Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University (RGNAU) PhD Admission 2026-27

2 May, 2026

Amethi, Uttar Pradesh

PhD

Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University

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Full details for Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University (RGNAU) PhD Admission 2026-27.

Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University (RGNAU), Fursatganj, District Amethi, Uttar Pradesh invites application for PhD Admission 2026-27.

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. Digital Image Correlation (DIC) integrated with Artificial Intelligence
      7. Uncertainty quantification of composite structures
      8. Structural Dynamics
      9. Aero elasticity
    • Aerodynamics & Fluid Mechanics
      1. Experimental Aerodynamics
      2. Microfluidics
      3. Multiphase Flows
      4. Computational fluid Dynamics
      5. Fluid-Structure interactions
    • Propulsion & Thermal Systems
      1. Electro hydrodynamic Thrusters
      2. Combustion
      3. Liquid atomization and spray combustion
      4. Multiphase flows
      5. Heat Transfer
    • Control, Data & Systems Engineering (UAV/UAM Focus)
      1. Multi-dimensional Signal Processing
      2. Data-driven Control
      3. Optimal Control of Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Vehicles
      4. Opinion Dynamics-based Coordination of UAV Swarms
  • 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.
    • Microelectronics/VLSI Engineering: 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.
    • AI, Machine Learning, IoT and Signal Processing, Health Care Analytic, Design of systems with Application in Biomedical Engineering, 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
    • Accounting and Finance
    • Aviation Finance
    • Sustainable Finance
    • Other relevant topics related to Aviation Industry

Sanctioned Seats for Ph.D. Programs

  • Total Seats: 25 Seats

Admission Categories

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

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.

Sponsored/Non-Sponsored/Part-Time Candidate

Candidates possessing the minimum prescribed educational qualifications (without GATE/NET) and currently in service in any of the following establishments shall be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. programme under the Sponsored / Non-Sponsored / Part-Time category, subject to the following experience requirements: a minimum of two years’ professional experience for Master’s degree holders and five years’ experience for B.Tech./B.E. degree holders.

Eligible establishments include:

(a) Defence or other Ministries of the Government of India, or any other Government organizations;
(b) Established industrial research and development organizations;
(c) Autonomous bodies and public sector undertakings;
(d) Universities and colleges;
(e) Reputed Institutions/industries, as recognized by the University.

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.

Documents to be Uploaded at the Time of Application Submission

  • Class 10th Certificate (Proof of Date of Birth)
  • Class 12th Mark sheet & Certificate
  • Graduation Mark sheet and Certificate
  • Post-Graduation Mark sheet and Certificate
  • NET/GATE Passing Certificate
  • Category Certificate (if applicable)
  • PwD Certificate (if applicable)
  • Passport size photograph
  • Signature (scanned)
  • Photo ID proof
  • Migration Certificate (if applicable)
  • Experience Certificate (if required)

Important Dates

  • Opening of Online Application: 30 April, 2026
  • Closing of Online Application: 31 May, 2026
  • Publication of list of Shortlisted Candidates: 5 June, 2026
  • Written Test / Personal Interview: 18 June, 2026 to 19 June, 2026
  • Publication of list of Selected Candidates: 25 June, 2026
  • Deposition of Fee: 10 July, 2026

Application Fee

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

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