NIT Srinagar PhD Admission 2023 is going to commence soon. Admission to the program is based on the entrance test and personal interview conducted by the institute. Check NIT Srinagar Admission 

NIT Srinagar Ph.D Key Highlights

  • The institute offers Ph.D programmes under various specializations in the departments of Engineering and Science.
  • Specializations of the Ph.D program include Civil engineering, Electrical engineering, Electronics and communication engineering, Mechanical engineering, Chemical engineering, Metallurgical and materials engineering, Mathematics, Computer science and engineering, Physics and Chemistry.
  • The institute offers both full time and part time Research degrees in their respective fields.
  • The minimum duration of the Ph.D program is 3 years at NIT Srinagar, while it can be extended upto 5-7 years for the part time students and some other cases.

NIT Srinagar PhD Important Dates

Events Dates
Entrance Test To be announced
Result Declaration To be announced
Interview To be announced
Commencement of classes To be announced 

NIT Srinagar PhD Eligibility Criteria

Those who want to apply for the Ph.D. program at NIT Srinagar should fulfill the eligibility shown below:

BE/B.Tech

  • Eligibility for general/OBC - Minimum CGPA 8.0 or 75% 
  • Eligibility for SC/ST-Minimum CGPA 7.5 or 70%

ME/M.Tech

  • Eligibility for general- Minimum CGPA 6.5 or 60% in relevant field
  • Eligibility for SC/ST/OBC-Minimum CGPA 6.0 

MSc in Physics or Chemistry

  •  Eligibility for General - Minimum CGPA 6.5 or 60%
  • Eligibility for SC/ST/OBC - Minimum CGPA 6.0 or 55%

NIT Srinagar Ph.D Selection Criteria

  • Selection to the Ph.D. programmes are made on the basis of scores in GATE or JRF/ NET exams. 
  • A written test and personal interview is also conducted by the institute to give admission to the Ph.D. program.

The candidates should fulfil the eligibility criteria and also sit for the written test followed by an interview. The candidates must also give a presentation on the subject they want to pursue PhD in. The institute releases the final cutoff based on the written test and the performance in the presentation. 

The steps to apply are mentioned below:

  • Visit the official website of the institute.
  • Go to the ‘registration link’ on the website page.
  • You need to check GATE eligibility by checking the GATE cutoff. You can enter your GATE score, and it will show you if you are eligible or not. In case the GATE score applies to you.
  • Enter the exam roll number and fill in the personal details
  • Pay the fee through online modes. The application fees are INR 1500 and INR 1000(SC/ST)

Check: NIT Srinagar Cutoff

NIT Srinagar Ph.D Course Details

The PhD programs at NIT, Srinagar are offered in 10 specializations. The maximum time for course work completion is (three semesters) one and half years of registration.

  • The maximum time for course work completion is 24 months for Integrated Ph D candidates.
  • The minimum course credit requirement for all categories except Integrated Ph D is 10, which includes a course compulsory on Research Methodology.
  • For Integrated Ph D the minimum course requirement is 24. Research methodology is a compulsory course here also
  • Candidates are required to complete 10 credit courses, among which a course in Research Methodology is a compulsory course. 
  • Candidates must complete all the assigned course work, in the seven-grade system (A+, A, B+, B, C+, C, FAIL), with a grade not lower than C in each of the courses. For continuation of fellowship CGPA of 7.0 is essential.

The tabulation below shows the areas of research along with their departments in the Ph.D programme at NIT Srinagar. 

Department  Area of Research 
Civil Engineering  Structural Engineering: Structural Engineering, Earthquake Engg, Finite Element Analysis, Concrete Technology,Tall Buildings, Civil Engg.Materials, Reinforced Concrete. Water Resources Engineering: Hydraulic Structures and Water Resource Engg., Hydrology and water Resource Engineering, Sediment Transport, Environment and Water Resources Engineering, Hydrology and Hydraulic Structures, Fluvial Hydraulics, Transportation Engg: Transportation Engineering/Planning Geotechnical Engg: Geotechnical Engg,/Soil Dynamics, Ground Improvement Technique Geology: Engineering Geosciences and Rock Engineering
Electrical Engineering  Power System Dynamics & Control, Application of Energy Storage Devices to Power Systems, Power Systems Operation & Optimization, Energy System Planning & Auditing, Stand Alone Power System, Wind Energy Conversion Systems, Power Electronics Power Quality, Electric Drives & Flexible AC Transmission System.
Electronics and Communication Engineering  Image Processing, Wireless Networks, Biometrics, Analog and Digital Communication, Microwave and Radar Engineering, Data Communication, Microelectronics, Analog and Digital VLSI Design, Radio frequency IC Design, Molecular Nanosciences and Electronics.
Mechanical Engineering  Fracture Mechanics, Thermoelasticity and Finite Element Method, Thermal Systems, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer and IC Engines, Tribology and Tribosystem, Mechatronics, Vibration Analysis, Dynamics and Control.
Chemical Engineering  Chemical & and Biochemical Engineering, Membrane separation processes, Membrane development and characterization, Fuel cells & Micro-channels.
Computer Science & Engineering System Design & Reconfigurable Computing, Network Security, Computer Networks.
Metallurgy & Materials Engineering Foundry Technology (Metal Casting) Mechanical Metallurgy(Mechanical Behaviour and working of metals/alloys),Composites, Process Metallurgy and Metallurgy Engineering, Corrosion study of Joining of Materials, Powder Metallurgy, Magnetic Materials
Mathematics  Operation Research, Wavelet Analysis Complex Analysis, Sequence Spaces.
Physics  Space Condensed matter Physics, Renewable source of Energy, Nano materials, Nuclear Physics and Space plasma Physics.
Chemistry  Inorganic, Organic & Physical Chemistry.
Humanities  General Management, Financial, Management and Marketing Management

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NIT Srinagar PhD FAQs

Ques. Are there any preference criteria for Ph.D. programs?

Ans. The institute prefers UGC/CSIR/GATE qualified candidates. The candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC get five%marks relaxation.

Ques. Which are some of the previous recruiters at NIT Srinagar?

Ans. The previous recruiters are NTPC, IOCL, DRDO, TATA, L&T, etc.

Ques. What are the services/facilities available at NIT Srinagar?

Ans. The services/facilities available at NIT Srinagar include a computer services center, library, central purchase unit, hostels, etc.

Ques. Are NET qualified candidates eligible for Ph.D.?

Ans. Yes, the candidate with post graduation and NET qualifications can register for the Ph.D. program.

Ques. Are part time Ph.D Scholars eligible for fellowships at NIT Srinagar?

Ans. Part-time candidates and full-time faculty members of the Institute admitted as part- time scholars shall not be eligible for any kind of fellowship.