Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT), Allahabad was established in 1961 as Motilal Nehru Regional Engineering College. Later in 2002, it was transformed into the National Institute of Technology, and finally in 2007, after the enactment of the National Institute of Technology Act, this institution was granted the status of national importance.
In 1996, the institute included an MBA course also in its curriculum. Now it offers UG/PG courses and PhD research opportunities in science (IT), engineering, and management.
Doctoral Programmes (Ph.D.)
The institute offers Ph.D. programs in Engineering, Management, Science (IT), Humanities and Social Sciences, Management, and Geographic Information Systems.
Categories of Ph.D. programs
Institute Stipendiary Full Time Research Scholar: In this category this institution will provide financial assistance to the students on a semester-to-semester basis. The rates of stipend would be as directed by the Ministry of Human Resource Development.
Self-financed full-time research scholar: Under this category the students have to support themselves or receive the financial support from some other agency like CSIR, UGC, etc
Sponsored Full-Time Research Scholars: Employees who receive financial support from AICTE under QIP scheme or from Government/Semi-Government Institutions or Organizations under study leave or extraordinary leave fall in this category. They should have completed at least two years of employment and are to be sponsored by their employer and produce a sponsorship and no-objection certificate. Foreign students who are sponsored by their Governments and awarded scholarships by Indian Council for Culture Relations (ICCR) or any other such agencies/organizations can also apply under this category.
Faculty/Staff/Sponsored Project Fellow of MNNIT Allahabad (Part-Time Research Scholars): The persons working in this institute as Faculty/Staff of the Institute/Project fellow working in the various sponsored research projects fall in this category and can apply for the PhD program in the relevant areas related to their projects.
Eligibility
PhD in Engineering:The candidate should have a Master's degree in a relevant branch of Engineering with at least 60% marks or 6.5 CPI. OR The candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Masters's Degree in Science/Applied biological sciences/Computer Application or any appropriate discipline with at least 75% marks or 8.0 CPI.
PhD in Management: The candidate should have a Master's Degree in Management/Technology/Engineering/Economics/Commerce/Science/Computer Applications/Social Science with at least 60% marks or 6.5 CPI. OR The candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with at least 75% marks or 8.0 CPI. OR The candidate should have a minimum of three years of professional experience as a practicing Chartered Accountant having at least 60% marks in their UG degree as well as in their CA examination are also eligible to apply.
PhD in Science (IT), Humanities and Social Sciences: The candidate should have a Master's Degree in the relevant subject with at least 60% Marks or 6.5 CPI. OR The candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Pharmacy with at least 75% Marks or 8.0 CPI.
PhD in Geographic Information System (GIS): To apply for PhD program, in this category, the candidate should have an M.Tech. or equivalent degree in GIS & Remote Sensing/Civil Engineering/Computer Science and Engineering/Electronics/Information Technology/Agriculture Engineering/Mining Engineering with at least 60% Marks or 6.5 CPI. OR Candidate should have an M.Sc. or equivalent degree in GIS & Remote Sensing/Applied Geology/Geophysics/Geography/Environmental Science/Computer Science or a degree in Master of Computer Application with at least 75% Marks or 8.0 CPI. OR The candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with at least 75% Marks or 8.0 CPI.
Candidates who have a Master's degree in Science/Computer Application/Commerce/Economics/English or any subject of Humanities or Life Sciences or Management should also have qualified in the NET examination before applying for PhD program.
Relaxation of marks by 5% in PhD program admission will be given for SC/ST candidates as per the Government of India guidelines.
General Information - Admissions
The institute conducts Ph.D. admissions around July as well as around December every year. Advertisements regarding that are given in newspapers and internet sites well before and candidates can find the details by visiting the institute site.
Contact
Address: Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Prayagraj - 211004
Author: Dr. Sanchita Ranjan Post Date: 12 Jul 2024 Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology is one of the National Institutes of Technology, located in Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh in India. It has an Institute of National Importance offering graduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs in various disciplines.
All the Departments offer full-time and part-time Doctoral Programmes under (i) Institute Stipendiary Full-Time Research Scholar (ii) Sponsored Full-Time Research Scholar (iii) Faculty/Staff/Sponsored Project Fellow of MNNIT Allahabad: Part-Time Research Scholar (iv) Sponsored Part-Time Research Scholar. It has invited applications for admission to its PhD program (Full-Time/Part-Time/Sponsored) for Odd Semester Session 2024-25.
Courses Offered
Engineering Management Science Humanities and Social Sciences Geographic Information Systems.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates should have passed post-graduation with a minimum of 60% marks or 6.5 CPI in the respective discipline. The maximum age should be not more than 35 years. Relaxation will be given (up to 5 years) to eligible reserved candidates as per GoI norms.
Admission procedure
Interested candidates must visit the official website and first register. For registration, the candidate must log in using login credentials to fill in the online application form. Application forms can be filled out online by login using login credentials. The candidate must pay the non-refundable application fee through a Debit card/Credit card (Master/VISA)/Net Banking/UPI. Candidates need to fill in all details and upload documents. Submit application form. Admission will be done based on NET/GATE qualification.
Contact Information
Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Prayagraj - 211004 Website: MNNIT Allahabad Phone: 0532-2545404, 2545407 Email: secretary@mnnit.ac.in