Gandhinagar, 23 January 2023: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Gandhinagar, an Institute of National Importance, has announced PhD Admission for Semester I 2023-24. This is a Special PhD Admission Drive for students from OBC(NCL)/SC/ST/PWD categories 2023-24.
The PhD Programmes are offered for Fulltime residential research candidate. Institute Fellowship Benefits are available as per Ministry of Education norms.
Key Dates:
The application submission deadline is 25 March 2023
Announcement of shortlist (tentative) – 29 March 2023
Application Fees: Rs. 150/- (SC/ST/PD Category), Rs. 300/- (Others)
Minimum Eligibility Conditions:
At least 55% marks or 5.5 CPI marks in M.A./M.Sc./B.Tech./M.Tech./BS (IISc, IISER)/BS-MS (IISER) or equivalent degree in appropriate branches. Above mentioned eligibility criteria is minimum at Institute level.
Candidates belonging to SC/ST/PD categories would be eligible for relaxations, as per norms, in the selection criteria.
Selection Procedure: Admission is generally offered on the basis of an interview, which is supplemented by a written test if necessary. The Institute will invite a limited number of candidates for a written test and/or interview based on the academic records, statement of purpose, etc. The final selection will be mainly based on academic credentials, written test and/or interview.
List of Departments where Vacant Posts Available:
Biological Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Cognitive Science
Computer Science and Engineering
Design, Earth Sciences
Economics
Electrical Engineering
History
Language & Literature
Materials Engineering
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Social Epidemiology and Sociology
Development economics
Fellowship Benefits:
Students joining the Ph.D. program as regulars (RR) may be considered for the Institute Fellowship (subjected to availability of fund) based on the following norms:
Candidates with qualifications in any of the points (a-f) mentioned below are eligible for a monthly fellowship of Rs. 31,000/-.
a). Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science with NET/GATE Qualification or Graduate Degree in Professional Courses (B.Tech/B.E.) with NET/GATE Qualification or Postgraduate Degree in Professional Courses (M.Tech/M.E. etc)
b). BTech degree from a CFTI (Centrally Funded Technical Institute) with CPI at least 8.0 (on a scale of 10).
c). MSc/MA from IITs with CPI at least 8.0 (on a scale of 10)
d). BS from IISc with CPI at least 6.4 (on a scale of 8)
e). BS-MS from IISERs with CPI at least 8.0 (on a scale of 10)
f). BS from IISERs with CPI at least 8.0 (on a scale of 10)
For exact eligibility criteria, how to apply and other details, candidates should refer PhD Admission notification uploaded on the official website of IIT Gandhinagar.
