New Delhi, 31 October 2020: Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Delhi, a state university in Delhi, offers PhD programs in Computational Biology (CB), Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Electronics and Communications Engineering (ECE), Human-Centered Design (HCD), Mathematics (Maths), and Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH).
IIITD has released PhD Admission Notification for Winter Session (October) 2020-21. The PhD Admission is open for the following categories: Regular PhD and Sponsored PhD.
The notification informed that candidates qualified for UGC/CSIR JRF, DST INSPIRE, DBT Fellowship are strongly encouraged to apply. Also, fresh B.Tech. graduates with research aptitude are strongly encouraged to apply. GATE score is not mandatory.
Key Dates:
Start Date of Online Application – 21 October 2020
Last Date of Application – 04 November 2020
Admission Procedure: The final selection will be mainly based on academic credentials, written test and/or interview.
Financial Support: Students joining the PhD programme as regular student will be considered for Institute Fellowship. Presently institute is offering fellowship at the rate of Rs 31,000/- per month in the 1st & 2nd year and Rs.35,000/- per month in 3rd & 4th year. For 5th year, fellowship is at reduced rate that is, Rs. 30,000/- per month.
Eligibility Conditions:
Computational Biology (CB):
Essential qualification: A valid GATE score/GPAT score, National Fellowship (e.g. CSIR-UGC NET, DST INSPIRE, ICMR-JRF, DBT-JRF)
AND
BTech / BE / B.Pharma/ M.Pharma / MTech / MS / ME in CSE / IT / ECE / EE / Other Engineering with a CGPA of at least 6.5 on a scale of 10 (or equivalent) or 60% .
OR
MCA/MSc (CSE/IT/ECE/EE and allied areas) degree is considered equivalent to the BTech/BE degree. Such students are eligible to apply with the condition that they have BSc in Computer Science or BSc in any other subject with Mathematics as one of the courses. The marks requirement is same as given above for BTech/BE degrees.
OR
M.B.B.S./ MSc in any other science discipline with at least 60% marks in both B.Sc and M.Sc. and candidate should have their own fellowship through national examination like CSIR-UGC NET, DST INSPIRE, ICMR-JRF, DBT-JRF (they will not be eligible for fellowship from the Institute). If admitted, these candidates may have to do additional courses in Mathematics and/or Computing, as needed.
Computer Science and Engineering (CSE):
BTech/ BE/ MTech/ MS/ ME in CSE/ IT/ ECE/ EE with a CGPA of at least 7.5 on a scale of 10 (or equivalent) or 70%.
OR
MCA/MSc(CSE/IT/ECE/EE and allied areas) degree is considered equivalent to the BTech/BE degree. Such students are eligible to apply with a condition that they have BSc in Computer Science or BSc in any other subject with Mathematics as one of the courses. The marks requirement is same as given above.
OR
MSc in Mathematics with at least 70% marks in both B.Sc and M.Sc or 7.5 CGPA and strong inclination towards CSE/ECE.
Electronics and Communications Engineering (ECE):
BTech/ BE/ MTech/ MS/ ME in CSE/ IT/ ECE/ EE with a CGPA of at least 7.5 on a scale of 10 (or equivalent) or 70%.
OR
MCA/MSc(CSE/IT/ECE/EE and allied areas) degree is considered equivalent to the BTech/BE degree. Such students are eligible to apply with a condition that they have BSc in Computer Science or BSc in any other subject with Mathematics as one of the courses. The marks requirement is same as given above.
OR
MSc in Mathematics with at least 70% marks in both B.Sc and M.Sc or 7.5 CGPA and strong inclination towards CSE/ECE.
Mathematics
Essential qualification: JRF from either UGC/CSIR/NBHM/DST or GATE score at least 400. AND MSc(Maths)/ MSc (Physics)/ MSc(Statistics)/ MStat/ MPhil(Maths)/ BTech/ MTech/ BE / ME in CS/ ECE/ Maths & CS and similar inter-disciplinary programs with a CGPA of at least 7.5 on a scale of 10 (or equivalent) or at least 70% marks at UG and PG levels.
Social Sciences & Humanities (SSH)
Sociology / Anthropology : M.A./MSc/MPhil in, Sociology or Anthropology BTech/MTech. in any discipline and/or MBA with strong interest in sociology/anthropology. With CGPA of at least 7.0 out of 10 for B.Tech degree holders, or at least 55% marks for MA/MSc degree holders.
Economics : M.A./MSc/MPhil in Economics, Statistics or Mathematics. BTech/MTech. in any discipline and/or MBA with strong interest in economics. With CGPA of at least 7.0 out of 10 for B.Tech degree holders, or at least 55% marks for MA/MSc degree holders.
Human-Centered Design (HCD)
UG or PG Engineering degrees in CSE/ECE/Design/Architecture/ Social Science or other related disciplines (4 year duration course)
OR
B.Des/M.Des
OR
MBBS/MD/MPh.
OR
MCA
OR
M.Sc/M.A. degree in design or computing-related disciplines.
The marks requirement is CGPA of at least 7.5 on a scale of 10 (or equivalent) or 70%.
For exact eligibility criteria, how to apply and other details, candidates should refer the PhD Admission Notification Page of official website of IIIT D.
