NIT Calicut offers full-time PhD program for the duration of  3 years of which coursework is divided into 6 semesters. NIT Calicut offers a PhD program in various departments such as Engineering branches, Architecture, Planning, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Management. The program is available in four modes namely- Full time, part-time, external, and internal. NIT Calicut charges 57, 255 annually for its PhD program.  The admission procedure for the NIT Calicut program is online.

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NIT Calicut PhD Eligibility Criteria

Candidates seeking admission to NIT Calicut PhD shall fulfill the following eligibility criteria as mentioned below:

  • Must have secured a minimum of 60% aggregate marks or CGPA 6.5/10 in Master’s Degree.
  • 5% relaxation will be given to SC/ST/PWD candidates.
  • Must have a valid Gate score in respective discipline or fellowships such as JRF/UGC/NET/CSIR/KSCSTE etc.

Tabulated below is the specialization-wise NIT Calicut PhD Eligibility Criteria:

Specialization Eligibility criteria
PhD in Engineering Minimum 2-year program degree in ME/MTech/MS The minimum score in BE/ BTech should be 60% or CGPA 6.5 whereas for SC/ST candidates it is 55% or a CGPA of 6.0.
PhD in Biotechnology ME/MTech Degree in Biotechnology/ Life Science/ Nanotechnology/ Material Science/ Chemical Engineering OR MD/MS/DNB with MBBS at Bachelor’s degree
PhD. in Material Science & Engineering ME/MTech Degree in the appropriate branch of study /Nanoscience and Technology OR · Master’s degree in Chemistry/Physics/Life science/Nanoscience and Technology/ any other relevant disciplines
PhD in Management Full-time Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from UGC/AICTE recognized institutions with 60% aggregate marks in both
PhD in Architecture and Planning Master’s degree in Architecture / Design / Planning / Engineering / Technology or its equivalent
PhD in Science Master’s degree in Mathematics/ Statistics/ Chemistry/ Physics/ Electronics/ Computer Science and Applications / Nano Science and Technology / Material Science / Photonics

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NIT Calicut Ph.D Admissions Criteria

The admission procedure for the NIT Calicut PhD program in a specific field is decided by the respective department in respective with the course applied. The candidate is required to match the minimum eligibility criteria designed by the departments upon which they are considered for the further written test and interview process.

How to apply for the NIT Calicut Ph.D?

  • Candidates are required to visit the official admission portal of NIT Calicut @dss.nitc.ac.in.
  • Register using email id and mobile number. 
  • Before filling the entire form, candidates must keep a soft copy of important documents to fill the details precisely and upload wherever required.
  • Candidates applying to multiple departments are required to fill the form for all departments forms separately and pay separately. 
  • The payment for the application form can be done using net banking/ credit card/SBI Challan by choosing the payment category.
  • Submit the form and keep a copy of the same for future references.

NIT Calicut PhD Application Fee 

Category Application Fees (Non-Refundable)
Open/ EWS and OBC candidates INR 600
SC/ST/PWD Candidates INR 300

Documents Required

  • Degree certificates
  • Consolidated mark sheets
  • Proof of National Level Eligibility Tests (NETs)
  • Recent photographs
  • Online fees payment receipts proof
  • Aadhar card
  • The first page of the research published in journals and conference
  • Category Certificate (in case of OBC/ ST/ SC)
  • A certificate from Medical Board of Govt. in case of physically handicapped candidates.

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NIT Calicut PhD Program Details – Curriculum, Research Areas

NIT Calicut PhD programs are offered in 13 specializations across various departments namely Engineering, Architecture planning, Mathematics Physics, Chemistry, and Management as full-time, part-time, External, and internal options to the students. 

  • NIT Calicut PhD program is structured around a certain number of core courses, a comprehensive examination, Viva-Voce, a pre-PhD examination and Thesis work. 
  • All the scholars have to register every semester till the submission of the thesis by payment of tuition and other applicable fees.
  • All research scholars will have to credit all the courses prescribed for study and obtain a minimum letter grade of C in each subject and must obtain at least an overall CGPA of 7.0.

