Ph.D. (Humanities and Social Science) From NIT Goa, South Goa

Master’s degree in Humanities/Social Sciences/Management with a minimum 6.0 CGPA on a 10 point scale grading system or 55% marks in both Bachelor’s and Master’s levels from recognized Institute or University. For SC/ST candidates a minimum 5.5 CGPA on a 10 point scale grading system or 50% marks.

NIT Goa offers Ph.D program in 5 major areas of study i.e Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Applied Sciences, and Humanities & Social Sciences. This premier institution of study offers Ph.D in both full time and part-time mode.

Selection Process: Ph.D admissions are based on the basis of GATE score or CSIR/NBHM/UGC-NET qualification. 

The admission to Ph.D. Programme will be based on the criteria given below: 

1. Overall academic performance and written test conducted by the respective department.
2. Performance in personal interview 

All candidates selected for admission shall be required to deposit the requisite Institute fee and necessary original documents at the time of admission.

Documents Required at the time of Admissions

Aspirants seeking admission need to submit the self attested copies of the following documents:

1. One recent passport size photograph of the candidate.
2. GATE/UGC/CSIR/NBHM/NET certificate. 
3. Master’s degree Marks-sheet & degree/provisional degree certificates.
4. Undergraduate degree certificate and marks-sheet. 
5. Certificate of matriculation / X class as the proof of age of the candidate. 
6. Caste Certificate (For SC/ST/OBC candidates).
7. Self-attested copy of Experience Certificate 
8. Research Proposal (up to 1000 words).
9. No Objection Certificate (NOC).
10.  Self-attested copy of credentials including AICTE recognized short-term courses attended, research publications, professional qualifications, awards and medals etc.
11. Demand draft towards application fee as per category of the candidate i.e. Rs. 500/- for General / OBC and Rs.300/- for SC/ST candidates.

Application Process: 

Application form for Ph.D program can be downloaded form the NIT Goa website (www.nitgao.ac.in). Further, duly filled-in application form along with the documents mentioned above must be sent to the NIT GOA, 403401.

A Demand Draft of INR. 500/- for General and OBC, and INR. 300/- for SC/ST candidates should also be enclosed along with the application form.

Address of Correspondence

Registrar, National Institute of Technology Goa, 

Farmagudi, Ponda, 403401 Goa- India, 

Telephone: 0832-2404205 

Email: phdadmissions@nitgoa.ac.in 

Website: www.nitgoa.ac.in.