PhD in Engineering @ IIITD&M, Kancheepuram

Institute:  Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing, Kancheepuram

Programme: Ph.D. programmes in the disciplines of Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering and Physics

Eligibility:
a) Candidates with a Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology with a good academic record or a Master’s degree by Research in Engineering/Technology with a good academic record.
b) Candidates with Master’s degree in Sciences with a good academic record and of exceptional merit where eligible, for the relevant Engineering discipline and with a valid GATE score or UGC/CSIR NET/NBHM or equivalent qualification in the relevant area tenable for the year of registration.
In the case of candidates with more than 5 years relevant experience after the Master’s degree, the requirement of a test score may be waived by the Selection Committee.
c) Candidates who have qualified for the award of Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology with exceptionally good academic record in an eligible discipline will be considered for direct admission to Ph.D. Programme as a regular full time scholar subject to the following conditions:

• A B.Tech degree holder from IIT/IIIT with a minimum CGPA of 8.0 on a 10 point scale and with a valid GATE score
• A Bachelor’s degree holder in Engineering/Technology from any other University should be among the top 10 rank holders in the University and having a valid GATE score
• A Bachelor’s degree holder in Engineering/Technology from a reputed R & D organization with excellent research record

Selection process: Eligible candidates possessing the minimum educational qualifications and satisfying additional and stiffer criteria set by the institute from time to time will be called for test/ interview. Based on the academic record and the performance of the candidates in the interview and/or test, the Selection Committee will recommend to the Chairman, Academic Advisory Committee the names of candidates found suitable for admission to the Ph.D. programme.

Financial Assistance: The scholars admitted to the Ph.D. programmes under the regular scheme (Fulltime) are eligible for the Half-time Teaching/Research Assistantship (HTRA) under the following regulations:

1. The scholars should work for 8 hours per week to earn this assistantship.
2. Renewal of assistantship every semester will be contingent on enrolment, satisfactory progress in research work and good performance during the preceding semester in the discharge of responsibility as teaching/ research assistant.

• In Engineering for those with Master’s Degree in Engineering Rs.18,000/- p.m. for first 2 years & Rs.20,000/- p.m. for next 2 years
• In Engineering for those admitted directly with B.E / B.Tech degrees Rs.16,000/- p.m. for first 2 years & Rs.18,000/- p.m. for next 3 years
• In Sciences Rs.16,000/- p.m. for first 2 years & Rs.18,000/- p.m. for next 3 years

Admission without Assistantship (NHTRA): A few candidates may also be considered for admission to the Ph.D programme without assistantship (NHTRA) under Regular (Full time)/External/Internal (Project/Staff) categories.
Candidates applying for Regular (Full time) PhD programme have to enclose a  letter along with the Application Form stating that they may be considered for admission even without assistantship (NHTRA).

How to apply: The completed Application with the aforementioned enclosures superscribed as 'Application Form for Ph.D. Programme' should be sent to 'The Registrar Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing, IIITD&M Kancheepuram, Melakkattiyur Village, Off Vandalur Kelambakkam Road, Nellikkuppam Road, Kandigai Chennai – 600048'.

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Last date: November 18, 2011

Address:
The Registrar
Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing
IIITD&M Kancheepuram, Melakkattiyur Village
Off Vandalur Kelambakkam Road, Nellikkuppam Road
Kandigai Chennai – 600 048.

Phone: (044) 2747 6300

Email: admissions@iiitdm.ac.in

Website: http://www.iiitdm.ac.in