National Institute of Technology South Sikkim Ph.D: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

South Sikkim, SikkimAutonomous UniversityEstd 2010
#182 For B.Tech By Collegedunia 2023  
+2 More
Claim this college
Collegedunia Team profile photo

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on

NIT Sikkim PhD Admission 2023-24 is ongoing now. The college is now accepting PhD applications and the last date to apply is July 10, 2023. Candidates will be shortlisted based on merits and they will be selected for admission based on the entrance test and interview conducted by the institute. Candidates can apply for the program by visiting the official website of the institute. National Institute of Technology (NIT), Sikkim offers full-time and part time Ph.D program for the duration of 2 to 5 years in the field of Engineering and Humanities & Social Science. The course is offered in a total of 9 disciplines.​

Table of Content

NIT, Sikkim PhD Important Dates

Event Date
Application Deadline (Odd Semester) July 10, 2023
List of Shortlisted candidates To be notified
Entrance Test To be notified
Interview To be notified
Final List of selected candidates To be notified
Commencement of classes To be notified

NIT, Sikkim PhD Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who wish to seek admission for the Ph.D program of NIT Sikkim shall fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

  • For Ph.D in Engineering: Bachelor’s and Master’s degree with a minimum of 65% aggregate marks or 7.0 CGPA in M.Tech in relevant discipline of Engineering and Technology, or, a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 80% aggregate marks or 8.5 CGPA in relevant discipline of Engineering and Technology from IIT, NIT, IIIT or other CFTIs. Must have qualified GATE/ NET exams.
  • For Ph.D in Basic Science and English: A Master’s degree with a minimum 55% aggregate marks or equivalent 6.0 CGPA in relevant discipline of Science.
  • A relaxation of 5% in the aggregate marks or 0.5 in CGPA is provided to SC/ ST candidates.
  • Those who are appearing in the last semester examination of their qualifying degree are also eligible to apply.
  • Candidates who are applying through the Research Fellow category under sponsored shall be eligible according to the minimum requirement of the funding agency.
  • Applicants for the Part-time Ph.D program shall have a minimum of one year of teaching, research, or industry experience.

NIT, Sikkim Ph.D Admission Guidelines

The selection criteria for admissions to the Ph.D program of the institute are based on the GATE or NET scores and further Interview and written test. 

  • Candidates can follow the steps below to apply for PhD courses at NIT Sikkim:
  1. Visit the NIT Sikkim official website.
  2. Download the application form available on the homepage.
  3. Fill in the application form thoroughly. Any incomplete or wrong application form will not be considered by the institute.
  4. Candidates are required to submit the signed application form along with all self-attested necessary documents mentioned below:
    1. Proof of Date of Birth
    2. 10th and 12th mark sheets
    3. Masters and Graduation Degree mark sheets.
    4. 10th,12th, Graduation, and Master’s Degree Passing Certificate
    5. Character Certificate issued by the Head of the Institution/ Department last attended
    6. Statement of Purpose indicating the type of Research Work to be carried out by the candidate.
    7. GATE/NET qualification certificate.
    8. Work Experience Certificate, in any
    9. Aadhaar Card
    10. PAN Card
    11. Two recent passport-size colored photographs
    12. Research Paper Submitted (if any)
  5. Demand Draft of INR 500 (INR 100 for SC/ ST candidates) in favor of “Director, NIT Sikkim” payable at Ravangla must reach the following address:

Dean, Academic Affairs

National Institute of Technology Sikkim

Ravangla, South Sikkim - 737 139

Sikkim, India 

  1. Candidates should mention the subject “Application for Admission in Ph.D. in (Department/Discipline), Programme category” on the envelope.
  2. Additionally, the candidates are also requested to send an email on the official ID of the institute which shall have the scan copies of the filled application form along with the supporting documents, and demand draft.
  • The first selection for the admissions to the Ph.D. program of NIT will be based on the marks obtained in GATE or NET or Written Test conducted by the Institute.
  • The institute will display the list of shortlisted candidates along with their examination and interview schedule and venue on the NIT Sikkim official website.
  • Candidates are also required to bring the original documents which have been submitted during the submission of the application form for verification purpose.
  • The final Selection of the candidate’s to the NIT Ph.D. program will be based on their GATE/ NET scores, performance in the written ability test, and personal interview.

