NIT Hamirpur PhD Admission 2026: The application form is open for pursuing PHD from NIT Hamirpur. The admission will be offered through written test and interview. The candidates application form will be scrutinized first and will call candidates for written test and interview.
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The semester will start in January 5 2026
Schedule

| Last Date to apply | 16-Nov |
| Display of Provisionally Eligible Applicants for Written Test and/or Interview/Presentation on the Institute website | 24-Nov |
| Written Test and/or Interview/Presentation (including document verification) for provisionally eligible applicants | 04-Dec |
| Declaration of Results and Issue of Admission Letters by respective Departments/Centres | 15-18 December |
| Admission Fee Deposition Period | 19 Dec to 5 January 26 |
| Semester starting Date | 05-Jan |
Subjects
| Architecture |
| Civil Engineering |
| Computer Science and Engineering |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering |
| Electrical Engineering |
| Electronics Engineering |
| Chemical Engineering |
| Material Science & Engineering |
| Chemistry |
| Physics & Photonics Science |
| Mathematics & Scientific Computing |
| Management Studies |
| Humanities |
| Centre for Energy Studies |
Full time Phd CategoryFellowship Non Fellow Research Scholar Externally Funded Scholar Sponsored Research Scholar
Part TimeInstitute Research Scholars Sponsored Research Scholar
Education Qualification
You can check the elgibility criteria according to the course
Ph.D. in Engineering (i.e. Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Computer Science/Electronics & Communication)
- Master’s degree in engineering/technology in the appropriate discipline. Percentage-Open/EWS/OBC-NCL candidates must have secured minimum CGPI of 6.5 on a 10-point scale (or equivalent) or 60% marks in Master’s Degree. Whereas, in case of SC/ST/PwD candidates, a minimum CGPI of 6.0 on a 10-point scale (or equivalent)
- or 55% marks in Master’s Degree shall be applicable.
- OR The applicant must have passed Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology in the appropriate discipline with minimum CGPI of 8.5 on a 10-point scale (or equivalent) or 80% marks in case of Open/EWS/OBC-NCL category. Whereas, in case of SC/ST/PwD candidates, a minimum CGPI of 8.0. on a 10-point scale (or equivalent) or 75% marks in Bachelor’s Degree will be applicable.
Environmental Engineering
The applicant must have passed Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Technology in the appropriate discipline” (other existing conditions remaining same as mentioned in this Clause above). OR The applicant must have
Ph.D. in Engineering (Chemical/Materials Science & Engineering)
Master’s Degree in Engineering/Technology in the appropriate discipline. Open/EWS/OBC-NCL candidates must have secured minimum CGPI of 6.5 on a 10-point scale (or equivalent) or 60% marks in Master’s Degree. Whereas, in case of SC/ST/PwD candidates, a minimum CGPI of 6.0 on a 10-point scale (or equivalent) or 55% marks in Master’s Degree shall be applicable.
OR
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology in the appropriate discipline with minimum CGPI of 8.5 on a 10-point scale (or equivalent) or 80% marks in case of Open/EWS/OBC-NCL category. Whereas, in case of SC/ST/ PwD candidates, a minimum CGPI of 8.0 on a 10-point scale (or equivalent) or 75% marks in Bachelor’s Degree.
OR
Master’s Degree in Science in the appropriate discipline, consistent with the research areas of the concerned Department (as decided by time to time by admitting departments and approval of Chairman Senate on recommendations of Dean Academic) with minimum CGPI of 7.5 on a 10-point scale (or equivalent) or 70% marks in case of Open/EWS/OBC-NCL category. Whereas, in case of SC/ST/PwD candidates, a minimum CGPI of 7.0 on a 10-point scale (or equivalent) or 65% marks in Master’s Degree will be applicable
Chemistry
Master’s Degree in Chemistry or equivalent with minimum CGPI of 6.5 on a 10-point scale (or equivalent) or 60% marks in case of Open/EWS /OBC-NCL category.
Whereas, in case of SC/ST/ PwD candidates, minimum CGPI of 6.0 on a 10-point scale (or equivalent) or 55% marks in Master’s Degree will be applicable.
