NIT Goa PhD Admission 2025-26 (January-2026 Session)
National Institute of Technology Goa (NIT Goa) | Cuncolim, South Goa, GOA – 403703
Introduction: NIT Goa PhD Admission 2025-26 Notification
The NIT Goa PhD Admission 2025-26 notification for the January-2026 session has been officially released, presenting a massive opportunity for aspiring researchers to pursue a Doctoral degree in a premier national institute of technology. This admission cycle invites applications for Full-Time (with scholarship), Part-Time, Self-Financed, and Sponsored schemes across various departments of Engineering, Applied Sciences, and Humanities & Social Sciences. Candidates are strongly advised to meticulously review the Information Brochure available on the official website to understand the comprehensive eligibility criteria, application procedure, and selection methodology before proceeding with their online application.
This year, NIT Goa continues its tradition of excellence by offering research opportunities in cutting-edge technological and interdisciplinary fields. Securing a seat in the NIT Goa PhD Admission 2025-26 process requires strong academic performance and a compelling research proposal.
The detailed breakdown of important dates, eligibility, and the application process follows in the subsequent sections.
Table of Contents
- Introduction: NIT Goa PhD Admission 2025-26 Notification
- Important Information
- Admission Schemes
- Eligibility and Academic Requirements
- Indicative list of Broad Areas of Research
- Reservation Chart (Full-Time with Scholarship)
- Selection Procedure & Scholarship Requirement
- How to Apply & Supporting Documents
- Semester-wise Institute Fees Structure for PhD Programme
- Important Dates
- Contact Details & Legal Jurisdiction
Important Information
Applications are invited for the admission to Ph.D. programmes for the Academic Year 2025-26 (January-2026 Session).
| Key PhD Programmes Offered in NIT Goa (AY: 2025-26) | |
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| Departments Covered |
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| Application Fee (Per Department) |
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| Application Portal | Online Portal (link available on the official NIT Goa website) |
Admission Schemes for NIT Goa PhD Admission 2025-26
Admission to the Ph.D. programmes will be in the following schemes:
- Full-Time (with scholarship): Candidates selected under this scheme shall be entitled to scholarship/assistantship and House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per Govt. of India norms. Requires valid GATE/JRF/NET/CSIR/DST-INSPIRE qualification (see Scholarship Requirement section).
- Part-Time: Generally for candidates working in institutions near NIT Goa, who can attend classes and complete research work as required. Requires a “No Objection Certificate” from the employer.
- Self-Financed: Candidates who secure admission but are not entitled to any scholarship/assistantship from the Institute. This is a full-time program requiring physical presence on campus.
- Sponsored: Candidates employed in a reputed organization who are sponsored by their employer for the PhD programme on a full-time basis, requiring physical presence on campus.
Eligibility and Academic Requirements
Minimum eligibility for NIT Goa PhD Admission 2025-26 varies by department.
Ph. D in Engineering and Technology (CSE, ECE, EEE, CVE, MCE)
- Master’s Degree: M.Tech/M.E. with minimum 6.5 CGPA or 60% marks.
- Bachelor’s Degree (Exceptional): B.Tech/B.E. with an exceptionally good academic record (CGPA ≥ 9.0 on a 10-point scale or equivalent) may be considered directly for PhD.
Ph. D in Applied Sciences (APS)
- Master’s Degree: M.Sc./M.Tech. in relevant discipline with minimum 6.5 CGPA or 60% marks.
Ph. D in Humanities & Social Sciences (HSS)
- Master’s Degree: M.A./M.Phil. in relevant discipline with minimum 6.0 CGPA or 55% marks.
Important Note on Minimum Marks
A relaxation of 0.5 CGPA or 5% marks is applicable for SC/ST/PwD candidates in all categories.
