Chennai: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has invited applications from students from Final year who can apply MS + PhD / PhD research program for July – 2018 Admission. Hence, candidates with B.E/B.Tech can apply to pursue Direct PhD. (M.S.+Ph.D.) in Engineering/Sciences after their Bachelor’s Degree.
The online application window for Direct PhD is open from 23 Sep 2017 to 22 OCT 2017. Meanwhile admission to the Research Programme for PhD and MS is open throughout the academic year from July 2017 to June 2018.
For Academic Year 2018 – 2019 Direct PhD:
Students who are in their final year of BE/BTech/BS(4 year)/M.E./M.Tech /M.A/M.Sc /MBA/B.Tech-M.Tech dual degree/5 year Integrated Master’s/Dual degree/5 year B.S + M.S Dual Degree with a good academic record can apply and secure their Ph.D. provisional admission for July 2018 at IIT Madras.
Appplications are invited from eligible candidates(Ongoing Final Year Students) for admission to Ph.D. and M.S. (by Research) programmes under regular / part-time / external schemes of IIT Madras. Half-time Teaching Research Assistantship (HTRA) funded by MHRD as well as fellowships from other funding agencies like CSIR, UGC, DST, ICMR, ICAR, AICTE etc. are available for those who have qualified for these schemes. Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview and/or test by the Selection Committees of the respective departments.
Candidates with B.E/B.Tech/B.S(4-years) can get direct admission to (M.S.+Ph.D.) in Engineering/Sciences after their Bachelor’s Degree.
Meanwhile, applications are invited at any time from eligible candidates for admission to Ph.D. and M.S. (by Research) programmes under regular / part-time / external schemes of IIT Madras. Half-time Teaching Research Assistantship (HTRA) funded by MHRD as well as fellowships from other funding agencies like CSIR, UGC, DST, ICMR, ICAR, AICTE etc. are available for those who have qualified for these schemes. Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview and/or test by the Selection Committees of the respective departments from time to time.
Meritorious MS scholars with CGPA>8.0 are eligible to upgrade to the Ph.D. programme in the same department and will receive two degrees (MS+Ph.D) on completion of the programme. MS scholars receiving HTRA are eligible for enhanced fellowship after upgradation.
List of departments where PhD Programmes are available:
Aerospace Engineering
Applied Mechanics
Bio Technology
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Design
Humanities and Social Sciences
Management Studies
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical and Material Engineering
Ocean Engineering
Physics
Interdisciplinary
For exact eligibility, how to apply, selection process, candidates should refer the exact admission notification, which is uploaded on the official website of IIT Madras.
