NIT Meghalaya Ph.D Computer Science And Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Full-time PhD scholars admitted to NIT Meghalaya receive a Junior Research Fellowship of INR 37,000 per month for the first two years of their programme. From the third year onwards, the stipend increases to INR 42,000 per month, subject to satisfactory progress assessed by the doctoral committee. This fellowship is funded by the Ministry of Education and is disbursed directly by the institute. Sponsored (part-time) scholars are not eligible for this stipend.

Ans. The minimum eligibility for full-time PhD admission in Computer Science and Engineering at NIT Meghalaya is an M.Tech or M.E. in CSE, IT, or a related discipline with at least 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA. B.E. or B.Tech graduates with 75% aggregate and a valid GATE score may also apply. For sponsored part-time admission, candidates must additionally have three or more years of relevant professional experience and employer sponsorship.

Ans. NIT Meghalaya selects PhD candidates through a two-stage process. Applications are screened and a shortlist is published by the department within two weeks of the application deadline. Shortlisted candidates are then called for a written test and an interview conducted by the CSE faculty panel. Final selection is based on academic record, written test performance, and interview scores. Offer letters are issued to selected candidates shortly after the interview dates.

Ans. The Computer Science and Engineering department at NIT Meghalaya offers research in areas such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision, cloud computing security, IoT, next-generation mobile communication, data analytics, and FPGA-based computing. Faculty members work on applied and theoretical problems suited to the emerging technology landscape. Prospective candidates are encouraged to contact faculty directly to align their proposed research topic before submitting an application.

Ans. Yes, B.E. or B.Tech graduates can apply directly for the PhD programme at NIT Meghalaya, provided they have secured at least 75% aggregate marks in their undergraduate degree and hold a valid GATE score. This route is available for full-time PhD admission only and is subject to departmental acceptance. Candidates admitted through this route follow the same research and coursework schedule as M.Tech-qualified entrants and are eligible for the JRF fellowship stipend.

Ans. Yes, NIT Meghalaya provides hostel accommodation on campus for full-time PhD scholars, subject to availability. Hostel charges are billed separately from academic fees and are not included in the INR 1,21,450 minimum programme fee. The campus is located in Shillong, Meghalaya, and scholars generally find on-campus accommodation more convenient given limited private rental options nearby. Scholars should apply for hostel allocation at the time of admission confirmation.