NIT Meghalaya PhD Humanities Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition Fee (3 years)	INR 45,000
Institute Charges (3 years)	INR 66,450
Caution Deposit (Refundable)	INR 10,000
Total Fees	INR 1,21,450

The caution deposit of INR 10,000 is refundable upon programme completion or exit.

SC, ST, and PH students are eligible for a full government tuition fee waiver.

NIT Meghalaya PhD Humanities Admission 2026

Event	Date
PhD Application Deadline	June 6, 2026
Shortlist Notification	June 15, 2026
Written Test and Interview	July 13-14, 2026
Class Commencement	July 29, 2026

Applications for the July 2026 session closed on 6 June 2026 and the shortlist was released on 15 June 2026.

Written Test and Interview are scheduled for 13-14 July 2026 on the NIT Meghalaya campus in Shillong.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

M.A. or equivalent postgraduate degree in a relevant Humanities or Social Sciences discipline from a recognised university with at least 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA

Candidates from SC, ST, and PH categories are eligible with 55% marks or 6.0 CGPA in the qualifying degree

Candidates with M.Phil or a relevant professional postgraduate qualification may also be considered at the selection committee’s discretion

Admission Process

Check the official PhD admission notification on the NIT Meghalaya website at nitm.ac.in

Submit the online application with academic transcripts, a research proposal, and supporting documents before the deadline

Pay the application fee: INR 1,000 for general and OBC candidates, INR 500 for SC/ST candidates. Women and PH candidates are exempt.

Appear for the written test at the NIT Meghalaya campus in Shillong on the scheduled date

Attend the personal interview if shortlisted from the written test

Complete fee payment and document verification after the final merit list is published

✓ Opt for this if

You want interdisciplinary Humanities research at a government NIT
The JRF Fellowship of INR 37,000 per month makes the PhD financially viable
You hold an M.A. in English, Economics, Sociology, or a related field
You plan to pursue academia, research, or policy roles after the doctorate

✗ Skip if

You need a large Humanities department with multiple specialised research groups
Access to archives or metro-based fieldwork is essential for your research area
Your primary goal is an industry or private-sector career after the degree

NIT Meghalaya PhD Humanities Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
MHRD/MoE JRF Fellowship	INR 37,000 per month (Years 1-2) INR 42,000 per month (Year 3 onwards)	Full-time PhD scholars selected by NIT Meghalaya. Paid for up to 5 years.
GoI Tuition Fee Waiver	Full tuition waiver	SC, ST, and Persons with Disability students per MoE norms
NSP Post-Matric Scholarship	Varies by category	OBC and EWS students via the NSP portal

JRF Fellowship is credited monthly and continues for up to five years of full-time enrolment.

FAQs

Ques. What is the duration of the PhD in Humanities at NIT Meghalaya?

Ans. The PhD in Humanities and Social Sciences at NIT Meghalaya is a full-time programme with a minimum duration of 3 years and a maximum of 5 years. The programme includes a coursework phase followed by intensive research supervised by a faculty member from the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences. Extensions beyond 5 years require academic committee approval.

Ques. What stipend does a PhD Humanities scholar receive at NIT Meghalaya?

Ans. Full-time PhD scholars in Humanities at NIT Meghalaya receive the MoE JRF Fellowship. The monthly stipend is INR 37,000 for the first two years and increases to INR 42,000 per month from the third year onwards. This fellowship is paid by the Ministry of Education for a maximum of 5 years, making the total income over the programme period substantially higher than the programme cost of INR 1,21,450.

Ques. What is the total fee for PhD Humanities at NIT Meghalaya?

Ans. The total minimum fee for the PhD in Humanities at NIT Meghalaya is INR 1,21,450 for three years. This comprises a tuition fee of INR 45,000, institute charges of INR 66,450, and a refundable caution deposit of INR 10,000. SC, ST, and Persons with Disability students are entitled to a full tuition fee waiver, reducing their effective cost to the institute charges and caution deposit.

Ques. What is the eligibility for PhD Humanities at NIT Meghalaya?

Ans. Candidates must hold an M.A. or equivalent postgraduate degree in a relevant Humanities or Social Sciences subject such as English, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, or Management, with at least 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA. SC, ST, and PH candidates require 55% or 6.0 CGPA. Candidates with M.Phil degrees may also be considered at the selection committee’s discretion.

Ques. How is selection done for PhD Humanities at NIT Meghalaya?

Ans. Selection is based on a written test followed by a personal interview, both held at NIT Meghalaya in Shillong. Applications for the July 2026 session closed on 6 June 2026, and the shortlist was released on 15 June 2026. The written test and interview are scheduled for 13-14 July 2026. The final merit list reflects performance in both rounds alongside the candidate’s academic background.

Ques. What research areas are available under PhD Humanities at NIT Meghalaya?

Ans. The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at NIT Meghalaya supports doctoral research across English literature, linguistics, economics, management, sociology, and psychology. Research interests include technical communication, development economics, applied linguistics, organisational behaviour, and cultural studies. Prospective candidates are advised to review faculty profiles on the NIT Meghalaya website to align their research proposal with available supervisors.

NIT Meghalaya Ph.D Humanities: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility