National Institute of Technology (NIT), Jamshedpur PHD Admissions 2024 are expected to start soon. NIT Jamshedpur provides both full-time and part-time Doctoral programs. Following the Senate's bylaws, a DRC is formed and works through the Institute Research Committee (IRC) to oversee every aspect of the program. A group called SRC will oversee all of the individual research projects. NIT Jamshedpur PhD Admissions are based on overall academic records, written tests, and interviews conducted by the Department. Reservations for SC/ST/OBC/ PWD/ EWS are applicable as per GOI norms. Admission to the Ph.D. program is made through a direct notice from the institute.

NIT Jamshedpur Research Areas

Department Research Areas
Civil Engineering (CE) Structural Engineering, Concrete Technology, Earthquake Engineering, Offshore Structure, Soil-Structure Interaction, Geotechnical Engineering, Vibration and Stability, Stability Analysis, Foundation Engineering, Ground Improvement, Reinforced Earth, Geo-Environmental Engineering., Geosynthetics Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Pavement Design, Traffic Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Open Channel Hydraulics, Ground Water Hydrology, Water Structure Interaction, Water Resource Management, Computational Fluid Dynamics.
Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) Supply Chain Management, Data Mining, Computational Complexity, Software Engineering, Soft Computing, system reliability modeling and analysis, software reliability, machine learning, pattern recognition, data analytics, IoT, Network Security, Image Processing, Comp Networks, Database Analysis, Machine learning, Pattern Recognition
Electrical Engineering (EE) Control Systems, Power Systems, Power Electronics, Power System Protection, Renewable Energy Systems, Electrical Machines and Drives, Control of Robotic manipulators and drones, Electric Vehicles, FACTS, artificial intelligence and machine learning and HVDC, smart grid and microgrid
Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) Communication Systems, Computer Networking, MEMS Microelectronics & VLSI Design, Circuit & Devices, Signals & Systems, Image Processing, Microwave, Antenna and R/F Engineering, Embedded System & IoT, Soft Computing, Industrial Electronics & Drives, Artificial Intelligence, Nanotechnology, Micro/Nano Sensor, Underwater Communication, Wireless Sensor Network
Mechanical Engineering (ME) Machine Design: Composite Materials, Vibrations and Dynamics, Failure and Fracture Mechanics, Biomechanics, Design and Dynamic Analysis of Mechanical Systems, Structural Mechanics, Robotics and Automation, Noise control, CAD /CAM, FEM, Value Engineering, TPM, TQM and SCM Thermal Engineering: Heat & Mass Transfer, Solar Energy and other Renewable Energy, Energy Systems, I.C. Engines, Gas turbines, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning, Thermo-Fluids, Nano-fluids, Rheology, Turbo-machines, CFD, Tribology
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (MME) Physical Metallurgy, Phase Transformation, Extractive Metallurgy, Surface Engineering, Biomaterials, Rapid solidification, Nanotechnology, Powder Metallurgy, Mineral Beneficiation, Functional Materials and High-temperature materials Ceramics, Polymers, and Composites
Production and Industrial Engineering (PIE) Manufacturing Processes, Product Design and Development, CAD/CAM and Robotics, Industrial Engineering and Management, Advanced Materials, Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Energy Management, Non -traditional manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Operation Research/Operations Management, Decision Making
Chemistry (CH) Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Computational Chemistry, Physical Chemistry: Surface Chemistry & Molecular Spectroscopy, Inorganic Chemistry: Organometallics, Homogeneous & Heterogeneous catalysis, Environmental Chemistry: Waste Disposal Management, Aerosols, decontamination of water & Atmospheric Chemistry, Materials Science: Nano-materials and Alternative energy materials.
Humanities, Social Sciences and Management (HSSM) Organizational Behaviour, Human Resource Management, Strategic Human Resource Management, Labour Welfare, Labour Administration, Industrial Relations, Stress Management, Corporate Ethics, Change Management, Organizational Development, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, General Management.
Mathematics (MA) Operation Research, Statistics, Complex analysis, Special functions, Linear algebra, Matrix theory, Control theory, and Integral Equations. Fluid dynamics, Sediment transport, Magneto hydrodynamics, Numerical analysis, Cryptography, Network security, Commutative and Computational algebra. Differential Equations. wavelet methods
Physics (PH) Laser Applications, Nuclear Physics, Experimental condensed matter physics (magnetism, strongly correlated system), nanomaterials and molecular spectroscopy, Computational Physics, Functional Materials, Cosmology and Astrophysics

NIT Jamshedpur PhD Eligibility Criteria

All candidates seeking admissions in the doctoral program shall have to possess requisite marks/grades in qualifying examinations as enlisted below:

For Ph.D. in Engineering:-

Master's Degree in relevant branch of Engineering/Technology with minimum 60% marks or equivalent CPI 6.5

OR

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant branch of Engineering/Technology with minimum 80 % marks or equivalent CPI

For Ph.D. in Sciences, Computer Applications, Humanities, Social Sciences and Management:

Master’s Degree in the relevant subject with a minimum 60% marks or equivalent CPI 6.5

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology with minimum 80 % marks or equivalent CPI 8.5

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NIT Jamshedpur PhD Selection Criteria

NIT Jamshedpur admission to the Ph.D. program is chosen through a combination of departmental interviews, written exams, and record-keeping of continuously good academic performance. As per GOI regulations, reservations are applicable for SC, ST, OBC, PWD, and EWS. Applicants who meet the requirements stated in the previously mentioned eligibility criteria may be admitted to the Ph.D. program through a written exam and an interview performed by the department/center/institute, with the following weighting system applied:

  • Entrance Test/written Test: 70%

Candidates have to appear for the UGC NET/ CSIR/ JRF entrance exam to be qualified for the program. The institute conducts its own written test to shortlist the candidates.

  • Interview: 30%

Candidates who clear the written test will be called for the Interview round. The Screening Committee will check the eligibility criteria of the candidates.

The selection process for admission to the doctoral program depends on exam and interview performance as well as a continually good academic record. However, admission to the Institute will only occur following screening for the qualifying requirements outlined in the eligibility criteria for Ph. D in Sciences, Computer Applications, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Management for professors, staff, and sponsored project fellows. They will not be required to take any exams or interviews. All applicants for admission to Ph.D. programs must meet the requirements for medical fitness. The Institute Medical Board's assessment of a candidate's medical suitability is final.

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NIT Jamshedpur PhD Admission Procedure

NIT Jamshedpur's Ph.D. program candidates must submit their applications by the deadline to be reviewed by the admissions cell. The candidates who are employed and wish to do a Ph.D. must submit Sponsorship/ NOC (No objection certificate) from the employer at the time of admission, without which admission will not be possible. Admission to the PhD program is through direct notice from the institute. The examinations and interviews that each department conducts are the basis for choosing the candidates.

How To Apply?

Follow the steps mentioned below to apply for NIT Jamshedpur PhD Admission 2024: 

  1. Visit the official application portal of NIT Jamshedpur.
  2. The online application form and the information brochure for admission to the Ph.D. program are available on the Institute website: www.nitjsr.ac.in​. Registration fee Rs. 1,000/- for OPEN/OBC/ EWS candidates and Rs. 500/- in the case of SC/ST/PWD candidates.
  3. Click on the latest NIT Jamshedpur PhD Admission Form link available on the homepage. 
  4. Register yourself after filling in the required details, such as Mobile Number, Email ID, etc.
  5. Now, log in with your registration credentials and fill in all required details in the Application form.
  6. Check the necessary documents and attach them to the application form.
  7. Pay the application fee and submit the NIT Jamshedpur PhD Admission Form.

  8. Applicants must also take a printout of the application form for all future needs.

Documents Required:

  • Proof of Payment
  • Self-attested copy of SSC in support of Date of Birth
  • Self-attested copy of intermediate /(10+2) Certificate
  • Self-attested copies of Degree certificates and Mark sheets of all the qualifying examinations
  • Self-attested copy of the caste certificate (in case of SC/ST candidates)
  • For OBC candidates, a self-attested copy of the OBC certificate only as per the format given is accepted
  • List of publications (if any)
  • Self-attested copy of EWS certificate issued after 31/03/2023 by the competent authority.

