MGU Invites Applications for Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme

Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, has invited applications for one postdoctoral fellowship and one full-time PhD position under the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT (Phase-II) for the academic year 2026–27. The last date for submitting applications is October 27, 2026.

Details of the Programme

• The research opportunities are aimed at promoting advanced research in functional materials and emerging electronic technologies.
• The postdoctoral fellowship will focus on the design, fabrication, characterisation and applications of triboelectric materials and devices, biomaterial-based electronic materials, self-powered electronic systems, wearable and flexible electronics, biomedical electronics and energy-harvesting technologies.
• The PhD position will focus on advanced functional materials for Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM).

Candidates applying for the postdoctoral fellowship must hold a PhD in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, Nanoscience, Nanotechnology, Polymer Science or a related discipline. PhD holders from Mahatma Gandhi University are not eligible to apply.

For the full-time PhD position, applicants must possess a Master's degree or equivalent qualification in Science, Electronics or Information Technology, with at least 60 per cent marks or First Class. A valid GATE or UGC-NET/CSIR-NET qualification is required. University First Rank holders are also eligible, subject to the applicable scheme conditions.

Application Process

• The application fee for the postdoctoral fellowship is ₹1,500 for general category candidates and ₹750 for SC/ST candidates.
• For the PhD position, the fee is ₹1,225 for general category candidates and ₹610 for SC/ST candidates.
• Fees are to be paid online through the university's e-payment portal.

Applicants must submit the prescribed application and supporting documents both by post and by email. The documents include the application fee receipt, proof of date of birth, educational certificates and mark lists, applicable caste certificate, proof of publications (first page), and a research project proposal for postdoctoral fellowship applicants.

The completed documents should be emailed to nodalofficer.vs@mgu.ac.in and sent by post to:

Nodal Officer – Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme

Director, School of Polymer Science and Technology

Convergence Academia Complex

Mahatma Gandhi University

Kottayam – 686560, Kerala, India.