MNIT Jaipur PhD Admission 2025-26 (Odd Semester)

Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur invited application for PhD admission for 2025-26 (Odd Semester).

PhD Admission Categories

• Full Time
  • Full Time with Financial Assistantship* (Without NET/GATE)
  • Full Time with Institute Assistantship (With valid GATE/UGC- NET/CSIRNET/National Level Exam) or (Master’s degree with valid GATE score).
  • Full-Time with own scholarship (with UGC/CSIR NET-JRF/ National Level Exam)
  • Full-Time (DST-INSPIRE)
  • Full-Time Sponsored
• Part Time
  • Part Time (candidate working within 70 km of Jaipur)
  • MNIT Institute Project Staff
  • MNIT Institute Faculty
  • MNIT Institute Staff
  • Executive/Professional
• Off Campus
  • Off Campus (Off Campus (beyond 70 km from Jaipur)

Eligibility Criteria

For PhD in Engineering, Architecture & Planning Discipline

• The applicant must have a Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology/ Architecture/Planning or an equivalent qualification from a recognized Institute/University with a CGPA not below 6.5 on a 10-point scale or 60% marks (where CGPA is not awarded).
• Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Planning, securing 75% marks or above (or an equivalent CGPA), and either a valid GATE score or qualification in the institute-level entrance examination, may be recommended by the DSC to the SPGB for admission to the Ph.D. program after an interview for Institute Assistantship or Financial Assistantship.
  • However, only students who have graduated from CFTIs or other institutes with NIRF ranking up to 100 shall be considered eligible for admission under this scheme.
  • Such candidates having sufficient experience in the relevant area and publications in referred conferences/journals, as notified by the DPGC, may be considered.
  • Major deliberations shall be expected from the respective Departments/Centres while admitting any student directly on the basis of a bachelor’s degree only.

For PhD in Humanities & Social Sciences

• The applicant must have a Master’s degree with a CGPA not below 6.5 on a 10-point scale or 60% Marks (where CGPA is not awarded).

For PhD in Management

• The applicant must have a two-year post-graduate degree or equivalent from a recognized institute/University with a CGPA not below 6.5 on a ten-point scale or 60% marks (where CGPA is not awarded).

For PhD in Sciences (Physics/ Chemistry/ Mathematics)

• The applicant must have a Master’s Degree in the relevant Science subject with a CGPA not below 6.5 on a 10-point scale or 60% marks (where CGPA is not awarded).

Minimum qualification

Architecture & Planning

• Master’s degree in Architecture/Planning/Technology in a relevant discipline.

Chemical Engineering

• B.Tech./M.Tech. or equivalent degree in Chemical Engineering, B.Tech/M.Tech. or equivalent degree in any branch of Engineering/ Chemical Technology and interdisciplinary areas.
• M.Sc./dual MSc.-M.Tech or equivalent degree in chemistry/ physics/ industrial chemistry/ biochemistry/ biotechnology/ nanotechnology/ material science/ nano-science/environmental science/ applied energy/ energy sciences/ applied physics/ physical science/ relevant disciplines with at least one mathematics subject at Bachelor/B.Sc./UG level.
• M.Sc./dual MSc-M.Tech.or equivalent degree in science subjects and consistent with department research areas with at least one mathematics subject at Bachelor/B.Sc/UG level.

Chemistry

• M.Sc. in Chemistry/ Medicinal Chemistry/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry/ Environmental Chemistry /Biochemistry /Biotechnology and related disciplines with chemistry as one of the optional subjects.

Civil Engineering

• M.E./M.Tech. degree in a relevant engineering discipline.

Computer Science & Engineering

• B.E./B.Tech. in CSE/IT/ECE/EE or equivalent disciplines
• M.E./M.Tech./M.S. in CSE/IT/ECE/EE or equivalent disciplines

Electrical Engineering

• M.E./M.Tech. or equivalent degree in respective & relevant Engineering disciplines.

Electronics & Communication Engineering

• B.Tech. and M.Tech. Electrical/ Electronics/ Computer/ Communication/ Telecommunication/ Instrumentation/ Control/ Microelectronics or equivalent discipline consistent with research areas of the department.

Humanities and Social Sciences

• M.A./M.Com. or equivalent degree. A Master’s degree in Science may be considered for research areas consistent with the academic background and special interest.

Mathematics

• M.Sc./M.A./M.Tech/MS or equivalent degree in Mathematics/ statistics or in a relevant discipline.

Mechanical Engineering

• B.Tech./M.Tech. degree or equivalent degree in Mechanical/ Industrial/ Production Engg.
• B.Tech./M.Tech. degree/disciplines consistent with the research areas of the department.