Read More: NIT Sikkim Admission

NIT, Sikkim Ph.D Course Details

NIT Sikkim offers full time and part-time Ph.D in the field of Engineering, Humanities & Natural Sciences. Tabulated below are the details of Specializations offered in Ph.D program of NIT Sikkim:

Departments Specializations
Department of Engineering Computer Science and Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Department of Basic Sciences and Humanities Chemistry
Mathematics
Physics
English

Categories of Admission: Ph.D program at NIT Sikkim is offered in below mentioned three categories:

  • Institute Research Fellow
  • Research Fellow under a sponsored project funded by Government agencies, organizations, etc.
  • Research Fellow under a collaborative research program between NIT Sikkim and other Government Universities/ Institutes / R&D organizations in India or abroad. OR Faculty members working at NIT Sikkim.

Course Duration: NIT Sikkim offers a full-time Ph.D program for the duration of two to five years. However, the candidates can be given an additional time of one year at a time for submission of his/her thesis without fellowship. Additionally, the institute also offers a part-time Ph.D. program and the students who have applied for the part-time program can submit their thesis within 7 years.

Prescribed Coursework: The entire Ph.D program of NIT Sikkim is divided into a minimum of 4 semesters of 6 months each.

  • The first semester will include elective subjects and compulsory courses.
  • From the next semesters, the students have to register for comprehensive examinations, teaching work, OPEN Seminars, thesis work, and Synopsis.
  • The PhD programme consists of several components, starting from enrollment to award of the doctoral degree. Several components are:
    • Course works and other formalities
    • Comprehensive Examination
    • Research Work Registration
    • Successful recommendation for the State of Art
    • Dissertation/Thesis Submission
    • Final Submission
    • Seminar
    • Award of Degree

Course Work: Grades in the course work, including elective courses shall be finalized after a combined assessment by the candidate’s supervisor and the Department / Research Centre.

Comprehensive Examination: After the completion of the course work candidates are required to take the comprehensive examination.

  • A student has to qualify in the comprehensive exam that helps assess the student’s capacity to do research and problem-solving ability.
  • If the student fails to qualify for the first comprehensive examination, he/she is required to reappear for the examination within the prescribed time.

After qualifying the Comprehension examination, students are required to register their Research work. Students are required to present an open seminar related to their Research Work.

Dissertation/ Thesis Submission: After the successful recommendation for the State of Art, students are required to produce a draft dissertation within the prescribed duration.

  • The Ph.D. thesis submitted by a student shall be evaluated by the Research Supervisor and two external examiners.
  • The thesis not approved by the examiners shall be re-submitted again.

Degree Award: Students will be awarded the doctoral degree after the successful completion of coursework, the recommendation for the State of Art, Dissertation/ Thesis Submission open seminars, and Final Thesis, as per the standards of the NIT Sikkim.

NIT Sikkim Ph.D Fee Structure: Mentioned below is the detailed fee structure of Ph.D. program for full time and part time scholars offered by NIT Sikkim:

Semester Full Time Part Time
1st Semester Subsequent Semesters 1st Semester  Subsequent Semesters
Total Fees for Gen/ OBC Category INR 17,200 INR 11,600 INR 14,500 INR 9,000
Total Fees for SC/ ST Category  INR 9,700 INR 4,100 - -

The candidates belonging from SC/ST category will be exempted to pay the tuition fees. Additionally, all students are required to make a Caution Deposit of INR 3,000 during the admission which will be refunded after the completion of the Ph.D program.

