Ashraf Alam

PhD Admissions 2026–27 at National Institute of Technology Calicut Dr. Ashraf Alam, Assistant Professor in the Department of Education at NIT Calicut, is inviting applications for eight PhD seats under his supervision . The opening is centered on Education and interdisciplinary research spanning Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies, Educational Psychology, Sociology of Education, Educational Policy, Inclusive Education, and Learning Analytics . This opportunity is aimed at UGC-NET JRF-qualified candidates . The post explicitly states that JRF is mandatory for supervision under this call. Applicants with a Master’s degree in any academic discipline are welcome, and candidates from Computer Science, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Statistics, Geography, and related fields are especially encouraged. The admission route mentioned is Scheme I, Full-Time Registration with Government Fellowship (as applicable) . The post does not specify a stipend amount, but it indicates that fellowship support may be available depending on the scheme and eligibility. Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to contact Dr. Ashraf Alam before applying to discuss research interests, eligibility, and potential topics. The application deadline is 27 October 2026, 10:00 AM IST . Application link: Apply Online . Supervisor profile: Know more about the prospective supervisor .