NIT Uttarakhand PhD Admission 2026 (July) notification has been officially released for admission into various Full-Time and Part-Time Ph.D. programmes for Odd Semester 2026. The admission process will be conducted through online application mode only. Candidates interested in research opportunities at National Institute of Technology Uttarakhand can apply for disciplines including Engineering, Sciences, Mathematics, Humanities, and Management-related subjects.
The institute offers admission under Full Time (Institute Sponsored), Full Time (CSIR/UGC/LS/Ph.D only), Full Time (Self Sponsored), and Part Time (Sponsored/Project) categories. Selection will be based on written test and interview conducted in offline mode.
See Ongoing PhD Admission| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Institute | National Institute of Technology Uttarakhand |
| Programme | Ph.D Programme (Odd Semester 2026) |
| Admission Session | July 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Mode | Written Test + Interview |
| Application Fee | ₹500 |
| Official Website | www.nituk.ac.in |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 30 May 2026 |
| Eligible Candidates List | 22 June 2026 |
| Written Test Date | 15 July 2026 |
| Interview Date | 15 July 2026 |
Candidates applying for NIT Uttarakhand PhD Admission 2026 (July) must possess a Master’s degree in the concerned or allied discipline with minimum required marks or CGPA.
| Category | Minimum Requirement |
|---|---|
| General/OBC | 6.5 CGPA or 60% |
| SC/ST/PwD | 6.0 CGPA or 55% |
- GATE / NET (CSIR/UGC/LS/Ph.D only) qualification is mandatory for regular full-time admission.
- Relaxation from GATE/NET requirement is applicable only for Self Sponsored and Part-Time categories.
- Part-Time candidates must have minimum 2 years of work experience.
- NOC is mandatory for employed candidates.
| Department | Major Research Areas |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Earthquake Engineering, AI/ML in Structural Engineering |
| Computer Science & Engineering | Machine Learning, Cryptographic Security, Medical Imaging, Cyber Security, Network Security |
| Electrical Engineering | Smart Grid, EV Charging, Renewable Energy, Microgrids, Power Electronics, AI in Smart Grids |
| Electronics Engineering | Signal Processing, AI/ML, Robotics, Computer Vision, Optical Communication, VLSI Design, THz Antennas |
| Mechanical Engineering | CAD, Additive Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, Composite Materials, AI/ML Applications, Thermo-Fluids |
| Chemistry | Organic Synthesis, MOFs, Water Purification, Computational Chemistry |
| Mathematics | Mathematical Biology, CFD, Approximation Theory, Numerical Methods |
| Physics | Nanomaterials, Spintronics, Battery Materials, Optics, Luminescence |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | Postcolonial Studies, Cultural Studies, HRM, Psychology, Management Studies |
The research opportunities available under NIT Uttarakhand PhD Admission 2026 (July) cover interdisciplinary domains including Artificial Intelligence, Renewable Energy, Smart Systems, Advanced Materials, Biomedical Applications, and Computational Sciences. Candidates are advised to carefully select their preferred broad research area while filling out the application form because supervisor allotment depends upon seat availability and departmental requirements.
- Selection process will be conducted in offline (physical) mode.
- Shortlisted candidates will appear for written test.
- Written test will contain objective-type questions based on GATE/NET syllabus.
- Candidates securing minimum 40% marks in written test will be shortlisted for interview.
- Interview schedule and shortlisted list will be uploaded on institute website.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| JRF Fellowship | ₹37,000 + HRA ₹3,330 per month |
| SRF Fellowship | ₹42,000 + HRA ₹3,780 per month |
Fellowship will be provided only to Full-Time Institute Sponsored candidates for a maximum duration of 5 years subject to satisfactory performance.
| Fee Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee | ₹5,000 |
| Tuition Fee | ₹15,000 |
| Caution Money | ₹3,000 |
| Library Fee | ₹2,000 |
| Development Fee | ₹10,000 |
| Total First Year Fee | ₹35,000 |
Subsequent annual fee for continuing scholars will be ₹25,000. Additionally, candidates have to pay ₹5,000 examination fee before thesis submission.
- Clear passport-size photograph must be uploaded in the application form.
- Original documents are mandatory during reporting and admission.
- Hostel accommodation may be provided subject to availability.
- Part-Time and Self Sponsored candidates will not receive fellowship.
- Conversion from Part-Time to Full-Time will not be allowed later.
- Institute reserves the right to cancel admission if incorrect information is provided.
- Visit the official website of NIT Uttarakhand.
- Open the Ph.D Admission 2026 application link.
- Fill out the online application form carefully.
- Upload required documents and photograph.
- Pay application fee of ₹500 through SBI Collect.
- Submit the application form before the deadline.