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Central Government Scheme Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT: Part Time PhD Candidates

The scheme aims at generating a total of 150 Part-time PhDs in emerging research areas of Electronics System Design & Manufacturing (ESDM) and IT/IT Enabled Services (IT/ITES) sectors over a period of 5 years.

Ministry / Dept.
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Scheme Level
Central
Applicable In
All India (Central Scheme)
Category
Science, IT & Communications, Education & Learning
How to Apply
Online

About the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT: Part Time PhD Candidates Scheme

The “Part Time PhD Candidate” is a component of the scheme “Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT”, implemented by the Digital India Corporation under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India. The scheme aims at generating a total of 150 Part-time PhDs in emerging research areas of Electronics System Design & Manufacturing (ESDM) and IT/IT Enabled Services (IT/ITES) sectors over a period of 5 years.

*Objectives:*

  • To enhance the number of PhDs in Electronics System Design & Manufacturing (ESDM) and IT/IT Enabled Services (IT/ITES) sectors in the country.
  • Give thrust to R&D, create an innovative ecosystem and enhance India’s competitiveness in these knowledge intensive sectors.

Part-Time PhD seats are provisioned for professionals working at a reputed place/organisation. The seats are allotted to the institutions based on the assessment of the proposals of the institute, research strength, and the working places of the prospective applicants.

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Benefits

  • Part-time PhD candidates will receive a one-time incentive of ₹3,00,000/- upon successful completion of their PhD degree and reporting of the same to PhD Cell through their institution with PhD completion documents.

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Eligibility Criteria

Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme is an institutional scheme wherein eligible institutions submit proposals requesting Part-time PhD seats against an active call for proposal by Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme, DIC, MeitY.

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  1. The call for proposal for Part-time PhD seats will be notified by PhD Cell, DIC; MeitY through the web portal https://phd.dic.gov.in/.
  2. Proposals for allotment of Part-time PhD seats are to be submitted by eligible institutions only. Suitable number of seats would be allotted to institutions for further enrollment of Part-time PhD fellows on these seats following the scheme guidelines.

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  • Part-time PhD seats are provisioned for professionals working at reputed places/organizations.
  • The selected candidates should not be availing any PhD Fellowship/scholarship from any other scheme of Central or State Government.

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*Termination of the Support*

PhD Cell, DIC, MeitY reserves the right to hold/ stop/ terminate the support for this component at any stage, including but not limited to:

  •  Appropriate progress is not being made.
  •  Violation/ Non-compliance of guidelines.
  •  Any other reason, which is deemed appropriate by PhD Cell, DIC, MeitY.

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How to Apply for Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT: Part Time PhD Candidates

Application mode: Online

Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme is an institutional scheme wherein eligible institutions submit proposals requesting Part-time PhD seats against an active call for proposal by Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme, DIC, MeitY.

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  1. The call for proposal for Part-time PhD seats will be notified by PhD Cell, DIC; MeitY through the web portal https://phd.dic.gov.in/.
  2. Proposals for allotment of Part-time PhD seats are to be submitted by eligible institutions only. Suitable number of seats would be allotted to institutions for further enrollment of Part-time PhD fellows on these seats following the scheme guidelines.
  • Interested candidate to join the scheme, need to contact respective institutions for admission formalities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT: Part Time PhD Candidates scheme?

The “Part Time PhD Candidate” is a component of the scheme “Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT”, implemented by the Digital India Corporation under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India. The scheme aims at generating a total of 1…

Who is eligible for Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT: Part Time PhD Candidates?

Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme is an institutional scheme wherein eligible institutions submit proposals requesting Part-time PhD seats against an active call for proposal by Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme, DIC, MeitY. &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; The call for proposal for Part-time PhD seats will be notified by PhD Cell,…

What benefits does Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT: Part Time PhD Candidates provide?

Part-time PhD candidates will receive a one-time incentive of ₹3,00,000/- upon successful completion of their PhD degree and reporting of the same to PhD Cell through their institution with PhD completion documents. <br

How can I apply for Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT: Part Time PhD Candidates?

Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme is an institutional scheme wherein eligible institutions submit proposals requesting Part-time PhD seats against an active call for proposal by Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme, DIC, MeitY. &lt;br&gt; The call for proposal for Part-time PhD seats will be notified by PhD Cell, DIC; Me…

Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.

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