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 33rd meeting of the Academic Council held on 27 April 2026 Click here

Important Links and Important Dates

1. Admission Advertisement for Ph.D. Programmes- [Advertisement]
2. Information Brochure - Coming Soon
3. Syllabus for Entrance Test [Ph.D. Entrance Test Syllabus]]
4. The Link for PhD. Enterence Test e-Application - Coming Soon

Note: The link for PhD. Admission e-Application will be available on 21-09-2026.

Important Dates

• Last Date of Submitting e-Applications for Ph.D. Entrance Test – 13th September 2026
• Date of Entrance Test – 20th September 2026
• Last Date of Submitting e-Applications for Ph.D. Admission – 11th October 2026
• Tentative Dates of Interview for Ph.D. Admission – November 2nd to 5th, 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.