JNTUK offers a full-time Ph.D. program for a duration minimum of three years and a maximum of six years in eight disciplines namely Civil Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Electronics, and Communication Engineering, Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Management Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics.

  • The minimum eligibility is that the candidates should have passed post-graduation degree in relevant stream from a recognized university with at least 55% marks. 
  • The admission is based on the entrance exams like UGC/ CSIR/ NET/ SLET.
  • Also, candidates need to pass the written test and personal interview.

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JNTUK Ph.D. Eligibility Criteria

The Ph.D. program invites students who have done their post-graduation in relevant discipline from recognized University with at least 60% marks. However, relaxation of 5 % marks will be given to candidates belonging to ST/ SC category.

  • Candidates are selected on the basis of written tests and personal interviews. Candidates belonging to OBC and other categories should get at least 40% marks in the written test and for the reserved category (ST/ SC) to qualify the written test candidate can score 25% marks.
  • Candidates who have qualified UGC/ CSIR/ NET/ SLET can directly go for a personal interview to get admission to Ph.D.

JNTUK Ph.D. Admission Guidelines

Candidates have to follow the below-mentioned steps in order to apply to Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Ph.D. Admissions:

  • Visit the official website of the JNTU.
  • Click on Admissions
  • On clicking the Admission, drop down is coming select “Apply now”.
  • After Apply now, the page is coming to register the student first.
  • Register and then log in to fill the application form.
  • Click on the ‘Submit’ button to finally submit the application form.
  • On submission, the duly filled application form will appear on the screen. Download and take a printout of the same and keep it safe for future references.

 Students can also apply through offline mode by downloading the form from the university website.

  • Fill the form manually and attach the relevant documents.
  • Make a DD of INR 200 and INR 20000 in favor of “The registrar JNTU payable at Hyderabad”.

Documents Required:

  • Demand Draft
  • Attested copy of degree
  • Attested copy of the birth certificate
  • No objection certificate
  • Community certificate

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JNTUK Ph.D. Course Details

All students who are admitted for Ph.D. courses must clear below-mentioned subjects.

Paper Course name Marks Credits
Paper I Research Methodology 100 4 Credits
Paper-II Advanced Subject 100 4 Credits
Paper III Research Area 100 4 Credits

The main focus of the courses offered here is to add wings to the careers of students in the field of research and development.

  • The course work of Ph.D is of three years duration and it can be extended to 6 years for full time scholars.
  • Candidates also have the option of a Ph.D course to do in four years and it can be extended to 8 years for part-time scholars.
  • Extension of 1 year will be given to candidates in case their 6years/ 8years duration finished after approval from University.
  • Relaxation of 2 years duration will be given to women candidates and candidates with disability. This is valid for full time scholars only.
  • There is a facility of early submission of thesis will be given to part-time scholars only and they can submit the thesis after 3.5 years only after below conditions meet.
    • At least 4 International Journals papers submitted.
    • Taken approval from University for early exit.
    • Good academic past record and have published good quality journals.
    • Have a good reason for early submissions.

JNTUK PhD FAQs 

Ques. What if I cannot pay the JNTUK PhD admission fee on time?

Ans. Please note that if the fee is not paid within a given time frame then penalty of INR 2000 will be levied on students who are paying fee within 6 months and INR 4000 will be charged if fees paid after a year of due date. 

Ques. What is the maximum age limit for students applying for the JNTUK PhD program?

Ans. There is no age limit to apply for JNTUK PhD course. However, one should check the age limit for the entrance exam.

Ques. Is there a Part-time JNTUK PhD course also?

Ans. Yes, University is offering a part-time PhD course also.

Ques. Up to which date JNTUK PhD admissions are open in the University?

Ans. Students can apply last by July 21, 2021 for JNTUK PhD program.

Ques. Is there any option to pay the JNTUK PhD course fee in installments?

Ans. No fees need to be submitted before 31st July after every academic year.