NIT Delhi PhD Admission 2026 @nitdelhi.ac.in; Apply by December 8

National Institute of Technology (NIT) Delhi has begun the commencement of the PhD Admission process for the 2025-26 Spring Semester.

Candidates can apply online until December 8, 2025. The entrance examination and interview are scheduled for December 23, 2025.

The application fee is set at ₹1000 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹500 for SC/ST/PwD candidates.

Eligibility for the PhD program requires candidates to have a Master’s degree in an appropriate branch of Applied Sciences, Humanities, or Management with first class or a minimum of 60% marks (or CGPA of 6.5 on a 10-point scale).

NIT Delhi PhD 2026 Important Dates

For more information, students can visit the official website, nitdelhi.ac.in. For easy access, the link is given below.

Direct Link: NIT Delhi PhD 2026 Application Portal

Candidates with a Master’s degree in science should have qualified in national level exams like GATE/NET for scholarships; otherwise, they can apply for the self-financed full-time or part-time programs.

Part-time PhD applicants must typically come from organizations that have an MoU with NIT Delhi or be current employees of such recognized organizations.

Applicants need to fill out the online application form available on the official NIT Delhi website and upload the required documents in JPG or PDF format.

The selection process includes a presentation on the proposed research area and an interview by the Department Admission Committee.

The PhD candidates admitted full-time may receive financial support under schemes like the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme, which offers monthly fellowships and research contingency grants. Candidates are advised to thoroughly review the PhD ordinance available on the institute's site before applying.

This admission round provides a vital opportunity for researchers to join NIT Delhi's diverse disciplinary programs and advance their academic careers in one of India’s premier technical institutes.

For full details, application guidelines, eligibility requirements, and the schedule of events, candidates should refer to the official notification on the NIT Delhi website.

The process is straightforward, designed to identify motivated scholars ready to contribute to the institute’s research culture through the rigorous selection comprising both an entrance examination and an interview stage.

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