

NIT Calicut offers full-time PhD program for the duration of  3 years of which coursework is divided into 6 semesters. NIT Calicut offers a Ph.D. program in various departments such as Engineering branches, Architecture, Planning, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Management.

The program is available in four modes namely- Full time, part-time, external, and internal. NIT Calicut charges INR 66,105 for its Ph.D. program.  The admission procedure for the NIT Calicut program is online and the application forms can be availed on the official website of the institution. 

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NIT Calicut PhD Important Dates

Events Dates
Activation of the website for submission of online application March 15, 2023 
Last Date for Registration April 17, 2023 
List of Shortlisted Candidates May 15, 2023 (Tentative)
Selection process for shortlisted candidates June 12 - June 16, 2023 (Tentative)
Publishing list of selected candidates for provisional admission To be announced later
Date of Admission and Reporting for the Programme To be announced later

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NIT Calicut Ph.D. Program Fees 

Particulars Amount
Caution Deposit INR 1,500
Admission fee Library INR 300
Matriculation fee INR 1,500
Sports Affiliation fees INR 150
Student’s welfare fees INR 450
Association fees INR 1,150
Total One-Time fees INR 5,500
Fees Head Monsoon Semester Winter Semester
Tuition fee INR 7,500 INR 7,500
Development fee INR 1,125 INR 1,125
Registration fee INR 300 INR 300
Exam fee INR 750 INR 750
Students group fees INR 900 -
Other fees INR 300 -
Amenities fees INR 450 -
Magazine fee INR 150 -
Medi. claim fee INR 645 -
Total fees INR 12,118 INR 9,675
Total fees to be paid at the time of admission INR 17,618 -
Total Fees for the Ph.D. Program INR 66,105

Note: SC/ST students are exempted to pay the NIT Calicut Ph.D. tuition fees. 

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NIT Calicut Ph.D. Eligibility Criteria

Candidates seeking admission to NIT Calicut Ph.D. shall fulfill the following eligibility criteria as mentioned below:

  • Must have secured a minimum of 60% aggregate marks or CGPA 6.5/10 in Master’s Degree.
  • 5% relaxation will be given to SC/ST/PWD candidates.
  • Must have a valid Gate score in respective discipline or fellowships such as JRF/UGC/NET/CSIR/KSCSTE etc.

Tabulated below is the specialization-wise NIT Calicut Ph.D. Eligibility Criteria:

Specialization Eligibility criteria
Ph.D. in Engineering Minimum 2-year program degree in ME/MTech/MS The minimum score in BE/ BTech should be 60% or CGPA 6.5 whereas for SC/ST candidates it is 55% or a CGPA of 6.0.
Ph.D. in Biotechnology ME/MTech Degree in Biotechnology/ Life Science/ Nanotechnology/ Material Science/ Chemical Engineering OR MD/MS/DNB with MBBS at Bachelor’s degree
PhD. in Material Science & Engineering ME/MTech Degree in the appropriate branch of study /Nanoscience and Technology OR · Master’s degree in Chemistry/Physics/Life science/Nanoscience and Technology/ any other relevant disciplines
Ph.D. in Management Full-time Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from UGC/AICTE recognized institutions with 60% aggregate marks in both
Ph.D. in Architecture and Planning Master’s degree in Architecture / Design / Planning / Engineering / Technology or its equivalent
Ph.D. in Science Master’s degree in Mathematics/ Statistics/ Chemistry/ Physics/ Electronics/ Computer Science and Applications / Nano Science and Technology / Material Science / Photonics

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NIT Calicut Ph.D. Admissions Criteria

The admission procedure for the NIT Calicut Ph.D. program in a specific field is decided by the respective department in respective with the course applied. The candidate is required to match the minimum eligibility criteria designed by the departments upon which they are considered for the further written test and interview process.

How to apply for the NIT Calicut Ph.D.?

  • Candidates are required to visit the official admission portal of NIT Calicut @dss.nitc.ac.in.
  • Register using email id and mobile number. 
  • Before filling the entire form, candidates must keep a soft copy of important documents to fill the details precisely and upload wherever required.
  • Candidates applying to multiple departments are required to fill the form for all departments forms separately and pay separately. 
  • The payment for the application form can be done using net banking/ credit card/SBI Challan by choosing the payment category.
  • Submit the form and keep a copy of the same for future references.

NIT Calicut Ph.D. Application Fee 

Category Application Fees (Non-Refundable)
Open/ EWS and OBC candidates INR 600
SC/ST/PWD Candidates INR 300

Documents Required

  • Degree certificates
  • Consolidated mark sheets
  • Proof of National Level Eligibility Tests (NETs)
  • Recent photographs
  • Online fees payment receipts proof
  • Aadhar card
  • The first page of the research published in journals and conference
  • Category Certificate (in case of OBC/ ST/ SC)
  • A certificate from Medical Board of Govt. in case of physically handicapped candidates.

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NIT Calicut Ph.D. Program Details – Curriculum, Research Areas

NIT Calicut Ph.D. programs are offered in 13 specializations across various departments namely Engineering, Architecture planning, Mathematics Physics, Chemistry, and Management as full-time, part-time, External, and internal options to the students. 

  • NIT Calicut Ph.D. program is structured around a certain number of core courses, a comprehensive examination, Viva-Voce, a pre-Ph.D. examination and Thesis work. 
  • All the scholars have to register every semester till the submission of the thesis by payment of tuition and other applicable fees.
  • All research scholars will have to credit all the courses prescribed for study and obtain a minimum letter grade of C in each subject and must obtain at least an overall CGPA of 7.0.

