राष्ट्रीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान आं ध्र प्रदे श

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYANDHRA PRADESH

TADEPALLIGUDEM
KONDRUPOLU, BESIDE NH-16
TADEPALLIGUDEM-534101, WEST GODAVARI DIST., ANDHRA PRADESH, INDIA.
Adv. No- NITAP/AA-3/Admissions/2020-21/001 Date- 01-05-2020
ADMISSION TO PH.D. (FULL-TIME)/ PH.D. (PART-TIME) AND M.S. (BY RESEARCH) PROGRAMME
JULY 2020
1. THE INSTITUTE
National Institute of Technology Andhra Pradesh, Tadepalligudem, is an Institute of National Importance,
established in 2015. It is a fully-funded Institute under the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of
India. Currently, the Institute is offering B.Tech. programs in eight engineering branches, Bio-Technology, Chemical
Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics &
Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Metallurgical & Materials Engineering. The Institute also
offers Ph.D. (both Full-time and Part-time) and M.S.(by Research) programs in the above-mentioned engineering
branches, Sciences, Humanities and Management, viz., Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English and Management.

2. ABOUT THE RESEARCH PROGRAMMES

The Institute offers both full-time and part-time Ph.D. and M.S. (by Research) programs in all the existing
departments mentioned above. Details of Research areas for admission are given in Annexure„A‟.
The following is the list of admission modes for Ph.D. and M.S. programmes.

a) Ph.D. Full-Time – Stipendiary Category

Half Time Research Assistantship (HTRA) is available to full-time scholars who are admitted to Ph.D. programmes
in different departments, subject to the availability as stipulated by the Ministry of Human Resources
Development. The award and renewal of the assistantship/ scholarship are as per the guidelines reissued by
MHRD, from time to time. The recipients of HTRA are required to assist the department in academic works. The
assistantship/scholarship will not be available for sponsored candidates or to the scholars getting financial support
from any private agency or other agencies under state or central governments. Candidates having their fellowships
from funding agencies such as DST, CSIR, UGC, NBHM, etc. can apply for Ph.D. (Full-time) in any department
relevant to the research grant.

b) Ph.D. (Full Time) - Project category

The applicants working under the sponsored project at NIT Andhra Pradesh can submit their application.
However, the selection procedure shall remain the same.

c) Part-Time (Externally sponsored)

The applicants are not entitled to receive institute stipend.

d) Ph.D. (Part-Time) positions are also open for the faculty members currently working at NIT Andhra Pradesh on
an ad-hoc basis.

d) M.S. (by Research) - offered only in externally sponsored mode.

3. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
a. Eligibility Criteria for Ph.D. Programme in Engineering (Full-Time)
Candidates with a Master‟s degree in Engineering/Technology or a Master‟s degree by Research in
Engineering/Technology in appropriate branches* with 60% (or above) aggregate marks (CGPA of 6.5)
either at UG or PG level examination under UR/EWS/OBC-NCL category. For SC/ST/PwD candidates,
55% aggregate (or above) marks or equivalent CGPA of 6.0 is essential either at UG or PG level. They
should have qualified GATE or NET in the relevant disciplines.
 b. Eligibility Criteria for Ph.D. Programme in Sciences and Humanities (Full-Time)
Master‟s degree in Sciences/Humanities in relevant branch of Science/Humanities with 60% (or
above) aggregate marks (CGPA≥6.5/10) either at UG or PG level examination for admission under
UR/EWS/OBC-NCL category. For SC/ST/PwD candidates, 55% aggregate (or above) marks or
equivalent CGPA of ≥6.0 is essential either at UG or PG level. Candidates should have qualified GATE or
UGC/CSIR-NET in relevant discipline.

c. Eligibility Criteria for Ph.D. Programme in Engineering (Part-Time)

Candidates applying for Ph.D. programme in Engineering (Part-Time) should satisfy all the criteria
listed below.
• Candidates should be working on a Regular basis in reputed research organizations/Academic
Institutions/Industries with a minimum experience of two years.
• Candidates with a Master‟s degree in Engineering/Technology* or a Master‟s degree by Research in
Engineering/Technology with 60% (or above) aggregate marks (CGPA ≥6.5) either at UG or PG level examination
for admission under UR/EWS/OBC-NCL category. For SC/ST/PwD candidates, 55% aggregate (or above) marks
or equivalent CGPA of≥6.0 is essential either at UG or PG level.

d. Eligibility Criteria for Ph.D. Programme in Sciences and Humanities (Part-Time)