Indicative list of Broad Areas of Research (NIT Goa PhD Admission)
Candidates applying for the NIT Goa PhD Admission 2025-26 should identify a research area aligning with the department’s strengths.
| Department | Research Areas (Comprehensive List from Brochure) |
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| Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) |
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| Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) |
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| Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE) |
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| Civil Engineering (CVE) |
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| Mechanical Engineering (MCE) | Full-Time (with scholarship) Specific:
Part-Time/Self-Financed/Sponsored Specific:
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| Applied Sciences (APS) | Mathematics:
Physics:
Chemistry:
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| Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) | English:
Economics:
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Reservation Chart (for Full-time with scholarship only)
The total number of available seats for Full-Time Ph.D. (with scholarship) at NIT Goa is 96.
| Category | OPEN | OPEN-PwD | EWS | EWS-PwD | OBC-NCL | OBC-NCL-PwD | SC | SC-PwD | ST | ST-PwD | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 39 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 25 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 96 |
Selection Procedure & Scholarship Requirement
Selection Procedure
The final selection for the NIT Goa PhD Admission 2025-26 will be based on a two-stage process:
- Shortlisting: Based on the overall academic performance and the result of a written test conducted by the respective Department.
- Interview: Performance in the personal interview conducted by the respective Departmental Research Committee (DRC).
Scholarship Requirement
For candidates applying for the Full-Time (with scholarship) scheme, a valid national level qualification is mandatory, which includes a valid score in GATE, JRF/UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/DST-INSPIRE, or any other National Level Tests as per the Ministry of Education (MoE) and Government of India (GoI) norms.
How to Apply & Supporting Documents (NIT Goa PhD Admission 2025-26)
Applicants must apply through the online portal only. Ensure all required documents are scanned and ready before commencing the application process.
- Visit the official NIT Goa website and navigate to the Admissions section.
- Click on the Ph.D. Online Application Portal link.
- Fill in the application form completely, paying attention to the CGPA/percentage entries.
- Pay the non-refundable application fee (₹500 for Gen/OBC/EWS and ₹300 for SC/ST/PwD) through the online payment gateway.
- Submit the final application. Candidates are also instructed to send a softcopy (PDF) of their finally submitted application (without enclosures) to the relevant department email: phdadmissions@nitgoa.ac.in.
Supporting Documents (Mandatory)
Applicants MUST be ready with the following scanned documents, whichever applicable (merged into one pdf file), while submitting the online Ph.D. application.
- Certificate of 10th class as the proof of age.
- Certificate of 12th class/Diploma/ITI.
- Bachelor’s degree certificate and marks card.
- Master’s Degree/Provisional certificate and marks card (Course completion certificate is required if the result is awaited – Refer ANNEXURE-II).
- Valid National Level Examination Score Card (GATE/NET/JRF, etc.) for Full-Time scheme.
- Caste/Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) as per Government of India format (Refer ANNEXURE-II). OBC-NCL/EWS certificate must be issued on or after April 01, 2025.
- Undertaking by the candidate on OBC-NCL status (Refer ANNEXURE-II).
- Certificate for Persons with Disabilities (PWD), if applicable (Refer ANNEXURE-II).
- No Objection Certificate (NoC) from the Employer (for Part-Time candidates).
- Sponsorship Letter for Sponsored Ph.D. Program.
Facilities and Opportunities for Ph.D. Scholars
NIT Goa provides a conducive research environment, including state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, access to selected top-tier research journals and databases, and financial support for attending national (contingency expenses) and international conferences (up to ₹50,000 for meritorious scholars). Single room hostel accommodation is also available for Ph.D. scholars in the new campus at Cuncolim.
Semester-wise Institute Fees Structure for PhD Programme (AY 2025-26)
The fee structure is indicative and subject to change by the Institute/MoE. The current fee details (per semester) are provided below. Note that Tuition Fee remission is available for eligible reserved and economically weaker categories.
