Palakkad: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Palakkad, has invited applications for MS Research and PhD programmes commencing from January 2018. Assistance will be as per Ministry of HRD norms. Fulltime scholars admitted to PhD and MS programmes are eligible for the Half-time Teaching/Research Assistantship (HTRA).
Key Dates: The online application window will close on 27 October 2017. The application fee for GN/OBC-NCL Male candidates is Rs.100/- while the application fee for GN/OBC-NCL Female candidates is Rs50/- and SC/ST and PwD candidates Rs50/- .
Eligibility for Doctoral Programs: The minimum educational qualifications for admission to the PhD programme of the Institute are as follows:
PhD in Engineering:
1 Candidates with a Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology with a good academic record or a Master’s degree by Research in Engineering/Technology with a good academic record.
2 Candidates with Master’s degree in Sciences with a good academic record and of exceptional merit are eligible for the relevant Engineering discipline. They should have a valid GATE score or UGC/CSIR-NET/NBHM or equivalent qualification in the relevant area tenable for the year of registration.
3 Candidates who have qualified for the award of Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology from a Centrally Funded Technical Institute (CFTI) with an exceptionally good academic record in an eligible discipline will be considered for direct admission to PhD provided he/she has a minimum CGPA of 8/10 (7.5/10 for OBC-NCL and 7/10 for SC/ST/PwD candidates).
PhD in Sciences:
Master’s degree in Sciences with a good academic record and having a valid GATE score or UGC/CSIR-NET/NBHM or equivalent qualification tenable for the current year in the relevant area. Master’s degree holders in Engineering/Technology are also eligible.
Candidates who have qualified for the award of Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology from a Centrally Funded Technical Institute (CFTI) with an exceptionally good academic record in an eligible discipline will be considered for direct admission to Ph.D. in Sciences provided he/she has a minimum CGPA of 8/10 (7.5/10 for OBC-NCL and 7/10 for SC/ST/PwD candidates).
List of departments where PhD & Research opportunities are available
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Computer Science & Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Physics
Humanities and Social Sciences (Philosophy: Continental Philosophy, Phenomenology and Existentialism).
For exact eligibility conditions, how to apply and other details, interested candidates should refer Admission Notification, uploaded on the official website of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Palakkad.
http://turing.iitpkd.ac.in/web/index.php/research/
