Ph.D. (Chemistry) From NERIST, Itanagar

NERIST offers Ph.D program through all its 11 academic departments including the Humanities & Social Sciences Department and one Centre for Management Studies. 

Ph.D Eligibility

• NERIST PhD Applicants should have completed a M. Tech. or equivalent degree with a CGPA of 6.5 on a scale of 10 or an aggregate score of 60%.
• A Postgraduate Degree in Science/ Humanities with aggregate score of 55% is also eligible for PhD.
• SC/ST/PWD candidates in both cases are allowed an exemption of 5% in aggregate score of qualifying exam.
• Applicants should have a valid GATE score/ NET including JRF (UGC/CSIR/ICAR)/ SLET/ Lecturer fellowship

PhD Selection Criteria

• Candidates who do not have a valid GATE score/ NET including JRF (UGC/CSIR/ICAR)/ SLET/ Lecturer fellowship and M. Phil., have to appear for a written test of 100 objective-type questions from relevant subject and Research Methodology.
• Candidates that qualify the test cut-off of 50 marks proceed to the Viva-Voce round with respective departments.
• Please note, applicants who wish to pursue Ph.D. while in employment/service, need to submit an NOC from their employer at the time of counseling/ admission.