About Ph.D

NITTTR, Chandigarh has been granted the status of Deemed to be University under Distinct Category. Henceforth, NITTTR Chandigarh will be awarding the degree under its own aegis.

NITTTR, Chandigarh offers Ph.D. Programmes under the following categories:

Regular

• PhD under QIP Scheme of AICTE
• PhD under Sponsored (by Institute/ Industry/ Other Organizations/ Self) Scheme

Modular

• Ph.D. under Sponsored (by Institute/ Industry/ Other Organizations/ Self) Scheme

Ph.D. Rules and Regulations approved in the 30th meeting of the Academic Council held on 28-Jan-2025 Click here

Important Links and Important Dates

1. Admission Advertisement for Ph.D. Programmes- [Advertisement]
2. Information Brochure [Information Brochure]
3. Syllabus for Entrance Test [Ph.D. Entrance Test Syllabus]]
4. E-Application for Entrance Test - https://forms.gle/WFBNEBApTuk8va6u8
5. E-Application for Ph.D. Admission - https://forms.gle/fsofWR3rjRDaUV559

Note: The link for submission of the online application (e-application) will be activated soon.

Important Dates

• Last Date of Submitting e-Applications for Ph.D. Entrance Test – 07th April 2026
• Date of Entrance Test – 12th April 2026
• Last Date of Submitting e-Applications (Google Form) for Ph.D. Admission – 03rd May 2026
• Tentative Dates of Interview for Ph.D. Admission – 18th to 21st May, 2026

No. of Seats

The number of Ph.D. seats in any branch/ discipline is decided by the availability of the supervisor(s) in that particular branch/ discipline.

Refer to the detailed information brochure for more information related to Ph.D. programmes.