NIT Mizoram admissions 2024 for the Ph.D. program are scheduled to begin soon. NIT Mizoram Ph.D. classes have started for the January–June 2024 session. NIT Mizoram Ph.D. program in 2024 focuses on eligibility requirements, which include GATE scores, two additional tests, and a minimum graduation score of 60%. NIT Mizoram provides facilities for research leading to the award of Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the areas related to all branches of Engineering, Science, and Humanities & Social Sciences. NIT Mizoram's PhD program will be offered under the guidance of the institute's professors.


National Institute Of Technology, Mizoram provides the Ph.D. program in Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Maths, English, etc. NIT Mizoram offers a total of 8 courses under its Ph.D. program. The coursework is divided into 4 semesters. The minimum eligibility is to have a Master’s Degree in a relevant stream with 60% marks. Candidates must have qualified GATE or NET with sufficient scores or the students can also appear for a written test conducted by the NIT Mizoram for admission into this college.

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NIT Mizoram PhD Specializations

Name of the Department Ph.D. Category Advertised Specialization/Area
Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) Full-Time (Regular) Under Institute and Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme Nano-microelectronics, Green nanotechnology, Solid state electronics, Semiconductor devices, VLSI, Biosensors, Optoelectronic devices. 
Antennas, Metamaterials, Microwave Imaging, MMIC, Wireless Communication, THz Technology. Microwave Communication, Microwave Devices, Communication, Image Processing, Electromagnetics
TCAD Simulation & Modeling of Compound Semiconductor (III-V devices) AlGaN/GaN HEMTs.
Full-Time (Sponsored, Self-financed) Part-Time
Electrical Engineering (EE) Full-Time (Regular, Sponsored, Selffinanced) Part-Time Micro-grid, Non-conventional Energy sources Integration and Control, Power System, Battery, and Electric-Vehicle based power management and control. 
Power Systems, High Voltage, Power and Energy Systems, Renewable Energy Systems, Power Electronics and Machine Drive Systems, Control systems, Control Engineering, Magnetic Levitation System,s and Magnetic Bearing Systems 
Smart Grid and E-mobility, Renewable Energy Integration and Control, Energy management.
Power Electronics converter design, Electric Drives and Control, E-mobility energy management, Electric vehicle and charging station design. 
Mechanical Engineering (ME) Full-Time (Regular, Sponsored, Selffinanced) Part-Time Fluid and Thermal Engineering, (Energy Conversion Technology, Drying Technology, Solar Energy Wind Energy). 
Hydro Kinetic Energy, Aerodynamics, Optimisation Techniques, Computational Fluid Dynamics. 
Industrial engineering and management, materials, Additive manufacturing (Automation in welding, solid state welding, underwater welding, etc.)
Additive manufacturing, 3D Printing, Laser Materials Interaction, Laser Powder Bed Fusion, Direct Energy Deposition, Metal Matrix Composites, Laser Cladding, Advanced Manufacturing Processes (EDM, ECM, AWJ, EBM)
Civil Engineering (CE) Full-Time (Regular, Selffinanced) Part-Time Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering, and Transportational Engineering
Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) Full-Time (Regular, Sponsored, Self-financed) Part-Time Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning and Deep Learning, Social Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision Applications, Deep Learning Applications, Wireless networks, Communication
Basic Humanities And Social Sciences
English Full-Time (Regular) Indian Writing In English, War and Trauma Literature, Diaspora Studies
Mathematics Full-Time (Regular) Mathematical Programming, Bilevel Programming, Nonsmooth, and Nonconvex Optimization Problems
Center of Interdisciplinary Research (CIR) Part-Time Nanoelectronics, Energy, Grid Systems, Semiconductor devices, VLSI, Data Science, AI, Intelligent Engineering

NIT Mizoram PhD Eligibility Criteria 

If an applicant meets the qualifying requirements listed below, NIT Mizoram will accept them into the college. The minimum qualification criteria are given below:

For PhD in Engineering:

  • Master’s Degree in the area of Engineering/Technology (ME/MTech/MSc etc) from the Engineering/Technology department of a Recognized University/ Institute with a minimum CGPA of 6.5 on 10 point scale or 60% of marks in the qualifying examinations. (GATE/NET not required)
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology in a relevant area with a minimum CGPA of 7.5 or 70% of marks and with a valid GATE score. The requirement of a valid GATE score shall apply to only those who seek admission under the Full-time Category.
  • 3rd Year BTech students from NIT Mizoram on completion of their 3rd year (6th semester) with CGPA 8.0 and above are eligible for admission to a Ph.D. program in the Regular Category. The candidates will be waived from the requirement of GATE/NET and will be provided Institute Fellowship as Full-time Regular Category students for 5 years for completion of their PhD. Also, a submission of a high-level research proposal in the proposed research area is required in line with the research area of the concerned Supervisor.

PhD in Science (Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics):

  • Master’s degree in the area of Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics from a recognized University/ Institute with a minimum CGPA of 6.5 on 10 10-point scale or 60% of marks in the qualifying examinations. (GATE/NET not required)

PhD in HSS (Economics/English):

  • Master’s degree in Economics/English from a recognized University/ Institute with a minimum CGPA of 6.0 on 10 10-point scale or 55 % marks in the qualifying examinations. (GATE/NET not required)

Note:

  1. For SC/ST candidates, there is a relaxation of 0.5 CGPA or 50% of marks.
  2. Conversion from CGPA to percentage or vice-versa shall not be allowed.

