NIT Delhi PhD Admission 2025-26 Spring Semester: Amazing Opportunity | Apply Now!
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Introduction
The NIT Delhi PhD Admission 2025-26 Spring Semester notification has been released for its PhD (Full-Time and Part-Time) Programme in Engineering and Sciences. Online applications are invited for various categories, including Full-Time with Institute Assistantship, Part-Time, Full-Time with Own Fellowship Scheme, Full-Time self-financed, and Full-Time or Part-Time Sponsored candidates. Interested applicants must apply online via Google Form. This is an Amazing Opportunity to pursue advanced research at a National Institute of Technology. The application window is open until December 08th, 2025.
See Ongoing PhD AdmissionDepartments and Disciplines
The PhD programme is offered across various departments with multiple broad areas of research. Candidates applying for the NIT Delhi PhD Admission 2025-26 Spring Semester should select their desired department/discipline carefully.
Engineering Departments
| Department | Broad Areas of Research |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering (CE) | Environmental, Transportation, Hydraulics and Water Resource, Structural, Geotechnical Engineering, Remote Sensing & GIS. |
| Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) | Wireless Sensor Networks, Data Analytics, Quantum Computing, Machine Learning, Robotics, AI, Data Science, VLSI Design, Signal & Image Processing, IOT, etc. |
| Electrical Engineering (EE) | Power & Energy Systems, Power Electronics & Electrical Drives, Control & Automation, Signal Processing, Biomedical Signal Processing, AI, Image Processing. |
| Electronics Communication & Engineering (ECE) | Artificial Intelligence, IC Design, RF and Microwave, Antenna Design, Nanoscale Devices, Communication Systems & Networks, Optical & Wireless Communication, VLSI Design, IoT, MEMS. |
| Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (ME) | Additive Manufacturing, Advanced Machining, Composites, Heat Transfer, Refrigeration, CFD, Solar/Renewable Energy, Thermal Engineering, Numerical Modeling, VLSI Circuit Design, MEMS. |
Applied Sciences (AS) and Others
| Discipline | Broad Areas of Research |
|---|---|
| Physics (PH) | Optical sensors, Photodetectors, Plasmonics, Solar cells, Photonic device modeling, Space Plasma, Nano-fluid and Devices, Holography, Metamaterial, Biomedical optics, Perovskite Solar Cells, Machine Learning with Semiconductor Devices. |
| Mathematics (MA) | Hydrodynamic Stability, Numerical Methods, Nanofluids, Fluid Instabilities, Computational Applied Mathematics, Ocean Wave Climate, AI/ML for Ocean Wave Climate. |
| Chemistry (CY) | Mesoporous materials, MOFs, Nanomaterials in catalysis/sensing, Coordination/Organic/Theoretical chemistry, Nanoparticle-based probes, Carbon-based nanomaterials for environmental remedies. |
| Environmental Science (EVS) | Wastewater Treatment, Environmental Engineering, Solid waste Management, Industrial waste Management, and Climate Change. |
| English (EN) | Literatures of Marginalized, Indian Writing in English, Comparative Literature, Cultural Studies, Digital Humanities. |
| Management (MG) | Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship, Accounts, Supply Chain Management, Financial Management, Technology Management. |
Eligibility Criteria for PhD Admission
The minimum eligibility criteria vary depending on the department and the category of registration for the NIT Delhi PhD Admission 2025-26 Spring Semester.
Engineering Departments (Sr. No. 1 to 5) – Full-Time under Institute Assistantship
- Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology in the relevant area with a First Class or minimum 60% marks (or CGPA of 6.5 on a 10-point scale). AND must be GATE qualified or clear the Institute’s written examination.
- OR Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/BS (4 years)/M.Sc./MCA with a CGPA of 8.0 and above (or 80% aggregate) from a CFTI/State-funded institute/AICTE Approved Institutes. AND must have a valid GATE score/NET Qualified.
Applied Sciences Departments (Sr. No. 6 to 11) – Full-Time under Institute Assistantship
- Master’s Degree in the appropriate branch with a First Class or minimum 60% Marks (or CGPA of 6.5 on a 10-point scale).
- Candidates with a master’s degree in the relevant branch must have qualified GATE/NET for the scholarship.
PhD Registration Categories
Candidates can apply for the following categories under the NIT Delhi PhD Admission 2025-26 Spring Semester:
- Full-Time under Institute Assistantship: Eligible for scholarship (subject to availability). Requires GATE/NET or Institute Written Exam.
