Visvesvaraya Ph.D. Scheme for Electronics & IT – Phase II at Thiagarajar College of Engineering
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About 'Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics & IT':
'Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics & IT', with the approval of Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, was initiated in 2014 with an objective to enhance no. of PhDs in the country (Budget: Rs. 466 Cr).
PhD seats were allocated to 97 institutions (IITs, NITs, Central & State Universities etc.) in 25 states and 4 Union Territories. Now, 2nd phase of the scheme has been launched with budget of Rs. 481.93 Crores for 9 years targeting:
1000 Full Time PhD Candidates.
150 Part Time PhD Candidates.
50 awardees of Young Faculty Research Fellowship.
225 awardees of Post-Doctoral Fellowship.
For further details, you can visit:
https://phd.digitalindiacorporation.in
Aim of the Scheme:
The “Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme” aims to enhance the number of Ph.D. scholars in Information Technology (IT)/Electronics System Design & Manufacturing (ESDM) sectors and build strong research infrastructure in academic institutions.
Target Sectors:
IT/ITES (Information Technology Enabled Services) and ESDM (Electronic Design and Manufacturing)
Research Domains:
Emerging fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Quantum Computing, Wireless Networks, Smart Grid, Power Systems, Power Electronics, Drives, Machines, Renewable Integration, Micro-grids, Communications, Semiconductor, Antennas, VLSI Design, Image Processing, Signal Processing, Electromagnetics, RF & Microwaves, EV Interfacing, Cyber Security, Internet of Things, Robotics
No. of seats available:
02 Full Time Ph.D Seats
01 Part Time Ph.D Seat
Funding Support:
Total Amount allocated: Rs.75 Lakhs for 2 Full Time and 1 Part Time Ph.D Candidate
Grant for Part Time Ph.D: Fellowship @ Rs. 3 Lakhs on Ph.D. completion
Grant for Full Time PhD: (Rs.72,61,600 for 2 Candidates)
| Details | First two years | Three - Five years |
|---|---|---|
| Fellowship | Rs.38,750/- per month | Rs.43,750/- per month |
| HRA | As per Norms | |
| Institutional Overhead | Rs.50000/- per year | |
| Contingency Grant | Rs.2,40,000/- per year | |
| Project Duration | 60 months or PhD completion of the enrolled Candidate(s), whichever is earlier | |
Eligibility:
PhD Regulations of Anna University (https://cfr.annauniv.edu/research/regulation/Ph.D-Regulation-2025.pdf) and
Approved research domains of Electronic Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) and Information Technology Enabled Services (ITES), MeitY.
Admission Process
Call for applications through social media, and TCE Website
Receiving the Applications (Applicant should select the GUIDE from TCE alone)
Intimation to the eligible candidates for test and interview
Verification of Certificates, Test, and Interview
Announcement of the Eligible Candidates
Approval (Centre for Research - Anna University, Affiliating University and Visveswaraya PhD cell, MeitY)
Enrolment at Centre for Research - Anna University and TCE
Apply through the following google form :
https://forms.gle/gkNcFhvvGVXZYUbm9
Last date of the application: May 30, 2025
Head of the Visvesvaraya Ph.D. Scheme: Dr L Ashok Kumar, Principal, TCE
Nodal Officer of the Visvesvaraya Ph.D. Scheme: Dr.S.Sridevi, Professor, Department of Information Technology, TCE
For any clarifications, contact the Nodal Officer through the mail – sridevi@tce.edu
