NIT Andhra Pradesh PhD December Session 2026 — apply by 28 October
National Institute of Technology Andhra Pradesh
- Location
- Tadepalligudem, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh
- Last date
- 28 Oct 2026
- Qualification
- Master’s in relevant discipline with 60% or 6.5 CGPA (SC/ST/PwD 55% or 6.0). Direct BE/BTech from centrally funded institutes with CGPA >7.5 for Institute Assistantship.
- Age limit
- Not printed as a hard limit in the December Session advertisement.
- Vacancies
- Full-time Institute Fellowship 31 (UR 15, EWS 6, OBC-NCL 4, SC 4, ST 2). Part-time 36 department-wise.
- Pay / stipend
- Institute Assistantship as per NIT ANP norms for full-time category (up to 5 years). Part-time has no institute fellowship.
- Experience
- Part-time: employee sponsored by current organisation; private entity needs mutual agreement for at least 2 years service at registration.
- Application fee
- Application fee not printed as a separate line in the extracted advertisement. Semester fees printed separately (full-time I Year Odd total ₹36,100 including other fee).
- Selection
- Written test for candidates without GATE/NET (qualifying 60% of highest or 40% of max, lower for SC/ST/PwD), then interview 9–13 November 2026 (tentative). Results 18 November.
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nit-andhra-pradesh-phd-december-session-admission-2026 is the Ph.D. (Full-Time or Part-Time) December Session AY 2026-27 call at National Institute of Technology Andhra Pradesh. Last date to receive the online application with documents — 28 October 2026. Apply on nitandhra.ac.in/PhD/. Detailed advertisement — nitandhra.ac.in PDF.
- What NIT Andhra Pradesh actually does
- What kind of seat this is
- Who should apply — and who should skip
- Dates and fee
- Available positions
- 1. Full-time with Institute Fellowship 31 seats
- 2. Part-time 36 seats (department-wise)
- Educational qualifications
- Selection
- How to prepare (free, official)
- How to apply without getting played
- FAQs
What NIT Andhra Pradesh actually does
NIT Andhra Pradesh is an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education. It is one of the newer NITs (established 2015) and runs BTech, MTech and PhD programmes on the permanent campus at Tadepalligudem, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh. This notice is only for the December Session PhD seats of AY 2026-27 — not the June Session window already closed.
What kind of seat this is
These are research seats: full-time with Institute Assistantship, full-time externally funded (JRF/SRF), full-time sponsored, and part-time for working candidates. Campus is at Tadepalligudem. Institute Assistantship is available only on the full-time category and only for the seats the department allots after selection.
Who should apply — and who should skip
Apply if you have a relevant Master’s with at least 60% or 6.5 CGPA (or the relaxed line for SC/ST/PwD), or a high-CGPA BE/BTech from a centrally funded institute for the Institute Assistantship direct route, and you can travel to NIT Andhra Pradesh for the written test and interview in early November.
Skip if you want a taught MTech seat, you do not meet the 6.5/6.0 CGPA line, you cannot appear in person for the test (required if you do not hold GATE/NET), or you are looking for a pure online PhD with no campus contact.
Dates and fee
| Item | On the official notice |
|---|---|
| Announcement | 1 October 2026 |
| Online application start | 5 October 2026 |
| Last date online + documents | 28 October 2026 |
| Short-list for written test/interview | 1 November 2026 (tentative) |
| Written test / interview | 9–13 November 2026 (tentative) |
| Results | 18 November 2026 (tentative) |
| Joining and registration | 26 November 2026 |
| Application fee | Not printed as a separate line in the extracted advertisement. Semester fees are printed separately. |
| Full-time I Year Odd semester fee (printed) | Tuition ₹7,500 + Other ₹28,600 = Total ₹36,100 |
Available positions
1. Full-time with Institute Fellowship 31 seats
Eligibility criteria
Any Master’s in Engineering/Technology/Science/Management/Humanities/Pharmacy/Computer Applications, or candidates pursuing such a Master’s, or BE/BTech from a centrally funded institute with CGPA more than 7.5 (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline. Minimum preceding-degree marks: 60% or 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale; SC/ST/PwD relaxation of 5% or 0.5 CGPA. Departmental Academic Committee can restrict specialisations. Candidates without GATE/NET must clear the institute written test (qualifying: 60% of highest marks or 40% of maximum, whichever is higher; SC/ST/PwD 55% of highest or 35% of max). Then interview. Institute Assistantship up to 5 years from initial registration, as per NIT ANP norms.
| UR | EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 31 |
Treated as one single unit across departments. PwD reservation follows Government of India policy. Seats may increase or decrease.
