Chennai: Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing (IIITDM), Kancheepuram, an Institution of National Importance established in 2007 by the Ministry of HRD, invites applications for PhD progarmmes for August 2020.
Fellowships: The scholars admitted to the PhD programmes under the regular-HTRA scheme (Full time) are eligible for the Half-time Teaching/Research Assistantship (HTRA). PhD Admission for Regular fulltime scholars with project support (Under Sponsored projects of the Institute) is available.
Disciplines available for PhD: Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering (Including Electrical Engineering), Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics.
Key Dates & Application Fees: The closing date for submission of online application is 21 July 2020.
Tentative dates of test/interview through online (for short listed candidates):
Computer Science and Engineering – 24 July 2020
Mechanical Engineering – 24 July 2020
Mathematics – 25 July 2020
Physics – 25 July 2020
Electronics and Communication Engineering (Including Electrical Engineering) – 25 July 2020
Announcement of Results – 28 July 2020
Academic session for Jul-Nov 2020 tentatively will start from of 3 August 2020.
Application fee:
GN/OBC-NC/EWS Male candidates: Rs.250/-
GN/OBC-NC/EWS Female candidates/SC/ST and PwD candidates : Rs.125/-
The application fee for GN/OBC-NC Male candidates is Rs.250/- while for GN/OBC-NC Female candidates and /SC/ST and PwD candidates is Rs.125/- .
Eligibility Conditions:
Direct PhD (for applicants having UG degree) :
Candidates who have qualified for the award of Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology with exceptionally good academic record in an eligible discipline will be considered for direct admission to PhD Programme as a regular full time scholar subject to the following conditions:
A B.Tech degree holder from CFTI (Centrally Funded Technical Institute) with a minimum CGPA of 8.0 on a 10 point scale or with a valid GATE score.
A Bachelor’s degree holder in Engineering/Technology from any other University should be among the top 10 rank holders in the University and having a valid GATE score.
A Bachelor’s degree holder in Engineering/Technology from a reputed R & D organization with excellent research record.
For applicants holding PG degree :
- a) Candidates with a Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology (ME/MTech/M Des)or a Master of Science (MS) degree by Research in Engineering/Technology with a good academic record. (Refer to sec 5 of the PhD Admission prospectus)
- b) Candidates with Master’s degree in Sciences with a good academic record and of exceptional merit where eligible, for the relevant Engineering discipline and with a valid GATE score or UGC/CSIR NET/NBHM or equivalent qualification in the relevant area tenable for the year of registration.
For exact qualification, how to apply and other details, interested candidates should refer the official PhD admission notification, uploaded on the official website of IIITDM, Kancheepuram.
