Kanpur: IIT Kanpur has announced its first round of admissions for PhD in Cognitive Science starting July 2017. The research areas are the Inter-disciplinary Program in Cognitive Science.

The online application process has commenced from 14 June 2017. The last date for submitting the application is 06 July 2017 (23:59 Hrs). The application fee is Rs 400.

Eligibility Criteria for Admission:

MA/M.Sc/M.Phil/MS/equivalent degree (Cognitive Science./ Psychology/ Linguistics/Philosophy/Anthropology/Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics/Statistics/Biosciences/related disciplines) with a minimum of 60% or 6.0/10 (grade point average) in the qualifying degree. A valid score/qualification in GATE/ CSIR/ JRF/ NET/other equivalent exams. Applicants from IITs with a grade point average of 8.0/10 (or equivalent) are exempted from the GATE/ CSIR/ JRF/ NET requirement.

M.Tech/ME/MD (any branch) with a minimum of 60% or 6.0/10 (grade point average) in the qualifying degree.

B.Tech/BE (any branch), BS (4-year program) (Physics/ Chemistry/ Mathematics/ Statistics/Biosciences/ related sciences), MBBS. Applicant must have a minimum of 75% or 7.5/10 in the qualifying degree. Should have a valid score/qualification in GATE/ CSIR/ JRF/NET/other equivalent exam. Applicants from CFTIs (centrally funded technical institutions) with a grade point average of 7.5/10 (or equivalent) and those with an MBBS degree are exempted from the GATE/ CSIR/ JRF/NET requirement.

Selection Procedure: Applicants will be shortlisted for an entrance test and interview at IIT Kanpur. Final admission will be based on the performance in the entrance test and interview.

For exact eligibility conditions, how to apply and other details, interested candidates should refer the PhD Admission notification, uploaded on the official website of IIT Kanpur.

http://www.iitk.ac.in/doaa/pgadmission.htm