Physics and Photonics
A Master’s Degree in Physics or equivalent with minimum CGPI of 6.5 on a 10-point scale (or equivalent) or 60% marks in case of Open/EWS /OBC-NCL category. Whereas, in case of SC/ST/ PwD candidates, minimum CGPI of 6.0 on a 10-point scale (or equivalent) or 55% marks in Master’s Degree will be applicable.
OR Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology in the appropriate discipline with minimum CGPI of 8.5 on a 10-point scale (or equivalent) or 80% marks in case of Open/EWS/OBC-NCL category. Whereas, in case of SC/ST/ PwD candidates, a minimum CGPI of 8.0 on a 10-point scale (or equivalent) or 75% marks in Bachelor’s Degree.
Mathematics and Scientific Computing
Master’s Degree in Mathematics/ Computer Science/ Mathematics & Computing or equivalent with minimum CGPI of 6.5 on a 10-point scale (or equivalent) or 60% marks in case of Open/EWS /OBC-NCL category.
SC/ST/ PwD candidates, minimum CGPI of 6.0 on a 10-point scale (or equivalent) or 55% marks in Master’s Degree will be applicable.
OR
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology in the appropriate discipline with minimum CGPI of 8.5 on a 10-point scale (or equivalent) or 80% marks in case of Open/EWS/OBC-NCL category.
SC/ST/ PwD candidates, a minimum CGPI of 8.0 on a 10-point scale (or equivalent) or 75% marks in Bachelor’s Degree.
UG degree in Mathematics/ Computer Science or equivalent and MCA with minimum CGPI of 7.5 on a 10-point scale (or equivalent) or 70% marks in case of Open/EWS /OBC-NCL category. Whereas, in case of SC/ST/ PwD candidates, minimum CGPI of 7.0 on a 10-point scale (or equivalent) or 65% marks in Master Degree will be applicable.
Humanities and Social Science
The candidate must have passed Master’s Degree in Humanities/Social Sciences (English/Economics/Sociology/Psychology/ Behavioural and Social Sciences) with minimum CGPI of 6.5 on a 10-point scale (or equivalent) or 60% marks in case of Open/EWS/OBC-NCL category. Whereas, in case of SC/ST/PwD candidates, minimum CGPI of 6.0 on a 10-point scale (or equivalent) or 55% marks in Master’s Degree will be applicable.
Management
Master’s Degree in Management i.e. MBA with minimum CGPI of 6.5 on a 10-point scale (or equivalent) or 60% marks in case of Open/EWS/OBC-NCL category.
SC/ST/ PwD candidates, minimum CGPI of 6.0 on a 10-point scale (or equivalent) or 55% marks in Master’s Degree in Management will be applicable.
OR
Qualified Professionals/Executives with Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology and working with corporate houses, and having 02 years professional experience may be considered. Such candidates must have minimum CGPI of 8.0 on a 10-point scale (or equivalent) or 75% marks in Bachelor’s Degree in case of Open/EWS/OBC-NCL category.
SC/ST/ PwD candidates, minimum CGPI of 7.5 on a 10-point scale (or equivalent)
Or
70% marks in Bachelor’s Degree will be applicable.
OR
Master’s Degree in Commerce (i.e. M. Com) with minimum CGPI of 7.5 on a 10-point scale (or equivalent) or 70% marks in case of Open/EWS /OBC-NCL category. Whereas, in case of SC/ST/ PwD candidates, minimum CGPI of 7.0 on a 10-point scale (or equivalent) or 65% marks in Master’s Degree will be applicable
Atrchitecture
Candidates have passed both, Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture/Planning and Master’s Degree in Architecture/Planning or equivalent degree in appropriate branch.
Open/EWS/OBC-NCL a minimum CGPI of 6.5 on a 10-point scale (or equivalent) or 60% marks in Master’s Degree. Whereas, in case of SC/ST/ PwD candidates, a minimum CGPI of 6.0 on a 10-point scale (or equivalent) or 55% marks in Master’s Degree shall be applicable.
OR Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture/Planning discipline with minimum CGPI of 8.5 on a 10-point scale (or equivalent) or 80% marks in case of Open/EWS/OBC-NCL category.
SC/ST/ PwD candidates, a minimum CGPI of 8.0 on a 10-point scale (or equivalent) or 75% marks in Bachelor’s Degree will be applicable.
