CIT Kokrajhar offers a full-time Ph.D. in Mathematics through the Department of Basic Science and Humanities, admitting candidates via written entrance test and personal interview with a minimum 3-year fee of INR 105,500. Research areas include applied mathematics, numerical methods, graph theory, and mathematical modelling. NET or SLET certificate holders are exempt from the written test.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions to Ph.D. (Mathematics) 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
- NET or SLET holders skip the written entrance test and attend the personal interview directly
- UGC or CSIR JRF holders may receive a monthly fellowship of INR 31,000 to INR 37,000 from the fellowship body
CIT Kokrajhar Ph.D. (Mathematics) 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. (Mathematics) 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 an M.Sc. in Mathematics or a closely related discipline 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 attend directly for the personal interview.
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
- M.Sc. Mathematics graduates seeking a PhD at an Institute of National Importance at low cost
- NET or SLET-qualified candidates who want to bypass the written entrance test
- JRF holders combining fellowship income with a PhD focused on applied or computational mathematics
- Students interested in mathematical research with engineering applications in Northeast India
✗ Skip if
- Candidates who need access to a pure mathematics department in a large research university
- Students seeking highly specialised research in number theory or algebraic geometry not offered here
- Those who require a metropolitan campus with extensive post-PhD academic job placement networks
CIT Kokrajhar Ph.D. (Mathematics) 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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