Full-Time PHD Scholar

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 391,000 - 614,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly scholarship 35,000–55,000 INR

Up to ₹10 Lakhs for research infra

Publication and conference support

MeitY scholarship opportunities

Patent and IP support

Startup incubation mentoring

Job summary

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham invites applications for Full-Time Ph.D. Scholar positions across eight campuses inEngineering, Computer Science, and AI. This on-site role involves research under faculty supervision, literature reviews, proposal development, experiments, and publishing results.

Selected scholars may contribute to teaching and grant activities. Qualifications include a Master’s or a four-year Bachelor’s with strong research aptitude and the ability to work independently in

Qualifications

• A master's degree or a 4-year bachelor's with strong research orientation.
• Ability to conduct literature reviews and develop research proposals.
• Good writing and analytical abilities for academic publications.

Responsibilities

• Identify research problems and develop proposals.
• Conduct literature reviews and design experiments or simulations.
• Analyse findings and publish results in journals/conferences.
• Contribute to teaching, mentoring, and project documentation.

Skills

Research aptitude

Academic writing

Communication skills

Independent work

Analytical skills

Education

Master's degree in a relevant discipline

Bachelor's degree with 7.5/10 CGPA (4-year/8-semester)

Job description

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is a multi-campus, multi-disciplinary research institution and an Institution of Eminence, recognised as one of India's leading research universities. Accredited with NAAC A++, Amrita is ranked 8th among universities in India in the NIRF India Rankings 2025 and 1st in India in the THE Impact Rankings 2025.

With eight campuses across Amaravati, Amritapuri, Bengaluru, Chennai, Coimbatore, Kochi, Mysuru, and Nagercoil, Amrita provides a vibrant academic environment that fosters advanced research, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The university actively collaborates with leading international institutions, including Ivy League universities in the United States and prominent European universities, through joint research initiatives, academic partnerships, and international exchange programmes. Amrita offers scholars opportunities to work on impactful research, access advanced research infrastructure, pursue international collaborations, and contribute to technological and scientific advancements.

Role Description:

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham invites applications from highly motivated candidates for Full-Time Ph.D. Scholar positions in Engineering, Computer Science, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) across its eight campuses.

This is a full-time, on-site research position involving original research under the guidance of experienced faculty members and research supervisors. Selected scholars will be responsible for identifying research problems, conducting comprehensive literature reviews, developing research proposals, designing and executing experiments or computational studies, analysing findings, and publishing research outcomes in reputed peer-reviewed journals and conferences.

The role involves actively participating in research projects, interdisciplinary collaborations, academic discussions, seminars, and conferences. Scholars may also contribute to teaching, mentoring, project documentation, grant applications, and other academic activities as required by their respective departments.

Research opportunities are available in the following areas:

• Advanced Automation and Robotics
• Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Science and Engineering
• Computer Science and Information Technology
• Cyber Security
• Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Materials Science and Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Wireless Networks and Applications

Selected candidates will benefit from a strong research ecosystem, faculty mentorship, international research collaborations, and institutional support for research infrastructure, publications, conferences, and innovation.

Qualifications

• A Master's degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks from a recognised institution, OR
• A four-year/eight-semester Bachelor's degree with Research and a minimum CGPA of 7.5/10.
• Strong academic background and research aptitude, with the ability to identify research problems, conduct literature reviews, and critically evaluate academic literature.
• Good academic writing, documentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary research environments.
• Proficiency in relevant research methodologies, computational tools, laboratory techniques, or analytical software, depending on the chosen research area.
• Effective communication and presentation skills for academic discussions, seminars, and research publications.
• A strong interest in pursuing advanced research and contributing to publications, innovation, and technological development.

Entrance Test Exemption:

Candidates with valid UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, or GATE scores are exempted from the written entrance test for Engineering, Computer Science, and AI programmes.

For Non-NET Candidates:

Candidates must qualify in the university entrance test with a minimum of 50% marks.

Selection Process:

Final selection is based on the Entrance Test (70%) and Interview/Viva-voce (30%). Preference will be given to candidates with verified research publications and high-quality research proposals.

Scholarship and Research Benefits

• Monthly scholarship starting at ₹35,000 for Engineering, Computer Science, and AI programmes, with the possibility of an increase up to ₹55,000 per month, subject to programme eligibility.
• Up to ₹10 Lakhs in research infrastructure support.
• Up to ₹6 Lakhs in publication support.
• Eligible candidates may receive scholarships of up to ₹43,750 per month under the Visvesvaraya Ph.D. Scheme, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India.
• Funding support for international conferences and research travel.
• Opportunities for global collaborative research.
• Patent and intellectual property support.
• Startup incubation and entrepreneurship mentoring.
• Additional tuition fee waiver for eligible women scholars.

Highly motivated candidates with a strong passion for research are encouraged to apply online.

Last Date to Apply:

15 November 2026

For more information, visit: https://spotlight.amrita.edu/phd-engineering/