North Eastern Hill University: Admission to Ph.D. in School of Technology Programme for the academic session 2025-2026

Back

North Eastern Hill University

Shillong, Meghalaya

Admission to Ph.D. in School of Technology Programme for the academic session 2025-2026

North-Eastern Hill University
Shillong, Meghalaya
Admission to Ph.D. in School of Technology Programme for the academic session 2025-2026

Applications in the prescribed format are invited for admission to Ph.D. in School of Technology in North-Eastern Hill University for the session 2025-26.

Eligibility Criteria

The following are the eligibility criteria to seek admission to the Ph.D. programme.

Candidates with at least 55% aggregate marks or equivalent grade points on the UGC 10-point scale at the Master's Degree/M.Phil. Degree or equivalent level in the concerned or allied/cognate subject from the University or recognized institution (national/international) are eligible to apply. A relaxation of 5% marks (from 55% to 50%) or equivalent grade points shall be given to candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/EWS/Differently-abled categories.

The detail eligibility criteria shall be as follows:
- Ph.D. in Computer Application: Candidates who have passed M. Tech. in Computer Science/IT/Computer Science & Engineering or MCA or M.Sc. in Computer Science/IT or in any allied/cognate subjects from any recognized University/Institute with percentage of marks as stated above.

- Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering: M.E./M.Tech. in Biomedical engineering/ Biotechnology/ Electrical/Electronics and Communication/Mechanical/Computer/ Instrumentation and Control Engineering/Nanotechnology or equivalent or allied/cognate subjects or MCA or M.Sc. degree in Biomedical Instrumentation, Electronics, Biophysics, Instrumentation, Life Sciences such as biotechnology and Physical Sciences such as physics, chemistry, mathematics discipline or equivalent/allied/cognate subjects or M.D./M.S. or student with Master's Degree in Physiotherapy (2 years programme) from any UGC recognized University or equivalent with percentage of marks as stated above.

- Ph.D. in Electronics and Communication Engineering: Candidates who have passed M.E./M.Tech. in ECE / CSE / IT / EE / ENE / BME / NanoTechnology / Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning / Data Science / Cyber Security / VLSI / Microwave and Photonics / Robotics / Material Science / Instrumentation/Quantum Computing or MCA or M.Sc. in Electronics / Physics / Mathematics / Computer Science / Information Technology / Photonics and Opto-electronics / Instrumentation / Embedded System or equivalent or allied/cognate subjects with percentage of marks as stated above.

- Ph.D. in Information Technology: Candidates who have passed M.E./M.Tech. in IT/CSE/ECE/EE or in any allied/cognate subjects or MCA or M.Sc. in Computer Science/Electronics/IT or in any allied/cognate subjects with percentage of marks as stated above.

- Ph.D. in Nanotechnology: Candidate who has passed M.Tech. in Nanotechnology / Biochemical / Biomedical / Biotechnology / Chemical / ECE / Energy / Metallurgical Engineering or M.Sc. in Nanoscience & Nanotechnology / Physics / Chemistry / Material Science / Biotechnology or allied/cognate subjects with percentage of marks as stated above.

- Ph.D. in Energy Engineering: Candidate who has passed M.E./M.Tech. in Energy Engineering / Energy Technology / Energy Science / Energy / Electrical Engineering / Electronics and Communication / Instrumentation and Control Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Nanotechnology or M.Sc. in Electronics / Chemistry / Energy Studies/ Electronics & Instrumentation or allied/cognate subjects from any UGC recognized university or equivalent with percentage of marks as stated above.
OR
A Candidate seeking admission to the Ph.D. programme after a 4-year/8-semester Bachelor's Degree programme should have a minimum of 75% aggregate marks or equivalent grade. A relaxation of 5% marks (from 75% to 70%) or equivalent grade points shall be given to candidates belonging to ST/SC/OBC (non-creamy layer)/EWS/ Differently-abled categories.

Candidates who have appeared/appearing for the final year qualifying examination and awaiting their result are also eligible to apply.

In-service candidates are required to submit a 'No Objection Certificate' (NOC) from their employer along with the application.

Admission Procedure

Admission process shall be as follows:

Candidates who have qualified UGC-NET (Including JRF)/UGC-CSIR NET (Including JRF)/SLET/GATE/ICSSR-NET and similar National Level Tests based on an Interview
AND/OR
Entrance Examination conducted by the respective Departments, followed by the interview as per University's OC-4 and RC-23.

How to Apply

Students applying for B.Tech. / B.Arch. / M.Sc. Biotechnology and Bioinformatics & Ph.D. are requested to apply online by visiting the Non-CUET portal or this link: https://nehuadmission.samarth.edu.in/2025/index.php and the payment will be online using Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking through SBI and HDFC Bank. The application fee is not refundable. The details of application fee are mentioned below:

Courses	Category & Amount
B.Tech. & B.Arch.	General/OBC - Rs. 800/- & SC/ST/PWD - Rs. 400/-
M.Sc. Biotechnology and Bioinformatics	General/OBC - Rs. 500/- & SC/ST/PWD - Rs. 250/-
Ph.D.	General/OBC - Rs. 500/- & SC/ST/PWD - Rs. 250/-

A Helpdesk in the Computer Centre shall assist the applicants while applying online for admission in various courses/programmes.
Candidates may contact the helpdesk via telephone numbers 272-4000, 272-5000 and e-mail helpdesk@nehu.ac.in or go directly to Computer Centre, NEHU for any assistance.

LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FORMS:
The last date for submission of application form for B.Arch./B.Tech/M.Sc. Biotechnology and Bioinformatics and Ph.D is 30th September, 2025. Applications received after the specified date will not be entertained. For other details the candidates may consult the University Website www.nehu.ac.in.

Download Extension Notification
APPLY NOW
Click for more information