NIT Calicut PhD Research Areas

The Research Areas for NIT Calicut PhD program in each department is tabulated below:

PhD Specialization Research Areas
Architecture and Planning Click Here
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Physics
Biotechnology
Management Studies
Materials Science and Engineering

Program Structure

  • Coursework and Thesis Submission: Tabulated below are the details of a minimum number of credits required through coursework and research work:
Minimum Qualification Minimum Credits Required Min/Max Period for Thesis Submission (Full-Time Scholars) Min/Max Period for Thesis Submission (Part-Time / External Scholars)
M.Tech./ M.Arch. / M.Plan. 12 Min: 2.5 years
Max: 5 years		 Min: 3 years
Max: 7 years
M.Sc./ M.A. 15 Min: 2.5 years
Max: 5 years		 Min: 3 years
Max: 7 years
B.Tech / B.E. 30 Min: 4 years
Max: 7 years		 NA

Additionally, every research scholar should credit a course on Research Methodology and secure a pass

  • Evaluation: The PhD thesis submitted by the scholar will be evaluated by two external examiners. On receipt of satisfactory thesis evaluation reports from both the examiners, an Oral Examination Board will be constituted by the Chairman Senate for the conduct of the thesis Défense or oral examination.
  • Residential Requirement: The minimum residential requirement for External and Part-time Scheme Scholars is one semester. While the full-time scholars have to be available the whole time on the campus.
  • Reservation Policy: NIT Calicut PhD program follows the Government of India reservation policy for OBC/SC/ST and the Differently Abled (PwD) Candidates.
  • Award of Degree: The NIT Calicut PhD scholar will be declared eligible for the award of the degree only after he/she has completed all PhD requirements as per the regulations successful defense of the thesis and has. 

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NIT Calicut PhD Financial Assistance

  • Half-time Research Assistantship (HTRA) is available for a few full-time research scholars who are not receiving any financial support or scholarship from other Agencies or State or Central Governments, subject to the availability as stipulated by the Ministry of Education (MoE), Govt. of India (GoI). 
  • They are required to assist the Department in the academic work for at least 8 hours per week as per guidelines issued by the MoE, in addition to satisfying other conditions for the award/renewal of the fellowship
  • The government of India can reissue the award and renewal of the assistantship from time to time.

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NIT Calicut PhD FAQs

Ques. What is the maximum age limit to apply for the NIT Calicut PhD program?

Ans. The maximum age limit for the NIT Calicut PhD program is 50 years. People beyond the age of 50 cannot be enrolled for the PhD at NIT Calicut.

Ques. What is the refund policy for NIT Calicut PhD in case the candidate withdraws the admission?

Ans. If a student withdraws from the NIT Calicut PhD admission after enrolment, then, the institute shall return no fees other than the caution fees to the students.

Ques. Is it mandatory for all to clear the GATE exam or similar entrance exam for NIT Calicut PhD?

Ans. Candidates who wish to apply for the part-time, internal or external NIT Calicut PhD program are exempted from the eligibility of the GATE or any entrance exam scores.

Ques. Who is eligible for the Direct Admission to NIT Calicut PhD? 

Ans. Direct admission to the NIT Calicut PhD program is applicable only to the candidates with B.E./ B. Tech. degree have scored a minimum of 8.5 CGPA or 80% aggregate marks. They are eligible to apply for direct PhD admission within 5 years after obtaining the qualifying degree. For SC/ST/PWD candidates, it is 8 CGPA or 75% Marks.

Ques. What happens when PWD seats of the NIT Calicut PhD program are not filled? 

Ans. In the absence of NIT Calicut PhD application from PwD candidates, the seat reserved for the PwD category will be filled by the candidate(s) who belong to the same category (without PwD).