NIT, Sikkim PhD Scholarships

NIT Sikkim supports full-time Ph.D students in terms of tuition fees and stipend as long as they maintain good academic standing. In order to get the full financial assistance, a student requires to put in 20 hours of work per week. Fellowship will be as per the Institute/ MHRD norms and may depend on the qualification of the candidate. To qualify for the Institute Fellowship:

  • GATE / NET(LS or JRF) qualifying certificate is mandatory.
  • Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in the appropriate discipline from an institute of national importance/ UGC/ AICTE approved University/ Institution are mandatory. 

NIT, Sikkim PhD Research Project

National Institute of Technology (NIT) Sikkim invites Ph.D students to apply for a research funded project every year. This year, students were invited for the post under the project titled “Innovative and Sustainable decision support system for drinking water security in Indian Himalayan,” which was sponsored by The National Mission on Himalayan Studies (NMHS) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

NIT Sikkim Ph.D FAQs

Ques. What all documents I need to produce during the Interview process for PhD at NIT Sikkim if I am in the last Semester of my qualifying degree examination?

Ans. Candidates who are appearing in qualifying degree during the Ph.D admission process, have to produce the Original Appearing Certificate from the Head of the Department or Institute at the time of interview. Additionally, they will only be considered for the personal interview or written test if they claim to submit the mark sheet within the date prescribed by the institute if selected.

Ques. Can I apply for more than one PhD program offered at NIT Sikkim?

Ans. Yes. Candidates can apply for more than one PhD program at NIT Sikkim. Candidates who wish to apply for more than one PhD program are required to apply on the separate application form along with a separate demand draft of INR 500 for each program.

Ques. On what basis do the candidates get selected for the PhD Research Program at NIT Sikkim?

Ans. The selection of the shortlisted candidates will be merit-based and will be intimated via email. They need to appear for an interview in person at NIT Sikkim and other research institutes (if any). Candidates appearing for interview should produce original degree certificates and mark sheets, proof of date of birth, and any other relevant information. No TA/DA is payable to candidates appearing for the interview.

Ques. What is the admission procedure of the PhD part-time program at NIT Sikkim and also what is its annual fee?

Ans. The admission procedure for a full-time and part-time PhD is the same. Although the candidates applying for the part-time PhD have to produce the letter from their respective institutions or organizations. A work experience of minimum 2 years is also required for part time PhD candidates. The annual fee for a Ph.D part-time program is INR 20,500.

Ques. What are the different disciplines under which NIT Sikkim offers PhD program?

Ans. NIT Sikkim offers full-time and part-time Ph.D program under the following disciplines:
  1. PhD in Engineering:
    1. Computer Science and Engineering
    2. Electrical and Electronics Engineering
    3. Electronics and Communication Engineering
    4. Mechanical Engineering
  2. PhD in Basic Sciences and Humanities:
    1. Chemistry
    2. Mathematics
    3. Physics
    4. English

Ph.D Courses Offered By National Institute of Technology South Sikkim 2025

Ph.D 
1st Yr Fees:₹46,661
6 Courses3 Years Full Time
#182out of 394 by Collegedunia.com
(Based on 69 views last year)

Eligibility:

Post Graduation

Ph.D Courses Fees
46,661
1st Yr Fees
46,661
1st Yr Fees
46,661
1st Yr Fees
46,661
1st Yr Fees
46,661
1st Yr Fees
46,661
1st Yr Fees

Do you think the fees are wrong ?  Report Here

National Institute of Technology South Sikkim Ph.D Previous Year Fees

Ph.D Course
Total Academic Fees
(2024 - 2025)
Previous Academic Fees
Humanities And Social Science
1,11,2771,11,277
(In 2021 - 2022)
Mechanical Engineering
1,11,2771,11,277
(In 2021 - 2022)
Mathematics
1,11,277-
Chemistry
1,11,2771,11,277
(In 2021 - 2022)
Computer Science And Engineering
1,11,277-