Candidates applying for Ph.D. programme in Sciences and Humanities (Part-Time) should satisfy all the
criteria listed below.
• Candidates should be working on a Regular basis in reputed research organizations/Academic
Institutions/Industries with a minimum experience of two years.
• Master‟s degree in Sciences/Humanities in relevant branch of Science/Humanities with 60% (or above)
aggregate marks (CGPA ≥6.5/10) either at UG or PG level examination for admission under UR/EWS/OBC-NCL
category. For SC/ST/PwD candidates, 55% aggregate (or above) marks or equivalent CGPA of≥6.0 is essential
either at UG or PG level. Candidates should have qualified GATE or UGC/CSIR-NET in the relevant discipline.

e. Eligibility Criteria for Ph.D. Programme in Management (Part-Time)

Candidates applying for Ph.D. programme in Management (Part-Time) should satisfy both the criteria listed below.
• Candidates should be working on a Regular basis in reputed research organizations/Academic Institutions/
Industries with a minimum experience of two years.
• MBA or Master‟s degree in relevant branch of Management with 60% (or above) aggregate marks (CGPA ≥6.5/10)
either at UG or PG level examination for admission under UR/EWS/OBC-NCL category. For SC/ST/PwD candidates,
55% aggregate (or above) marks or equivalent CGPA of≥6.0 is essential either at UG or PG level.

f. Eligibility Criteria for M.S. (by Research) Programme

Candidates applying for M.S. (by Research) in Engineering/Technology should satisfy all the criteria listed
below.
• Candidates should be working on a Regular basis in reputed research organizations/Academic Institutions/
Industries with a minimum experience of two years.
• Candidates should have a Bachelor‟s degree in Engineering/Technology with a good academic record.

*Note: The candidates with M.Tech. Degree in the following specializations are eligible to apply for PhD (Full-
Time/ Part-Time) programmes in the Department of Bio-Technology : Biotechnology, Industrial Biotechnology,
Chemical Engineering, Chemical Technology, Bioprocess Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Food and
Biochemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biological Engineering, Bioinformatics, Agricultural Biotechnology
(Engg.), Environmental Engineering, Environmental Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering, Food Science and
Engineering, Nanotechnology, Biopharmaceutical Technology, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics.

4. SELECTION PROCEDURE
S. No. Name of the Programme Mode of Selection
1 Ph.D. (Full-Time/ Part-Time) ans M.S. (by Research) Written Test and/or Interview
5. FEE STRUCTURE#:

Minimum Other Fee

Programme Tuition Fee
Duration I year II Year III Year IV Year
Ph.D 6 Semesters Rs.15,000/-
Rs.30,000/- Rs.7,800/- Rs.7,800/-
(Regular) (3 academic years) per semester -
Ph.D 8 Semesters Rs.30,000/-
Rs.30,000/- Rs.7,800/- Rs.7,800/- Rs.7,800/-
(Part-Time) (4 academic years) per semester
M.S 4 Semesters Rs.50,000/-
Rs25,000/- Rs.5,000/- - -
(by Research) (2 academic years) per semester
# The fee structure may change from time-to-time as per the institute‟s policy.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

a. The candidates are advised to visit the Institute website www.nitandhra.ac.in to fill and submit the online
application form.

b. The applicant should forward the soft copy of the application form, fee payment receipt and all the testimonials
(merged into one file) through email to phdadmissions@nitandhra.ac.in, clearly mentioning course, branch and
application number of the applicant in the subject of the email. The applicant should also keep the soft copy of
the submitted application for future references. The hard copy of the application is not required to submit at this
moment.

c. The candidates must pay the required application fee of Rs. 500/- (Rs. 250/- for SC/ST/PwD) for each
programme/ department/ school/ discipline only through online mode and procedure is given in Annexure
„B‟. Application fee once paid is non-refundable.
d. The last date for submitting the online applications is 15th June, 2020.
e. Candidates should check the website (www.nitandhra.ac.in) regularly for all future communications such as date
of written test/interview, short-listed candidates etc.
f. A separate application form must be submitted for each programme/ department/ school/ discipline.

g. Reservation of seats: Reservations are applicable to SC / ST / OBC / Economically Weaker Section (EWS)/
Candidate with Physical Disability (PwD) as per the rules and regulation of the Govt. of India.

h. No TA/DA will be provided for attending Written Exam and Interview for Ph.D./M.S. programmes.

i. Candidates joining Ph.D. programme in July 2020 semester must submit their original mark/ grade sheets,
Transfer-cum-Migration certificate, NOC and all relevant certificates at the time of admission.

j. The admission may be cancelled at any time if found the certificates are inappropriate.

k. In case of cancellation of seat within a semester of their joining, students are required to refund the stipend amount
to the Institute.

l. All the programmes are governed by institute‟s rules and regulations prescribed from time to time.