Metallurgical & Materials Engineering

• B.Tech. and M.Tech. Degree in any branch of engineering or interdisciplinary areas.
• M.Sc./dual M.Sc. Degree in Chemistry/Physics/Mathematics Sciences with M.Tech. in any branch of engineering or interdisciplinary areas.

Physics

• M.Sc. in Physics /Applied Physics/ Engineering Physics/ allied areas of Physics/ interdisciplinary areas in physical sciences
• M.Tech. or equivalent degree in Materials Science/ Solid State Physics/ Engineering Physics / Polymer Science / Nanoscience and Nanotechnology/Energy Science/ Technology/ Computational Techniques in Physics

Centre for Energy and Environment

• B.Tech./B.E./B.Arch/M.Sc. With M.Tech in a relevant discipline.
• B. Tech. students graduating from CFTI and other institutions whose NIRF ranking is up to 100, with a CGPA of 8.0 or above in the relevant disciplines and a valid GATE score.
• M.Sc. in Physics/Chemistry/Biotechnology/Renewable Energy/Sustainable Development with JRF (Funding from CSIR/UGC/ICMR).

National Centre for Disaster Mitigation and Management

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering/Architecture
• Master’s degree in Structural engineering/Earthquake Engineering or any other branch of civil/architectural Engineering

Management Studies

• The applicant must have a two-year post-graduate degree or equivalent from a recognized institute/University.

Materials Research Centre

• The applicant must have a Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology/ Science subject.
• Other Qualifications:
  • M.Tech/M.E. or equivalent degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Ceramics, Mechanical Engineering, Nanoscience, Polymer Technology, Electronics, Nanotechnology.
  • B.Tech. students graduating from an IIT with a CGPA of 8.0 or above in the above disciplines along with a valid GATE score OR B.Tech / BE (from other reputed Institutions of National importance) with CGPA of 8.5 and above, are eligible to apply.
  • M.Sc in Materials Science/Physics/Chemistry Polymer Technology, Electronics, Nanotechnology. Or equivalent Master’s degree in allied areas.

Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering

• M.Tech./M.E. or equivalent, OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Science/Mathematics/Statistics/Operations Research/Actuarial Science, followed by a Master’s degree in any specialization, OR
• MIM/Masters in Management/MBA/M.Arch. OR equivalent with Mathematics/Statistics at the graduation level.

Centre for Rural Development

• B.Tech. in any discipline and M.Tech./MS in a relevant branch.

Selection Process

• Selection process will comprise of two steps (i) Written test (ii) Interview of shortlisted candidates.
• The written test will comprise of two sections: Section A will test the research aptitude of the candidate and Section B, which will test the subject knowledge of the candidate. A candidate is required to score a minimum of 35% separately in both Part A and Part B. Overall 50% (with 30% weightage of Part-A and 70% weightage of Part-B) is required in order to qualify for the interview round.
• Format/sample questions for Part A and Part B, and sample papers will be made available on the Institute website in due course.
• Candidates applying for the full-time Ph.D. program, who have cleared the National Level Test/Examination such as GATE/CSIR-NET/UGC-NET etc. will be exempted from Ph.D. entrance written test. However, such candidates will be required to appear for the interview if shortlisted. If deemed suitable, will be recommended for admission to Ph.D. program with Institute Assistantship. The admission to all the Ph.D. Programmes in all the Departments/Centres mentioned in this advertisement shall be made purely on the basis of “interview” of the shortlisted applicants to be conducted by the respective Departments/Centres. Mere shortlisting / eligibility based upon any Tests, of an applicant does not confirm admission to Ph.D. Programme.
• Candidates applying for the full-time Ph.D. program, who have not cleared the National Level Test/Examination such as GATE/CSIR-NET/UGC-NET etc. must appear for the Institute-level written examination. These candidates will be eligible for the interview only after successfully qualifying the institute-level written examination. If deemed suitable, will be recommended for admission to Ph.D. program with Financial Assistantship.

Financial Assistance

Institute Assistantship

• The Institute may provide financial assistance referred to as Institute Assistantship/Financial Assistantship for a period of up to ten semesters for Ph.D. students. The stipend for the assistantship is paid at the approved rates as notified by the Ministry of Education from time to time. Currently, a monthly Assistantship of Rs. 37,000 is provided for the first two years, and Rs. 42,000 for the subsequent three years. Ph.D. students are not entitled to HRA if hostel accommodation is available at the Institute, as certified by the Hostel In-Charge. However, if hostel accommodation is not available, HRA may be granted as per Institute rule. The current rate of HRA is 16% of the Institute Assistantship. A student is expected to devote about eight hours per week towards job(s) assigned to him/her by the department/institute. The renewal of assistantship is contingent on the student’s satisfactory performance in the academic program and in the satisfactory discharge of assistantship duties as assigned to him by the department/institute.
• A GATE score will be mandatory for admission to the Ph.D. program (with Institute/Financial Assistantship) in Engineering and Sciences. The GATE score should have been acquired either within the past three years or the candidate should have completed the respective Master’s degree with a valid GATE score.
• For admission to the Ph.D. program with Institute/Financial Assistantship in the Departments of Management Studies, a Valid UGC/CSIR NET shall be mandatory.
• For admission to the Ph.D. program with Institute/Financial Assistantship in the Humanities & Social Sciences, a Valid GATE/ UGC NET/CSIR NET shall be mandatory. The GATE score should have been acquired either within the past three years or the candidate should have completed the respective Master’s degree with a valid GATE score.
• Candidates applying for assistantship are required to submit the undertaking at the time of admission in the prescribed Performa given in Annexure-XI.

