Doctoral Programmes
Preparing the next generation of researchers scholars
NU’s PhD programmes offer curious minds a chance to immerse themselves in deep theoretical analysis with the help of strong mentorships and advanced technological facilities. Research scholars adhere to rigorous academic training. They work closely with international universities and research organisations and produce original research of high quality. Working closely with faculty, our doctoral candidates immerse themselves in an intellectually driven, research-oriented atmosphere and work towards generating knowledge that can be applied to practice and policies. Read More
Why NU?
As a multidisciplinary university, NU encourages multidisciplinary research. Our well-qualified faculty members who supervise research span diverse disciplines such as engineering, biotechnology, the sciences, humanities and management. Since the university’s undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum also mandates research, our faculty members formulate research problems so that there may be a seamless link between the research undertaken at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. The focus is on connecting with industry as the end-user of the research.
Research at NU is funded by several government bodies and industry partnerships. In fact, with our strong industry linkage, NU offers easy access to immediate challenges facing the industry that require immaculately researched solutions. Industry professionals become co-supervisors to our research scholars. These connections provide plenty of exciting career opportunities in industry research labs to our doctoral students.
NU is situated in the Japanese Industrial Zone in Neemrana, Rajasthan. With a plethora of companies in the immediate vicinity of the university, there are plenty of opportunities for students to choose a problem of interest to these companies.
Employed professionals are welcome to apply as part-time scholars to our current portfolio of PhD programmes, while continuing to work at their present companies. Their research can be related to their current role in industry, and to the work they are doing at their organisation. This adds value to their employers as well.
A well-qualified full-time research scholar receives a handsome fellowship remuneration from the university in lieu of the academic work they put in at the university in the form of a full waiver of programme fees.
Currently, NU offers PhD specialisations in the following eight domains:
- Biotechnology
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Educational Technology
- Electronics & Communications
- Geographic Information Systems
- Mathematics & Basic Sciences
- Management
- Humanities and Social Sciences
PhD Biotechnology


PhD Computer Science and Engineering
PhD Educational Technology


PhD Electronics and Communications
PhD Geographic Information Systems


PhD Mathematics and Basic Sciences
PhD Management
NU’s doctoral programme in Management focuses on relevant research that can address managerial and theoretical challenges faced by the economy, organisation, group or individual. This interdisciplinary programme encourages scholars to draw insights not only from different areas of management but also from other disciplines such as social sciences, physical sciences, engineering and technology.

