The National Institute of Technology (NIT), Nagaland offers Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) program under the department of Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English and Sociology

Ph.D. Programme - Categories
1. Full-time
2. Part-time (Internal)
3. Part-time (External)

Eligibility Criteria

For PhD in Engineering Programs:
One should have a master’s degree in Engineering / Technology with a good academic record or a master’s degree by research (M.S. by Research) in Engineering / Technology disciplines, with a good academic record

One with master’s degree in Sciences with a good academic record and of exceptional merit are eligible for the relevant Engineering discipline and with a valid GATE score or UGC / CSIR-NET/NBHM or equivalent qualification in the relevant area.

For PhD in Humanities and Sciences Programs (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English and Sociology):

One should have a master’s degree in an eligible discipline with a good academic record or equivalent and having a valid GATE score or UGC / CSIR-NET / NBHM or equivalent qualification in the relevant area

Selection Procedure

One is selected based on the academic record and the performance of the candidates in the interview and / or test
Preference is given to the candidates with valid GATE/NET score


Ph.D. Admission Committee

Name Designation
Dr. V. Ramachandran Chairperson
Senate Nominee Member
Experts from IITs / NITs Member
Dr. Jhimli Bhattacharyya Member
Dr. Dipu Sarkar Member
Mr. J. Santhanakrishnan Member


Contact Detail:
National Institute of Technology (NIT)
Chumukedima, Dimapur, Nagaland-797103
Contact No.: +919856041074