The PhD programmes are available in 11 departments and the admission is categorised under Group A and Group B category.

Group A:  PhD Program   – Regular Category who may receive fellowship from the MoE / CSIR/UGC or any other recognized funding agency.

Fellowship: As per MoE / CSIR / UGC guidelines.

Group B: Ph.D. Program. – No financial assistance or stipend by NIT Silchar will be provided for this GROUP.

List of Departments where PhD programmes available:

Civil Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Electronics & Communication Engg

Computer Science and Engineering

Electronics & Instrumentation Engg

Humanities and Social Sciences

Mathematics

Chemistry

Physics

Management Studies

Eligibility for application in GROUP A:

1. Students for admission into Ph.D. Programs in Engineering Departments must satisfy one of the following criteria:
2. i) M.E./M.Tech. or equivalent with GATE / NET qualification in an appropriate area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 (on a 10 point scale) or equivalent (60% of marks). For SC/ST/PwD candidates, a minimum CPI of 6.0 (on a 10 point scale) or equivalent (55% of marks).
3. ii) B.E./B.Tech. with an excellent academic record with valid GATE score and with a CPI of at least
   0 (on 10 point scale) or equivalent (75% of marks). For graduates from IITs/NITs, the minimum CPI requirement is 7.0 (on 10 point scale). For SC/ST/PwD candidates, there is a relaxation of 0.5 CPI or 5% of marks.
4. Students for admission into the Ph.D. Programs in Science departments must have a Master degree in the relevant discipline with a GATE / UGC / CSIR / NBHM / NET score for admission with a minimum CPI of 6.5 (on a 10 point scale) or equivalent (60% of marks). For SC/ ST/ PwD candidates, a minimum CPI of 6.0 (on a 10 point scale) or equivalent (55% of marks) with a GATE / UGC / CSIR / NBHM / NET score is required for admission.
5. Students for admission into the Ph.D. Programs in Management Studies departments must have a Master’s degree in Business Administration or Master’s degree in Engineering /Technology with a minimum CPI of 6.5 (on a 10 point scale) or equivalent (60% of marks) or Master degree in other disciplines with a minimum CPI of 6.5 (on a 10 point scale) or equivalent (60% of marks). For SC / ST / PwD candidates, a minimum CPI of 6.0 (on a 10 point scale) or equivalent (55% of marks) is required. A score in NET / GATE / UGC is required for all.
6. Students for admission into the Ph.D. Programs in Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) Department must have a Master’s degree in any field with a minimum CPI of 6.5 (on a 10 point scale) or equivalent (60 % of marks) or Master degree in other disciplines with a minimum CPI of 6.5 (on a 10 point scale) or equivalent (60 % of marks). For SC / ST/ PwD candidates, a minimum CPI of 6.0 (on a 10 point scale) or equivalent (55 % of marks) is required. A score in NET / GATE / UGC is required for all.
7. Candidates appearing for final year ME / M.Tech/ MSc/ MA/ MBA are also eligible to apply. However, their final result must be published on or before the publication of the provisional selection list.

Eligibility for application in GROUP B:  

1. Students for admission into Ph.D. Programs in Engineering Departments must satisfy one of the following criteria:
   E./M.Tech. or equivalent in an appropriate area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 (on a 10 point scale) or equivalent (60% of marks). For SC/ST/PwD candidates, a minimum CPI of 6.0 (on a 10 point scale) or equivalent (55% of marks).
2. Students for admission into the Ph.D. Programs in Science departments must have a Master degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum CPI of 6.5 (on a 10 point scale) or equivalent (60% of marks). For SC/ST/PwD candidates, a minimum CPI of 6.0 (on a 10 point scale) or equivalent (55% of marks) is required.
3. Students for admission into the Ph.D. Programs in Management Studies departments must have a Master’s degree in Business Administration or Master’s degree in relevant disciplines with a minimum CPI of 6.5 (on a 10 point scale) or equivalent (60% of marks). For SC/ST/PwD candidates, a minimum CPI of 6.0 (on a 10 point scale) or equivalent (55% of marks) is required.
4. Students for admission into the Ph.D. Programs in Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) Department must have a Masters degree in any field with a minimum CPI of 6.5 (on a 10 point scale) or equivalent (60 % of marks). For SC / ST/ PwD candidates, a minimum CPI of 6.0 (on a 10 point scale) or equivalent (55 % of marks) is required.