MNNIT Allahabad offers a PhD program in 14 different disciplies in the field of Engineering, Management, Science, Social Science & Humanities, and Geographic Information System. Applicants must have an MTech or any equivalent degree in relevant discipline to be eligible for MNNIT Allahabad PhD program. Candidates are also required to have passed the GATE/NET exam in relevant branch/subject. MNNIT Allahabad PhD program is offered under various categories namely Institute Stipendiary Full-Time Research Scholar, Sponsored Full-Time Research Scholar, Part-Time Research Scholar, and Sponsored Part-Time Research Scholar. 

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MNNIT Allahabad PhD Highlights

The basic eligibility criteria for PhD at MNNIT are either a Master’s degree or a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject with a 60% or 75% aggregate score respectively. Applicants must also qualify GATE/ NET in a relevant subject to be considered eligible. Here are some other important informations regarding PhD Admission to MNNIT:

  • Applied Mechanics, Biotechnology, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Chemistry, Electronics, and Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, GIS Cell, Humanities and Social Sciences, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Management Studies are the 14 academic disciplines in which PhD scholars can pursue their research work. 
  • The maximum annual intake capacity for the program is 58, for the full-time institute stipendiary category of candidates.
  • Application for admission is an online process and applicants are required to qualify a written test and/ or interview.
  • The PhD academic session is split into two semesters, each of 14 weeks’ duration. Admission is normally made in May-June.

MNNIT Allahabad PhD Eligibility Criteria

The specified minimum score/ CPI (Cumulative Performance Index) mandates as the eligibility criteria for each PhD discipline is elaborated below. For SC/ ST candidates, the specified minimum score/ CPI will be relaxed as per Government directives.

PhD in Engineering

  • Postgraduate degree in a relevant branch of Engineering/Technology with a minimum score of 60% or 6.5 CPI, or
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Master’s Degree in any related discipline with a minimum score of 75% marks or 8.0 CPI.

PhD in Management

  • Postgraduate Degree in Management/Technology/ Engineering/ Economics/ Commerce/ Science/ Computer Applications/ Social Science with a minimum score of 60% or 6.5 CPI, or
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with a minimum score of 75% or 8.0 CPI, or
  • Qualified Chartered Accountant with a minimum score of 60% in both Bachelor’s degree and CA examination. Such candidates should also have at least three years’ experience of professional practice as CA.

PhD in Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences

  • Postgraduate Degree in a relevant subject with a minimum of 60% Marks or CPI 6. with a minimum score of 60% or 6.5 CPI, or
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Pharmacy a minimum score of 75% or 8.0 CPI.

PhD in Geographic Information System (GIS) Cell

  • M. Tech. or equivalent in GIS & Remote Sensing/ Civil Engineering/ Computer Science and Engineering/ Electronics/ Information Technology/ Agriculture Engineering/ Mining Engineering with a minimum score of 60% or 6.5 CPI, or
  • M.Sc. or equivalent degree in GIS & Remote Sensing/ Applied Geology/ Geophysics/ Geography/ Environmental Science/ Computer Science or a Master of Computer Application with a minimum score of 75% or 8.0 CPI 8.0, or
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with a minimum score of 75% or 8.0 CPI.

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Keynote:

  • It is mandatory for candidates applying for the Institute Stipendiary Full-Time Research Scholar category to qualify GATE/ NET in a relevant discipline.
  • Candidates fulfilling the eligibility condition of a Postgraduate Degree in Science/ Computer Application/ Commerce/ Economics/ English/ Management or any subject of Humanities/ Life Sciences/ Social Science should also qualify GATE/ NET in relevant discipline. 
  • Full-time and part-time research scholars as well as self-financed candidates who have received UGC/ CSIR/ DST fellowships.

MNNIT PhD applicants are required to qualify a written test and/or interview conducted by the institution. Candidates with valid GATE/ NET scores or UGC/ CSIR/ DST fellowships are exempt from appearing in the selection procedure.