For Any queries, the applicants can drop a mail to: phdadmissions@nitandhra.ac.in
 Annexure „A‟
Department-wise Research areas
Department of Bio-Technology Department of Chemical Engineering
• Biotechnology/ Industrial Biotechnology • Phase Change materials
• Food and Biochemical Engineering/ • Synthesis and Applications of
Bioprocess Engineering/ Bioprocess Nanoparticles
Technology • Interfacial Science
• Biopharmaceutical Technology/ Bioinformatics • Environmental Engineering
• Nano-science and Engineering • Inorganic Membranes
• Industrial Biotechnology • Fruit Juice Clarification
• Enzyme & Fermentation Technology • Wastewater Treatment
• Downstream processing • Bio-Separations
Dept. of Civil Engineering Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering
• Ground Improvement Techniques • Machine Learning for language, vision and
• Soil Dynamics and Geotechnical Earthquake control
Engineering • Text/ Web Mining
• Foundation Systems for High-Rise Structures • Parallel and Distributed Algorithms
• Remote Sensing & GIS • Randomized and Approximation Algorithms
• Educational Data Mining
• GIS based hydrological modelling
• Deep Learning for Vision and NLP
• Soft computing techniques
• Query Optimization for Big Data Computing
• Water shed modelling • Privacy Preserving Data Mining
• Water & Wastewater Treatment–Toxicity Studies • Big Data Analytics
• Emerging Contaminants- Fate & Transport • Soft Computing
• Life Cycle Assessment & Risk Assessment Cryptography& Information Security
• Bio-Char based Contaminant Removal and
Environmental Geo-technics Dept. of Electronics & Communication Engg.
• Constitutive Modelling of Materials • VLSI Signal Processing
• Smart Materials and smart composites • Microwave/Millimeter wave Filters
• Concrete Materials Charecterization • High Power Microwave Devices
• Structural Health Monitoring • Vacuum Electron Devices.
• Impact of climate change on hydrological extremes • UAVs for wireless networks
• Surface Hydrology • Distributed sensor networks
• Integrated watershed management • Data fusion in IoT
• Fracture mechanics- Crack propagation analysis • Resource Allocation in Wireless Networks,
• Unsaturated Geomaterials • Information Theory, and
• Theory of Error Control Codes.
• Thermal properties of soils
Sensors for soil crack monitoring
Department of Electrical Engineering Department of Mechanical Engineering
 Power Electronics (DC - DC converters / High Power • IC Engines
Factor converters / Multilevel Inverters) • Emissions Control
 Electric Drives (IM, PMSM, SRM, SynRM) • Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning
 Design of Electric Machines • Energy Efficient Buildings
 Renewable Energy and Microgrids (Off-grid / grid • Renewable Energy
connected) • Alternative fuels
 Hybrid and Electric Vehicles • Energy Systems
 Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure • Alternative Energy Systems
 Smart Grids Technologies and Integration • Manufacturing (Forming and Casting)
 Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning • Advanced and Smart Materials for Applications
applications in Energy Systems / Power Systems • Development and Properties evaluation of Metal and
 Modern Power Systems (Operation / Stability / Polymer Matrix composites, Carbon - Carbon Composites
Control / Optimization / Security) • Advanced Materials
 DSP / FPGA based Real -Time Embedded Systems • Additive Manufacturing
 Assistive Technologies • Advanced Machining Technologies
• Manufacturing processes
Dept. of Metallurgical & Materials Engineering Department of Mathematics

• Welding Metallurgy • Wave Mechanics,

• Corrosion of Welds • Elasto-dynamics
• High Temperature Materials • Differential Equation
• Composite Materials • Linear Algebra
• Powder Metallurgy • Functional Analysis
• High Temperature Materials • Mathematical Physics
• ODS Steels
• Materials Characterization
Department of Physics Department of English
• Experimental Condensed Matter • African American Theatre
• Strongly Correlated Electron Systems • First Nations Theatre
• Multifunctional Properties of Magnetic Oxides • Diaspora Studies
• Magnetism and Superconducting properties of Gender Studies
bulk and thin films. Department of Management
• Multifunctional Properties of Bulk and Thin
• Human Resources
films of Heusler Compounds
• Finance
• Optical and Photonic Materials
• Operations
• Growth of Single crystals
• Public Relationship
• Luminescent glasses
• Marketing
• Nano Phosphor materials for white LED
applications
• All other fields of Management
• Materials for Energy harvesting applications
Department of Chemistry
Biomaterials
 Annexure „B‟

PROCEDURE FOR ONLINE PAYMENT OF APPLICATION FEES

- GO TO: https://www.onlinesbi.com
- Select “SB Collect”
- Accept Terms & Conditions
- Proceed
- Select State - Andhra Pradesh
- Select type of institute - Educational Institutions
- Go
- Drop down - Select “NIT AP FEE A/c”
- Submit
- Select Payment category - Ph.D. APPLICATION FEE
- Fill the details
- Select Payment Category-(Rs. 500 for GEN/OBC/EWS and Rs.250 for SC/ST/PwD Candidates)
- Proceed

Save the online fee payment receipt and keep it for future references.