NIT Manipur Begins PhD Admissions 2026; Apply Till December 12 @nitmanipur.ac.in

NIT Manipur has started accepting online applications for its PhD programme for the January 2026 academic session, and candidates can submit the form until December 12, 2025. The institute will conduct an offline written test on December 15, followed by the interview on December 16, for eligible applicants.

Students must carefully review departmental requirements, category relaxations, and selection criteria before applying to ensure they meet all the necessary conditions.

NIT Manipur PhD Admission 2026 Dates

NIT Manipur is offering PhD admission across nine departments, covering Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and Humanities and Social Sciences.

Each department includes a wide range of research areas such as hydrology, machine learning, renewable energy systems, VLSI design, thermal engineering, nanomaterials, and several other emerging specializations that allow candidates to explore advanced and interdisciplinary topics.

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Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for NIT Manipur’s PhD admission varies by department, but the core criteria remain similar across programmes. Applicants must hold a Master’s degree with at least 6.5 CGPA or 60% marks from a recognized institute, and GATE or NET qualified candidates are given preference, depending on the department’s requirements.

In some engineering fields, candidates with a strong academic record at the Bachelor’s level may also be considered. Additionally, SC, ST, OBC(NCL), and PWD candidates receive a relaxation of 0.5 CGPA or 5% in the qualifying examination.

Selection Process

The selection process at NIT Manipur involves a few key steps. Candidates who do not hold GATE or NET qualifications must appear for both the offline written test and the interview, while those who are GATE or NET qualified will only attend the interview.

All shortlisted applicants must carry a valid ID proof such as an Aadhaar card, PAN card, Voter ID, or Driving Licence. Since the institute does not issue separate admit cards, candidates are required to report at the venue 30 minutes before the test or interview.

Candidates must keep a few important instructions in mind while applying for the PhD programme. Sponsored applicants are required to submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of application.

The fee structure includes ₹500 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates, and ₹250 for SC, ST, and PWD candidates, payable only through online or digital modes.

During admission, selected candidates must also sign a bond stating that they will refund 50% of the fellowship amount if they are unable to complete the programme. All further updates and notifications will be published exclusively on the official NIT Manipur website.

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