Admission to PhD (Full-Time/Part-Time) under Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme Phase-II, Round-II at Dr B R Ambedkar NIT Jalandhar
Summary
Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology (NIT), Jalandhar, has invited applications for admission to PhD (Full-Time and Part-Time) programmes under the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme Phase-II, Round-II. Funded by the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY), the scheme offers lucrative fellowships, contingency grants, and research opportunities in cutting-edge technology domains.
Designation
PhD Scholar / Research Fellow
Table
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Funding Agency | Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) |
| Scheme | Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme Phase – II, Round – II |
| Institution | Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar |
| Fellowship Amount | Rs. 46,250/- (1st & 2nd year); Rs. 52,500/- (3rd, 4th & 5th year) |
| Research Contingency Grant | Rs. 1,20,000/- per year |
Research Area
- Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE): ESDM: Semi-Conductor, Material Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Circuits Design and Fabrication, Antenna Design (01 Part-Time Seat)
- Information Technology (IT): ITES: Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Quantum Computing (01 Full-Time Seat)
Location
Jalandhar, Punjab, India
Eligibility/Qualification
- Master’s Degree in Engineering/Technology in the relevant area of research along with a Bachelor’s Degree in the appropriate branch of Engineering/Technology with a first class or minimum 60% marks (or CGPA of 6.5 on a 10-point scale).
- Direct PhD admission is available for candidates with a B.Tech/B.E./BS (4-year) degree with a CGPA of 7.5 and above on a 10-point scale (or equivalent) with a valid GATE score.
- Both GATE and Non-GATE candidates are eligible. Non-GATE candidates must appear for an Institute-level Screening Test.
Scholarship Description
The Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme Phase-II provides financial support to full-time and part-time PhD researchers. Selected candidates will receive a fellowship of Rs. 46,250/- per month for the first two years and Rs. 52,500/- per month for the 3rd, 4th, and 5th years. Additionally, candidates are entitled to a research contingency grant of Rs. 1,20,000/- per year. The maximum duration of the project and fellowship is 5 years or until the completion of the project, whichever is earlier.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must apply online through the official Institute website. An application fee of Rs. 1000/- (Rs. 500/- for SC/ST/PWD candidates) is required to be paid online. Hard copies of the application form are not required to be sent to the Institute.
Last Date for Apply
20/10/2026