The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Silchar invites applications for PhD admission 2025–26 under the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT: Phase II, funded by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. The scheme supports Full-Time and Part-Time scholars with generous fellowships and opportunities in areas like AI, VLSI, IoT, Quantum Computing, Cybersecurity and more.
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Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 20 May 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 30 June 2025
- Interview/Written Test: 24 July 2025 (Tentative)
Eligibility Criteria
Full-Time Candidates
- M.E./M.Tech. or equivalent with minimum 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA (55% or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ST)
- Or B.E./B.Tech. with 75% or 8.0 CGPA (General) / 70% or 7.0 CGPA (IITs/NITs)
Part-Time Candidates
- Same academic eligibility as full-time
- Must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer
Fellowship & Financial Support
Full-Time Scholars
- ₹38,750/month for first 2 years
- ₹43,750/month for next 3 years
- ₹1,20,000/year as contingency grant
- Reimbursement of rent (as per norms)
- Support for international conference travel
Part-Time Scholars
- One-time incentive of ₹3,00,000 after successful PhD completion
Specializations Offered
Computer Science & Engineering
- AI, ML, NLP, Deep Learning, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Blockchain, Quantum Computing
Electrical Engineering
- VLSI, EV Charging, Power Electronics, Wide Bandgap Devices, Biomedical Control, IoT
Electronics & Communication Engineering
- 5G/6G, MEMS, RF, Signal Processing, Perovskite Materials, VLSI & Nanoelectronics
Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
- AI in Renewable Energy, Healthcare Automation, Nanosensors, Blockchain, Flexible Electronics
How to Apply
- Visit: NIT Silchar Application Form
- Fill Google Form
- Upload a single PDF containing:
- Updated CV
- Filled-in application form
- Self-attested mark sheets and certificates
Official Notice
For official notification you check the following links:
https://www.nits.ac.in/admission-under-visvesaraya-phd-scheme-at-nit-silchar
https://www.nits.ac.in/storage/files/v2-advertisement-vivesvaraya-phd-admission-2025-updated-15th-may-25.pdf (Read thoroughly for documents required for filling the application form)
https://www.nits.ac.in/storage/files/application-form-2025-2026.pdf (Submit hard copy at time of interview)
Documents Required at Interview
- Hard copy of application form
- 10th, 12th, UG/PG mark sheets
- GATE/NET scorecard (if applicable)
- Date of Birth proof
- Caste Certificate (OBC/SC/ST)
- OBC-NCL Certificate issued after 1 April 2025
- NOC (for part-time applicants)
- Publications, patents (if any)
Selection Process
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending interview
Contact Details
For more information or clarification you can connect to contact details given below.
Prof. Jyoti Prakash Mishra
Nodal Officer, Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme
Dept. of Electrical Engineering, NIT Silchar
Email: jpmishra@ee.nits.ac.in
Phone: +91-9435730169