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National Institute of Technology, NIT, Meghalaya
Bijni Complex, Laitumkhrah
Shillong, Meghalaya
Phone-No: 0364-2501294
Fax: 0364-2501113
Email: info@nitmeghalaya.in Website: www.nitmeghalaya.in

About College:

NIT Meghalaya took birth in 2010 and started functioning from its temporary campus in Shillong in 2012. Its permanent campus is being set-up at Sohra (Cherapunjee). The campus will come up with state-of-the-art infrastructures and all the necessary modern amenities while maintaining harmony with the serene environment of Sohra. The aim is to build it to be a centre of excellence in education and research in the fields of engineering, science and technology. The vision is to develop it to be an Institution vibrant with academic activities and bubbling with youthful creative energy. The challenge is to overcome the apparent deficiencies due to its location and turn them into advantage.

Course Name:

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) [Discipline: Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Humanities & Social Sciences]

Eligibility:

Categories of Ph. D. Students:

The Institute shall admit Ph. D students under the following categories:

I. Full Time: Scholars under this category shall work full time for the Ph.D. courses/research. They may receive fellowship offered by the Institute as per MHRD norms / TEQIP guidelines or other funding agencies. http://nitmeghalaya.in/nitm/phd_scholarship.html

II Sponsored (part-time): Employees from Industries, Corporate Houses, Research and Development (R&D) Organizations and Faculties of Senior Colleges with minimum working experience of 5 years, out of which 2 years should be from the current organization, will be eligible for applying to the Sponsored (Part Time) Ph.D. Programme. Candidates are not entitled to receive any fellowship or other financial assistance from Institute.

Eligibility Criteria for Admission into Ph. D. Programme:

A. For Full Time Scholars: Master’s degree in Engineering/ Science/ Technology/ Humanities and Social Sciences/ Management Sciences/ or Master’s degree in the allied subjects with consistently good academic record and a minimum of 60% (55% in case of Humanities and Social Sciences) marks or an equivalent CGPA in the Master’s degree. Candidates with B.E. / B. Tech. with an aggregate of 75% marks or equivalent GPA with valid GATE score will also be eligible.

B. For Sponsored (Part Time Scholars): Master’s degree in Engineering/ Science/ Technology/ Humanities and Social Sciences/ Management Sciences/ or Master’s degree in the allied subjects with consistently good academic record and a minimum of 60% (55% in case of Humanities and Social Sciences) marks or an equivalent CGPA in the Master’s degree. Candidates with B.E. / B. Tech. with an aggregate of 60% marks or equivalent CGPA are eligible. Candidate’s age should not be more than 58. A certificate/declaration of sponsorship from the sponsoring body must be submitted by the applicant at the time of applying for application and admission process.

Relaxation for SC/ST/PWD Candidates:

Eligibility criteria will be relaxed by 5% marks or 0.5 CGPA for SC/ST/PWD category applicants as per GOI Norms.

Selection Procedure:

Eligible candidates may be required to appear for a written test in respect of his/ her discipline. Shortlisted candidates based on performance in the written test will be called for interview. Both written test and interview may be completed on the same day. It may be extended for one more day based on the number of candidates appearing for interview.

How to Apply:

Application Fees:

Application fees of Rs. 500/- for General/OBC and Rs. 250 for SC/ST candidates to be paid via online. No application fee to be paid by PWD candidates.

STEP-I: candidates are advised to make the payment first as per category.

STEP-II: fill the online application form.

STEP-III: print out of online application form along with payment proof with all the testimonials (self attested) to the mentioned address.

The completed application along with required enclosures in a A4 size envelope by mentioning "Application for Ph.D Programme under Fulltime/Sponsored (Part time) category in ----------------- Department before the last date of Receipt of Application should reach to the following address.

Asst. Registrar (AA),

NIT Meghalaya, Bijni Complex, Laitumkhrah,

Shillong-793003, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya

Note: Before submitting the application candidates are advised to visit department webpages about research specializations and facilities available in the institute.

Note: If any of the above specified dates are declared as holidays, consequently the next working day is considered as last date.

The status regarding the selection of candidates for the admission to the Ph.D. Programme will be available at institute website (http://nitmeghalaya.in/ nitmeghalaya) in due course. Shortlisted candidates will be informed through email only from NIT Meghalaya.

For queries: phdadmission@nitm.ac.in

Closing Date:

Last date of filling online application: 30^th April, 2019, 5:00 PM (Tuesday)

Last date for receipt of hard copy of application by post: 10^th May, 2019, 5:00 PM (Friday)

Written Test and Interview (Candidates are advised to make a plan for stay of 2 days {if required}): 24^th May, 2019 (Friday)

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