National Institute of Technology South Sikkim Ranking: Collegedunia.com, NIRF, IIRF

Ranking AgencyLatestPrevious
Collegedunia.com
#182 out of 394 (2023)
#2nd Sikkim
-
NIRF
#151-200 out of 200 (2023)
#1st Sikkim
#173 out of 300 (2022)
#1st Sikkim
IIRF
#94 out of 170 (2023)
#82 out of 192 (2022)

Course Finder

Search from 20K+ Courses and 35+ Streams

Clear

National Institute of Technology South Sikkim Latest News

Discover More Colleges

Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology - [SMIT]
BE/B.Tech
Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology - [SMIT]
East Sikkim
₹340000First year Fees

Comments


No Comments To Show
Write a Review & Win Monthly Prizes upto ₹100000*
Extra Cash for Selected Colleges
Winners Will Get
prices
prices
prices
prices
Top Courses
B.Tech Computer Science Engineering
Course Duration:  4 Years
₹144622  First Year Fees
M.Sc Chemistry
Course Duration:  2 Years
₹73132  First Year Fees
B.Tech Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Course Duration:  4 Years
₹144622  First Year Fees
Faculties
Dr. Anjan Kumar Ray
Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science & Engineering
Dr. Sangram Ray
Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science & Engineering
Dr.Kannan T
Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Student Also Visited
G L Bajaj Institute of Technology and Management
BE/B.Tech - Bachelor of Technology
61200 First year Fees
G L Bajaj Institute of Technology and Management
Symbiosis Institute of Technology - [SIT]
BE/B.Tech - Bachelor of Technology
320000 First year Fees
Symbiosis Institute of Technology - [SIT]
Dwarkadas J Sanghvi College of Engineering - [DJSCE]
BE/B.Tech - Bachelor of Technology
881500 Total Fees
Dwarkadas J Sanghvi College of Engineering - [DJSCE]
Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College - [AKGEC]
BE/B.Tech - Bachelor of Technology
124456 First year Fees
Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College - [AKGEC]
Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management and Engineering - [MPSTME]
BE/B.Tech - Bachelor of Technology
350000 First year Fees
Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management and Engineering - [MPSTME]
Pune Institute of Computer Technology- [PICT]
BE/B.Tech - Bachelor of Technology
103500 First year Fees
Pune Institute of Computer Technology- [PICT]
Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology - [MAIT]
BE/B.Tech - Bachelor of Technology
171500 First year Fees
Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology - [MAIT]
MKSSS's Cummins College of Engineering for Women
BE/B.Tech - Bachelor of Technology
175436 First year Fees
MKSSS's Cummins College of Engineering for Women
Galgotias College of Engineering and Technology - [GCET]
BE/B.Tech - Bachelor of Technology
115603 First year Fees
Galgotias College of Engineering and Technology - [GCET]
International Institute of Information Technology - [IIIT]
BE/B.Tech - Bachelor of Technology
231400 First year Fees
International Institute of Information Technology - [IIIT]
P.S.G College of Technology - [PSGCT]
BE/B.Tech - Bachelor of Technology
55000 First year Fees
P.S.G College of Technology - [PSGCT]
Maharaja Surajmal Institute of Technology - [MSIT]
BE/B.Tech - Bachelor of Technology
171600 First year Fees
Maharaja Surajmal Institute of Technology - [MSIT]
Walchand College of Engineering - [WCE]
BE/B.Tech - Bachelor of Technology
84935 First year Fees
Walchand College of Engineering - [WCE]
Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering - [SJCE]
BE/B.Tech - Bachelor of Technology
1065908 Total Fees
Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering - [SJCE]
Vishwakarma Institute of Technology
BE/B.Tech - Bachelor of Technology
192945 First year Fees
Vishwakarma Institute of Technology
Birsa Institute of Technology - [BIT] Sindri
BE/B.Tech - Bachelor of Technology
19832 First year Fees
Birsa Institute of Technology - [BIT] Sindri