NITTTR Chennai PhD Admission 2026 (July)
NITTTR Chennai PhD Admission 2026 (July) notification has been released for admission to various Ph.D. programmes offered by the National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR), Chennai. The admission process includes online application submission, entrance examination, document verification, orientation, and commencement of classes. Candidates can apply for Full-Time, Part-Time, and Executive Ph.D. programmes subject to the prescribed eligibility criteria.
The institute offers doctoral programmes in Engineering and Technology, Education, Management, and Science & Humanities. Applicants are advised to carefully review the eligibility requirements, entrance examination pattern, and important dates before applying.
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NITTTR Chennai PhD Admission 2026 (July) Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Institute | National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR), Chennai |
| Admission Session | July 2026 |
| Programme Type | Ph.D. (Full-Time, Part-Time & Executive Ph.D.) |
| Admission Mode | Entrance Examination + Interview |
| Entrance Exam Mode | Offline |
| Exam Venue | NITTTR Chennai |
NITTTR Chennai PhD Admission 2026 (July) Important Dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Portal Opens | 17 April 2026 |
| Online Application Submission Deadline | 30 June 2026 |
| Release of Hall Ticket | 10 July 2026 |
| Entrance Examination | 18 July 2026 |
| Result Declaration | 24 July 2026 |
| Document Verification & Fee Payment | 27 July – 07 August 2026 |
| Orientation | 29 August 2026 |
| Commencement of Classes | 30 August 2026 |
Ph.D. Programmes Offered
| S. No. | Programme | Departments |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ph.D. in Engineering and Technology |
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| 2 | Ph.D. in Education | Department of Education |
| 3 | Ph.D. in Management | Department of Rural and Entrepreneurship Development |
| 4 | Ph.D. in Science and Humanities | Department of Education |
Admission Criteria
- Candidates with a 2-year Master's degree after a 4-year Bachelor's degree programme or a 2-year Master's degree after a 3-year Bachelor's degree programme with at least 55% aggregate marks or 6.0 CGPA are eligible for Full-Time/Part-Time Ph.D.
- Candidates with a 4-year Bachelor's degree and working as Scientist/Executive Officers in industries, State/National/International Research Institutes with a minimum of four years of experience at senior executive level and at least 75% aggregate marks or 7.5 CGPA are eligible to apply for Executive Ph.D.
- Foreign educational qualifications recognized as equivalent by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) shall be accepted.
- A relaxation of 5% marks or equivalent grade is available for SC/ST/OBC/Differently Abled/EWS categories as per applicable regulations.
Eligibility Requirements
| Faculty / Programme | Eligible Qualifications |
|---|---|
| Engineering and Technology | M.E./M.Tech./M.S. (By Research) or B.E./B.Tech. in relevant branch |
| Education (Inter-Disciplinary) | M.E./M.Tech./M.S. (By Research), B.E./B.Tech., MBA, PG Diploma in Business Management/Administration (IIM), M.S. (By Research) in Management/Economics, M.Com., CA, ICWA, M.Sc./M.S. (By Research), MCA, M.A. (English Communication/Media/Journalism/Corporate Sociology) |
| Management | MBA, PG Diploma in Business Management/Administration (IIM), M.S. (By Research) in Management, M.Com., CA, ICWA |
| Science and Humanities | M.Sc., M.Com., M.A. (English Communication/Media/Journalism/Corporate Sociology) |
Entrance Examination Pattern
| Category | Marks | Question Format | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-A: Research Methodology | 50 | 50 MCQs | 90 Minutes |
| Part-B: Subject Specific Research Proposal | 20 | Descriptive | 60 Minutes |
| Part-C: Personal Interview | 30 | Interview | As Scheduled |
| Total | 100 | Combined Assessment | |
Entrance Examination Date
| Programme | Date |
|---|---|
| Ph.D. Programme | 18 July 2026 |
Mode of Examination: Offline
Venue: NITTTR Chennai
Fee Details
| Particular | Amount |
|---|---|
| Entrance Examination Fee (Male General/OBC/EWS) | ₹1,000 |
| Entrance Examination Fee (Other Categories & Female Candidates) | ₹500 |
| Total Admission Fee | ₹40,530 |
| Refundable Deposit | ₹10,000 |
| One-Time Fees | ₹15,000 |
| Semester Fee (Regular Ph.D.) | ₹10,000 |
| Semester Fee (Executive Ph.D.) | ₹20,000 |
| University Facilitation Fee (Annual) | ₹5,530 |
Institute Fellowship
Institute Fellowship shall be provided for a maximum period of three years to scholars admitted under the Full-Time mode, subject to fulfillment of the prescribed shortlisting criteria.
Instructions to Candidates
- First-time users must create an account using a valid email address.
- Only applications submitted through the admission portal with required documents will be considered.
- No hardcopy or email applications will be accepted.
- Applicants must create/login to their account, fill the application form, upload documents, and pay the prescribed fee.
- Applicants should quote their application number for admission-related queries.
- Reserved category candidates must upload valid supporting certificates.
- Applicants are advised to identify a suitable research supervisor before the entrance examination and interview.
- Research supervisor details and research domains are available through the institute portal.
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