Ph.D. in Humanities and Social Science at NIT Patna

If you are looking at Ph.D. in Humanities and Social Science, NIT Patna in Patna runs it as a 3-year, full-time doctoral course. The intake is 4 seats a year. The total fee on record is ₹2.58 lakh, which works out to about ₹86,000 a year.

NIT Patna is a public/government institute, founded in 1886. This page brings together what is on record for this course at NIT Patna — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to Ph.D programmes at NIT Patna as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with NIT Patna before you pay anything.

To be considered for Ph.D. in Humanities and Social Science, you usually need a master's degree in a related subject. The minimum marks on record at NIT Patna are: X: 0.0, XII: 0.0, Graduation: 60.0.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through UGC NET and a university's own test. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check NIT Patna's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take UGC NET and a university's own test and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to NIT Patna on its website (www.nitp.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The latest placement figures on record (2024) show a placement rate of 80% and a highest package of ₹45 lakh at NIT Patna. 560 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

NIT Patna runs 11 Ph.D specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
• Ph.D. in Physics
• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering
• Ph.D. in Engineering and Technology
• Ph.D. in Chemistry
• Ph.D. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Ph.D. in Mathematics
• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) (Part-time)
• Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Do the subjects of Ph.D. in Humanities and Social Science genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹2.58 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does NIT Patna compare with other colleges offering Ph.D in and around Patna?