School of Engineering

Tezpur University (NAAC: 'A+' Grade)

NBA Accredited & AICTE Approved  

विज्ञानं यज्ञं तनुते  

Specialized Knowledge Promotes Creativity  

 

PhD Programme for School of Engineering, Tezpur University

Click to Admission Portal


Help Desk :For General Queries for TU Admission
: Contact No. +91 9957184355
: Email ID: tuee2025@tezu.ernet.in
:For Technical Queries for TU Admission
: Contact No. +91 9957184355
: Email ID: tuee2025@tezu.ernet.in

Admission Process (for the academic 2025-26) of the PhD Programmes :

a) Candidates will be selected based on their performance in Tezpur University Entrance Examination (TUEE) 2025 followed by Personal Interview (PI).

i) Candidates with UGC NET-JRF/ UGC CSIR NET-JRF, UGC CSIR NET (LS)/ SLET (LS), GATE, CEED or similar examinations as specified by the University are exempted from appearing Tezpur University Entrance Examination (TUEE)-2024 but they must appear for the PI conducted by the concern department. Candidate should apply at https://www.tezu.ernet.in/academic/admission2025/

ii) Candidates those who have not qualified the above mentioned examinations must appear for the examination conducted by Tezpur University. For appearing in TUEE-2025 candidate must apply at https://www.tezu.ernet.in/academic/admission2025/

Eligibility criteria for MTech programmes :

  • PhD in Applied Physics: MSc/Integrated MSc in Physics/ Astrophysics/ Electronics/ Geophysics/ Material Science/ Applied Mathematics/ Nanoscience and Technology/ Biotechnology/Environmental Science andChemical Science. Or MPhil., MTech in Solid State Material/ Material Science/ Electronics/ Energy/ Nanoscience and Technology/ Biotechnology/ Environmental Science andChemical Sciences. Or MS Astronomy and Astrophysics. Or BTech in Engineering Physics with 80% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA
  • Research Areas :

    i) Theoretical Modeling of Astrophysical Flows Around Compact Object

    ii) 2D Layered Materials forApplications

  • PhD in Civil Engineering : (a) ME/MTech/ MSc(Engg) in Civil Engineering Or allied areas or (b) MSc in relevant discipline with minimum 70%marksinaggregate or equivalent CGPA or (c) BE / BTech with 75% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA with a valid GATE Score. Minimum two recommendation Letters from the Institute/University from where BE/BTech degree wasobtained.
  • Research Areas :

    i) Geotechnical Engineering

    ii) Environmental Engineering

    iii) Transportation Engineering

  • PhD in Computer Science & Engineering: MTech in Computer Science/ IT/ Electronics, MCA, MSc in Computer Science, IT or BE /BTech with 75% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA with a valid GATE Score. Minimum two recommendation Letters from the Institute/ University from where BE/BTech degree was obtained.
  • Research Areas :

    i) Data mining, Image processing

    ii) Computer Vision and Geometry

    iii) Bio-informatics

    iv) SDN, NFV, IoT

    v) Speech Processing

    vi) NLP/ Pattern Recognition

    vii) NLP/ Pattern Recognition

    viii) ML, V2X, Tactile Internet

    ix) ML, Trust and Reputation, EDM

    x) Data Mining

    xi) Network security, Bioinformatics,

    xii) CRN, 5g/6G,

    xiii)Optical Network, SDN

    xiv)Wireless Network

  • PhD in Design : Master’s Degree in Design or ME/MTech/MArch/MCA/MSc (Computer Sciences/Electronics) or Master’s degree in Applied Arts/ Ergonomics/ Fine Arts/ Visual Arts/ Psychology/ Physiology/ Occupational Safety and Health/ Journalism/ Mass Media Communication, or two-year Master’s degree in Management (MBA or equivalent) with relevant studies in Design field with minimum 55% marks OR Bachelor’s Degree in Design / Engineering / Architecture / Planning / Interior Design (10+2+4) years / 4 Years BFA/ Recognized degree in Design related field (10+2+4) years (AICTE/UGC approved) with 75% marks in aggregate or 62 equivalent CGPA with valid CEED/GATE Scores. OR Four-year Undergraduate Diploma in Design (NID or equivalent), with postgraduate qualification in relevant area with at least 6.0 CGPA (or 55% marks)/ A two-year PostGraduate Diploma in Design in relevant areas (NID/CEPT or equivalent) with first class at Bachelor’s level/ GD Art (5-year programme after 10th standard) with one-year professional experience, with at least 6 CGPA (or 55% marks). Valid CEED/GATE Scores will be preferred.
  • Research Areas :

    i) Rural Technology and Innovation.

