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Polytechnic teachers from AICTE-approved institutions are eligible to apply for both ME/MTech and PhD programs. Read the article for more details.

Pondicherry Technological University is inviting applications for ME/MTech and PhD programs for the 2025 session under the AICTE Quality Improvement Programme (QIP) scheme. Admissions at PTU Pondicherry are open only to polytechnic teachers from AICTE-approved institutions and they are eligible to apply for both programs.
The last date for submitting the online application is March 31, 2025. The non-refundable application fee is INR 1,700 for General/OBC candidates and INR 850 for ST/SC/PwD and Female candidates. While applying for the program, candidates will have the option to select up to 3 QIP Institutes / Departments in order of preference to pursue the program.
Interested candidates can apply from the link provided below:
| Direct Link: PTU Pondicherry ME/MTech and PhD Admission 2025 |
PTU Pondicherry ME/MTech and PhD Admission 2025 Schedule
| Event | ME/MTech Admission Dates | PhD Admission Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Link opened for online admission | March 1, 2025 | March 1, 2025 |
| Last date for submitting online application | March 31, 2025 | March 31, 2025 |
| Initial screening of applications received by Nodal Officer (IIT Kharagpur) | April 1 to 15, 2025 | April 1 to 30, 2025 |
| Forwarding of applications to the respective QIP Centre by Principal Coordinator, Nodal QIPCentre (IIT Kharagpur) | April 16, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
| Counselling / Selection Test /Interview by respective QIP Centre | April 17 to May 10, 2025 | May 6 to June 6, 2025 |
| Communication of result to respective centres | May 15, 2025 | June 15, 2025 |
PTU Pondicherry ME/MTech and PhD Admission 2025 Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility for admission to ME/MTech and PhD programs under the QIP scheme is as follows:
- ME/M.Tech: Full-time regular/permanent faculty members of AICTE-approved Polytechnic (Diploma) institutes having
- One year of teaching experience at polytechnic-level institutes.
- A Bachelor’s degree in the appropriate branch.
- PhD in Engineering/Management: Full-time regular/permanent faculty members of AICTE approved Degree / Diploma level institutes having
- Three years of teaching experience at polytechnic/graduate-level institutes.
- A Master’s degree in the appropriate branch.
Note: In addition to the above minimum eligibility, the criteria of the respective QIP Centre / Institute must be fulfilled for admission to ME/MTech and PhD programs.
PTU Pondicherry ME/MTech and PhD Scholarship 2025
Candidates seeking admission to ME/MTech and PhD programs at PTU Pondicherry under the QIP scheme will be offered scholarships from AICTE. The details are as follows:
| Program | Scholarship Amount (INR) | Annual Contingency (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| ME/MTech | 9,000 per month | 5,000 per month |
| PhD | 15,000 per month | 15,000 per month |
The program duration for ME/MTech will be 2 years and for PhD will be 3 years under the QIP scheme. There is no provision for extension in the programs.
For university-related details, visit the official website: ptuniv.edu.in
For more details visit the official websites of AICTE: qip.aicte.gov.in or aicte-india.org
Read More:
- PTU Pondicherry Courses & Fees 2025
- PTU Pondicherry Admission 2025: Dates, Eligibility, Selection Criteria, Application Process
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