NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ANDHRA PRADESH
KONDRUPOLU, BESIDE NH-16
TADEPALLIGUDEM-534101, WEST GODAVARI DIST., ANDHRA PRADESH
ADMISSION TO THE PH.D. (FULL-TIME)/ PH.D. (PART-TIME)
AND
M.S. (BY RESEARCH)
PROGRAMME - DECEMBER 2020
1. THE INSTITUTE
National Institute of Technology Andhra Pradesh, Tadepalligudem, is an Institute of National
Importance, established in 2015. It is a fully-funded Institute under the Ministry of Education, Government of
India.
Currently, the Institute is offering B.Tech. programmes in eight engineering branches, Bio-Technology,
Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering,
Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Metallurgical & Materials
Engineering. The Institute is also offering M.Tech. programmes in six specializations.
The Institute also offers
Ph.D. (both Full-time and Part-time) and M.S.(by Research) programmes in the above-mentioned engineering
branches, Sciences, Humanities and Management, viz., Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English and
Management.
2. ABOUT THE RESEARCH PROGRAMMES
The Institute offers both full-time and part-time Ph.D. and M.S. (by Research) programmes in all the
existing departments mentioned above. Details of Research areas for admission are given in Annexure ‘A’.
The following is the list of admission modes for Ph.D. and M.S. programmes.
a) Ph.D. Full-Time – Stipendiary Category
Half Time Research Assistantship (HTRA) is available to the full-time scholars who are admitted to Ph.D.
programmes in different departments, subject to the availability as stipulated by the Ministry of Education
(MoE). The award and renewal of the assistantship/ scholarship are as per the guidelines issued by MoE, from
time to time. The recipients of HTRA are required to assist the department in academic works. The
assistantship/scholarship will not be available for sponsored candidates or to the scholars getting financial
support from any private agency or other agencies under state or central governments. Candidates having their
fellowships from funding agencies such as DST, CSIR, UGC, NBHM, etc. can also apply for Ph.D. (Full-time)
in any department relevant to the research grant.
b) Ph.D. (Full Time) - Project category
This category of Ph.D. programme is open for the candidates who are (i) currently working under any
sponsored project as JRF/SRF/Project assistant, or (ii) seeking admissions under a sponsored project available
with the faculty members of NIT Andhra Pradesh and interested to pursue PhD degree on full-time basis.
The candidates will be admitted to the Ph.D. programme to work on a full-time basis under the project. If the
project gets completed before the student completes his/her PhD programme, his/her category will be
converted to the SELF-FINANCED mode (no financial assistance will be provided from the Institute) unless
he/she is granted an assistantship/fellowship from the Institute or any other agency.
The eligibility criteria and the selection procedure shall remain the same as the Ph.D. Full-Time
(Stipendiary Category).
c) Ph.D. Part-Time (Externally sponsored)
This positions are open for the candidates who are working on a Regular basis in reputed research
organizations/Academic Institutions/Industries with a minimum experience of two years. The applicants are
not entitled to receive institute stipend.
d) Ph.D. (Part-Time) positions are also open for the faculty members currently working at NIT Andhra
Pradesh on an ad-hoc basis.
e) M.S. (by Research) - offered only in externally sponsored mode.
3. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
a. Eligibility Criteria for Ph.D. Programme in Engineering (Full-Time)
Candidates with a Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology or a Master’s degree by Research in
Engineering/Technology in appropriate branches* with 60% (or above) aggregate marks (CGPA of 6.5) either at
UG or PG level examination under UR/EWS/OBC-NCL category. For SC/ST/PwD candidates, 55% aggregate
(or above) marks or equivalent CGPA of 6.0 is essential either at UG or PG level. They should have qualified
GATE or NET in the relevant disciplines.
*Note: “The candidates with B.Tech. degree in any branch of Engineering and M.Tech degree in the
relevant branches of Bio-Technology and Chemical Engineering are eligible to apply for PhD (FullTime/ Part-Time) programmes in the Department of Bio-Technology and Department of Chemical
Engineering respectively.”
b.Eligibility Criteria for Ph.D. Programme in Engineering (Part-Time)
Candidates applying for Ph.D. programme in Engineering (Part-Time) should satisfy all the criteria
listed below.
• Candidates should be working on a Regular basis in reputed research organizations/Academic
Institutions/Industries with a minimum experience of two years.
• Candidates with a Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology* or a Master’s degree by Research in
Engineering/Technology with 60% (or above) aggregate marks (CGPA ≥6.5) either at UG or PG level
examination for admission under UR/EWS/OBC-NCL category. For SC/ST/PwD candidates, 55% aggregate
(or above) marks or equivalent CGPA of≥6.0 is essential either at UG or PG level.
c. Eligibility Criteria for Ph.D. Programme in Sciences and English (Full-Time)
Master’s degree in Sciences/English in relevant branch of Science/English with 60% (or above) aggregate
marks (CGPA≥6.5/10) either at UG or PG level examination for admission under UR/EWS/OBC-NCL
category. For SC/ST/PwD candidates, 55% aggregate (or above) marks or equivalent CGPA of ≥6.0 is
essential either at UG or PG level. Candidates should have qualified GATE or UGC/CSIR-NET in relevant
discipline.
d. Eligibility Criteria for Ph.D. Programme in Sciences and English (Part-Time)
Candidates applying for Ph.D. programme in Sciences and English (Part-Time) should satisfy all the
criteria listed below.
• Candidates should be working on a Regular basis in reputed research organizations/Academic
Institutions/Industries with a minimum experience of two years.
• Master’s degree in Sciences/English in relevant branch of Science/English with 60% (or above) aggregate
marks (CGPA ≥6.5/10) either at UG or PG level examination for admission under UR/EWS/OBC-NCL
category. For SC/ST/PwD candidates, 55% aggregate (or above) marks or equivalent CGPA of≥6.0 is
essential either at UG or PG level. Candidates should have qualified GATE or UGC/CSIR-NET in the
relevant discipline.
e. Eligibility Criteria for Ph.D. Programme in Management (Part-Time)
Candidates applying for Ph.D. programme in Management (Part-Time) should satisfy both the criteria
listed below.
• Candidates should be working on a Regular basis in reputed research organizations/Academic Institutions/
Industries with a minimum experience of two years.
• MBA or Master’s degree in relevant branch of Management with 60% (or above) aggregate marks (CGPA
≥6.5/10) either at UG or PG level examination for admission under UR/EWS/OBC-NCL category. For
SC/ST/PwD candidates, 55% aggregate (or above) marks or equivalent CGPA of≥6.0 is essential either at
UG or PG level.
f. Eligibility Criteria for M.S. (by Research) Programme
Candidates applying for M.S. (by Research) in Engineering/Technology should satisfy all the criteria listed
below.
• Candidates should be working on a Regular basis in reputed research organizations/Academic Institutions/
Industries with a minimum experience of two years.
• Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology with a good academic record.
More Info: http://www.nitandhra.ac.in/main/aphd
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