NIILM University Ph.D. Admission 2026

NIILM University Ph.D. Admission

The Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) is the Research Degree of the University.

Fee for the course

Duration of Study

Full Time Scholars: minimum duration of three years, including course work and a maximum of five years.
External scholars: minimum of 4 years and maximum of 6 years
Extension beyond the above limits will be governed by the relevant clauses as stipulated in the Statute/Ordinance of the individual Institution concerned. Relaxation of one year for M.Phil and two years for PhD in the maximum duration will be allowed to women candidates and Persons with Disability (more than 40% disability). Maternity Leave/Child Care Leave once in the entire duration of M.Phil/Ph.D. for up to 240 days may be provided to the women candidates.

Eligibility

A candidate seeking admission to the Ph.D. programme must satisfy any one of the following eligibility criteria:
From any University recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) in India Master's degree or equivalent in the relevant subject with 55% or equivalent CGPA. SC / ST / OBC candidates are eligible for a 5% relaxation in marks or equivalent CGPA.

Admission Procedure

Through an Entrance Test and Interview, admission shall be made.
In the University website, the Number of vacancies shall be notified.
In January and July entrance test for admission to Ph.D. programme shall be conducted twice in a year.
Candidates seeking admission shall apply online/offline in the prescribed “Application form for Ph.D. Programme” in response to the notification of Swarnim Startup & Innovation University.

PHD Admission 2026