Applications are invited from eligible candidates for PhD research scholars in the above schemes in various disciplines. Duly completed applications must reach the office of the undersigned by July 10, 2015.
ADMISSION TO PHD PROGRAMMES
The Institute offers doctoral research programme leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the following disciplines.
- “Doctor of Philosophy”, Department of Biotechnology
II. “Doctor of Philosophy”, Department of Chemical Engineering
III. “Doctor of Philosophy”, Department of Chemistry
IV. “Doctor of Philosophy”, Department of Civil Engineering
V. “Doctor of Philosophy”, Department of Computer Applications
VI. “Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science”, Computer Centre
VII. “Doctor of Philosophy”, Department of Computer Science & Engineering
VIII. “Doctor of Philosophy”, Department of Electrical Engineering
IX. “Doctor of Philosophy”, Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering
X. “Doctor of Philosophy”, Department of Earth & Environmental studies
XI. “Doctor of Philosophy in English/ Economics/ Management”, Department of Humanities & Social Science
XII. “Doctor of Philosophy”, Department of Information Technology
XIII. “Doctor of Philosophy”, Department of Management Studies
XIV. “Doctor of Philosophy”, Department of Mathematics
XV. “Doctor of Philosophy”, Department of Mechanical Engineering
XVI. “Doctor of Philosophy”, Department of Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
XVII. “Doctor of Philosophy”, Department of Physics
Status of Research scholars:
The status of the candidates admitted to the PhD programme shall be classified under any one of the following categories:
- Full-time Institute-sponsored research scholar with Institute Scholarship
B. Full-time research scholar with financial support from Government/ Semi-Government organizations/ other organizations
C. Full-time foreign research scholar admitted sub to permission of GOI Government of India
D. Full-time research scholar under QIP/ EFIP scheme
E. Full-time research scholar selected in externally sponsored projects in the Institute
F. Full-time self-sponsored research scholar
G. Part-time research scholar from the Institute Faculty/ Staff/ Project Staff
H. Part-time sponsored research scholar
I. Part-time self-sponsored research scholar
J. Part-time Foreign research scholar from foreign institutions/organization
K. Part-time Indian national research scholar from foreign institutions/organization
Eligibility for Admission:
The minimum qualification required for admission to PhD programme is one of the following:
- i) M. Tech./ M.E./ M. Arch/ M. Pharm in relevant discipline with at least 6.5 CGPA or 60 percent marks in aggregate in the M.E./ M. Tech. level from a recognized technical institute or university/ government open university
ii) B. Tech/ B.E./ MCA/ B. Arch/ B. Pharm in relevant discipline with at least 7.5 CGPA or 70 percent marks in aggregate from a recognized technical institute or university/ government open university
iii) M. Sc./ M. Com./ MBA/ PGDBM/ PGDM/ MA/ MBBS/ BDS in relevant discipline with at least 6.0 CGPA or 55 percent marks or equivalent in aggregate from a recognized institute or university/ government open university
iv) CA/ ICWAI/ CS with a graduation degree in any discipline with at least 55 percent marks or equivalent in aggregate.
v) The minimum CGPA/marks shall be relaxed by 0.5 CGPA or 5 percent in case of candidates belonging to the SC/ST categories
vi) To be considered for Full-time Institute-sponsored research scholar (category-A), a valid GATE score/ NET qualification as per MHRD norm for eligibility of fellowship is mandatory for candidates not having M. Tech./ M. E. degree
vii) Scholars under categories E and G must submit a no-objection certificate from the Institute/PI of the project respectively during admission. They shall work for the PhD programme while discharging their normal duties
viii) Part-time Sponsored research scholars (category H) may carry out their research work in their parent organization after fulfilling the pre-requisites in the Institute. They shall submit a no-objection certificate from the employer during admission
ix) Candidates in categories J & K shall be considered only from foreign institution/organization having MoU with NIT Durgapur.
x) Mere possession of required degree and a good academic record do not guarantee admission to a candidate for the Ph.D. programme. Apart from academic record, the DRPC will take into consideration the research aptitude, ability to work in a team, subject interest, availability of supervisors, facilities in the department and the research focus of the department while selecting candidates to the Ph.D. programme.
Admission procedure:
- Scholars under categories B, C, E and G shall be directly admitted, subject to fulfillment of eligibility criteria and submission of requisite documents and no-objection certificate, if applicable. Admission procedure for candidates under category D will be made as per guidelines of respective schemes.