- Full-Time with Own Fellowship: Candidates qualified for a national-level fellowship (UGC/CSIR-NET/GPAT/DST Inspire Fellow, etc.). Written examination is not mandatory.
- Full-Time with Self-Finance: No fellowship from the Institute. Written examination is not mandatory. Conversion to Institute Fellowship is possible if NET/GATE is qualified before the Comprehensive Examination.
- Full-Time/Part-Time with Sponsorship: Sponsored by recognized Government/Semi-Government R&D organizations. Written examination is not mandatory.
- Part-Time: For candidates from organizations with MoU with NIT Delhi OR Regular faculty/Scientists from top-ranked institutions/Government R&D organizations. A minimum experience is required (e.g., Nil for M.E./M.Tech. or 1-2 years for B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc. depending on the institute).
- NIT Delhi M.Tech Students: Students who have completed their first year of M.Tech. with a minimum CGPA of 7.5 can apply for conversion.
Application Fee and Process
The application process for the NIT Delhi PhD Admission 2025-26 Spring Semester is entirely online, and applicants must submit separate forms and fees if applying for more than one department or category.
Application Fee (Non-refundable)
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR/ OBC-NCL/ EWS Candidates | Rs. 1000/- |
| SC/ ST/ PwD Candidates | Rs. 500/- |
| Foreign Nationals | USD 50 |
How to Apply
- Fill out the online Google Form (link available on the Institute website).
- Pay the appropriate non-refundable application fee online.
- Upload the application form and all relevant documents (in JPG/PDF format) on the Google Form.
- Candidates must fill separate application forms along with appropriate fees and documents if applying for more than one department/category.
- There is no requirement to send the Hard Copy of the application form.
Seat Matrix (Full-Time with Institute Assistantship)
The tentative total number of seats for the PhD Full-Time with Institute Assistantship and Part-Time categories for the Spring Semester 2025-26 are as follows. Seat availability is subject to change.
| Total Seats | Full Time with Institute Assistantship | Part-Time | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN | EWS | SC | ST | OBC | ||
| 45 | 13 | 06 | 07 | 06 | 13 | 10 |
Selection Procedure
The selection process for the NIT Delhi PhD Admission 2025-26 Spring Semester involves a written examination (screening test) followed by a presentation and interview.
- Candidates with valid GATE/NET (JRF/LS)/UGC/GPAT/Inspire Fellow or sponsorship are generally exempt from the Institute’s written examination.
- For all other candidates applying for Institute Assistantship, the Institute written examination must be cleared.
- The written test is MCQ-based with no negative marking. The cutoff is 40% (24 marks out of 60) for General/OBC/EWS and 35% (21 marks out of 60) for SC/ST/PwD candidates to be eligible for the subsequent stages.
- Short-listing for admission is based on the performance in the presentation (in the proposed research area) and the interview conducted by the respective Department Admission Committee, and the availability of a Supervisor.
- Marks from the screening test are not counted for the final merit list.
Teaching Assistantship-cum-Scholarships
Full-Time PhD students are eligible for a scholarship cum teaching assistantship as per the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India guidelines, subject to availability. Candidates must have qualified for GATE/NET or the Institute Entrance Exam to be eligible for this. Candidates selected without an assistantship must submit an undertaking that they will not claim a scholarship from the Institute in the future.
Important Dates
Candidates for the NIT Delhi PhD Admission 2025-26 Spring Semester should adhere strictly to the following schedule:
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date for submission of Applications (Online Mode) | December 08th, 2025 (up to 5:00 PM) |
| Display of list of eligible candidates | December 12th, 2025 (Friday) |
| Written Test (Offline/Physical mode) | December 23rd, 2025 (Tuesday) |
| Display of list of candidates eligible for presentation & interview | December 23rd, 2025 (Tuesday) |
| Presentation/Interview (Offline/Physical mode) | December 23rd, 2025 (Tuesday) |
| Display of list of selected candidates (All Departments) | December 24th, 2025 (Wednesday) |
| Deposition of fee (Online) | December 26th to December 31st, 2025 |
| Physical reporting in the Institute/ Document Verification | January 8th, 2026 |
- The minimum CGPA/Percentage relaxation will be given as per the National Reservation Policy of the Government of India.
- OBC-NCL/EWS certificate must have been issued on or after 1st April, 2025 to be acceptable.
- No request for a refund of any fee other than Caution Money/Security shall be entertained if a candidate withdraws after taking admission.