Energy Studies
Master’s Degree (M.E./M.Tech./M.Arch) in Civil/Chemical/ Environmental Engineering/Agriculture/ Atmospheric Science/ Biotechnology/ Mining/ Geotechnology/ Water Resource Engineering/ Environmental Science & Engineering/Environmental Engineering and Management/Energy and Environmental Engineering/Architecture/Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics. Open/EWS/OBC-NCL candidates must have secured minimum CGPI of 6.5 on a 10-point scale (or equivalent) or 60% marks in Master’s Degree.
SC/ST/PwD candidates, a minimum CGPI of 6.0 on a 10-point scale (or equivalent) or 55% marks in Master’s Degree shall be applicable.
OR The applicant must have passed Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology in the appropriate discipline with minimum CGPI of 8.5 on a 10-point scale (or equivalent) or 80% marks in case of Open/EWS/OBC-NCL category.
SC/ST/ PwD candidates, a minimum CGPI of 8.0 on a 10-point scale (or equivalent) or 75% marks in Bachelor’s Degree will be applicable. OR Master’s Degree in Sciences or equivalent with minimum CGPI of 7.5 on a 10-point scale (or equivalent) or 70% marks in case of Open/ EWS/ OBC-NCL category. Whereas, in case of SC/ ST/ PwD candidates, minimum CGPI of 6.5 on a 10-point scale (or equivalent) or 60% marks in Master’s Degree will be applicable. *The above qualifications are bare minimum and the departments are empowered to fix higher criterion.
Seat Matrix
| Department/Centre | Open | EWS | OBC NCL | SC | ST | Total |
| Civil Engineering | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 7 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 17 |
| Electrical Engineering | 8 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 21 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 8 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 19 |
| CSE | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Chemical Engineering | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 15 |
| Material Science & Engineering | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Physics & Photonic Sciences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mathematics & Scientific Computing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Chemistry | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Architecture | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| Engery Studies | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Management Studies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 |
Application fee
| Open / EWS / OBC-NCL | ₹1200 per application |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹600 per application |
Payment to be made through SBI Collect
Course Fee
| Programme | Fee | |
| Hoster | Non Hostel | |
| PhD Full Time | 39700 + Hostel Fee | 33700 |
How to apply?
Fill in the online application form using the following link: Application Form Link: https://forms.gle/hFXJmmCf3SnS3oqx9
Candidates will prepare the single pdf of the following documents
1. Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID / Driving Licence)
2. GATE/NET Certificate or Score Card ( If applicable)
3. Class X Mark Sheet and Certificate
4. Class XII Mark Sheet and Certificate/Diploma Certificate
5. Graduation Degree Certificate/Final Year Mark Sheet
6. Post-Graduation Mark Sheet and Degree / Provisional Degree Certificate
7. No Objection / Sponsorship Certificate from Current Employer (for Sponsored Candidates Only — Annexure-III) [Note: The certificate should have been issued within six months prior to the last date of application.]
8. Proof of Payment of Application Processing Fee (Copy of SBI Collect Receipt)
9. Valid Category Certificate (OBC/SC/ST/EWS) [OBC-NCL/EWS Certificate must be issued on or after 01.04.2025] 10. Certificate of Persons with Disability (for PwD Candidates only)
You can use following platform to make single file of all these documents
Online Method to make a single PDF File
You can use one of these free, secure web tools to merge PDF files directly:
- Adobe Acrobat Online
- Go to Adobe’s Merge PDF tool.
- Click “Select files” and upload all 8 PDFs.
- Rearrange them as needed.
- Click “Merge files”, then download your combined PDF.
- iLovePDF
- Visit iLovePDF Merge Tool.
- Upload your 8 files from your device, Google Drive, or Dropbox.
- Drag to arrange them in your desired order.
- Click “Merge PDF” and then download the final file.
- SmallPDF
- Go to Smallpdf Merge PDF.
- Upload your 8 PDFs.
- Reorder pages or compress the file afterward if needed.
- Click “Merge” to create and download your single PDF.
- PDF24 Tools
- Head to PDF24 Merge Tool.
- Choose your files, click “Merge”, and save the resulting file.
Common PHD Qs
Yes it does offer fellowship the details has been given in the above articlea
Yes these national test scores are taken into consideration for PhD Admission
You will apply first to the official website and pay requisite fee, NIT Hamirpur will call candidates for written test and interview. If you pass both you will get admission