The application procedure is an online process and can be accessed through the official portal. The steps involved in the process are listed below:

Step 1: Register at the online application portal to receive an application ID

 Step 2: Log-in to the portal with the application ID and complete the online application form with the correct details.

Step 3: Upload scanned copies of all documents (PDF files up to 1 MB) and passport-size photographs (JPEG file up to 30 KB) to the application form.

Step 4: Submit Application fee online. The application fee is INR 1200 (INR 600 for SC/ST category applicants)

Step 5: Review the application before submitting it. Ensure to take a printout of the filled-in application form and e-receipt of application fee payment for future reference.

Please note that separate applications need to be filled if applying to more than one department.

  • The institute releases the list of shortlisted candidates who are to appear in the written test and/or interview on the application portal.
  • Institute will verify the eligibility of candidates either at the time of the interview or during document verification.
  • The result of the selection process and offer of admission is made public via the official portal and shortlisted candidates need to accept and pay the prescribed fee within the specified deadline to secure their seat.

Documents required at the time of admission

  • High School Certificate
  • Qualifying examination Mark Sheets/ Grade Sheets
  • Migration certificate
  • Character Certificate (issued by the Head of the institution last attended)
  • Certificate of sponsorship (if applicable).
  • NOC from employer (for sponsored candidates only).
  • EWS/OBC/SC/ST/PH certificate (if applicable)
  • Undertaking by OBC candidates (As given on admission portal at the time of application)
  • E-receipt of Application Fee payment
  • GATE/NET/JAM Scorecard (If applicable)

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MNNIT Allahabad PhD Course Details

The MNNIT PhD program can be pursued in 14 departments in four academic disciplines, namely, Engineering, Management, GIS Cell, and Sciences, Humanities & Social Sciences. The specialization departments are listed below:

Civil Engineering Electronics and Communications Engineering Management Studies
Biotechnology Humanities & Social Sciences Chemistry
Physics Computer Science and Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Mathematics Remote Sensing and GIS Applications Chemical Engineering
Electrical Engineering Applied Mechanics -

The minimum duration of the PhD program is 2 years, extendable up to 6 years (7 years for part-time programs). The table below presents the course and credit requirements for the successful completion of the program.

Discipline Qualifying Degree Total Credits Min. Credits through Coursework/ Research Seminar/ Mini-Projects Credits through Comprehensive Examination Credits through State-of-the-Art Seminar Min. Credits through Research
Engineering M. Tech./ M.E. 80 16 8 8 48
B. Tech/ MCA/ M.Sc. 120 32 8 8 72
Management MBA/ MMS 80 16 8 8 48
B. Tech/ M. Sc./ MA/ M.Com 120 32 8 8 72
Science /HSS M.Sc./ MA/ M. Com 80 16 8 8 48
B. Tech 120 32 8 8 72

Please note:

  • MNNIT stipulates that out of 16/ 32 total course credits, minimum 12/ 24 credits be earned through coursework while the balance 4 credits are earned through Research Seminar and Mini-projects.
  • In addition to the above-mentioned course and credit requirements, the department may prescribe additional credits of Courses/ Thesis work.
  • All PhD. students will have to register for a minimum of 8 credits and a maximum of 20 credits every semester.
  • The 1st-semester credits are earned through the Course Work/ Research Seminar/ Mini Project/ Thesis Performance.
  • The 2nd and 3rd-semester credits include the Comprehensive Exam and State-of-the-art Seminar along with the Course Work/ Research Seminar/ Mini Project/ Thesis Performance.
  • The 4th-semester credits are earned through State-of-the-art Seminar/ Thesis Performance.
  • The 5th and 6th semesters concentrate solely on Thesis Performance.
  • Prior to submitting the PhD thesis, a student has to complete the specified coursework and clear the comprehensive examination with the required CPI. The examination is normally oral in nature but may be supplemented with a written test at the department’s discretion.