    ii) Product Design and Design Methodology

  • PhD in Electrical Engineering : ME/MTech in any relevant discipline in Engineering or MBBS with MD/MS or MSc in any relevant science discipline, OR BE/BTech with 75% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA with a valid GATE Score. Minimum two recommendation Letters from the Institute / University from where BE/BTech degree was obtained
  • Research Areas :

    i) Sensor Fabrication for Application in Food Industry,IOT & Health Monitoring, Green Energy, Sensor

    ii) Control System, Smart Energy System, Chaos, IOT, Wastewater Purification

    iii) Renewable Energy, PowerSystem, Electronic Drives, Electric Vehicles

    iv) Power Electronics & Drives, Micro Grid, Smart Grid.

  • PhD in Electronics & Communication Engineering : ME / MTech / MSc Engg / MS in Electronics/ Communication/ Electronics Design/ Electrical/ Instrumentation/ Control/ Microwave/ Biomedical/ Bioelectronics/ Bio-Technology/ Computer Science/ Information Technology. or MSc in Electronics/ Physics/ Applied Mathematics. MCA with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in Bachelor degree,MBBS with MD/ MS degree. OR BE / BTech with 75% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA with a valid GATE Score. Minimum two recommendation Letters from the Institute/ University from where BE/ BTech degree was obtained.
  • Research Areas :

    i) Robotics, Biomedical Signal Processing

    ii) Image Processing, Computer Vision, Deep Learning- based Signal and Image Analysis, Biomedical Signal Processing

    iii) Bio-electronics, Bio-electronic Devices

    iv) SemiconductorDevices Flexible Electronics/Neuro-engineering

    v) Semiconductor Devices, Simulation and Modeling

    vi) Bio-sensors, Quantum Technology/Machine Learning for Smart Sensing, Sensors • Sensor and Nanotechnol

    vii) Sensor and Nanotechnology

    viii) Vehicular Electronics.

  • PhD in Energy : MSc / ME / MTech degree in Energy Technology/ Energy Management /Energy related Engineering and Technology/ Physics/ Chemistry/Agriculture Allied subjects.
  • Research Areas :

    i) Energy Management, Bio-energy, IoT for Biogas

    ii) Bio- fuels, Catalytic transformation of Biofuels, Energy-Environment/ Building Energy, Biomass Energy

    iii) Hybrid Energy System, Grid Integration, Instrumentation and Control

    iv) Waste Management

    v) Fuel Cell, GreenHydrogen, Battery Supercapacitor, Hybrid UAV based Air Quality Monitor

    vi) Solar Energy, Photovoltaic, EnergySystems, Solar Hybrid Systems

    vii) Heating & Ventilation,Radiant System, GroundSourceHeat

  • PhD in Food Engineering & Technology : MTech/ ME/ Integrated MTech in Food Engineering and Technology/ Food and Dairy related other programme/ Mechanical Engineering/ Chemical Engineering/ Bioprocess/ Bio-chemical/ Biotechnology Or MSc/ Integrated MSc in Food Engineering and Technology/ Food and Dairy related other programme/ Applied Microbiology/ Microbiology/ Bio-Chemistry/ Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Biosciences and Informatics, Or B.E./ B.Tech. (in Food Engineering and Technology/ Food and Dairy related other programme) with 75% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA with valid GATE Score. Minimum two recommendation Letters from the Institute/ University from where B.E./ B.Tech degree was obtained.
  • Research Areas :

    i) Functional Foods and Food Chemistry

    ii) Food Packaging, Food Processing Waste Utilization

    iii) Food Process Engineering

  • PhD in Mechanical Engineering: ME / MTech / MSc (Engg) in Mechanical Engineering or any other relevant Engineering branches including Chemical Engineering and Materials Science Engineering Or MSc Degree in any relevant discipline with CSIR-UGC JRF/NET Qualified certificate or a valid GATE score. Candidates other than those with MSc Mathematics must have studied Mathematics up toBSc level. Or, BE / BTech degree with 75% marks in aggregateor equivalent CGPA with valid GATE Score. Minimum two recommendation Letters from the Institute /University from where BE/BTech degree was obtained
  • Research Areas :

    i) Design and Analysis of Heat Exchangers, Thermodynamic modelling and optimization of (i) Solar thermal power and cooling systems (ii) Gas turbine based combined power systems with Steam Rankine, Organic Rankine and Kalina as bottoming cycles (iii) Vapour absorption cooling systems

    ii) Optimum design of structures and systems using evolutionary algorithms with special emphasis to multi-objective combinatorial optimization problems

    iii) Solar Thermal Energy Applications, Drying Technology Including Solar Hybrid Drying, Thermal Energy Storage

    iv) Solar Thermal Energy Storage, Material Characterization

    v) Thermal Engineering, Heat Transfer System

    vi) Rehabilitation Robotics - Prosthetic Hand, Single Objective and Multiobjective Optimization Facility Layout 65 Problem, Mechatronics

    vii) Stress Analysis, Plasticity, Autofrettage, Fracture Mechanics.

