The Ph.D. in Instrumentation Engineering at CIT Kokrajhar is a full-time research programme from the Department of Instrumentation Engineering, with active research in measurements, sensors, signal and image processing, soft computing, artificial intelligence, and biomedical instrumentation. The programme spans a minimum of three years; admission is through a written entrance test and personal interview, with NET or SLET holders called directly for the interview. The total programme fee is INR 1,05,500.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions to Ph.D. (Instrumentation Engineering) at CIT Kokrajhar for 2026-27 are through a written entrance test and personal interview; NET or SLET certificate holders may directly attend the interview. Check admission.cit.ac.in for the official schedule and application window.
Key Points
- Department of Instrumentation Engineering (est. 2007) at an Institute of National Importance
- Active research in AI-driven sensing, biomedical instrumentation, and industrial automation
- NET or SLET certificate holders are exempted from the written entrance test
CIT Kokrajhar Ph.D. (Instrumentation Engineering) Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| One-time Non-refundable Charges (payable at Semester I admission) | INR 3,500 |
| Caution Money (refundable on programme completion) | INR 4,000 |
| Semester I (coursework phase) | INR 14,000 |
| Semester II (coursework phase) | INR 14,000 |
| Semester III (research phase) | INR 12,000 |
| Semester IV (research phase) | INR 12,000 |
| Semester V (research phase) | INR 12,000 |
| Semester VI (research phase) | INR 12,000 |
| Thesis Submission, Evaluation and Certificate Fees (end of programme) | INR 22,000 |
| Total Fees (minimum 3 years, Hostel charges separate) | INR 105,500 |
- One-time non-refundable charges include admission, certificate, medical examination, student welfare, identity card, thesis, convocation, alumni, and modernisation fees.
- SC/ST/PwD students receive a tuition fee waiver of INR 2,500 per semester; their coursework-phase per-semester charge is INR 11,500 and research-phase is INR 9,500, with a minimum three-year total of INR 90,500.
- The thesis submission, evaluation, and certificate fee of INR 22,000 is payable at the time of thesis submission and is included in the minimum total above.
- Optional hostel accommodation is available on campus; hostel and mess charges are billed separately and are not included in the total above.
CIT Kokrajhar Ph.D. (Instrumentation Engineering) Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Window Opens | March to April 2026 (Tentative) |
| Written Entrance Test (CIT Kokrajhar) | June 2026 (Tentative) |
| Personal Interview | June to July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Merit List Publication | July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Semester I Registration | August 2026 (Tentative) |
- Apply online at admission.cit.ac.in during the notified application window; the application fee is INR 1,500 (INR 750 for SC/ST/PwD).
- Candidates with a valid NET or SLET certificate are exempt from the written test and directly attend the personal interview; all other eligible candidates appear in the written entrance test followed by the interview.
- Final selection is based on written test and interview scores; document verification requires original Master’s degree certificate, all semester marksheets, category certificate if applicable, and NET/SLET certificate if applicable.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in the relevant field of Engineering, Technology, or Science with a minimum of 55 percent marks in aggregate (50 percent for SC/ST/OBC/PwD) from a recognised university.
- Candidates with a valid NET or SLET certificate are exempt from the written entrance test and are called directly for the personal interview conducted by CIT Kokrajhar.
Admission Process
- Apply online at admission.cit.ac.in; pay the application fee and upload Master’s degree marksheets, category certificate, and NET/SLET certificate if applicable.
- Appear in the written entrance test held at CIT Kokrajhar campus, or attend directly for the personal interview if you hold a valid NET or SLET certificate.
- Attend the personal interview conducted by the department; candidates are assessed on research aptitude, subject knowledge, and proposed research area.
- After selection and merit list publication, accept the offer, pay the first-semester fee, and complete enrolment with original documents at CIT Kokrajhar.
✓ Opt for this if
- Your research area is in sensors, biomedical instrumentation, or industrial automation
- You want a low-fee PhD (INR 1,05,500 total) at a centrally funded technical institute
- You are based in Northeast India and prefer a campus close to home
- You have a valid NET or SLET and want admission without an additional written test
✗ Skip if
- You need a large research group with multiple faculty in your specific sub-area
- You require industry-funded PhD sponsorship or co-supervision with a private lab
- You prefer a metropolitan campus for networking and conference access
CIT Kokrajhar Ph.D. (Instrumentation Engineering) Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| UGC-JRF/SRF (CSIR or UGC) | INR 31,000 to INR 37,000 per month | Full-time PhD scholars with valid JRF qualifying in relevant disciplines; applied through the respective fellowship scheme |
| GATE-based Scholarship (MHRD/AICTE) | INR 12,400 per month | PhD students admitted on the basis of a valid GATE score to recognised technical institutes; disbursed for up to three years |
| Assam State Scholarship (SC/ST) | As per state norms | SC/ST students domiciled in Assam; applied through the Assam state scholarship portal |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (OBC, Assam) | As per government norms | OBC students domiciled in Assam; family income below INR 1 lakh per annum |
- Full-time PhD scholars with a valid JRF may receive a monthly fellowship from CSIR or UGC; this is distinct from institute fees and is credited directly by the fellowship body.
- Central scholarships and fellowships are applied through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) or the respective fellowship portals; submit bank, category, and academic documents during the annual application window.
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