NIT Surathkal PhD Admission 2026: Apply by April 24 | July Session

NIT Surathkal

University Name	National Institute of Technology Karnataka Surathkal
University Type	Public Technical University
Established	2002
Motto	Work is Worship
Location	Surathkal, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
Approval	INI \| UGC \| AICTE \| NBA \| NAAC \| NCTE \| NIRF \|

NIT Surathkal PhD Application Important Date

Notification Date	March 10 – 12, 2026
Application Start	March 15, 2026
Application Last Date	April 24, 2026 (by 5:00 PM)
Online Entrance Exam	May 18 – 20, 2026
Entrance Exam Result	May 26, 2026
Interview Date	June 1 – 5, 2026
Final List Selected Candidate	June 15, 2026
Last Date of Admission	July 10, 2026

NIT Surathkal PhD Entrance Exam Mode

Online

NIT Surathkal PhD Selection Procedure

Online Application Submission

Shortlisting based on academic qualification and GATE / NET / JRF score

Written Entrance Test (if required by department)

Departmental Interview / Research Proposal Presentation

Evaluation by Departmental Research Committee

Guide / Supervisor Allotment

Final PhD Admission and Registration

NIT Surathkal PhD Types

Full-Time

Part-Time

NIT Surathkal PhD Duration

Full-Time	3 years to 6 years
Part-Time	4 years to 7 years

NIT Surathkal PhD Eligibility According to Notification

PhD Full-Time Eligibility	55% marks in Master’s Degree
PhD Part-Time Eligibility	55% marks in Master’s Degree

NIT Surathkal Documents Required for PhD

Online Application Form

Master’s Degree Marksheet and Certificate

Bachelor’s Degree Marksheet and Certificate

GATE / NET / JRF Scorecard (if applicable)

Research Proposal / Statement of Purpose

Experience Certificate (for Part-Time candidates)

No Objection Certificate from Employer

Identity Proof (Aadhaar / Passport / Voter ID)

Passport Size Photographs

Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS if applicable)

Migration Certificate

Entrance Exam Admit Card

NIT Surathkal PhD Subject List

Chemical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Computer Science and Engineering

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Electronics & Communication Engineering

Information Technology

Mathematical and Computational Sciences (MACS)

Mechanical Engineering

Metallurgical & Materials Engineering

Mining Engineering

Water Resources and OceanEngineering

Physics

Chemistry

School of Management

NIT Surathkal PhD Fee Details

Entrance Exam Fee	₹1,000 (Gen/OBC) / ₹500 (SC/ST/PH)
Registration Fee	₹1,340
Security Deposit	₹ 6,710
Course Fee Semester (Full Time)	₹7,500 (Tuition) + ₹20,000 (Avg. Other Charges)
Course Fee Semester (Part Time)	₹7,500 (Tuition) + ₹20,000 (Avg. Other Charges)
Exam Fee	Included in Semester Fees
DRC Fee	Included in Academic Services
Thesis Submission Fee	₹ 5,000
Extension Fee	₹ 2,500
Viva Fee	₹3,310 (Convocation Fee component)

NIT Surathkal Bank Account Details

Name	THE DIRECTOR NITK SURATHKAL
Account Number	10175365060
IFSC	SBINO002273
Bank Name	STATE BANK OF INDIA
Branch	Surathkal, Mangalore, Karnataka
MICR Code
Swift Code	SBININBB146

NIT Surathkal Payment Mode

Registration Fee	NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway
Course Fee	NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway
Coursework Exam Fee	NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway
DRC Fee	NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway
Thesis Submission Fee	NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway
Extension Fee	NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway