IIT PATNA PHD ADMISSION 2011

Applications are invited for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programme, starting in July 2011

The Institute admits Ph.D. students under the following categories:
1.1   REGULAR and FULL-TIME
A student in this category works full-time for her/his PhD degree.
Eligibility Criteria for Admission in to Ph.D. Programme
A.1 PhD in Engineering
In all the disciplines, the upper age limit is 28 years (B.Tech./B.E./M.Sc./MA/MCA/MBA) and 32 years
(M.Tech./M.E./M.S./M.Phil.) and is applicable only for candidates applying in Regular and Full time
category (Institute Fellows).
For admission to the PhD Programme in  Engineering department, a candidate must satisfy one of the
following criteria:
A.1.1 Candidates having M.Tech./M.E. degree in a Engineering/Technology, with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or
60% of marks.
A.1.2 Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology (from any Institute other than IITs) in a relevant area
with a minimum CPI of 8.0 or 75% of marks.
A.1.3. Bachelor’s degree from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in a relevant area with a minimum
CPI of 7.0.A.1.4. Master’s degree in Science from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in a relevant area with a
minimum CPI of 7.5 or 70%.
A.2  PhD in Science
For admission to the PhD Programme in Science departments, a candidate must satisfy one of the following
criteria:
A.2.1 Master’s degree in Science in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks.
A.2.2  Master’s degree in Science/Engineering/Technology in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or
60% of marks.
A.2.3 Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in a
relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.0.
A.2.4 Bachelor’s degree in a related area in Engineering/Technology (from any Institute other than IITs/IISc)
in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 8.0 or 75% of marks.
A.3 PhD in Humanities and Social Sciences
For admission to the PhD Programme in the department of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS), a
candidate must satisfy one of the following criteria:
A.3.1 Master’s degree in Arts/Commerce/Science in a relevant area with a minimum of  55% marks or
equivalent.
A.3.2 Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Science in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or
60% marks.
A.3.3 Bachelor’s degree from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI
of 7.0.
A.3.4 Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology (from any Institute other than IITs/IISc) in a relevant
area with a minimum CPI of 7.5 or 80% marks.



Filled in application forms complete with copies of mark sheets/certificates and other testimonials  (both
sides)  and a Demand Draft for  Rs.200/- for General/ OBC candidates and  Rs.100/- for SC/ST/PD
candidates drawn in any nationalized bank and payable at Patna in favour of IIT Patna should be sent to
the Assistant Registrar, Indian Institute of Technology Patna, Patliputra Colony, Patna – 800 013, Bihar,
to reach on or before 29
th
April 2011. The words “Application for Ph.D. admission in the Department of
_________” should be written on the top of the envelope for sending the completed form.
Candidates applying for more than one department should submit a separate application for each
department.
Selection:
The Institute reserves the right to call a limited number of candidates for written test or/ and interview, based
on performance in GATE/NET, grades/marks in the qualifying examination, etc.
Important Dates:
Date of Issue of Application Forms: 23-03-2011 onwards
Last Date for issuing Application Forms is: 25-04-2011 (by post / in person)
Last Date for receipt of completed Application Forms by IIT Patna is: 29-04-2011
Note that the Application Form is available for downloading from 23-03-2011 to 25-04-2011.