  • PhD in Applied Mathematics : MSc/MA/ME/MTech/MS/BS - MS/ Integrated MSc Degree in Mathematics/ Statistics/Engineering Mathematics / Mathematics and Computing/ Applied Mathematics/ Operations Research/ Mechanical Engg./ Industrial Engineering/Computer Science and Engineering/ Information Technology/any allied subject with 55% marks in aggregate or equivalentCGPA. Or B.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing/any allied subjects with 75% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA with a valid GATE Score. Minimum two recommendation Letters from the Institute/ University from where BE/BTech degree was obtained
  • Research Areas :

    i) Differential Equations, Harmonic Analysis

    ii) Spectral Graph Theory

    iii) Operations Research, Inventory Modelling, Fuzzy Mathematics and Optimization, Mathematics Modelling.

    b) PhD Programmes by Industry Personnels and Professionals:

    Industry professionals refer to persons employed in a formal organization dealing with goods and services, manufacturing, and allied areas. Practicing professionals include persons working in self-employed professions or entrepreneurs like chartered accountant, cost accountant, company secretary, medical professionals including physicians and any other relevant professions. The candidates eligible to apply needs to possess the minimum experience/credential, as given below.



    Sl.No. Category of Candidate Minimum Experience/Credentials
    1 Industry personnel with relevant postgraduate degree 5 years industry experience
    2 Industry personnel with Bachelors Degree in Engineering 10 years of industry experience or 5 years of industry experience along with at least one patent
    3 Practicing professionals with relevant postgraduate degree 5 years industry experience
    4 Practicing professionals with Bachelors Degree in engineering 10 years of professional experience or 5 years of professional experience along with at least one patent

    Interested candidates from the relevant industry and professional fields fulfilling the minimum academic qualifications prescribed by the concerned Department/Centre shall apply for admission to the PhD programmes of the departments through the Tezpur University admission portal at https://www.tezu.ernet.in/academic/admission2025/ The candidates need to submit 11 NOC from the employer (Format for NOC can be downloaded from the admission portal). Detailed guidelines for the pursuance of PhD programme by industry personnel and professional is available in the university webpage.

    The selection process shall include TUEE-2025 Test followed by personal interviews in the Physical mode in the respective departments. Admitted candidates should complete the minimum course work required as per the PhD regulation in force. In case the physical attendance of the scholar is not possible, appropriate technology (like MOOCs, live streaming, blended mode etc.) may be adopted with the approval of the competent authority. It is imperative that all scholars shall attend the examination in person in the designated examination hall.


    Institute Profiles:

    Type of the Institute

    : Government Funded Technical Institutions (Other GFTIs)

    Complete Mailing Address

    : Dean office, School of Engineering Tezpur University Napaam, Tezpur 784028, Assam

    Fax No

    : +91 3712-267005


    Department wise M.Tech programmes:



    Departments Programme Intake
    Computer Science and Engineering M.Tech in CSE
    Computer Science and Engineering Data Sciences
    Civil Engineering M.Tech in CE
    Electronics and Communication Engineering M.Tech in ELDT
    Electronics and Communication Engineering M.Tech in Bioelectronics
    Electrical Engineering M.Tech in EE
    Food Engineering and Technology M.Tech in FET
    Mechanical Engineering M.Tech in ME
    Energy Technology M.Tech in ENT
    Design MDes

    Contact Us

    For technical queries (only form filling/document uploads/payment related issues)

    Email to

    Or write email to

    : +91 9957184355 (Only 10:00AM - 7:00PM)

    : tuee2025@tezu.ernet.in

    : deansoe@tezu.ernet.in



    | CBDE | | Forms | | NIRF | | Annual Report | | Syllabus | | NBA | | NAAC | | AICTE | | CSAB | | BSSC | | T&PC | | TechXetra |

    * School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Sonitpur, Napam-784028, Assam, India *
    © 2020 reserved Tezpur University