Sarkari Yojana
Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT: Part Time PhD Candidates
About Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT: Part Time PhD Candidates
The ‘Part Time PhD Candidate’ is a component of the “Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT”, run by the Digital India Corporation under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India. The scheme aims to produce 150 Part-time PhDs over 5 years in emerging research areas of the Electronics System Design & Manufacturing (ESDM) and IT/IT Enabled Services (IT/ITES) sectors. Objectives:
- To grow the number of PhDs in the ESDM and IT/ITES sectors.
- To drive R&D, build an innovative ecosystem, and strengthen India’s competitiveness in these knowledge-intensive sectors.
Part-Time PhD seats are meant for professionals employed at reputed organisations, allotted to institutions based on their proposal’s assessment, research strength, and the working locations of prospective applicants.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Digital India Corporation
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT: Part Time PhD Candidates, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme is an institutional scheme, where eligible institutions submit proposals seeking Part-time PhD seats against an active call for proposals from the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme, DIC, MeitY.
PhD Cell, DIC, MeitY will notify the call…
PhD Cell, DIC, MeitY will notify the call for proposals for Part-time PhD seats via the web portal https://phd.dic.gov.in/.
Only eligible institutions may submit proposals for Part-time…
Only eligible institutions may submit proposals for Part-time PhD seat allotment; institutions then receive a suitable number of seats to enrol Part-time PhD fellows, following the scheme guidelines.
Part-time PhD seats are meant for professionals working at reputed organisations.
Selected candidates must not be availing any PhD fellowship/scholarship under any other Central or State Government scheme.
Termination of the Support
PhD Cell, DIC, MeitY reserves the right to hold, stop, or terminate support for this component at any stage, including but not limited to:
Inadequate progress.
Violation/ Non-compliance of guidelines.
Any other reason PhD Cell, DIC, MeitY deems appropriate.
Benefits Provided
Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT: Part Time PhD Candidates provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Part-time PhD candidates receive a one-time incentive…
Part-time PhD candidates receive a one-time incentive of ₹3,00,000/- on successfully completing their PhD degree and reporting this to the PhD Cell, through their institution, with PhD completion documents.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme is an institutional scheme, where eligible institutions submit proposals seeking Part-time PhD seats against an active call for proposals from the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme, DIC, MeitY.
PhD Cell, DIC, MeitY will notify the call…
PhD Cell, DIC, MeitY will notify the call for proposals for Part-time PhD seats via the web portal https://phd.dic.gov.in/.
Only eligible institutions may submit proposals for Part-time…
Only eligible institutions may submit proposals for Part-time PhD seat allotment; institutions then receive a suitable number of seats to enrol Part-time PhD fellows, following the scheme guidelines. Applicants should accordingly contact their respective institutions for documents and other formalities.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT: Part Time PhD Candidates through the online application process outlined below.
Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme is an institutional scheme, where eligible institutions submit proposals seeking Part-time PhD seats against an active call for proposals from the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme, DIC, MeitY.
PhD Cell, DIC, MeitY will notify the call…
PhD Cell, DIC, MeitY will notify the call for proposals for Part-time PhD seats via the web portal https://phd.dic.gov.in/.
Only eligible institutions may submit proposals for Part-time…
Only eligible institutions may submit proposals for Part-time PhD seat allotment; institutions then receive a suitable number of seats to enrol Part-time PhD fellows, following the scheme guidelines.
Candidates interested in joining the scheme should contact their respective institutions for admission formalities.
Objectives
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Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.