IIT Gandhinagar: PhD programme, 115 PhD Positions 2533 views

IIT Gandhinagar invites applications from bright and dedicated young scholars interested in research.

Subject areas:

1. Biological Engineering
2. Chemical Engineering
3. Chemistry
4. Civil Engineering
5. Cognitive Science
6. Computer Science and Engineering
7. Earth Sciences
8. Electrical Engineering
9. History, Language & Literature
10. Materials Science and Engineering
11. Mathematics
12. Mechanical Engineering
13. Philosophy
14. Physics
15. Political Science
16. Psychology
17. Social Epidemiology and Sociology

Minimum Eligibility Criteria

• Applicant must have scored minimum 55% marks or 5.5 CPI marks in M.A./M.Sc./B.Tech./M.Tech. or equivalent degree in appropriate branches.
• The disciplines may use higher cut off levels for short listing besides giving due consideration to the way questions are answered in the application form.
• Applicants belonging to SC/ST/PD categories would be eligible for relaxations, as per norms, in the selection criteria.

Residential Requirement

• D. programme is fully residential.
• The regular scholars will have to stay on campus.
• For candidates under Continuing Doctoral Programme, currently 2 years of residency requirement after completion of 1 year of advanced admission is followed.

Financial Support

• 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 Post Graduate Degree in Professional Courses (M.Tech/M.E. etc) : Rs. 25,000/- per month.
• Applicants with 2 years of Research Experience: Rs. 28,000/- per month.

Admission Procedure

• Admission is generally offered on the basis of an interview, which is supplemented by a written test (if necessary).
• The Institute will invite shortlisted candidates for a written test and 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.