2. Part-time 36 seats (department-wise)
Eligibility criteria
Any Master’s in Engineering/Technology/Science/Management/Humanities meeting the same 60%/6.5 CGPA line (with SC/ST/PwD relaxation). Must be an employee sponsored by the current serving private, semi-government, government institute, organisation or industry. For a private entity a mutual agreement for bonafide services of at least 2 years at the time of registration is essential if selected. No institute fellowship.
| Department | Part-time seats |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 6 |
| Chemical Engineering | 2 |
| Civil Engineering | 5 |
| Computer Science & Engineering | 0 |
| Electrical Engineering | 2 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | 5 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 5 |
| Metallurgy and Materials Engineering | 5 |
| School of Sciences (Mathematics) | 2 |
| School of Sciences (Physics) | 3 |
| School of Sciences (Chemistry) | 1 |
| School of Humanities & Management (English) | 0 |
| School of Humanities & Management (Management) | 0 |
Seats may increase or decrease at the time of interview or result publication.
Total printed seats — 31 full-time institute fellowship + 36 part-time. Externally funded and sponsored full-time seats are additional categories with their own rules.
Educational qualifications
| Category | Degree / marks | Experience / extras |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time Institute Assistantship | Master’s 60%/6.5 CGPA (SC/ST/PwD 55%/6.0); or BE from centrally funded >7.5 CGPA | Written test if no GATE/NET. Department can restrict branch. |
| Full-time Externally Funded | Master’s in relevant field | Already working as JRF/SRF on an external project at NIT ANP. |
| Full-time Sponsored | Master’s in relevant field | Sanction/award order for at least 2 years financial assistance. |
| Part-time | Master’s 60%/6.5 CGPA (relaxed for SC/ST/PwD) | Sponsored employee; private needs 2-year agreement. |
Selection
- Submit the online application with supporting documents by 28 October 2026 on nitandhra.ac.in/PhD/.
- Short-list announced around 1 November 2026 (tentative).
- Candidates without GATE/NET/National-level exam must clear the institute written test (qualifying marks as printed). GATE/NET holders proceed to interview.
- Written test and/or interview tentatively 9–13 November 2026.
- Results around 18 November 2026. Joining and semester registration by 26 November 2026.
How to prepare (free, official)
How to apply without getting played
- Open only the official link on nitandhra.ac.in. Do not pay any third-party site that claims to process NIT Andhra Pradesh PhD applications.
- Upload all supporting documents before the 28 October deadline. Incomplete forms are rejected.
- Save the acknowledgement. Keep original certificates for the test and interview. You travel at your own cost.
FAQs
What is the last date?
28 October 2026 for the online application form along with supporting documents.
Who can apply?
Candidates with a relevant Master’s meeting 60% or 6.5 CGPA (SC/ST/PwD 55% or 6.0), or the direct BE route from a centrally funded institute with CGPA above 7.5 for Institute Assistantship.
How many vacancies?
31 full-time Institute Fellowship seats (UR 15, EWS 6, OBC-NCL 4, SC 4, ST 2) treated as one unit. 36 part-time seats department-wise. Numbers may change.
Where do I apply?
nitandhra.ac.in/PhD/.
What is the fee?
Application fee is not printed as a separate line in the extracted advertisement. Semester fees are printed (full-time I Year Odd total ₹36,100). Confirm the application-fee line on the portal before you pay.
Can final-year students apply?
The advertisement allows candidates pursuing a Master’s for the Institute Assistantship category. You must meet the marks rule and produce the degree or equivalent certificate by the time of admission. The official notice wins.
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