Chennai, 03 March 2024: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, an Institute of National Importance, has opened application window for PhD/Direct PhD/MS (by Research) Admission for July 2024 Semester. Scholars admitted to PhD and MS programmes under Regular scheme are eligible for the following Half-Time Research Assistantship (HTRA).
Total Vacant Seats: The total number of vacant PhD seats with HTRA are 319 while MSC (by Research) seats are 161 for July 2024 session.
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 37,000 /- Per Month while MS (By Research) candidates will get Rs 12,400 Per Month. They should work for 8 hours per week in the Departments to earn this assistantship.
Key Dates: The online application portal will opened from 01 March 2024. The last date of Receipt of Online Application is 31 March 2024.
Written Test and Interview: Intimation on “written test and interview” or “interview” indicating the date, time & venue will be communicated by the respective Departments through email to the shortlisted candidates.
The Application fee is as follows:
GN/EWS/OBC-NCL Male candidates : Rs.100/-
GN/EWS/OBC-NCL Female candidates : Rs.50/-
SC/ST and PwD candidates : Rs.50/-
List of Departments where PhD Programms available with vacant HTRA Seats
Aerospace Engineering-19
Applied Mechanics-09
Biotechnology – 12
Chemical Engineering-14
Chemistry-15
Civil Engineering-33
Computer Science & Engineering-21
Electrical Engineering-39
Engineering Design-09
Humanities and Social Sciences-21
Management Studies-14
Mathematics-20
Mechanical Engineering-31
Metallurgical & Materials Engineering-17
Ocean Engineering-07
Physics-14
Interdisciplinary-15
BMD-02
Total- 319
For latest update, eligibility criteria, how to apply and other details, candidates should visit the official website of IIT Madras.