NIT Calicut Ph.D. Research Areas

The Research Areas for NIT Calicut Ph.D. program in each department is tabulated below:

Ph.D. Specialization Research Areas
Architecture and Planning Click Here
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Physics
Biotechnology
Management Studies
Materials Science and Engineering

Program Structure

  • Coursework and Thesis Submission: Tabulated below are the details of a minimum number of credits required through coursework and research work:
Minimum Qualification Minimum Credits Required Min/Max Period for Thesis Submission (Full-Time Scholars) Min/Max Period for Thesis Submission (Part-Time / External Scholars)
M.Tech./ M.Arch. / M.Plan. 12 Min: 2.5 years
Max: 5 years
Min: 3 years
Max: 7 years
M.Sc./ M.A. 15 Min: 2.5 years
Max: 5 years
Min: 3 years
Max: 7 years
B.Tech / B.E. 30 Min: 4 years
Max: 7 years
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Additionally, every research scholar should credit a course on Research Methodology and secure a pass

  • Evaluation: The Ph.D. thesis submitted by the scholar will be evaluated by two external examiners. On receipt of satisfactory thesis evaluation reports from both the examiners, an Oral Examination Board will be constituted by the Chairman Senate for the conduct of the thesis Défense or oral examination.
  • Residential Requirement: The minimum residential requirement for External and Part-time Scheme Scholars is one semester. While the full-time scholars have to be available the whole time on the campus.
  • Reservation Policy: NIT Calicut Ph.D. program follows the Government of India reservation policy for OBC/SC/ST and the Differently Abled (PwD) Candidates.
  • Award of Degree: The NIT Calicut Ph.D. scholar will be declared eligible for the award of the degree only after he/she has completed all Ph.D. requirements as per the regulations successful defense of the thesis and has. 

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NIT Calicut Ph.D. Financial Assistance

  • Half-time Research Assistantship (HTRA) is available for a few full-time research scholars who are not receiving any financial support or scholarship from other Agencies or State or Central Governments, subject to the availability as stipulated by the Ministry of Education (MoE), Govt. of India (GoI). 
  • They are required to assist the Department in the academic work for at least 8 hours per week as per guidelines issued by the MoE, in addition to satisfying other conditions for the award/renewal of the fellowship
  • The government of India can reissue the award and renewal of the assistantship from time to time.

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NIT Calicut Ph.D. FAQs

Ques. What is the maximum age limit to apply for the NIT Calicut Ph.D. program?

Ans. The maximum age limit for the NIT Calicut Ph.D. program is 50 years. People beyond the age of 50 cannot be enrolled for the Ph.D. at NIT Calicut.

Ques. What is the refund policy for NIT Calicut Ph.D. in case the candidate withdraws the admission?

Ans. If a student withdraws from the NIT Calicut Ph.D. admission after enrolment, then, the institute shall return no fees other than the caution fees to the students.

Ques. Is it mandatory for all to clear the GATE exam or similar entrance exam for NIT Calicut Ph.D.?

Ans. Candidates who wish to apply for the part-time, internal or external NIT Calicut Ph.D. program are exempted from the eligibility of the GATE or any entrance exam scores.

Ques. Who is eligible for the Direct Admission to NIT Calicut Ph.D.? 

Ans. Direct admission to the NIT Calicut Ph.D. program is applicable only to the candidates with B.E./ B. Tech. degree have scored a minimum of 8.5 CGPA or 80% aggregate marks. They are eligible to apply for direct Ph.D. admission within 5 years after obtaining the qualifying degree. For SC/ST/PWD candidates, it is 8 CGPA or 75% Marks.

Ques. What happens when PWD seats of the NIT Calicut Ph.D. program are not filled? 

Ans. In the absence of NIT Calicut Ph.D. application from PwD candidates, the seat reserved for the PwD category will be filled by the candidate(s) who belong to the same category (without PwD).

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What is the course fee for M.Tech in NIT Calicut?

Devesh SarafStudied at NIT Calicut

The course fee for M.Tech at NIT Calicut varies depending on several factors, such as the specialization you choose, your category (General/OBC/SC/ST), and the mode of admission (GATE/non-GATE).

For GATE-qualified candidates, the fee for M.Tech is generally around Rs. 70,000-80,000 per year for the General/OBC category and around Rs. 20,000-30,000 per year for SC/ST category.

For non-GATE candidates, the fee is generally higher, around Rs. 1,20,000-1,50,000 per year for the General/OBC category and around Rs. 70,000-80,000 per year for SC/ST category.

However, it is always advisable to check the official website of NIT Calicut or contact the institute directly for the latest and most accurate fee structure for M.Tech courses.

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As a student of BArch at NIT Calicut, I will describe to you why choosing this institution will be beneficial for your Architectural studies.

In recent years, NIT Calicut has seen immense growth in its BArch course. So much so that it is now among the best NITs to pursue this degree. As per the 2023 NIRF rankings, NIT Calicut is ranked 2nd among the top Architecture Colleges in India. 

The faculty of NIT Calicut is friendly and highly experienced. Moreover, NIT Calicut has recorded 100% placements in recent years for BArch. L&T is one of the main recruiters of BArch students at NIT Calicut. 

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