New Delhi: Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Delhi, a state university based in Delhi, has released PhD Admission Notification for November 2019.
IIIT Delhi offers PhD programs in Computational Biology (CB), Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Electronics and Communications Engineering (ECE), Human Centre & Design (HCD), Mathematics (Maths), and Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH).
Fellowship Benefits: Financial Support: Students joining the PhD programme as regular student will be considered for Institute Fellowship. Presently institute is offering fellowship at the rate of Rs.31,000/- per month in the 1st & 2nd year and Rs.35,000/- in 3rd & 4th year.
IIITD currently has more than 180 PhD scholars – Many with fellowships viz Prime Minister’s Fellowship, DST-INSPIRE, DBT, UGC, CSIR, TCS, Intel, Cognizant & Visvesvaraya. Candidates qualified for UGC/CSIR-NET JRF, DST INSPIRE Fellowship are strongly encouraged to apply. Fresh B.Tech. graduates with research aptitude are strongly encouraged to apply. GATE score is not mandatory.
Key Dates: Online Application Starts on 9th October 2019. Last Date of Online Application 31st October 2019. Announcement of shortlisted candidates – 7th November 2019 . Written test/ Interview Between 16th-30th November 2019 (Exact date will be notified later).
Selection Process: As per Admission Notification, admission is generally offered on the basis of an interview, which may be supplemented by a written test, if necessary. The Institute will invite a limited number of candidates for a written test and interview based on the academic records, statement of purpose, etc. The final selection will be mainly based on academic credentials, written test and/or interview.
The candidates who do not qualify in the written test need not appear for interview. The reserved category candidates will be given due relaxation in cutoff marks as per the norms.
Discipline-Wise Eligibility Conditions for Admission to PhD Programmes
Discipline & Minimum Eligibility Criteria
Computational Biology (CB): A valid GATE score/GPAT score, National Fellowship (e.g. CSIR-UGC NET, DST INSPIRE, ICMR-JRF, DBT-JRF)
AND
BTech / BE / B.Pharma/ M.Pharma / MTech / MS / ME in CSE / IT / ECE / EE / Other Engineering with a CGPA of at least 6.5 on a scale of 10 (or equivalent) or 60% .
OR
MCA/MSc (CSE/IT/ECE/EE and allied areas) degree is considered equivalent to the BTech/BE degree. Such students are eligible to apply with the condition that they have BSc in Computer Science or BSc in any other subject with Mathematics as one of the courses. The marks requirement is same as given above for BTech/BE degrees.
OR
M.B.B.S./ MSc in any other science discipline with at least 60% marks in both B.Sc and M.Sc. and candidate should have their own fellowship through national examination like CSIR-UGC NET, DST INSPIRE, ICMR-JRF, DBT-JRF (they will not be eligible for fellowship from the Institute). If admitted, these candidates may have to do additional courses in Mathematics and/or Computing, as needed.
Computer Science and Engineering (CSE): BTech/ BE/ MTech/ MS/ ME in CSE/ IT/ ECE/ EE with a CGPA of at least 7.5 on a scale of 10 (or equivalent) or 70%.
OR
MCA/MSc(CSE/IT/ECE/EE and allied areas) degree is considered equivalent to the BTech/BE degree. Such students are eligible to apply with a condition that they have BSc in Computer Science or BSc in any other subject with Mathematics as one of the courses.
The marks requirement is same as given above.
OR
MSc in Mathematics with at least 70% marks in both B.Sc and M.Sc or 7.5 CGPA and strong inclination towards CSE/ECE. Electronics and Communications
Engineering (ECE): BTech/ BE/ MTech/ MS/ ME in CSE/ IT/ ECE/ EE with a CGPA of at least 7.5 on a scale of 10 (or equivalent) or 70%.
OR
MCA/MSc(CSE/IT/ECE/EE and allied areas) degree is considered equivalent to the BTech/BE degree. Such students are eligible to apply with a condition that they have BSc in Computer Science or BSc in any other subject with Mathematics as one of the courses.
The marks requirement is same as given above.
OR
MSc in Mathematics with at least 70% marks in both B.Sc and M.Sc or 7.5 CGPA and strong inclination towards CSE/ECE.
Mathematics Essential qualification: JRF from either UGC/CSIR/NBHM/DST or GATE score at least 400.
AND
MSc(Maths)/ MSc (Physics)/ MSc(Statistics)/ MStat/ MPhil(Maths)/ BTech/ MTech/ BE / ME in CS/ ECE/ Maths & CS and similar inter-disciplinary programs with a CGPA of at least 7.5 on a scale of 10 (or equivalent) or at least 70% marks at UG and PG levels.
Social Sciences & Humanities (SSH): Sociology / Anthropology : M.A./MSc/MPhil in, Sociology or Anthropology BTech/MTech. in any discipline and/or MBA with strong interest in sociology/anthropology. With CGPA of at least 7.0 out of 10 for B.Tech degree holders, or at least 55% marks for MA/MSc degree holders
Economics : M.A./MSc/MPhil in Economics, Statistics or Mathematics. BTech/MTech. in any discipline and/or MBA with strong interest in economics. With CGPA of at least 7.0 out of 10 for B.Tech degree holders, or at least 55% marks for MA/MSc degree holders
Human-Centered Design (HCD): UG or PG Engineering degrees in CSE/ECE/Design/Architecture/ Social Science or other related disciplines (4 year duration course).
OR
B.Des/M.Des
OR
MBBS/MD/MPh.
OR
MCA
OR
M.Sc/M.A. degree in design or computing-related disciplines. The marks requirement is CGPA of at least 7.5 on a scale of 10 (or equivalent) or 70%.
For exact details on eligibility conditions, how to apply and other detail, the candidates should refer the Admission page on the official website of IIIT Delhi.
