Gandhinagar, 20 January 2023:  Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Gandhinagar invites applications from eligible BTech students for Start Early PhD Fellowship for 2023-24.

The objective of this programme is to put promising young undergraduate students from diverse disciplines on the fast-track mode of cutting edge technological research in order to prepare them to participate in the process of nation building.

Program Highlights:

GATE score is NOT mandatory for admission

Candidates are encouraged to appear for GATE for an enhanced stipend rate

Monthly stipend of Rs 41,000 (For candidates with valid GATE score) or Rs 31,000 (for others)

Travel support up to Rs 2 Lakhs for attending international conferences

Support of up to $12,500 may be considered for research at leading Universities/Labs abroad for a period of upto 6 months.

Fellowship:

Rs. 41,000/- per month (with valid GATE score)

Rs. 31,000/- per month (without GATE score)

Eligibility Conditions:

BTech students from NITs and select colleges who will graduate in 2023 and are among the top 5 rank holders (General/EWS/OBC) or top 10 rank holders (SC/ST) in the department at the end of their pre‑final year are eligible to apply.

BTech students from IITs who will graduate in 2023 and having a CGPA/CPI not less than 6.0 at the end of their 3rd year are eligible to apply.

There is No GATE qualification requirement.

Key Dates:

Application Deadline      –              09 February 2023

Shortlisting announcement (Tentative) –              13 February, 2023

Online Interviews            –              17-23 February, 2023

Announcement of Results (Tentative)   –              28 February, 2023

For exact eligibility, how to apply, selection process, candidates should refer the exact Fellowship Notification, which is uploaded on the official website of IIT Gandhinagar.

https://iitgn.ac.in/admissions/sephd