Introduction to the Programme

The National Institute of Technology Silchar has announced admissions for doctoral programmes under the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT (Phase II), sponsored by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. This initiative aims to enhance the country's research ecosystem in electronics, IT, and allied engineering disciplines. Eligible scholars can pursue their doctoral studies on a full-time or part-time basis.

Selected full-time candidates receive substantial financial support, including monthly fellowships, annual contingency grants, rental reimbursement, and funding for international conference participation. Part-time scholars are eligible for a one-time incentive upon successful completion of their degree. Research problems undertaken in this scheme must maintain direct relevance to industry requirements.

Research Specialisations and Focus Areas

The admissions are open across multiple departments offering specialised research tracks. The Computer Science Engineering department covers machine learning, artificial intelligence, data science, quantum computing, and cybersecurity. Electrical Engineering offers research in cyber-physical systems, smart grids, semiconductor devices, and electric vehicle charging.

The Electronics and Communication Engineering department focuses on VLSI, MEMS, signal processing, wireless communications, and nanomaterials. Additionally, the Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering department offers research opportunities in energy storage, healthcare automation, and flexible electronics.

Who Can Apply

Candidates applying for the PhD programme must hold an M.E. or M.Tech. degree with a minimum CGPA of 6.5 or 60 percent marks. Alternatively, engineering graduates with a B.E. or B.Tech. degree can apply if they maintain a CGPA of at least 8.0, with specific relaxations provided for graduates from IITs and NITs as well as reserved category candidates.

Meeting the baseline qualification criteria does not automatically guarantee shortlisting for an interview. The selection committee retains the authority to establish higher benchmarks based on applicant pools and institutional standards.

How to Apply

Applicants must complete the prescribed application form and compile all required academic certificates, mark sheets, and supporting documents into a single merged PDF file. Every page of the scanned documents must be self-attested by the candidate.

The completed application package must be uploaded through the designated Google submission link provided by the institute. Candidates should ensure all submissions are completed before the stated deadline.

Important Dates

• Start of Online Application: 2026-10-01
• Last Date for submission of Online application: 2026-10-20
• Tentative Schedule For Written Test/Interview: 2026-10-26

Contact Details

• Contact person: Prof. Jyoti Prakash Mishra
• Email: jpmishra@ee.nits.ac.in
• Phone: 9435730169