NITTE Ph.D Physiotherapy: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total programme fee for PhD in Allied Health Care at Nitte University is INR 60,000 for the three-year minimum tenure, paid at INR 20,000 per year. Hostel charges are separate. Fellowship holders (UGC JRF, CSIR, PMRF) receive a monthly stipend that typically offsets this fee.

Ans. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in a relevant allied health discipline (M.Sc in Physiotherapy, Audiology, Respiratory Therapy, Medical Laboratory Science, Nutrition, or related field) with a minimum of 55 percent aggregate marks (50 percent for SC/ST) from a recognised university. A valid NET/GATE/SLET score is preferred. Without such qualifications, candidates must clear the Nitte PhD entrance examination conducted by the university.

Ans. Nitte University offers a part-time PhD track primarily for in-house faculty and eligible working professionals. Non-faculty applicants should confirm part-time eligibility with the relevant school at nitte.edu.in. The minimum duration for part-time doctoral scholars is typically five years.

Ans. PhD scholars at Nitte University working in Allied Health Care can pursue research in physiotherapy, audiology and speech-language pathology, respiratory therapy, medical laboratory sciences, nutrition and dietetics, occupational therapy, and health services research in allied health domains, subject to guide availability. Candidates should review the list of registered guides and their research groups available at nitte.edu.in/phd.php before applying.

Ans. Meritorious PhD candidates may receive the Nitte Intramural Research Grant for research consumables and conference travel. Externally funded fellowships accessible to Nitte PhD scholars include UGC JRF (INR 31,000/month), CSIR Fellowship, and the Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship (INR 70,000-80,000/month).