External Fellowship

• Some financial assistantships in the form of research assistantships are also available from sponsored research projects. Additional assistantships in the form of scholarships, fellowships, etc., may be available through other organizations, such as the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)/ University Grant Commission (UGC) / Department of Atomic Energy (DAE)/ DST/ Ministry of Education/ Corporate Houses etc.

Visvesvaraya Ph.D. Scheme for Electronics and IT : Phase II (MeitY, Govt. of India)

In addition to the institute assistantship, a total of 04 fellowships for Full-Time Ph.D. candidates are available under the Visvesvaraya Ph.D. Scheme for Electronics and IT : Phase-II. It is a part of the II phase of the Visvesvaraya Ph.D. Scheme to enhance the number of Ph.Ds in Electronic System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) and IT/IT Enabled Services (ITES) Sector.

A candidate has to EXPLICITLY indicate whether he/she wishes to be considered for this scheme, in addition to the normal process of admissions. [Listing of areas for this session admission is attached for three departments- Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Electrical Engineering (EE)]. Once selected in this scheme, a student is entitled to the following:

1. Fellowship for Full-time Ph.D. candidate @ Rs. 38,750/- per month (1st and 2nd year) and @ Rs. 43,750/- per month for the 3rd, 4th, and 5th year of Ph.D. (support till Ph.D. completion or 05 years, whichever is earlier).
2. Reimbursement of Rent (RoR): This component is linked with the fellowship of the Ph.D. candidate. The rate of RoR is 16%.
3. An amount of Rs. 1,20,000/- per year towards Research Contingency Grant (after completion of the tenure of one year), subject to the fulfillment of the conditions as per the guidelines of MeitY.
4. One-time support for attending an International Conference: Support up to Rs. 1.5 Lakhs/Full-time Ph.D. candidate, subject to the fulfillment of the conditions as per the guidelines of MeitY.

IndiaAI Fellowships for Ph.D. Students

In addition to the institute assistantship, a total of 02 fellowships for Full-Time Ph.D. candidates are available under the IndiaAI Ph.D. Scheme. IndiaAI makes the final decision on the successful candidate and informs respective institutes. The fellowship support is provided from the date of commencement of the Ph.D. program for a duration of 4 years or completion of Ph.D., whichever is earlier.

• Monthly Fellowship: Rs. 38,750 per month till the 4th year or completion of Ph.D., whichever is earlier.
• Accommodation Support: This component is linked with the fellowship of the Ph.D. Candidate. The accommodation support will be 30% of the fellowship amount.
• Research Contingency Grant Support: An amount of Rs. 1,20,000/Year/Full-time Ph.D. candidate for the support duration of the PhD candidate. This will be applicable from the second year onwards of the commencement of the PhD program, subject to the fulfillment of the conditions as per the guidelines of the IndiaAI fellowship.
• International Conference Support: One-time support for a selected Full-Time Ph.D. candidate up to Rs. 1.5 Lakhs for presenting a paper at an international conference. This would cover the travel and other expenses of a Ph.D. candidate for attending international conferences where his/her research paper has been accepted for presentation by him/her. This will be applicable from the second year onwards of the commencement of the PhD program, subject to the fulfillment of the conditions as per the guidelines of the IndiaAI fellowship.

Remarks: – All the Eligible criteria/ Financial Support/ Terms and conditions as per the guidelines of the IndiaAI fellowship.

Application Process

• Candidate has to apply online at official website of MNIT Jaipur.
• The candidates are advised to read Information Brochure very carefully before filling online application form.
• The candidate must keep printout/photocopies of the form for future reference.

• Start Date of Online Application: 24 April, 2025
• Last Date of submission of Online Application form: 15 May, 2025 (till 5:00 PM)
• Provisional list of shortlisted/eligible candidates for written test/interview will be displayed on Institute website by: 23 May, 2025
• Dates of written test & Interview of the shortlisted candidates: 3 June, 2025 to 4 June, 2025
• Final Result: 13 June, 2025

• Information Brochure
• Apply Online for PhD Program
• MNIT Jaipur Website