About this education scheme
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.
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.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT: Part Time PhD Candidates (VPHD_PT) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Education |
| Level / State | Central · All India |
| Official portal | meity.gov.in (see References at the end) |
Key facts
| Scheme type | Central Sector Scheme |
|---|---|
| Implementing agency | Digital India Corporation |
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Online |
| Last date | Not given in the official listing |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18 to 80 years
- 📝Online
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- Part-time PhD candidates will receive a one-time incentive of Rs. 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.
Who qualifies
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.
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.
- 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.
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.
Papers to keep ready
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.
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.
Accordingly, the applicants may contact their respective institutions for documents and other formalities.
Registration walkthrough
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.
- 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/.
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main objective of the scheme?
The objective is to increase the number of PhDs in ESDM and IT/ITES, encourage R&D, strengthen the innovation ecosystem, and enhance India’s global competitiveness in these sectors.
How many Part-Time PhD candidates will be supported under the scheme?
A total of 150 part-time PhDs will be supported over 5 years.
Who is eligible to apply as a Part-Time PhD candidate?
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.
• Part-time PhD seats are provisioned for professionals working at a reputed places/organizations.
• The selected candidates should not be availing any PhD Fellowship/scholarship from any other scheme of Central or State Government.
Are candidates already availing other government fellowships eligible?
No, candidates availing any fellowship/scholarship from Central or State government schemes are not eligible.
How are Part-Time PhD seats allocated to institutions?
1. The call for proposal for Part-time PhD seats is 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 are allotted to institutions for further enrollment of Part-time PhD fellows on these seats following the scheme guidelines.
Which institutions are eligible to participate in the scheme?
Please refer to https://phd.dic.gov.in/eligibility for eligibility of institutions.
What financial support do Part-Time PhD candidates receive?
They receive a one-time incentive of Rs. 3,00,000 upon successful completion of their PhD degree and submission of completion documents to PhD Cell, DIC.
Is the incentive given during the course of study?
No, the incentive is disbursed only after successful completion of the PhD.
Who disburses the incentive amount?
The PhD Cell at Digital India Corporation (DIC), MeitY, disburses the incentive.
On what grounds can support be terminated?
Support can be terminated due to lack of progress, violation/non-compliance of scheme guidelines, or any other reason deemed appropriate by the PhD Cell, DIC.
References and official sources
Apply only on the official portal. Nothing is applied for on this site, and applying is free.
- Official Website phd.dic.gov.in
- Guidelines (PDF) phd.dic.gov.in
- SoP For Part Time PhD Candidates (PDF) phd.dic.gov.in
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