Bhagalpur, 29 June 2021: Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Bhagalpur, an Institute of National Importance, has announced PhD Admission for Autumn Semester 2021-2022.
The PhD Admission is available for the following categories:
- Institute Stipendiary Full Time Research Scholars
- Sponsored Full Time Research Scholars
- Self-Financed Research Scholars
- Project Staffs
- Employed and Part-Time
Key Dates: The closing date for submission of application is 05 July 2021.
Date of written test/interview – 15 July 2021 (Thursday) & 16 July 2021 (Friday).
Research Areas:
Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)
Mechatronics Engineering (MEA)
Mathematics (MA)
PhD in Engineering:
Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology in a relevant area with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 6.0 or 60% of marks or first class.
OR
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Medical Sciences in a relevant area with a minimum CGPA of 7.5 and/or 75% of marks with qualified GATE score.
OR
Bachelor’s degree from an IITs/NITs/IIITs or any Institute of repute in a relevant area with a minimum CGPA of 7.0 and/or 70% of marks.
OR
A student of IIIT Bhagalpur who is continuing his/her B.Tech.. studies and having a minimum CGPA of 8.0 at the end of sixth semester may be enrolled in the PhD programme of the Department in the beginning of his/her seventh semester of study. However, he/she has to complete seventh and eighth semester of B.Tech programme. Such students can receive dual B.Tech and PhD Degree.
OR
A regular student of IIIT Bhagalpur who is continuing his/her M.Tech studies and having a minimum CGPA of 8.0 at the end of second semester may be enrolled into the PhD programme of the Department in the beginning of his/her third semester of study. Such students can receive dual M.Tech and PhD Degree.
OR
An M.Tech. degree holder of IIIT Bhagalpur, with a minimum CGPA of 8.0, up to a period of 02 (two) years from his/her completing the programme, may be considered for direct admission into the PhD programme of the Institute, in the same Department.
OR
In exceptional cases an NRI applicant with B.Tech degree or equivalent in respective discipline with excellent academic record (with a minimum CGPA of 7.0 and/or 70% marks) may be considered eligible for admission.
PhD in Mathematics:
Master’s degree in Humanities & Social Sciences/Science in a relevant area with a minimum CGPA of 6.0 and/or 60% of marks or first class with valid NET-JRF or any other equivalent test recognised by MHRD for award of fellowship in relevant field.
Financial Assistantship:
- The Financial assistance will be offered fully/partly to some of the Institute Stipendiary Full Time Research Scholars only, based on performance of candidate in GATE score, written test, and interview.
- The Financial assistance will not be offered to Non-GATE Students (regular category). The admission will be based on performance of candidate in written test/interview.
- Sponsored/Self-financed/Part-time PhD students are NOT eligible for any financial assistantships. The admission will be based on performance of candidate in written test/interview.
For exact eligibility conditions, how to apply and other details, the interested candidates should refer PhD Admission Information Brochure uploaded on the official website of IIIT Bhagalpur.
