SVNIT Surat PhD Admission 2025-26 (Even semester) Phase-II

Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), Surat invites application for PhD admission in various departments for the 2025-26 (Even semester) Phase-II.

Eligibility Criteria

• A candidate shall possess Master’s Degree in relevant area of research and should have passed with minimum 60% marks (CGPA 6.0) or equivalent in respective faculty for open / open-EWS / OBC candidates whereas 55% marks (CGPA 5.5) in the case of SC/ ST/ PwD candidates.
• Full time Institute Research scholars (FIR) taking admission in Ph.D Programs in Engineering, Sciences, English and Management should have qualified GATE/NET Examinations, at least once, in his/her academic career.
• Candidate also need to fulfill the eligibility criteria in terms of department-wise eligible preceding degrees and qualification in relevant GATE/NET exams for Ph.D. admission.

For the dual M.Tech+Ph.D program for existing postgraduate students of SVNIT:

If a student of full-time M. Tech. program from SVNIT wishes to pursue a Ph.D. programme of the Institute, he/she may be permitted to do so from the beginning of the second year provided: He/She should have obtained a CGPA of 7.0 or above after having registered for the full credits of course work in each of the first and second semesters of M. Tech. Program.

• After completion of the M.Tech first year, the candidate can apply for M.Tech+Ph.D dual degree along with the regular Ph.D admission process of the odd semester. Joining for M.Tech+Ph.D dual degree is subjected to the recommendation of Ph.D interview committee.
• During the third and fourth semester, the candidate should complete the necessary credits as per the academic requirements of the respective M.Tech program.
• The M.Tech dissertation topic selected at the third semester should lead to subsequent Ph.D. research work.
• If the candidate, continues for the Ph.D. work from fifth semester onwards, the necessary credits earned as per the academic requirements of the M.Tech. program during the third and fourth semester can be considered equivalent to the Ph.D course work and the candidate can directly register for first research progress seminar in his fifth semester.
• If the candidate does not continue for Ph.D. work at the end of fourth semester or any other subsequent semester without fulfilling the requirements of doctoral programme, he/she can be awarded with the respective M.Tech. degree and the Ph.D. candidature gets cancelled.
• During the third and fourth semester, the fee structure of M.Tech program will be applicable to the candidate and similarly the M.Tech stipend will only be applicable during this period. From the fifth semester onwards, the Ph.D fee structure and stipend will become applicable for such candidates.
• Such candidates will not be allowed to participate in the Institute placement activities, that is offered to the regular M.Tech students.
• After successful completion of all the Ph.D work as per the requirement of the doctoral program, the candidate will be given a dual M.Tech and Ph.D degrees. However, upon his/her specific request M.Tech. degree may be given at anytime after completion of the academic requirements of M.Tech. program.

For Direct B.Tech to Ph.D admission for meritorious undergraduate students:

Candidate who has qualified for the award of BE/B.Tech or equivalent degree, with good academic record in prescribed discipline, from an Institute of National Importance including Centrally funded technical institutions of repute / State Government funded institutes / Institutes affiliated to state universities / Any other private Institute or University within 200 NIRF ranking or 500 QS ranking, will also be considered for direct admission to Ph.D. Programme, subject to the following conditions:

• The candidate should have 7.0 CGPA on 10-point scale or 70 % in B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent degree. Such candidate should have obtained the degree within the previous five years, at the time of application.
• The candidate should have a valid GATE/NET or any National Eligibility Test as per the guidelines of MoE, in the prescribed discipline, if the candidate wish to avail the Ph.D fellowship.
• The candidate should earn 21 – 25 credits within the first TWO semesters of his/her program through course work as per the requirement of the regular doctoral program.
• If the candidate fails to earn the required credits within the time frame, the registration of the scholar will be cancelled from Ph.D. program. However, the candidate with valid reasons/ exceptional situation, may apply to the Director for an extension of one semester to complete the course work. The Director may consider such application on case-to-case basis.
• If the candidate leaves the doctoral program in between, there will be no consideration for award of any partial/equivalent degree or certificate.

For Direct B.Tech to Ph.D admission for industry/working professionals:

B.Tech to Ph.D admissions for industry/working professionals at PSUs, R&D organizations, well-equipped scientific institutions, laboratories, and reputed industrial organizations engaged in research-based activities are also considered subjected to the following conditions:

• Candidate who has qualified for the award of BE/B.Tech or equivalent degree, with good academic record in prescribed discipline, from an Institute of National Importance including Centrally funded technical institutions of repute / State Government funded institutes / Institutes affiliated to state universities / Any other private Institute or University within 200 NIRF ranking or 500 QS ranking.
• The candidate should have 6.0 CGPA on 10-point scale or 60% in his/her BE/B.Tech or equivalent degree, along with mandatory 05 years of work experience in the abovementioned type of organizations.
• The candidate should earn 21 – 25 credits within the first TWO semesters of his/her program through coursework as per the requirement of the regular doctoral program. However, If the candidate has the relevant experience of 15 Years, he/she has to earn 12 Credits as a course work.
• If the candidate wish to join the Ph.D program as a full time Institute Research (FIR) scholar, he/she must be qualified GATE/NET or any National Eligibility Test as per the guidelines of MoE, once at the time of admission. Such candidate will receive their stipend and contingency grants as per MoE guidelines.
• Candidates applying under ERS category must provide the experience certificate from the employer and no objection certificate as applicable/ prescribed.
• The final selection will be through the selection process as applicable to the regular candidates.

Application Process

• Candidates can apply online through SVNIT official website.
• Read the instruction given there carefully before filling application form.
• Applicants may apply for multiple programmes. Separate registration form and application fee is required for each programme.
• After completion and submission of the online form, filled form in PDF format will be generated.
• On the day of interview and or written test, the shortlisted candidates should bring a printed copy of the on-line filled form along with all the necessary documents in original and a set of duly self-attested photocopies of all such documents.
• The exact time and venue for PhD interview will be notified along with the list of the shortlisted candidates.

Selection Process

• The final selection of the candidate for the doctoral programs under all categories will be strictly subjected to the performance of the candidate in the selection process.
• The selection process consists of a written test/presentation/interview before the respective selection committees of the department.
• The written test may be conducted at the discretion of the department for the initial screening of the candidates for allowing them to appear in presentation/interview. In the case of written test, the question paper format and topics for the test will be decided by the concerned department. The cut-off criteria in a written test will be at the discretion of the department.
• The mode of selection process will be announced by the respective department at the time of publishing the list of candidates called for the selection process on the institute web site.

Scholarship

Regular full-time scholars may be awarded scholarship / Assistantship as per MoE / Institute guidelines.

• The ‘initial’ date of on-line registration and non-refundable fee payment: 19 December, 2025
• Last date of registration and non-refundable fee payment: 30 December, 2025
• Last date of submission of on-line application forms: 30 December, 2025
• Display of eligible candidates’ list by the respective Academic Departments: 2 January, 2026
• Physical reporting of candidates for written test/presentation (AI, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Humanities & Social Sciences, Mechanical): 5 January, 2026
• Physical reporting of candidates for written test/presentation (Chemistry, Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mathematics, Physics): 6 January, 2026
• Physical reporting of candidates for written test/presentation (Management Studies, Centre for Tribal Technology Development, Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems and Holistic Education): 6 January, 2026
• Display of selected candidates’ lists at the Institute website: 8 January, 2026
• Payment of the semester fee and academic registration: 9 – 12 January, 2026
• Commencement of the semester: 12 January, 2026

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