Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University (RGNAU) PhD Admission 2025-26

11 November, 2025

Amethi, Uttar Pradesh

PhD

Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University

Central University

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Full details for Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University (RGNAU) PhD Admission 2025-26.

Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University (RGNAU), Fursatganj, District Amethi, Uttar Pradesh invites application for PhD Admission 2025-26.

Vacancy

Available Disciplines

  • Aerospace Engineering & Aviation Sciences
    • Structures
      1. Experimental Solid Mechanics, Fracture and Fatigue
      2. Structural behaviour of natural and bio-inspired composites
      3. Composite Materials and smart structures
      4. Material Characterization
      5. Finite element modelling of stiffened composite structures
      6. Uncertainty quantification of composite structures
      7. Structural Dynamics
      8. Aero elasticity
    • Aerodynamics
      1. Experimental Aerodynamics
      2. Microfluidics
      3. Computational fluid Dynamics
      4. Fluid-Structure interactions
    • Propulsion
      1. Electro hydrodynamic Thrusters
      2. Combustion
      3. Liquid atomization and spray combustion
      4. Multiphase flows
      5. Heat Transfer
  • Electronics & Communication Engineering (Avionics)
    • Reconfigurable Metamaterials/Meta surfaces for 6G and THz communication, Smart absorbers for secure IoT and wireless nodes, Stealth Technology in Aerospace, Electromagnetics, AI/ML-assisted electromagnetic device design, Frequency-selective surface, and Radar cross-section reduction.
    • Signal Processing, Deep Learning and Machine Learning/AI, and Performance Analysis for Beyond 5G/6G, Wireless Communication: Massive MIMO, Cell-Free Massive MIMO, NOMA, Advanced Channel Modulation (MBM, QCM, OTFS, OTSM etc.), Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS/IRS) for 6G, Quantum Communications, Deep Unfolding, Hyper Parameter-Free and Nature-Inspired Learning for next generation wireless communication.
    • Semiconductor device and Circuit Design modelling and simulation, compact model development for Process Design Kit (PDK) applications, and DC IV, RF, and noise characterization of on-wafer and packaged devices for advanced technologies development.
    • Learning-based Control Systems, Multiagent Systems, Network Control Systems, Time Delay Systems, Control Theory and its Applications.
    • AI, Machine Learning, IoT and Signal Processing, Health Care Analytic, Design of systems and their Application in Biomedical Engineering and Communication and Avionics.
    • RF & Microwave Engineering: Tuneable and Reconfigurable Microstrip Designing, Radio Frequency Matching Network, Energy Harvesting, Reconfigurable Software Defined Radio (SDR), Intelligent Reconfigurable Radio Platforms for UAV and Emergency Communications.
  • Management Studies
    • Operations and Decision Sciences
    • Supply Chain Management
    • Pricing and Strategic Negotiations
    • Marketing Management
    • Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior
    • Other relevant topics related to Aviation Industry

Sanctioned Seats for Ph.D. Programs: 25

Admission Categories

  • Regular Assistantship
  • Individual Fellowship (CSIR/ UGC/ DBT/ INSPIRE/ICMR, etc.)
  • Sponsored
  • Project
  • University Employee
  • Foreign National

Eligibility Criteria

  • Aerospace Engineering
    • M. Tech. or MS (Research) degree in Aerospace/ Aeronautical, Mechanical or allied disciplines with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a 10-point scale grading system with valid GATE score OR
    • B.E./ B.Tech. degree in Aerospace/Aeronautical, Mechanical, or allied disciplines are eligible to apply with a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a 10-point scale grading system with valid GATE Score.
  • Electronics & Communication Engineering
    • M. Tech. / M.E./ MS in Electronics/ Electronics & Communication/ Electronics & Telecommunication/ Electronics & Instrumentation/ Instrumentation/Instrumentation & Control/ Electronics & Electrical Engineering/ Computer Science Engineering/ Information Technology/ Mathematics & Computing/ Artificial Intelligence /Machine Learning or allied areas with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade on a 10-point scale with valid GATE Score. OR
    • B. Tech / B.E. or equivalent degree in Electronics/ Electronics & Communication/Electronics & Tele-communication/ Electronics & Instrumentation/ Instrumentation/Instrumentation & Control/ Electronics & Electrical Engineering/ Computer Science Engineering/ Information Technology/ Mathematics and Computing/ Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning or allied areas with a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade on a 10-point scale with valid GATE score. OR
    • M. Sc. in allied area above or allied areas with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade on a 10-point scale with valid GATE Score.
  • Management Studies
    • Master’s degree or equivalent in Management or in allied discipline/area with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a 10-point scale with NET Fellowship or with valid GATE score. OR
    • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering discipline or in allied discipline/area with a minimum of 75% marks or 7.5 CPI with valid GATE score.

Note:

  • All the degrees should be recognized by the University Grants Commission/All India Council of Technical Education or any Institution of National Importance.
  • A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade is allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/ Differently Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the UGC from time to time.

Selection Criteria

Admission to the Ph.D. Programs will be based on Personal Interview, Overall Academic Performance, and/or Written/Computer Test of shortlisted candidates. Candidates qualifying for NET/SET with Fellowship will be exempted from the admission test as per RGNAU Ordinance 2020.

Weightage

  • Overall Academic Performance: 20%
  • Written/Computer Test: 50%
  • Personal Interview: 30%

Financial Assistance

Institute Assistantship is available for GATE-qualified full-time candidates as per DST norms:

  • First 2 years: ₹37,000/month
  • 3rd–5th year: ₹42,000/month

Application Process

  • Register with a valid email ID on the RGNAU admissions portal.
  • Fill the online application form carefully and upload all required documents.
  • Pay the application fee through the online gateway.
  • Download and retain the confirmation copy for reference.

Important Dates

  • Opening of Online Application: 16 October, 2025
  • Closing of Online Application: 30 November, 2025
  • Tentative Test / Interview: 1st week of December 2025

Application Fee

  • SC/ST/PwD/Women: Nil
  • GEN/OBC/EWS: ₹500/-

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