NIT Mizoram PhD Admission Guidelines

For admission into the Ph.D. program, the students are required to follow the below-mentioned steps:

How to Apply?

  • Interested candidate(s) satisfying the eligibility criteria may submit their online application at https://nitmzadmission.mastersofterp.in/PHDLogin.aspx
  •  Read this Advertisement and the Instructions mentioned herewith, carefully, to fill in the online application form given in the online portal. 
  • Self-attested copies of necessary supporting documents and receipt of online payment (of Rs. 200/-for General/OBC OR Rs. 100/- for SC/ST). (Women candidates are exempted from the payment of the application fee)
  • In favor of “Registrar, NIT Mizoram” payable at HDFC, Bawngkawn Branch, Aizawl, Mizoram should be uploaded in the Application Portal. Transaction ID should be mentioned in the Application Form:
  1. Name of Account: National Institute of Technology Mizoram
  2. HDFC Account No.: 50200084773275
  3. IFSC: HDFC0009456 
  • The required document is to be furnished along with the application by candidates applying under various categories.
  1. Form I: Sponsorship Letter (for the Sponsored Category).
  2. Form II: No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Institute (for the Project Staff category).
  3. Form III: No Objection Certificate from the Employer (for Part-Time Category).
  4. Form V: No Objection Certificate (for NIT Mizoram Employee – Part-Time Category). Candidates should submit the above Forms (Form I/II/III/V) only in the prescribed format (provided in the Ph.D. Regulations of the Institute). No other format will be accepted.
  • Candidates are advised to mention their Contact No. & Email IDs correctly in the application portal.

Admission Procedure 

  • Admission to the Ph.D. program of the Institute normally takes place in January/July sessions every year. 
  • Admission to all categories of students is granted based on a written test and interview held usually during January / July every year. 
  • The following documents are to be furnished along with the application by candidates falling under the Sponsored, Project Fellow, Part-time, and External categories: 
  1. Form I: Sponsorship letter for the Sponsored category. Form II: No objection certificate from the Institute.
  2. Form III: No objection certificate from the employer.
  3. Form IV: Sponsorship certificate for External category.
  4. Form V: No objection certificate for NIT Mizoram Employee. 

Documents Required:

Candidates shall carry the following documents at the time of admission. Format of Documents to be uploaded in ERP by the newly admitted PhD students:

  1. Supervisor Consent Letter
  2. Self-declaration of not being employed
  3. Caste Certificate
  4. Migration Certificate

The complete application should be accompanied by the following documents:

  • 10th/ SCC Marksheet 
  • 10th/ SCC Certificate
  • 12th/ HSC Marksheet
  • 12th/ HSC Certificate
  • Diploma Mark sheet
  • Diploma Certificate
  • Graduation Marksheet
  • Graduation Certificate
  • Post-Graduation Marksheet
  • Post-Graduation Certificate
  • Affidavit of Anti-Ragging (on INR 50 stamp paper) 
  • No Objection Certificate (Original)
  • Self-Declaration Certificate (for Full-Time, Self-Financed, Sponsored and Project Staff)
  • Aadhar Card

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NIT Mizoram PhD Course Curriculum

Course Curriculum:

  • A student of the Engineering/Technology/Science/Humanities & Social Sciences Department with an entry-level qualification of a two-year master’s degree registers for a minimum of 4 (four) courses amounting to at least 24 credits and has to obtain a CGPA of at least 6.5 on a 10 point scale.
  • A student is expected to complete all coursework requirements within two semesters by registering for at least two courses in the first semester. In each semester, the CGPA should not be less than 6.0 on 10-point scale.
  • After successful completion of the Synopsis Seminar, the students are required to submit their thesis.
  • Within three months of the acceptance of the synopsis by the DC, the students have to submit five (or six, if there are two supervisors) copies of/her thesis in the prescribed format to the Academic Section along with a soft copy of the thesis. 

NIT Mizoram PhD FAQs

Ques. What is the course curriculum for NIT Mizoram Ph.D. in Mathematics? 

Ans. The course degree of Ph.D. in Mathematics is a vast course. The students have to complete 4 semesters. The students have to complete all the theoretical requirements in the first semester and for oral examinations and research work for the remaining part, after the respective semester, students have to submit the thesis with their DC. 

Ques. Can I apply for the NIT Mizoram Ph.D. program offline?

Ans. Yes, the colleges do provide the facility for offline admission in the college, but the admission form has to be filled out online. 

Ques. If I have not given GATE or NET can I still apply for the NIT Mizoram Ph.D. program?

Ans. Yes, if you have not taken any of the competitive exams (GATE, NET), you can apply for a Ph.D. at NIT Mizoram. The college conducts an entrance exam for aspirants like these. You have to clear the exam with sufficient scores to qualify for the personal interview round.

Ques. What is the comprehensive examination that is conducted for the NIT Mizoram Ph.D. program?

Ans. To test the overall competence and academic preparation of a student in the Ph.D. program, a Comprehensive Examination is to be conducted within 18 months of joining for students with a master’s degree and within 24 months of joining for students with only a Bachelor’s degree.

Ques. What are the publication regulations for the NIT Mizoram Ph.D. program?

Ans. The candidates are expected to publish at least two papers in reputed journals out of which at least one publication in the SCI / SSCI (Thomson Reuter) /Scopus Indexed Journal in his/her field of research and present their research findings at the national/international level conferences during their tenure.