Chennai: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, an Institute of National Importance, has opened application window for PhD/Direct PhD/MS (by Research) under ‘Anytime Admission Mode’ for Academic Year 2020-21. The application window is open from 01 November 2020.
IIT Madras said that candidates who have completed their U.G/P.G degree may apply now against “Anytime Admission Mode” for admission to M.S./Ph.D./Direct Ph.D. programme in all Departments except Mechanical/Metallurgy and IDRP. Candidates who are in their final semester/year of their U.G/P.G degree may apply now against “Anytime Admission Mode” for admission to M.S. / Ph.D. / Direct Ph.D. programme throughout the year but their admission will be considered against next academic year.
Fellowships: Scholars admitted to PhD and M.S. programmes under Regular scheme are eligible for the following Half-Time Research Assistantship (HTRA). PhD Candidates will get Rs 31,000 /- Per Month while MS (By Research) candidates will get Rs 12,400 Per Month.
Key Dates: The online application portal has opend from 01 November 2020.
List of Departments where PhD Programms available:
Aerospace Engineering
Applied Mechanics
Biotechnology
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Computer Science & Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Design
Humanities and Social Sciences
Management Studies
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
Ocean Engineering
Physics
Eligibility Conditions For Regular Research Scholars:
PhD in Engineering:
a) Candidates with a Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology with a good academic record / Master’s degree by Research in Engineering/Technology with a good academic record / 5 Year Dual Degree in Engineering or 5 Year BS+MS Dual degree from Centrally Funded Technical Institute with a good academic record.
b) 2 Year MSc from IITs (entry through JAM) with 8.0 and above are exempted from qualifying in National Level Examinations.
c) Candidates with Master’s degree in Sciences with a good academic record and of exceptional merit are eligible, for the relevant Engineering disciplines (as decided by admitting departments). Candidates must have a valid GATE score or UGC-JRF/NET/CSIR-JRF or equivalent qualification in the relevant area tenable for the year of registration.
In the case of candidates with Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology AND possess more than 5 years relevant work experience after the Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology, the requirement of a test score may be waived by the Selection Committee.
PhD in Sciences:
- Master’s degree in Sciences with a good academic record and having a valid GATE score or UGC-JRF/NET/CSIR-JRF/NBHM/INSPIRE or equivalent qualification tenable for the current year in the relevant area.
- Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology or 5 Year BS+MS Dual degree/ 5 Year Integrated degree from Centrally Funded Technical Institute are eligible with a good academic record.
- 2 Year MSc from IITs (entry through JAM) with 8.0 and above are exempted from qualifying in National level examinations.
- Students who get more than 8.0 CGPA in M.Sc. in Science Departments of IIT Madras can be admitted directly to their PhD programme in Sciences with interview at departmental level.
For latest update, eligibility criteria, how to apply and other details, candidates should visit the official website of IIT Madras.
