Gandhinagar, 29 February 2024: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Gandhinagar, a National Institute of Importance, has announced Start Early PhD programme for the academic year 2024-25 (Phase II). Institute Fellowships are available.
Start Early PhD programme will begin in July 2024.
Program Highlights:
GATE score is NOT mandatory for admission.
Candidates are encouraged to appear for GATE for an enhanced stipend rate.
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 up to 6 months.
Monthly stipend of Rs 47,000 (For candidates with valid GATE score) or Rs 37,000 (for others).
Eligibility Criteria
Final year BTech (or equivalent undergraduate degree in Engineering) students from NITs with a CPI/ CGPA of not less than 8.0 (General/EWS/OBC) OR CPI/ CGPA of not less than 7.5 (SC/ST/PwD) at the end of their 3rd year.
- Final year BTech (or equivalent undergraduate degree in Engineering) students from select colleges (including NITs) who are among the top 5 rank holders in the departments at the end of their 3rd year for candidates from General/EWS/OBC categories OR top 10 rank holders in the departments at the end of their 3rd year for candidates from SC/ST/PwD categories.
- Students from Final year BTech (or equivalent undergraduate degree in Engineering) from IITs with a CPI/CGPA of not less than 6.0 at the end of their 3rd year.
Key Dates:
The online application has opened from 21 February 2024.
The online application will close on 20 March 2024.
List of Departments where PhD Available:
Biological Sciences and Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Cognitive and Brain Sciences
Computer Science & Engineering, and
Earth Sciences
Electrical Engineering
Humanities & Social Sciences, and
Materials Engineering
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Physics
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
