Jodhpur: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jodhpur, an Institute of National Importance, has released PhD Admission notification for January 2020 session. PhD programmes are available in the following subjects: Core Sciences; Engineering Sciences; Inter-disciplinary Areas; and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Key Dates: Cut-off date for an application to be considered for the admission process is 15 October (for Semester II) 2019. The Announcement of short listed applicants for the admission process is is 20 October (for Semester II) 2019.
Doctor of Philosophy Programs
Core Sciences
- PhD (Chemistry)
- PhD (Mathematics)
- PhD (Physics)
Engineering Sciences
- Ph.D. (Biosciences and Bioengineering)
- Ph.D. (Computer Science & Engineering)
- Ph.D. (Electrical Engineering)
- Ph.D. (Mechanical Engineering)
- Ph.D. (Metallurgical & Materials Engineering)
Inter-disciplinary Areas
- Ph.D. (AUV Technologies)
- Ph.D. (Cognitive Science)
- Ph.D. (Digital Humanities)
- Ph.D. (IOT & Applications)
- Ph.D. (Quantum Information and Computation)
- Ph.D. (Smart Healthcare)
- Ph.D. (Space Technologies)
Humanities & Social Sciences
Ph.D. (Humanities & Social Sciences)
Eligibility for Admission
The eligibility criteria prescribed in this section are at least the minimum. The Admissions Committee may prescribe requirements over and above these.
(a) Engineering discipline
(1) Applicants with a Master’s degree in Engineering namely M.Tech, M. E., M. Sc. (Engineering) or MS by Research with at least 60% marks or at least 6.5/10 Cumulative Performance Index (CPI) or Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA). Such students are required to have at least 60% marks or 6.5/10 CPI or CGPA in Bachelor’s degree.
(2) Applicants with a Master’s degree in Sciences with at least 70% marks or at least 7.0/10 CPI or CGPA with a valid GATE, CSIR, UGC or NBHM score card. Such students are required to have 70% marks or 7.0/10 CPI or CGPA in Bachelor’s degree.
(3) (a) a B.Tech, B.E. or B.Sc. (Engineering) degree with at least 80% marks or at least 8/10 CPI or CGPA and a valid GATE score, and
(b) a B.Tech. degree from any of the IITs with at least 8/10 CPI or CGPA with a valid GATE Score Card.
(b) Science discipline
(1) Master’s degree in Sciences with at least 60% marks or at least 6.5/10 CPI or CGPA with a valid GATE, CSIR, UGC score card or equivalent. Such students are required to have at least 60% marks or 6.5/10 CPI or CGPA in Bachelor’s degree. Applicants holding Master’s degree in Engineering also are eligible to apply for PhD Programme in Sciences with at least 70% marks or 7/10 CPI or CGPA. Again, such applicants are required to have at least 70% marks or 7/10 CPI or CGPA in both the Bachelor’s and Master’s degree.
(2) Applicants holding only Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with
(a) a B.Tech, B.E. or B.Sc.(Engineering) degree with at least 80% marks or 8/10 CPI or CGPA and a valid GATE score card
(b) a B.Tech. degree from any of the IITs with at least 8/10 CPI or CGPA or a valid GATE score card
(c) Humanities and Social Sciences discipline
(1) Master’s degree in Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences, Engineering or allied areas with at least 55% marks or 6.0/10 CPI or CGPA with a valid GATE, UGC or CSIR score.
(2) Applicants holding only Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with
(a) a B.Tech, B.E. or B.Sc.(Engineering) degree with at least 80% marks or 8/10 CPI or CGPA and a valid GATE score card; and
(b) a B.Tech. degree from any of the IITs with at least 8/10 CPI or CGPA or a valid GATE score card.
Admission Procedure:
The Academic Committee shortlists applicants with a proven academic record based on a cut-off of the GATE, CSIR or UGC score card or equivalent. The shortlisted applicants will be called for the Written Examination and/or Interview. Admission will be made based on academic performance in the Written Examination and/or Interview.
For exact details on eligibility conditions, how to apply and other detail, the candidates should refer the PhD Admission page on the official website of IIT Jodhpur.
