Shibpur, West Bengal, 02 August 2021: Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur, an Institute of National Importance and controlled by the Council of NITs, invites applications for admission to PhD Program for the July cycle of 2021.
The total number PhD seats with Institute Fellowships are 100. The closing date for submission of online application is 17 August 2020.
PhD Admission is available in the following types: Regular, Individual Fellowship i.e. CSIR/UGC/DBT/ICMR/INSPIRE etc., Sponsored Research Project & Sponsored Candidates categories of the Institute.
Here, SkillOutlook presents key points of Eligibility Criteria for PhD Admission July 2021
The Ph.D. program shall be open to candidates of any Nationality and candidates with the following qualification shall be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. Program of the Institute:
Essential qualifications for all categories:
Candidates possessing M.Tech. / M.E. / M.Sc.(Engg.) / M.Arch. / M.U.R.P. / M.Plan. / M.T.R.P. / M.Sc. / M.A. / M.Phil. or an equivalent postgraduate degree in the relevant branch from a recognized University/Institute with minimum 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA on a 10 point scale (throughout from class X to the qualifying degree) are eligible to apply for admission in the relevant departments.
For details of research specialization with allied branches and degrees to be considered, the candidates should refer the information Brochure.
For SC/ST/ Person with Disability (PwD) category, a minimum 55% marks or 6.0 CGPA on 10 point scale (throughout from class X to the qualifying degree) is required.
Key Dates: The closing date for submission of online application is 17 August 2020.
The date of publication of shortlist of candidates to be called for online interview/ counseling in the Institute website will be notified in the institute’s website.
Application fee is Rs. 1500/‐ for OC/OBC(NCL)/EWS and Rs. 1000/‐ for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
The PhD Admission is available in the following disciplines: Engineering, Technology, Science, Architecture, Town & Regional Planning, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
List of Departments where PhD seats with are Institute fellowships available:
Name of the Department | PhD Seats |
Aerospace Engineering and Applied Mechanics | 10 |
Architecture, Town and Regional Planning | 7 |
Chemistry | 7 |
Civil Engineering | 10 |
Computer Science and Technology | 9 |
Earth Sciences | 3 |
Electrical Engineering | 8 |
Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | 6 |
Humanities and Social Sciences | 1 |
Information Technology | 7 |
Mathematics | 7 |
Mechanical Engineering | 7 |
Metallurgy and Materials Engineering | 5 |
Mining Engineering | 3 |
Physics | 7 |
Centre for Healthcare Science and Technology | 1 |
Centre of Excellence in Green Energy and Sensor Systems | 1 |
School of VLSI Technology | 1 |
School of Community Science & Technology | 1 |
School of Mechatronics & Robotics | 1 |
TOTAL | 100 |
For exact eligibility conditions, how to apply and other details, the candidates should refer PhD Admission notice uploaded on the official website of Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur.
https://www.iiests.ac.in/IIEST/Admission/?id=OA==