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.
Ph.D. Admissions
Advertisement Inviting Applications for PhD Programs at IIT Ropar
Indian Institute of Technology Ropar (IIT Ropar) invites applications from Indian citizens for PhD programs in various disciplines during first semester of academic year 2011-2012. Eligibility criteria and areas of research for each department are given below:
Sciences
- ChemistryEligibility Criteria: M.Sc. in Chemistry with 60% marks (or 6.5 grade point out of 10) with valid GATE score or CSIR/UGC NET qualified candidates are eligible to applyAreas of Research: Organic and Organometallics, Catalysis, Chemical Kinetics and Reaction Dynamics, Electronic Structure Calculations, Nanomaterials, Organic polymer synthesis, Organic synthesis, Supramolecular Chemistry.
- PhysicsEligibility Criteria: M.Sc. in Physics with 60% marks (or 6.5 grade point out of 10) with valid GATE score or having passed CSIR/UGC NET.Desirable Criteria: (1) Exposure to numerical programming and (2) exposure to relevant researchAreas of Research: (1) Particle/Nulcear Physics, (2) Quantum Optics and Quantum Information, (3) Nanotechnology and Condensed Matter Physics
- MathematicsEligibility Criteria: M.Sc. in Mathematics or equivalent qualification with 60% marks (or 6.5 grade point out of 10) with valid GATE score or CSIR/UGC NET qualified candidates are eligible to applyAreas of Research: Fluid Dynamics, Mathematical Modeling and Differential Equations
Engineering
- Computer Science and EngineeringEligibility Criteria: Candidates having B.Tech/B.E. in computer science and engineering or equivalent qualification with 60% marks (or 6.5 grade point out of 10) with valid GATE score or candidates with M.Tech./M.E./M.S. or equivalent qualification in computer science and engineering or equivalent degree with 60% marks (or 6.5 grade point out of 10) are eligible to apply.Areas of Research: The department is looking for excellent candidates willing to engage in multi-disciplinary research in systems and theory.
- Mechanical EngineeringEligibility Criteria: Candidates having B.Tech/B.E. in Mechanical engineering with 60% marks (or 6.5 grade point out of 10) with valid GATE score or candidates with M.Tech./M.E./M.S. in Mechanical engineering degree with 60% marks (or 6.5 grade point out of 10) are eligible to apply.Areas of Research: Manufacturing Processes, Robot Motion Planning, Modular Design of Manipulators, Surface Engineering, Thermo-fluid Engineering, Mechanical Design and Analysis, Computational and Experimental Study on Nano Materials, Nano Composites and Nano Structures. Smart Materials and Structures, Energy Harvesting. Fault diagnostics and Condition-Monitoring, Metal Forming, Deformation Analysis.
- Electrical EngineeringEligibility Criteria: Candidates having B.Tech/B.E. in Electrical engineering or equivalent qualification with 60% marks (or 6.5 grade point out of 10) with valid GATE score or candidates with M.Tech./M.E./M.S. in Electrical engineering or equivalent degree with 60% marks (or 6.5 grade point out of 10) are eligible to apply.Areas of Research: (1) Optical Communication, Optical Fiber Components; (2) Renewable Energy Systems, Power Network and Optimal Power Flows, Wind Energy Resource Assessment; and (3) Signal Processing, Medical Image Processing
Humanities and Social Sciences
- Eligibility Criteria: 55% (or 6 grade point out of 10) in M.A. in Linguistics/ English with UGC/NET qualified candidates are eligible to apply.
- Areas of Research: (1) Linguistics: Phonology, Optimality Theory, Morphology; (2) Literature: Gender Studies, Postcolonial Studies, Modern Fiction.
General Information
- All selected candidates who are Indian citizens and who do not receive any other scholarship or funding will be provided financial support by the Institute. Admission to reserved-category candidates will be as per Government of India notification.
- A limited number of Research Assistantships and other financial support for attending conferences within India and abroad are available as per MHRD norms subject to the conditions prescribed in the Institute regulations.
- At present IIT Ropar do not offer part time PhD.
- IIT Ropar will not provide hostel accommodation to selected candidates.
Application Process
Interested applicants should send the application form (application form can be downloaded from the Institute website:www.iitrpr.ac.in/docs/form, with a brief description of their research interests to the Institute administration at the following email: drpgsr@iitrpr.ac.in or by post (To, Dr. Rajendra Srivastava, Ph.D. coordinator, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Nangal Road, Rupnagar-140001, Punjab) on or before 1st April 2011. Institute will not be responsible for any kind of postal delay. Applicant should explicitly mention their expression of intent to be considered for the research scholar position as mentioned above.