- One full-time PhD fellowship under the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme – Phase II, funded by the Digital India Corporation (DIC), MeitY, Government of India for the academic year 2026–27.
- Fellowship is strictly limited to fresh applicants for PhD admission in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Information Technology (IT), and Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) at UIET, Panjab University.
- Part of the Digital India Corporation’s initiative to promote research in electronics and IT.
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🎓 Ph.D.
Full-Time PhD Fellowship Under Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme – Phase II (Electronics & IT)
University Institute of Engineering and Technology (UIET), Panjab University
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
University Institute of Engineering and Technology (UIET), Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
Apply Start
23 Sep 2026
Apply Deadline
05 Oct 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | University Institute of Engineering and Technology (UIET), Panjab University (UIET-Panjab University) |
| Job Category | Teaching |
| Eligibility Qualification | Ph.D. (phd) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹46,250 - ₹52,500 Per Month |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Application Fee | • Note: No explicit mention of an application fee is provided in the raw job notification text. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Must meet Panjab University PhD admission norms (available at [Panjab University RDC Portal](https://rdc.puchd.ac.in/show-noticeboard.php?nbid=30)).
- Must be a fresh applicant for PhD admission in CSE, IT, or ECE at UIET for the academic year 2026–27.
- Must not have availed or be availing any other Central/State fellowship.
- Must secure written consent from a UIET faculty supervisor in the eligible branches (CSE/IT/ECE).
- Inter-departmental or institutional transfers are not permitted under this scheme.
- Must be a fresh applicant for PhD admission in CSE, IT, or ECE at UIET for the academic year 2026–27.
- Must not have availed or be availing any other Central/State fellowship.
- Must secure written consent from a UIET faculty supervisor in the eligible branches (CSE/IT/ECE).
- Inter-departmental or institutional transfers are not permitted under this scheme.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Selection is based on fresh PhD admission eligibility and faculty supervisor consent from UIET (CSE/IT/ECE).
- No written test or interview mentioned; eligibility and supervisor approval are the primary criteria.
- No written test or interview mentioned; eligibility and supervisor approval are the primary criteria.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
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📂 Required Documents
- Written consent letter from a UIET faculty supervisor (CSE/IT/ECE).
- Proof of fresh PhD admission eligibility as per Panjab University norms.
- Proof of fresh PhD admission eligibility as per Panjab University norms.
💳 Application Fee Details
• Note: No explicit mention of an application fee is provided in the raw job notification text.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
How many vacancies are available for the PhD fellowship under the Visvesvaraya Scheme at UIET, Panjab University?
There is one vacancy available for the full-time PhD fellowship under the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme – Phase II at UIET, Panjab University.
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the PhD fellowship at UIET, Panjab University?
The last date to apply is 5th October 2026. Applications opened on 23rd September 2026.
Q.
Is this fellowship open to candidates who have already started a PhD elsewhere?
No, this fellowship is strictly limited to fresh applicants for PhD admission in CSE, IT, or ECE at UIET, Panjab University for the academic year 2026–27.
Q.
What is the monthly fellowship amount for the first two years?
The fellowship amount for the 1st and 2nd year is ₹46,250 per month.
Q.
Can I apply if I am already availing another Central/State fellowship?
No, candidates must not have availed or be availing any other Central/State fellowship to be eligible for this fellowship.