Gandhinagar, 15 December 2020: Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology (DA-IICT), Gandhinagar has invited online applications from eligible candidates for PhD programmes for Winter Session 2020-21. Teaching Assistantship (TA)/Research Assistantships (RAs) is offered to Full Time PhD Scholars. Considering COVID 19, selection will be held through Online Proctored Entrance Examination.
Research Areas at DA-IICT: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) & allied disciplines, Mathematical & Computational Sciences (Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Computational Science), Humanities & Social Sciences (English, History, Anthropology, Comparative Literature, Philosophy and Design).
PhD Programmes are also available for Sponsored candidates.
Key Dates & Application: The closing date for submission of online application is 31 December 2020.
Entrance Examination for Candidates not called for direct interview (tentative) – 06 January 2021.
Date of Interview (tentative) – 07 January 2021.
Commencement of classes – 11 January 2021
The Application fee (non-refundable) is Rs. 1200/- (Rupees One thousand two hundred only) plus GST@18%.
Selection Procedure:
Shortlisting will be based on an online proctored entrance test and the selection will be on the basis of a personal interview.
In some subjects and cases, Direct Interview will be applicable for candidates with valid JRF/DST Inspire/PM scholarship/Visvesvaraya PhD scheme at the time of application.
The interview will happen via a video conferencing mode either through Skype or Google Hangout/Meet.
Financial assistance: The following is a summary of financial assistance provided by the institute to the non-sponsored category students.
DA-IICT fellowship: All those admitted as full-time PhD students will be eligible for financial support in the form of Teaching Assistantship (TA)/Research Assistantships (RAs). The assistantship is Rs. 21,000/- per month till the end of the semester in which the candidate clears the comprehensive examination. For the subsequent period, for candidates with B Tech/M Sc degree the assistantship gets revised to Rs. 25,000/- per month, and for candidates with M Tech/M Phil degree the assistantship gets revised to Rs. 28,000/- per month. The fellowship is for a maximum duration of four years after passing the comprehensive examination or clearing of Synopsis, whichever is earlier.
TCS Research Fellowship: The Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has recognized DA-IICT as one of the Institutions to administer the TCS Research Scholar Program. This prestigious program provides attractive doctoral fellowships to full-time students pursuing PhD programs in selected areas. Rs. 41,000/- per month for the first two years and Rs. 45,000/- per month for the next two years.
For exact details about eligibility conditions, how to apply and other details, the candidates should refer the Admission Notification, uploaded on the official website of Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology (DA-IICT), Gandhinagar.
