Gandhinagar, 19 February 2022:  Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Gandhinagar invites applications from eligible BTech students for Start Early PhD Fellowship for 2022-23.

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 2022 or have graduated in 2021 and are among the top 5 rank holders in the departments at the end of their pre-final year ( at the end of their final year for 2021 graduates) for candidates from General/EWS/OBC OR top 10 rank holders in the departments at the end of their pre-final year (at the end of their final year for 2021 graduates) for candidates from SC/ST categories are eligible to apply.

BTech students from IITs who will graduate in 2022 or have graduated in 2021 with a CPI/CGPA of not less than 6.0 at the end of their 3rd year and 4th year respectively are eligible to apply.

No GATE qualification requirement

Key Dates:

Application Deadline      –              6 March 2022

Announcement of shortlisted candidates (Tentative)     –              17 March 2022

Interview            –              21-27 March 2022

Announcement of Result (Tentative)     –              11 April 2022

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