University Name

National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli

University Type

Public Technical University

Established

2003

Motto

Knowledge is Power

Location

Tiruchirappalli (Trichy), Tamil Nadu, India

Approval

INI | UGC | AICTE | CoA | NBA | NIRF | NAAC |

Notification Date

May 10 – 15, 2026

Application Start

May 15, 2026 (10:00 AM)

Application Last Date

June 15, 2026 (11:59 PM)

Online Entrance Exam

July 1 – 3, 2026

Entrance Exam Result

July 6, 2026

Interview Date

July 8 – 10, 2026

Final List Selected Candidate

July 15, 2026

Last Date of Admission

July 24, 2026

Online

Online Application Submission

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

Written Entrance Test (if applicable)

Departmental Interview / Research Proposal Presentation

Evaluation by Departmental Research Committee

Guide / Supervisor Allotment

Final PhD Admission and Registration

Full-Time

Part-Time

Full-Time

3 years to 6 years

Part-Time

4 years to 7 years

PhD Full-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

PhD Part-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

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

Chemical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Computer Science and Engineering

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Electronics and Communication Engineering

Instrumentation and Control Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

Production Engineering

Architecture

Chemistry

Computer Applications

Humanities

Energy and Environment

Management Studies

Mathematics

Physics

Entrance Exam Fee

₹1,000

Registration Fee

₹3,100 (One-time)

Security Deposit

₹9,100 (Refundable)

Course Fee Semester (Full Time)

₹32,650

Course Fee Semester (Part Time)

₹40,150

Exam Fee

Included in Semester Fee

DRC Fee

Included in Semester Fee

Thesis Submission Fee

₹13,200

Extension Fee

₹5,000 (Per semester)

Viva Fee

Included in Thesis Fee

Name

FEE ACCOUNT, NIT, TRICHY

Account Number

35821815354

IFSC

SBIN0001617

Bank Name

State Bank of India (SBI)

Branch

NIT, TRICHY

MICR Code

Swift Code

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

Written Test will comprise of two types of questions.

50% questions on research aptitude

50% questions on respective subject

PhD Admission Portal

Recruitment Portal (Samarth)

Academic Calendar 2026

Hostel Management Portal

PhD Entrance Exam Registration

Entrance Exam

Interview and Research Proposal

Registration and Admission Process

Course-work and Exam

DRC and Synopsis Submission

Supervise Allotment  

Conference and Research Paper Publication

Progress Report Submitted

Thesis Pre-Submission

Thesis Submission

Thesis Evaluation

Viva-Voce and Convocation