Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme 2026-27: Rs 46,250 a Month

The Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT (Phase-II), funded by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has two PhD positions allotted to the National Institute of Technology Calicut for the academic year 2026-27. Applications from eligible Indian citizens close on 21 October 2026 at 10:00 AM.

One seat is a full-time PhD in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and carries the scheme fellowship of Rs 46,250 per month in the first two years and Rs 52,500 per month in years three to five, plus a research contingency grant of Rs 1,20,000 a year. The second seat is a part-time PhD in Electronics and Communication Engineering and carries a one-time incentive of Rs 3,00,000 on successful completion of the PhD.

Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme Phase-II at NIT Calicut with a fellowship of Rs 46,250 a month and a last date of 21 October 2026

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Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme at NIT Calicut: quick facts

Quick facts2026-27

Scholarship from	Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT, Phase-II – funded by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, and implemented at NIT Calicut
Last date to apply	21 October 2026, 10:00 AM (online application on the NITC research portal)
Official website	NIT Calicut Visvesvaraya PhD admissions page (official website)

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Visvesvaraya PhD fellowship amount and benefits

Full-time PhD (Mechanical Engineering): Rs 46,250 per month in the first and second year, and Rs 52,500 per month in the third, fourth and fifth year.
Research Contingency Grant: Rs 1,20,000 per year.
Reimbursement of Rent (RoR) wherever applicable, as per the scheme and Government of India norms.
Conference and overseas visit support: eligible full-time scholars may get support for participation in approved international conferences and a one-time visit to laboratories abroad, subject to the scheme guidelines.
Tenure: fellowship support is available for a maximum of five years, or until the PhD is completed, whichever is earlier, subject to satisfactory academic and research progress.
Part-time PhD (Electronics and Communication Engineering): a one-time incentive of Rs 3,00,000 on successful completion of the PhD, subject to fulfilment of the scheme requirements and completion of the prescribed formalities.

Candidates who are receiving, or have already availed, financial support for a PhD under any other Central or State Government scholarship or fellowship scheme are not eligible for financial support under the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme. Part-time seats are intended for professionals working at a reputed place or organisation who do not receive another Central or State Government PhD fellowship.

Seats available under the scheme at NIT Calicut

Department of Mechanical Engineering: 1 seat, Full-Time PhD.
Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering: 1 seat, Part-Time PhD.

The two positions are based on the allocation approved for NIT Calicut for the academic year 2026-27. Research areas under the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme Phase-II broadly cover Electronic System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) and IT or IT-enabled services.

Eligibility for the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme at NIT Calicut

Full-time PhD – Mechanical Engineering

An ME / M.Tech or equivalent master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Automotive Engine Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Energy Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Instrumentation, Maintenance Management, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Production or Manufacturing Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or a relevant discipline.
A BE / B.Tech / BS in a relevant discipline.
6.0 CGPA or 60% marks for General, OBC and EWS candidates, and 5.5 CGPA or 55% marks for SC, ST and PwD candidates, at both the undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Part-time PhD – Electronics and Communication Engineering

An ME / M.Tech / M.S. in ECE, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science and Engineering or a relevant discipline related to the major research areas of the ECE department, plus a BE / B.Tech / BS in ECE, EE, CSE or an allied discipline; or an MSc or equivalent in Electronics, Computer Science, Data Science, Physics, Material Science, Mathematics or Statistics.
A minimum of 5.0 CGPA or 50% marks at both the undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Where both CGPA and percentage of marks are given in the qualifying certificate or mark sheet, the CGPA is considered for determining eligibility.

Important dates

Activation of the website for submission of online applications: 9 October 2026, 10:00 AM (tentative).
Last date for submission of the completed application form: 21 October 2026, 10:00 AM.
Date of admission and reporting for the programme: last week of October 2026.

Selection is based on the candidate’s performance in a personal interview conducted by the respective department.

How to apply

Apply online through the NITC research admission portal at research.nitc.ac.in/login and register with your email ID.
Fill in your personal and educational details, and select the department and the Visvesvaraya scheme.
Upload the required documents – degree certificates and consolidated mark lists, photograph, signature, the first page of your publications, community certificate for SC/ST candidates and the medical board certificate for candidates with disabilities.
Review all details in the Preview section and pay the application fee. The fee is Rs 1,000 for GEN, EWS, OBC and OBC-NCL candidates and Rs 500 for SC, ST and PwD candidates, and it is non-refundable.

Fee payable at admission

Full-time PhD: total Rs 89,600 at admission – tuition fee Rs 7,500, other fees Rs 21,100 and one-time fees Rs 61,000. Tuition fee is exempt for SC and ST students.
Part-time PhD: total Rs 1,17,100 at admission – tuition fee Rs 35,000, other fees Rs 21,100 and one-time fees Rs 61,000.
A thesis evaluation fee of Rs 25,000 is paid at the time of registration for the fifth semester. Hostel fees are charged separately for students who use the institute hostel.

Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme 2026-27: frequently asked questions

What is the Visvesvaraya PhD fellowship amount in 2026-27?

At NIT Calicut the full-time Visvesvaraya PhD fellowship is Rs 46,250 per month in the first and second year and Rs 52,500 per month in the third, fourth and fifth year, plus a research contingency grant of Rs 1,20,000 per year and reimbursement of rent wherever applicable.

Who funds the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme?

The scheme is funded by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. The two positions at NIT Calicut for 2026-27 are based on the allocation approved for the institute, and the scheme webpage is phd.digitalindiacorporation.in.

What is the last date to apply for the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme at NIT Calicut?

The last date for submission of the completed online application is 21 October 2026 at 10:00 AM. The application website was activated on 9 October 2026 at 10:00 AM (tentative), and admission and reporting fall in the last week of October 2026.

Can I apply if I already hold another government PhD fellowship?

No. Candidates who are receiving, or have already availed, financial support for a PhD under any other Central or State Government scholarship or fellowship scheme are not eligible for financial support under the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme. The same rule applies to part-time applicants, who must not be receiving a PhD fellowship from another Central or State Government scheme.

How many seats are available under the Visvesvaraya scheme at NIT Calicut?

Two seats in total for the academic year 2026-27 – one full-time PhD seat in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and one part-time PhD seat in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering.

What is the selection process for the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme?

Selection is based on the candidate’s performance in a personal interview conducted by the respective department. There is no separate written entrance test for these seats.