National Institute of Technology (NIT), Jamshedpur PHD Admissions for JUly 2023 are over. NIT Jamshedpur PhD Admissions are based on overall academic record, written test and interview conducted by the Department. Reservations for SC/ST/OBC/ PWD/ EWS are applicable as per GOI norms. 

  • NIT Jamshedpur offers a full-time Ph.D. under 10 areas of discipline, for a tenure of 4 years.
  • A candidate has to devote at least three years of study and research.
  • Research scholars in the SS category will have a minimum residential requirement of one year which may be reduced to one semester by the DSC to complete the course work.
  • NIT Jamshedpur offers reservation for SC/ST/OBC as per Govt. of India rules.

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NIT Jamshedpur PhD Admission Dates 2023

Events Dates
Admission Notification Release April 12, 2023
Last Date to apply May 15, 2023 (Monday)
Intimation Regarding Test & Interview May 26, 2023 (Friday)
Date of Written Test and Interview at NIT Jamshedpur June 08, 2023 (Thursday)
Date of Announcement of Results June 13, 2023 (Tuesday)
Date of Admission June 26, 2023 (Monday)
Session Begins (Tentative) July 17, 2023 (Monday)
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NIT Jamshedpur PhD Eligibility Criteria

  • Master Degree in relevant branch of Engineering/Technology with minimum 60% marks or equivalent CPI 6.5 
  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant branch of Engineering/Technology with minimum 80 % marks or equivalent CPI 8.5. Read More: NIT Jamshedpur Courses

NIT Jamshedpur PhD Admission Form 2023: How to Apply?

Candidates can find the online application form and the information brochure for admission to PhD programs on the Institute website at nitjsr.ac. The applications must be submitted on or before the given deadline to be considered by the admission cell. 

Follow the steps mentioned below to apply for NIT Jamshedpur PhD Admission 2023: 

Step 1: Visit the official application portal of NIT Jamshedpur at nitjsr.ac.

Step 2: Click on the latest NIT Jamshedpur PhD Admission Form 2023 link available on the homepage. 

Step 3: Register yourself after filling in the required details, such as Mobile Number, Email Id, etc.

Step 4: Now, log in with your registration credentials and fill in all required details in the Application form.

Step 5: Pay the application fee and submit the NIT Jamshedpur PhD Admission Form 2023. 

Step 6: Applicants must also take a printout of the application form for all future needs.

Direct Link: NIT Jamshedpur PhD Admission Form 2023

NIT Jamshedpur PhD Selection Criteria

The candidate will be selected on the basis of weightage as Overall academic performance (to be fixed by the Institute): 70% and Interview conducted by the Department : 30%

Candidates for the PhD program have to undergo through 2 stages:

  • Stage-1: Entrance Test/written Test

Candidates have to appear for the UGC NET/ CSIR/ JRF entrance exam to be qualified for the program. The institute conducts its own written test to shortlist the candidates.

  • Stage-2: Interview

Candidates who clear the written test will be called for the Interview round. The Screening committee will check the eligibility criteria of the candidates.

NIT Jamshedpur PhD Course Details

Each research scholar will be assigned a Supervisor (not more than two) by the Department. All Research Scholars will have to obtain a minimum grade of 'C' in individual subjects so assigned. Should the candidate fail to clear the coursework within one year of the course enrollment, the DSC may review the performance of the candidate and recommend the change of course work.

  • The student shall submit the thesis within two months from the date of pre-submission seminar.
  • A thesis evaluation board shall be constituted for each student consisting of two examiners (from outside the Institute) along with thesis supervisor(s).

NIT Jamshedpur PhD Courses

Electronics And Communications Engineering Mathematics Physics
Mechanical Engineering Computer Applications Civil Engineering
Electrical And Electronics Engineering Chemistry Computer Science And Engineering
Metallurgical & Materials Engineering Manufacturing Engineering --

NIT Jamshedpur PhD Fee Structure

Details 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year
Tuition Fees INR 7,500 INR 7,500 INR 7,500 INR 7,500
Other Fees INR 33,000 INR 21,000 INR 21,000 INR 21,000
Total Fees INR 1.56 Lakhs

NIT Jamshedpur PhD Financial Assistance

Institute research scholarship is available to full-time research scholars (RS) who are not receiving any financial support from other agencies or State or Central government. They are required to assist the Department in academic work for at least 8 hours per week as per guidelines issued by MHRD. Govt. of India in addition to satisfying other conditions for award of/ renewal of the research scholarship. 

The present rates of research scholarship is as follows:

Qualification 1st and 2nd Year 3rd and 4th year
M. Tech./ ME INR 25,000/- per month INR 28,000/- per month
M. Sc./ MCA/ MBA/ Other Master's Degree INR 25,000/- per month INR 28,000/-per month
B. Tech./ BE INR 25,000/- per month INR 28,000/-per month

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NIT Jamshedpur PhD FAQs

Ques. What is the intake of PhD programs at NIT Jamshedpur?

Ans. NIT Jamshedpur offers 118 seats for the PhD program. 

Ques. What is the application fee for the PhD course at NIT Jamshedpur?

Ans. NIT Jamshedpur charges INR 1000 for the general category students and INR 500 for the reserved category students.

Ques. What are the grounds for termination of the PhD program at NIT Jamshedpur?

Ans. Students shall not be allowed to continue the PhD programme if

  • he/she fails to clear the stipulated course with minimum grade “C” in each subject within two years from the date of enrollment.
  • he/she fails to clear a comprehensive examination in consecutive two attempts.
  • he/she is found guilty of serious violation of Institute norms.

Ques. Can a PhD full-time scholar convert to a part-time Scholar at NIT Jamshedpur?

Ans. Yes, a Full-Time research scholar can be permitted to become Part-Time Research scholar on the specific recommendation of the SRC after successful completion of coursework and comprehensive viva-voce examination.

Ques. Does NIT Jamshedpur offer medical facilities to its students?

Ans. Yes, a qualified medical practitioner is available in the NIT Jamshedpur campus for several hours on working days to provide medical advice to the students, staff and faculty.