Semester-wise Institute Fees (General Category)
| Sl. No. | Fee Component | Sem I | Sem II | Sem III | Sem IV | Sem V | Sem VI | Sem VII | Sem VIII | Sem IX | Sem X |
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| 1 | Tuition Fee | 7500 | 7500 | 7500 | 7500 | 7500 | 7500 | 7500 | 7500 | 7500 | 7500 |
| 2 | Admission Fee | 1000 | |||||||||
| 3 | Student Activities Fee | 2500 | 2500 | 2500 | 2500 | 2500 | |||||
| 4 | Mediclaim (Cashless) and Health Care | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 | |||||
| 5 | Career Development Fee / Thesis Fee | 5000 | |||||||||
| 6 | Institute Development Contribution | 3000 | 3000 | 3000 | 3000 | ||||||
| 7 | Internet Fee | 1500 | 1500 | 1500 | 1500 | 1500 | |||||
| Library Fee | 1000 | ||||||||||
| Examination Fee | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | |
| 8 | Alumni Affairs Contribution | 1000 | |||||||||
| 9 | Convocation Fee | 2000 | |||||||||
| 10 | Security Deposit (Refundable) | 4000 | |||||||||
| Total | 31500 | 8500 | 17500 | 8500 | 17500 | 8500 | 17500 | 8500 | 17500 | 8500 | |
Semester-wise Institute Fees (SC, ST, PH)
The tuition fee of ₹7,500 is fully remitted for SC/ST/PwD students whose family income is less than ₹1.00 lakh per annum. The tuition fee is 2/3rd remitted for family income between ₹1.00 lakh and ₹5.00 lakh per annum. Eligible candidates will pay the remaining non-tuition components.
| Sl. No. | Fee Component | Sem I | Sem II | Sem III | Sem IV | Sem V | Sem VI | Sem VII | Sem VIII | Sem IX | Sem X |
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| 1 | Tuition Fee | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Admission Fee | 1000 | |||||||||
| 3 | Student Activities Fee | 2500 | 2500 | 2500 | 2500 | 2500 | 2500 | 2500 | |||
| 4 | Mediclaim (Cashless) and Health Care | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 | |||
| 5 | Career Development Fee/Thesis Fee | 5000 | |||||||||
| 6 | Institute Development Contribution | 3000 | 3000 | 3000 | 3000 | 3000 | |||||
| 7 | Other Fees | ||||||||||
| ❖ Internet Fee | 1500 | 1500 | 1500 | 1500 | 1500 | 1500 | 1500 | ||||
| ❖ Library Fee | 1000 | ||||||||||
| ❖ Examination Fee | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | ||||
| 8 | Alumni Affairs Contribution | 1000 | |||||||||
| 9 | Convocation Fee | 2000 | |||||||||
| 10 | Security Deposit (Refundable) | 4000 | |||||||||
| Total | 24000 | 1000 | 10000 | 1000 | 10000 | 1000 | 10000 | 1000 | 10000 | 1000 | |
Semester-wise Hostel Fees (Common for all categories)
| Sl. No. | Hostel Fees | Sem I | Sem II | Sem III | Sem IV | Sem V | Sem VI | Sem VII | Sem VIII |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Admission Fees* | 1500 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2 | Caution Money Deposit (CMD)* | 5000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3 | Hostel Rent | 6000 | 6000 | 6000 | 6000 | 6000 | 6000 | 6000 | 6000 |
| 4 | Mess Advances | 21750 | 21750 | 21750 | 21750 | 21750 | 21750 | 21750 | 21750 |
| 5 | Water, Electricity and Service Charges | 3000 | 3000 | 3000 | 3000 | 3000 | 3000 | 3000 | 3000 |
| 6 | Student Extracurricular Activity | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | ||||
| 7 | Establishment Charges | 6000 | 6000 | 6000 | 6000 | 6000 | 6000 | 6000 | 6000 |
| Total (in ₹) | 44250 | 36750 | 37750 | 36750 | 37750 | 36750 | 37750 | 36750 | |
Important Dates for NIT Goa PhD Admission 2025-26
| Event | Tentative Date |
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| Start of Online Application | 06 October 2025 |
| Last Date for Submission of Online Application | 12 November 2025 |
| TENTATIVE date for shortlisting of candidates | 21 November 2025 |
| TENTATIVE Date for Written Test and/or Interview | 06 – 10 December 2025 |
Contact Details & Legal Jurisdiction
Contact Details
For any queries regarding the admission process, please refer to the official brochure or contact the specific department’s coordinator listed on the institute’s website. The official address is: National Institute of Technology Goa, Cuncolim, South Goa, GOA – 403703.
Legal Jurisdiction
Any legal disputes related to the NIT Goa PhD Admission 2025-26 will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts in Goa.