2. Admission of scholars under categories F, H, I, J and K shall be made once in each semester with admission notices published usually in December/January and June/July. Dean (R&C) will publish the admission notice on the Institute website. The departments will receive the applications, screen these and publish the shortlists on the website. They will conduct admission tests and viva voce, select the candidates on the basis of overall academic performance, written test and viva voce and send the list of selected candidates to the office of Dean (R&C). Dean (R & C) shall publish the selection list on the Institute website. One expert from other department, selected from a panel of experts nominated by Director, will act as an observer in the viva voce.
3. Full-time Institute-sponsored research scholars (category A): Admission for category A Scholars shall be notified once in a year through Institute website and advertisement indicating the total number of seats available.
3.1 Applications of candidates shall be received by the office of Dean (R&C) and forwarded to the departments for screening. Dean (R&C) shall publish the short-list of the candidates screened by the departments on the Institute website along with the date, time and venue of the admission test and/or viva voce. A research scholar already registered for PhD programme in another category is also eligible to apply. However, if selected, he/she shall opt either to start the research programme afresh under the supervisor allocated by the department or to continue in the previous category of research scholar.
3.2 All eligible shortlisted candidates will take an admission test in the department, followed by a screening. The screened-in candidates will appear for viva voce in the department who will prepare a list of successful and waitlisted candidates and forward it to the Central Admission Committee (CAC). One expert from other department, selected from a panel of experts nominated by Director, will act as an observer in the viva voce.
3.3 The CAC shall prepare the final list of the selected candidates in a meeting.
3.4 Dean (R & C) shall publish the selection list on the Institute website. All communication related to the admission procedure shall be made through the Institute website www.nitdgp.ac.in. only. Regular reservation policy of the Government of India shall apply.
3.5 All selected research scholars shall submit an undertaking that he/she would abide by all rules and regulations and codes of conduct of the Institute.
3.6 Respective departments shall be responsible for the merit lists prepared by them.
FEE STRUCTURE FOR PhD PROGRAMME
(A)Payable only at the time of admission:
| A: Institute fee: | Full Time | Part Time |
| Admission fee | : Rs. 1000 | : Rs. 1000 |
| Institute caution money (*) | : Rs. 2000 | : Rs. 2000 |
| Library Caution money (*) | : Rs. 5000 | : Rs. 5000 # |
| Students’ Id card | : Rs. 50 | : Rs. 50 |
| Sub-Total: | : Rs. 8050 | : Rs. 8050 |
(B)Payable at the beginning of each semester (B1+B2) starting from the time of admission:
| B1: Tuition fee (Per Semester) | Full Time | Part Time |
| Indian nationals residing in India | Rs. 7,500 | Rs 7,500 |
| Indian nationals candidates residing / working abroad on temporary basis | Rs 35,000 |
Rs 35,000
Foreign students$ 3000$ 3000Foreign students (SAARC countries)$ 1500$ 1500
| B2: Institute fee: (Per Semester) | Full Time | Part Time |
| Library charge | : Rs. 400 | : Rs. 400 # |
| Computing charge | : Rs. 1000 | : Rs. 1000 |
| Athletic club | : Rs. 100 | : Rs. 100 |
| Gymkhana | : Rs. 200 | : Rs. 200 |
| Students’ aid fund | : Rs. 100 | : Rs. 100 |
| Students’ health care | : Rs. 150 | |
| Cultural club Fee | : Rs 150 | : Rs 150 |
| Examination fee | : Rs. 100 | : Rs. 100 |
| Students’ activity fund | : Rs. 500 | : Rs. 500 |
| Sub-Total: | : Rs. 2700 | : Rs. 2550 |
* Caution money is refundable at the end of the programme.
# Optional for the Part-time candidates; to be opted for at the time of admission; no change in option to be permitted later.
SC/ST students are exempted from paying the tuition fee.
The following additional fees will also be applicable.
Registration Application Form – Rs 200
Registration Fee – Rs 2000
PhD Thesis Submission Fee – Rs 6000
Office Phone No. for Enquiry Related to PhD :- +91-343-2752043
Dean (Research & Consultancy)
Email id: deanresearch@admin.nitdgp.ac.in
Address:
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY DURGAPUR Mahatma Gandhi Avenue, Durgapur-713209, West Bengal, India Tele:0343-2545290, Fax: 0343-2547375,2546406