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MNNIT Allahabad PhD Seat Matrix

Tabulated below is the MNNIT Allahabad PhD seat intake capacity for the full-time and Institute Stipendiary:

Department Vacancy OC OB SC ST EWS
Department of Applied Mechanics 14 6 4 1 1 2
Department of Biotechnology 1 0 0 0 1 0
Department of Chemical Engineering 6 2 2 1 1 0
Department of Chemistry 1 1 0 0 0 0
Department of Civil Engineering 0 0 0 0 0 0
Department of Computer Science and Engineering 9 4 1 2 0 2
Department of Electrical Engineering 1 0 0 0 1 0
Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering 13 5 4 2 1 1
GIS Cell 0 0 0 0 0 0
Department of Humanities and Social Sciences 0 0 0 0 0 0
Department of Mathematics 3 1 1 0 1 0
Department of Mechanical Engineering 8 2 2 1 2 1
Department of Physics 1 0 1 0 0 0
School of Management Studies 1 0 0 0 1 0
Total 58 21 15 7 9 6

MNNIT Allahabad PhD Fees

The fees for the PhD program at MNNIT is tabulated below:

Particulars Amount
1st Semester INR 43,500
Intermediate Semesters INR 38,500
Final Semester INR 40,500

*Please note that the above fee does not include hostel and mess charges. The mess charges is INR 25,000.

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MNNIT Allahabad PhD Stipend

MNNIT Allahabad offers a financial assisstance to its stipendary students in the form of fellowship/stipend. The candidates are given a scholarship amount of INR 25,000 per month in the first 2 years. However, the amount can increase upto INR 28,000 per month after the satisfactory review report. This scholarship is valid for 5 years. 

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FAQs

Ques. In which department does MNNIT offer PhD programs?

Ans. MNNIT Allahabad PhD program is offered across five different deaprtments. They are Engineering, Management, Applied Science, Humanities & Social Science and Geographic Information Systems. The doctoral program at MNNIT comes under 14 specialisations in the mentioned branches. 

Ques. Does MNNIT have hostel facilities for PhD scholars?

Ans. Being a fully residential institute, MNNIT has campus accommodation facilities for male and female students studying across graduation, post-graduation, and doctoral levels. There are eight boys’ hostels and two for girls on campus apart from an International House for PhD and PG students. PhD students need to pay INR 12,000 at the time of admission towards Hostel fees.

Ques. What amount of stipend do stipendiary PhD do students receive?

Ans. PhD students are awarded a monthly stipend of INR 25,000 as per MHRD regulations during the first 2 years of the program. Thereafter, the stipend amount may be increased to INR 28000 per month upon a satisfactory review report. This stipend/ scholarship scheme is valid for a period of 5 years.

Ques. What documents are required at the time of the interview or document verification?

Ans. Candidates need to present the following documents in original for verification purposes:

  • High School Certificate
  • Qualifying examination Mark Sheets/ Grade Sheets
  • Migration certificate
  • Character Certificate (issued by the Head of the institution last attended)
  • Certificate of sponsorship (if applicable).
  • NOC from employer (for sponsored candidates only).
  • EWS/OBC/SC/ST/PH certificate (if applicable)
  • Undertaking by OBC candidates (As given on admission portal at the time of application)
  • E-receipt of Application Fee payment
  • GATE/NET/JAM Scorecard (If applicable)

At the time of PhD registration, candidates will be required to present the above set of documents once again along with the Admission letter and three passport-size photographs.

Ques. Is GATE score mandatory for admission to the MNNIT PhD program?

Ans. MNNIT Allahabad PhD selection is based on certain eligibility criteria and also GATE scores. Candidates must have successfully passed the GATE exam in relevant branch/subject to be eligible to apply for the PhD program. Further, the candidates are scrutinised based on their performance in the entrance test and personal interview conducted by the institute.