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NIT Jamshedpur PhD Courses

Electronics and Communications Engineering Mathematics Physics
Mechanical Engineering Production and Industrial Engineering Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering Chemistry Computer Science and Engineering
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Humanities, Social Sciences, and Management NA

NIT Jamshedpur PhD Course Details

NIT Jamshedpur’s research scholars will be assigned a Supervisor (not more than two) by the Department. All Research Scholars will have to obtain a minimum grade of 'C' in individual subjects so assigned. Should the candidate fail to clear the coursework within one year of the course enrollment, the DSC may review the performance of the candidate and recommend a change of coursework. The student shall submit the thesis within two months from the date of the pre-submission seminar. A thesis evaluation board shall be constituted for each student consisting of two examiners (from outside the Institute) along with thesis supervisor(s). The categories of research scholars are given as follows:

  • Institute Stipendiary Full-Time Research Scholars: Research scholars under this category are entitled to a fellowship from the Institute as per MHRD norms. The candidate must have qualified GATE/NET or any other equivalent test recognized by MHRD for the award of the fellowship.
  • Sponsored Full-Time Research Scholars: Research scholars under this category receive financial support from AICTE under the QIP scheme or from Institutions/Organizations/Industries under study leave. Foreign students under this category shall be sponsored by their Government or by Govt. of India (ICCR or other such organizations/agencies).
  • Self-Financed Full-Time Research Scholars: Research scholars under this category are those who support themselves or receive fellowships from other agencies such as UGC, CSIR, DST, etc. They shall not receive any financial support from the Institute in any form.
  • Self-Financed Part-Time Research Scholars: Research scholars under this category shall be persons employed in Industries/R&D organizations/Institutions. They shall be required to furnish a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer. The candidate will produce a certificate that he will be permitted to attend classes and examinations as and when conducted by the Institute.
  • Faculty Members/Staff/Sponsored Project Fellows of N.I.T. Jamshedpur (Part-Time): Regular faculty members, regular staff members, and sponsored project fellows of N.I.T. Jamshedpur are eligible for admission to the Ph.D. program in the concerned Departments under this category.

NIT Jamshedpur PhD Financial Assistance

All Institute Stipendiary Full-Time Research Scholars shall be entitled to an award of an Institute Scholarship/fellowship.

  • Enhancement Seminar: - A student is required to deliver a seminar on the progress of his research work carried out in the previous semesters and work to be carried out in the subsequent semesters. The seminar will be delivered to an open audience in the presence of SRC and DRC. The stipend/scholarship shall be enhanced after completion of two years from the date of admission as per MHRD guidelines on successful completion of the seminar (DPF-09).
  • Extension Seminar: - A student has to deliver an extension seminar in case he/she has completed four years as an institute scholar and his/her research work has not been completed (DPF-10). The extension will be allowed for a period of a maximum of one year, limited to six months only at a time.

During the fellowship period, no Institute Stipendiary Full-Time Research Scholar may accept or hold any paid or unpaid positions, or obtain any emoluments, salaries, stipends, or other funding from any other source. However, with prior approval from the supervisor(s) and dean (academic), they can sometimes get compensated for specific work completed for projects (mostly consulting). According to MHRD norms, all full-time, stipendiary research scholars at the Institute must contribute to departmental academic activities for a minimum of eight hours a week, as allotted by the relevant department.

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NIT Jamshedpur PhD FAQs

Ques. What are the documents required for admission in the PhD programs at NIT Jamshedpur?

Ans. The various documents required are given below:

  • Proof of Payment
  • Self-attested copy of SSC in support of Date of Birth
  • Self-attested copy of intermediate /(10+2) Certificate
  • Self-attested copies of Degree certificates and Mark sheets of all the qualifying examinations
  • Self-attested copy of the caste certificate (in case of SC/ST candidates)
  • For OBC candidates, a self-attested copy of the OBC certificate only as per the format given is accepted
  • List of publications (if any)
  • Self-attested copy of EWS certificate issued after 31/03/2023 by the competent authority.

Ques. What is the application fee for the PhD course at NIT Jamshedpur?

Ans. NIT Jamshedpur charges INR 1000 for the general category students and INR 500 for the reserved category students.

Ques. What are the grounds for termination of the PhD program at NIT Jamshedpur?

Ans. Students shall not be allowed to continue the Ph.D. program if

  • he/she fails to clear the stipulated course with a minimum grade of “C” in each subject within two years from the date of enrollment.
  • he/she fails to clear a comprehensive examination in consecutive two attempts.
  • he/she is found guilty of serious violation of Institute norms.

Ques. Can a PhD full-time scholar convert to a part-time Scholar at NIT Jamshedpur?

Ans. Yes, a Full-Time research scholar can be permitted to become a Part-Time Research scholar on the specific recommendation of the SRC after successful completion of coursework and comprehensive viva-voce examination.

Ques. Does NIT Jamshedpur offer medical facilities to its students?

Ans. Yes, a qualified medical practitioner is available in the NIT Jamshedpur campus for several hours on working days to provide medical advice to the students, staff, and faculty.