Gandhinagar, 11 March 2022: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Gandhinagar, an Institute of National Importance, has announced PhD Admission for Semester I 2022-23. Regular(RR) and Continuing Doctoral Programme (CDP) are available.
Students joining the PhD program as regulars (RR) will be considered for Institute Fellowship based on the Ministry of Education norms.
Here, SkillOutlook presents Key Points of Eligibility Conditions of PhD Admission.
Minimum Eligibility Conditions:
At least 55% marks or 5.5 CPI marks in M.A./M.Sc./B.Tech./M.Tech. or equivalent degree in appropriate branches. Above mentioned eligibility criteria is minimum at Institute level. For discipline wise minimum eligibility criteria, the candidates should refer the PhD Admission Page of IIT Gandhinagar.
Discipline Minimum Eligibility Criteria in AY 22-23 Sem-I
BIOLOGICAL
ENGINEERING
At least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PD) or 6.0 (5.5 for SC/ST/PD) CPI/CGPA on the
scale of 10 in: MSc (Biosciences / Biochemistry / Chemistry / Zoology / Botany);
BTech/MTech (Biochemical / Biotechnology / Bioinformatics / Biophysics /
Biomaterials / Biomedical Engineering) or equivalent degree and related programs.
CHEMICAL
ENGINEERING
First Class or 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PD) or 6.0 (5.5 for SC/ST/PD) CPI/CGPA
on the scale of 10 in: BE/BTech/ME/MTech or equivalent degree in Chemical
Engineering OR related branches of Engineering.
CHEMISTRY At least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PD) or 6.0 (5.5 for SC/ST/PD) CPI/CGPA on the
scale of 10 in: MSc (Inorganic Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry/ Organic Chemistry/
General Chemistry/ Physical Chemistry/ Biochemistry/ Bioinformatics/ Computational
Biology/ Applied Chemistry) or equivalent degree and related programs. Applicants
must have qualified NET /GATE examination not before 2020.
CIVIL ENGINEERING First Class or 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PD) or 6.0 (5.5 for SC/ST/PD) CPI/CGPA
on the scale of 10 in: BE/BTech/ME/MTech or equivalent degree in Civil Engineering
or closely related field.
COGNITIVE SCIENCE 60% (55% for SC/ST/PD) or 6.0 (5.5 for SC/ST/PD) CPI/CGPA on the scale of 10 in
BTech/MTech/MSc or equivalent OR 55% (50% for SC/ST/PD) or 5.5 (5.0 for
SC/ST/PD) CPI/CGPA on the scale of 10 in: MA or equivalent
COMPUTER SCIENCE
AND ENGINEERING
BE/BTech/MTech/ME/MS or equivalent degree in CS/EC/EE/related areas with 65%
marks (60% for SC/ST/PD) or 6.5 (6.0 for SC/ST/PD) CPI/CGPA on the scale of 10
OR MSc in Mathematics/Physics/Bioinformatics or related areas with 1st class or
65% marks (60% for SC/ST/PD) or 6.5 (6.0 for SC/ST/PD) CPI/CGPA on the scale of
10 and strong interest in computer science and engineering.
HUMANITIES AND
SOCIAL SCIENCES
55% (50% for SC/ST) or 5.5 (5.0 for SC/ST/PD) CPI/CGPA on the scale of 10 in: MA
or equivalent. OR 60% (55% for SC/ST/PD) or 6.0 (5.5 for SC/ST) CPI/CGPA on the
scale of 10 in BTech/MTech/MSc or equivalent.
EARTH SCIENCES MSc (Geology, Geophysics, Remote Sensing, Geography, natural sciences or
related subjects) with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PD) or a CPI/CGPA of 6.0 (5.5 for
SC/ST/PD) out of 10. Must be CSIR-NET, INSPIRE fellowship or GATE qualified OR
M.Tech./M.Phil. (Geology, Earth Sciences, Geophysics, Environmental Sciences,
Remote Sensing/GIS/Geomatics, Hydrology, Civil Engineering or related subjects)
with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PD) / CPI/CGPA of 6.0 (5.5 for SC/ST/PD) out of
10.
ELECTRICAL
ENGINEERING
First Class or 65% marks (60% for SC/ST/PD) or 6.5(6.0 for SC/ST/PD) CPI/CGPA
on the scale of 10 in: BE/BTech/ME/MTech or Equivalent degree in the broad area of
Electrical and/or Electronics engineering, OR BE/BTech/ME/MTech or Equivalent
degree in other branches of Engineering may be considered in areas consistent with
the research areas of the discipline, OR MSc in disciplines consistent with the
research areas of the discipline.
MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING
First Class or 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PD) or 6.0 (5.5 for SC/ST/PD) CPI/CGPA
on the scale of 10 in:
BE/BTech/ME/MTech/MS or equivalent degree in Mechanical Engineering
OR
BE/BTech/ME/MTech/MS degree or equivalent in Chemical Engineering/Electrical
and/or Electronics Engineering/ Production Engineering/Industrial Engineering
and/or Design/ Aerospace and/or Aeronautical Engineering/ Civil and/or Structural
Engineering/ Instrumentation and Control/ Metallurgical and/or Materials
Engineering/ Engineering Physics/Applied Mechanics/ Ocean Engineering and/or
Naval Architecture/ Engineering Design/ Biotechnology and/or Bio Engineering/
Energy Science and Engineering/ Nuclear Engineering/ Polymer Science and/or
Engineering/ Textile Engineering/
OR
MSc or equivalent degree in Physics/Mathematics with valid NET/GATE.
OR
BE/BTech/ME/MTech/MS/MSc Degree in other branches of
Engineering/Technology/Sciences with an outstanding academic record may also be
considered for research areas consistent with their academic background and
special interests of the discipline.
MATERIALS
ENGINEERING
First Class or 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PD) or 6.0 (5.5 for SC/ST/PD) CPI/CGPA
on the scale of 10 in: B.E. / B. Tech. / M. Tech. / M.S. or equivalent degree in
Materials Science / Materials Engineering / Metallurgical Engineering / Mechanical
Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering / Polymer Engineering / Ceramic
Engineering / Biological Engineering / Chemical Engineering / Electrical Engineering
/ Electronics Engineering / Physics / Chemistry / Biotechnology / Nanotechnology /
Food science or any other related program.
OR
BE/BTech/ME/MTech/MS/MSc Degree in other branches of
Engineering/Technology/Sciences with an outstanding academic record may also be
considered for research areas consistent with their academic background and
special interests of the discipline.
MATHEMATICS M.A./M.Sc. in Mathematics with at least First Class or 60% marks (55% for
SC/ST/PD) or 6.0 (5.5 for SC/ST/PD) CPI/CGPA on the scale of 10 OR BE/BTech
with at least 60% (55% for SC/ST/PD) or 6.0 (5.5 for SC/ST) CPI/CGPA will be
considered.
PHYSICS MSc (in Physics, Applied Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Comp. Science), BS-MS /
Integrated MSc in Physics / Engg. Physics / Mathematics and MTech (in related
areas of Physics) or BE / BTech / BS in Engineering Physics with 60% marks (55%
for SC/ST/PD) or a CPI/CGPA of 6.0 out of 10.0 (5.5/10.0 for SC/ST/PD candidates).
Applicants must have qualified NET (Physics)/ GATE(Physics)/ JEST(Physics)
examination.
Selection Procedure: Admission is generally offered on the basis of an interview, which is supplemented by a written test if necessary. The Institute will invite a limited number of candidates for a written test and/or 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.
List of Departments where PhD Admission is Open:
Biological Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Cognitive Science
Computer Science and Engineering
Earth Sciences,
Electrical Engineering
Humanities & Social Sciences
Materials Engineering
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Key Dates:
The application submission deadline is 31 March 2022
Announcement of shortlist (tentative) – 08 April 2022
Interviews (tentative) -08 April 2021
Fellowship Benefits:
Students joining the Ph.D. program as regulars (RR) may be considered for the Institute Fellowship (subjected to availability of fund) based on the following norms:
Candidates with qualifications in any of the points (a-f) mentioned below are eligible for a monthly fellowship of Rs. 31,000/-.
a). Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science with NET/GATE Qualification or Graduate Degree in Professional Courses (B.Tech/B.E.) with NET/GATE Qualification or Postgraduate Degree in Professional Courses (M.Tech/M.E. etc)
b). BTech degree from a CFTI (Centrally Funded Technical Institute) with CPI at least 8.0 (on a scale of 10).
c). MSc/MA from IITs with CPI at least 8.0 (on a scale of 10)
d). BS from IISc with CPI at least 6.4 (on a scale of 8)
e). BS-MS from IISERs with CPI at least 8.0 (on a scale of 10)
f). BS from IISERs with CPI at least 8.0 (on a scale of 10)
For exact eligibility criteria, how to apply and other details, candidates should refer PhD Admission notification uploaded on the official website of IIT Gandhinagar.
