Name of Post: PhD Programme Admission | Total Departments: 17 | Application Mode: Online
Short Information: The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Trichy has released the official notification for PhD Admission January 2026 Session across 17 departments. Eligible candidates can apply online from 14 November 2025 to 10 December 2025 through the official website nitt.edu.
National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli
NIT Trichy PhD Admission 2026
January Session Online Form Notification Details
Important Dates
- Start Date to Apply Online: 14 November 2025 (10:00 AM)
- Last Date to Apply Online: 10 December 2025 (11:59 PM)
- Written Test / Interview: 06 to 08 January 2026 (Tentative)
Application Fee
- GEN / GEN-EWS / OBC-NCL: Rs. 1000/-
- SC / ST / PwD: Rs. 500/-
Eligibility
- GEN / GEN-EWS / OBC-NCL: 60% aggregate or CGPA 6.5/10 (UG & PG both)
- SC / ST / PwD: 55% aggregate or CGPA 6.0/10 (UG & PG both)
- PhD Program available in Engineering, Sciences, Management, Humanities & Social Sciences.
- Part-time and external registration available; some categories may be exempted from GATE.
Selection Process
- Screening of applications based on eligibility and academic records.
- Written Test (subject-based)
- Interview / Counseling round
- Final merit list based on written exam, interview, academic performance & departmental seat availability.
Fellowship
- HTRA: ₹37,000/- (first 2 years), ₹42,000/- (next 3 years)
- Visvesvaraya Scheme: ₹38,750/- (1st–2nd year), ₹43,750/- (3rd–5th year)
- Externally Funded: As per funding agency norms
- Non-Stipendiary: Self-financed
- Part-Time: No fellowship
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How to Apply for NIT Trichy PhD 2026
- Visit the official website – nitt.edu
- Register using a valid email ID and contact details.
- Fill the online application form carefully.
- Upload required documents (certificates, photo, signature).
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the application form and download a copy for future use.
- Regularly check the website for shortlisting, exam, and interview updates.
Interested Candidates Can Read the Full Notification Before Applying Online
