Chennai: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has announced PhD and MS (Research) Admission for July 2020 session.

The following programmes available:  PhD and MS (by Research) programmes under regular/part-time/external schemes of IIT Madras. Half-Time Research Assistantship (HTRA) funded by MHRD as well as fellowships from other funding agencies like CSIR, UGC, DST, ICMR, AICTE etc. are available for those who have qualified for these schemes.

Candidates can apply to pursue Direct Ph.D. programme in Engineering/Sciences/Management/Humanities & Social Sciences stream after their Bachelor’s Degree. Meritorious M.S scholars under Engineering/Management stream with minimum CGPA of 8.0 are eligible to upgrade to the Ph.D. programme in the same department and will receive two degrees (M.S.+Ph.D.) on completion of the programme.

Key Dates for July 2020 session: The online application window is open from 01 March 2020. The closing date for submission of application is 31 March 2020.

List of Departments where PhD Programms available:

Aerospace Engineering

Applied Mechanics

Biotechnology

Chemical Engineering

Chemistry

Civil Engineering

Computer Science & Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Engineering Design

Humanities and Social Sciences

Management Studies

Mathematics

Mechanical Engineering

Metallurgical & Materials Engineering

Ocean Engineering

Physics

Interdisciplinary

Minimum Educational Qualifications for Ph.D.

PhD in Engineering:

1. a) Candidates with a Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology with a good academic record / Master’s degree by Research in Engineering/Technology with a good academic record / 5 Year Dual Degree in Engineering or 5 Year BS+MS Dual degree from Centrally Funded Technical Institute with a good academic record.
2. b) 2 Year M.Sc. from IITs (entry through JAM) with 8.0 and above are exempted from qualifying in National Level Examinations.
3. c) Candidates with Master’s degree in Sciences with a good academic record and of exceptional merit are eligible, for the relevant Engineering disciplines (as decided by admitting departments). Candidates must have a valid GATE score or UGC-JRF/NET/CSIR-JRF or equivalent qualification in the relevant area tenable for the year of registration.

In the case of candidates with Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology AND possess more than 5 years relevant work experience after the Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology, the requirement of a test score may be waived by the Selection Committee.

PhD in Sciences:

1. Master’s degree in Sciences with a good academic record and having a valid GATE score or UGC-JRF/NET/CSIR-JRF/NBHM/INSPIRE or equivalent qualification tenable for the current year in the relevant area.
2. Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology or 5 Year BS+MS Dual degree/ 5 Year Integrated degree from Centrally Funded Technical Institute are eligible with a good academic record.
3. 2 Year M.Sc. from IITs (entry through JAM) with 8.0 and above are exempted from qualifying in National level examinations.
4. Students who get more than 8.0 CGPA in M.Sc. in Science Departments of IIT Madras can be admitted directly to their Ph.D programme in Sciences with interview at departmental level.

PhD in Humanities and Social Sciences:

1. a) (i) Master’s degree / dual degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline AND Qualifying UGC – NET

or JRF / CSIR-JRF / GATE Score or equivalent qualification tenable for the current year in the

relevant area or international level post graduate admission examination such as GRE (Non-HTRA).

OR

(ii) Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology or 5 Year BS+MS Dual degree/ 5 Year Integrated degree from Centrally Funded Technical Institute with a good academic record.

1. b) At least 3 years of experience in research/industry in lieu of the above examination. (This clause is applicable only for Non-HTRA candidates)

PhD in Management:

Masters degree or 2 year PG Diploma in a relevant discipline, and a Bachelor’s degree with a good academic record (minimum five years of undergraduate and postgraduate education) OR Five year integrated master’s degree / dual degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline with a good academic record

AND

Qualifying in national level examinations such as GATE/CAT/UGC-JRF/NET/CSIR-JRF or equivalent or international level post graduate admission examination such as GMAT/GRE (Non-HTRA).

OR

At least 5 years of managerial experience in lieu of the above examination. (This clause is applicable for Non-HTRA candidates only)

Master’s degree in Engineering / Technology with a good academic record or a Master’s degree by

Research in Engineering / Technology in a relevant discipline are exempted from qualifying in National level examinations.

Candidates with MBA or 2 year PG diploma from Centrally Funded Technical Institute (CFTI) with CGPA of 8 and above are exempted from qualifying in National level examinations.

For latest update, eligibility criteria, how to apply and other details, candidates should visit the official website of  IIT Madras.

https://research.iitm.ac.in