Content Curator | Updated on - Apr 8, 2026

The Ph.D. (Aerospace Engineering) - Part Time program at Amity University, Noida is a research-focused doctoral program offered through the Amity Institute of Aerospace Engineering. Designed specifically for working professionals in the aerospace and allied industries, this program spans a minimum of 3.5 years and allows scholars to pursue advanced research in areas such as composite materials, propulsion systems, aerodynamics, aircraft design, and space technologies while continuing their professional careers. The program fee is Rs. 75,000 per semester at the Noida campus, and admissions are accepted twice a year for January and July sessions. It is popular among industry professionals seeking to deepen their research expertise without interrupting their careers, and is backed by Amity's strong research ecosystem with a University H-Index of 145 and 400+ government-funded research projects.

Admissions for the July 2026 session are upcoming. The last date to apply for the July 2026 session at the Noida campus is 30 April 2026, with PET dates scheduled on 11-12 May and 15-16 June 2026. Candidates who have already missed the January 2026 session can apply for the upcoming July 2026 session.

Key Points

Exclusively designed for working professionals; part-time scholars are expected to have access to research labs/facilities at their workplace.
No Amity Research Fellowship (ARF) or stipend is available for Part Time scholars; ARF is only for Full Time PhD scholars.
Scholars must submit an NOC (No Objection Certificate) from their employer at the time of registration/orientation.
The program is offered only at the Noida campus under the Amity Institute of Aerospace Engineering (Program Code: 101006).
Candidates with valid GATE/UGC-NET/CSIR-NET scores in the relevant field are exempted from the Amity PhD Entrance Test (APET) and need to appear only for the Interview.
The minimum duration for Part Time PhD is 3.5 years; scholars pay fees for the minimum period and beyond until PhD completion.

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Amity Noida Ph.D. Aerospace Eng PT Fees

The Ph.D. (Aerospace Engineering) Part Time program at Amity University Noida charges an academic fee of Rs. 75,000 per semester. Over the minimum duration of 3.5 years (7 semesters), the total academic fee amounts to Rs. 5,25,000. In addition, a one-time Registration Fee of Rs. 10,000 and a refundable Security Deposit of Rs. 10,000 are charged at the time of admission, bringing the total payable amount to Rs. 5,45,000 for the minimum program duration.

Fee Components

Fee Component	Amount (Rs.)
Registration Fee (One-time)	10,000
Security Deposit (One-time, Refundable)	10,000
Academic Fee (per semester)	75,000
Academic Fee for 7 semesters (3.5 years minimum)	5,25,000
Total Fees (Minimum Duration)	5,45,000

The Security Deposit of Rs. 10,000 is fully refundable upon completion of the Ph.D..
Fee is subject to revision from time to time as decided by the University.
Scholars who remain enrolled beyond the minimum period (3.5 years) will continue to pay the semester fee until PhD completion.
Hostel facility availability for part-time scholars is not confirmed; part-time scholars are generally expected to arrange their own accommodation.
Application form fee: Rs. 1,500 (paid online at the time of form submission).
No EMI option is officially mentioned; fees are paid semester-wise.

Amity Noida Ph.D. Aerospace Eng PT Admission 2026

Amity University Noida accepts Ph.D. applications twice a year for January and July sessions. For the July 2026 session, the application window is currently open with a last date of 30 April 2026. Candidates must apply online, appear in the Amity PhD Entrance Test (APET) unless exempted, and qualify in the Faculty Research Committee (FRC) Interview. The selection process is conducted at the Noida campus only, and no inter-campus transfers are permitted.

Admission Dates - July 2026 Session (Noida Campus)

Event	Date
Application Portal Opens	Open (Ongoing)
Last Date to Apply (July 2026 Session)	30 April 2026
PET (PhD Entrance Test) Dates	11-12 May 2026 and 15-16 June 2026
Interview (FRC)	To be announced on Admission Microsite
Batch Commencement (July Session)	July 2026 (Tentative)

Relevant Entrance Exam Dates

Exam	Event	Date
GATE 2026	Exam Dates	7, 8, 14, 15 February 2026
GATE 2026	Result Declaration	19 March 2026
APET (Amity PhD Entrance Test)	PET Dates (July 2026 Session)	11-12 May 2026 / 15-16 June 2026

GATE score holders in the relevant field are exempted from APET and need to appear for Interview only. UGC-NET/CSIR-NET qualified candidates are also exempted from APET.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

M.Tech. in Aeronautical / Aerospace / Civil / Mechanical / Computer Science and Engineering / Electronics OR M.Sc. in Physics / Mathematics from a recognized Indian or Foreign University with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent CGPA.
A relaxation of 5% marks is applicable for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled/EWS candidates as per UGC regulations 2022.
Working professionals must submit employment verification details at the time of form filling and an NOC from their employer at the time of joining.

Admission Process

Fill and submit the online application form at www.amity.edu/phd along with required documents and an application fee of Rs. 1,500.
Shortlisted candidates appear in the Amity PhD Entrance Test (APET) - 90 minutes, 100 MCQs (50 General + 50 Subject-Specific), no negative marking.
Candidates with valid GATE/UGC-NET/CSIR-NET scores in the relevant field are exempted from APET and directly appear for the FRC Interview.
Qualified candidates appear in the Faculty Research Committee (FRC) Interview (30 marks).
Selection status is communicated on the Admission Microsite only; no separate communication is sent.
Selected candidates receive an online admission letter on the Admission Microsite within two days of selection.
Submit NOC from employer at the time of registration/orientation (within one month of selection).

Amity Noida Ph.D. Aerospace Eng PT Scholarships 2026

Amity University offers a range of scholarships; however, it is important to note that scholarships and the Amity Research Fellowship (ARF) are not applicable for Ph.D. Part Time programs. The ARF stipend of Rs. 37,000/month is exclusively for Full Time PhD scholars. Part-time scholars may occasionally be invited as guest lecturers at the institute, but no formal financial aid is provided for this mode.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship / Fellowship	Eligibility	Amount	Applicable for Part Time PhD?
Amity Research Fellowship (ARF)	Full Time PhD scholars only; max age 28 years; 55% in Master's	Rs. 37,000/month (Rs. 4.44 lakh/year)	No
Martyr's Scholarship	Wards of deceased soldiers/paramilitary personnel	100% fee waiver	No (PhD programs excluded)
Sports Scholarship	National/International level sports achievers	25% to 100%	No (PhD programs excluded)

Scholarship/concession is explicitly not applicable for Ph.D. programs at Amity University.
Part-time PhD scholars are not eligible for any fellowship or financial aid from the university.
External fellowships such as GATE/UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/DST-INSPIRE, if held by the candidate, are managed independently by the respective awarding bodies.

Amity University Noida Ph.D Aerospace Engineering Ranking

Collegedunia Ranking

#108 out of 500 in India 2025

#15th in Uttar Pradesh

Indiatoday Ranking

#43 out of 269 in India 2025

#6th in Uttar Pradesh

The Week Ranking

#43 out of 286 in India 2025

#4th in Uttar Pradesh

NIRF Ranking

#37 out of 300 in India 2025

#4th in Uttar Pradesh

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Amity Noida Ph.D. Aerospace Eng PT FAQs

Ques. Can I pursue the Part Time PhD in Aerospace Engineering at Amity Noida while working in a non-aerospace company?

Ans. The program requires candidates to have M.Tech. in Aeronautical/Aerospace/Civil/Mechanical/CS/Electronics or M.Sc. in Physics/Mathematics. While your employer need not be in the aerospace sector, you must have access to research labs/facilities at your workplace that are conducive to your research work, as the university expects part-time scholars to leverage their workplace infrastructure for research.

Ques. Is the GATE score mandatory for admission to the Part Time PhD in Aerospace Engineering?

Ans. No, GATE is not mandatory. However, candidates with a valid GATE score in the relevant field are exempted from the Amity PhD Entrance Test (APET) and only need to appear for the FRC Interview. Candidates without GATE/NET scores must appear in both APET and the Interview.

Ques. How many times a year can I apply for the Part Time PhD program at Amity Noida?

Ans. Amity accepts PhD applications twice a year - for January and July sessions. However, a candidate is allowed to appear in the selection process of a particular PhD program only once per session. If you apply for both full-time and part-time modes in the same program in one session, only one form will be considered.

Ques. What is the minimum and maximum duration for the Part Time PhD in Aerospace Engineering?

Ans. The minimum duration is 3.5 years (7 semesters). There is no fixed maximum duration, but scholars must remain enrolled and pay semester fees until they complete and submit their thesis. The university does not publicly specify a maximum time limit, but UGC guidelines generally allow up to 6 years for part-time PhD programs.

Ques. Are there any on-campus attendance requirements for Part Time PhD scholars?

Ans. Yes, part-time scholars are required to attend periodic on-campus sessions for coursework, seminars, and interactions with their research guide. The program is not fully remote. Scholars must balance their professional commitments with these on-campus requirements, which are scheduled to minimize disruption to work schedules.

Ques. Can I switch from Part Time to Full Time PhD mode after admission?

Ans. The official Amity PhD guidelines do not mention a provision for switching between modes after admission. The offer of admission is specific to the mode applied for. It is advisable to contact the Amity PhD admissions office directly at 0120-2445252 / 4713600 for clarification on mode change requests.