Ref No: NS/RESEARCH/PHD-ADM/2026-04 | Date of Notification: September 30, 2026
Official Institutional Circular: Applications are invited from eligible and motivated candidates for admission to full-time and part-time Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programs for the upcoming Academic Session 2026–27.
1. Research Disciplines Offered
NeoSchool Institute of Advanced Studies invites research proposals across the following interdisciplinary faculties:
- Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence: Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Cyber-Physical Systems, and NLP.
- Physical Sciences: Quantum Optics, Condensed Matter Physics, and Renewable Energy Materials.
- Mathematical & Computational Sciences: Applied Statistics, Cryptography, and Numerical Modeling.
- Educational Technology & Pedagogy: Digital Learning Analytics and Cognitive Learning Systems.
2. Eligibility Criteria
- Master's Degree: Master’s degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks (or equivalent CGPA of 6.0/10) from a recognized University/Institution (5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD categories).
- National Fellowship Exemption: Candidates with valid UGC-NET / CSIR-NET (JRF/LS) / GATE / SLET qualifications are exempted from the written entrance exam and will qualify directly for the research proposal interview.
3. Important Dates & Academic Calendar
| Milestone / Event | Scheduled Date |
|---|---|
| Commencement of Online Applications | October 05, 2026 |
| Last Date for Submission of Applications | November 10, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Institutional Research Aptitude Test (IRAT) | November 22, 2026 |
| Personal Interview & Research Defense | December 02–05, 2026 |
| Declaration of Final Merit List | December 15, 2026 |
4. Research Fellowship & Financial Support
Selected full-time research scholars without external national fellowships are eligible for the NeoSchool Institutional Teaching Assistantship (ITA) consisting of a monthly stipend of ₹35,000 / month + contingency grant, subject to fulfilling academic duties.
5. How to Apply
- Submit the online registration form through the institutional portal.
- Upload attested scanned copies of academic transcripts (Bachelor's and Master's), national test certificates, and a brief Statement of Research Intent (500–1000 words).
- Pay the non-refundable registration fee of ₹1,000 (₹500 for reserved categories).
Inquiries & Support: Research Directorate Desk • Email: research@institution.edu • Direct Ext: +1 (555) 234-5678 (Ext. 204)