NIT Mizoram PhD Admission 2017

National Institute of Technology Mizoram PhD Admission 2017

 
National Institute of Technology (NIT), Mizoram invites applications for admission to Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Program for the session 2017-18
 
PhD Program is offered in the following Departments
 
Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemistry, Mathematics and Humanities & Social Sciences (Economics & English)
 
Eligibility Criteria
 
PhD in Engineering:Master’s Degree in the area of Engineering/Technology from a recognized University/ Institute with a minimum CGPA of 6.5 in 10 point scale or 60 % of marks in the qualifying examinations or; Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology in a relevant area with a minimum CGPA of 7.5 or 70% of marks and with a valid GATE score
 
PhD in Science:Master’s Degree in the area of science (Chemistry/Mathematics) from a recognized University/ Institute with a minimum CGPA of 6.5 in 10 point scale or 60 % of marks in the qualifying examinations and qualify the NET examination conducted by CSIR or with a valid GATE score. However, NET is not compulsory for part-time category
 
PhD in HSS:Master’s Degree in the area of Economics/English from a recognized University/ Institute with a minimum CGPA of 6.0 in 10 point scale or 55 % of marks in the qualifying examinations and qualify the NET examination conducted by UGC. However, NET is not compulsory for part-time category
 
*For SC/ST candidates, there is a relaxation of 0.5 CGPA or 5% of marks
 
*Conversion from CGPA to percentage or vice-versa shall not be allowed
 
Categories of PhD Students
 
The Institute admits Ph.D. students under the following categories:
 
Regular
 
A student in this category works full-time for his/her PhD degree. He/she receives assistantship from the Institute or fellowship from any recognized funding agency
 
Project-Staff
 
This category refers to a student who is working on a sponsored project in the Institute and is admitted to the PhD Program to work on a full-time basis. The remaining duration of the project at the time of admission should be at least one year. If the project gets completed before the student completes his/her Ph.D. Program, his/her category will be converted to that of REGULAR category
 
Part-Time
 
A student in this category is a professionally employed person, who pursues the Ph.D. Program while continuing the duties of his/her service in NIT Mizoram or elsewhere. The Institute does not provide any assistantship/fellowship to such a student
 
Detail of Assistantship
 
A student under REGULAR category may receive assistantship from the Institute or fellowship from any recognized funding agency. MHRD fellowship shall be as follows:

1. BE/B. Tech./M.Sc or equivalent with valid GATE Score above the prescribed cut off level/ NET Qualification:  1st & 2nd Years Rs.25000/- per month; 3rd Year onwards Rs.28000/- per month
2. M.E. /M. Tech. or equivalent: 1st & 2nd Years Rs.25000/- per month; 3rd Year onwards Rs.28000/- per month

 
Selection Procedure
 
The admission to PhD Program will be on the basis of candidate’s performance in the written test and interview conducted by the institute
 
Application Procedure  
 
Application Form can be downloaded from Institute website www.nitmz.ac.in
 
Self-attested copies of necessary supporting documents and a demand draft (of Rs.200/- for General/OBC OR Rs.100/- for SC/ST); drawn in favour of “Director, NIT Mizoram” payable at, Aizwal should be attached with filled in Application Form
 
Form Complete in all respects should reach the Heads of the respective Dept., NIT Mizoram, Chaltlang (Dawrkawn), Aizawl, Mizoram-796012 by 07th December 2017 super-scribing “Application for admission into PhD Program in the Dept. of _________” on the envelope
 
Candidates are advised to mention their contact No. & Email Ids in the Application Forms. Names of the short-listed candidates for attending test/interview shall be made available on the Institute’s website or may be intimated by email by the respective Head of the Dept.
 
Important Dates
 
Last Date of Submission of Completed Form: 07th December 2017
 
Dates of Written Test and/or Interview: 31st January 2018
 
Session starts from: First week of February 2018
 
For any query,  candidates are requested to check the official website  .
 
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