Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology, DAIICT, Gandhinagar

Eligibility and Selection Criteria for Ph.D. (Rolling) Admissions:

Note:

·          Candidates with M.Sc./M.C.A., unless they have a subsequent M. Phil. degree will be considered equivalent to candidate with a B.Tech./B.E. degree and are required to fulfil (additional) course and research requirements.

·          The decision of the Competent Authorities of DA-IICT regarding eligibility of any candidate shall be final.

Candidates admitted through rolling admissions will be formally inducted into the DA-IICT system within a week of declaration of results, and they will be eligible to access the institute facilities and start their research work under the chosen supervisor. Their course-work will start as and when the next semester starts.

GATE Qualified candidates

·          A candidate with a qualifying degree in any one of the following:

BE/BTech (ECE),

The aggregate marks in the qualifying degree should not be less than 60% or equivalent as per the norm set by the degree awarding Institute/University.

Non-GATE Qualified candidates

·          MSc (Electronics), BE/BTech (ECE) with 1st class (min 65%)

·          The aggregate marks in the qualifying degree should not be less than 65% or equivalent as per the norm set by the degree awarding Institute/University.

Note: Applicants can apply for admissions through one of the channels only, i.e., either through GATE or NON-GATE.

Sponsored Candidates

·          A candidate with a qualifying degree with 1st class or its equivalent with consistent good records in any one of the following:

BE/BTech ( ECE),

·          Minimum 2 years of work experience in Government organizations and/or PSUs

Sponsored Candidates are from the Institutes that have Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DA-IICT or CR Rao AIMSCS, or from government organizations, Indian research and development Institutes or leading PSUs.

Candidates appearing in their final degree examination and expecting to complete it by July 2021 may also apply. However, their final admission will be subject to the condition that they obtain an aggregate of marks required based on mode of admission i.e. GATE/Non-GATE, or its equivalent as per the norms set by the degree granting Institute/University. All admitted candidates have to submit their degree certificates or proof of completion of degree, before 30 October 2021 failing which their admission is liable to cancellation.

The decision of the concerned authorities of DA-IICT regarding eligibility of any candidate shall be final.

Application Procedure

·          Submit online application form by clicking on the link given below. Application fee (non-refundable) is Rs. 1200/- plus GST@ 18%.  (Rupees One thousand two hundred only).

·          The Candidate has to satisfy the eligibility criteria in order for her/his application to be considered for admission.

·          For GATE qualified candidates the merit list for admission will be prepared on the basis of personal interview of the candidates applying for admission.  Counseling for allotment of specialization will be done online.

·          For Non-GATE qualified candidates the merit list for admission will be prepared based on the weightage on qualifying degree and interview.

·          The candidates who have accepted admission offers will be notified to appear for registration, followed by counseling, document verification, and on confirmation of admission, the orientation program.

·          Counseling will be done online.  Applicants are advised, from the date of announcement of first merit list, to check for e-mail communications from pg_admissions@daiict.ac.in to know about the specialization allotted to them and the steps they need to take to continue with the counseling process.

For Inquiries

Voice Call: 08066919180

Online application website opens: 21^st March, 2021

Last date for submission of online applications: 14^th June, 2021

Announcement of first merit list for Admissions: 21^st June, 2021

Commencement of academic session: TBD

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Specialization wise Educational qualifications

Machine Learning, Software Systems

GATE qualified candidates

·          A candidate with a qualifying degree in any one of the following:

BE/BTech (CS/IT, ECE, Electrical, Instrumentation), MSc (CS), MCA with 1st class

M.Sc. degree in Computer Science / Electronics / Mathematics / Physics / Statistics.

M.S./M.Sc. degree of DA-IICT.

M.C.A. degree (3 year program)

·          The aggregate marks in the qualifying degree should not be less than 60% or equivalent as per the norm set by the degree awarding Institute/University.

Non-GATE Qualified candidates

·          M.Sc. (CS), M.C.A., BE/BTech (CS, IT, CSE) with 1st class (min 65%)

·          The aggregate marks in the qualifying degree should not be less than 65% or equivalent as per the norm set by the degree awarding Institute/University.

Signal Processing and Machine Learning, VLSI & Embedded Systems

GATE qualified candidates

·          A candidate with a qualifying degree in any one of the following:

BE/BTech (CS/IT, ECE, Electrical, Instrumentation), MSc (Electronics)

·          The aggregate marks in the qualifying degree should not be less than 60% or equivalent as per the norm set by the degree awarding Institute/University.

Non-GATE Qualified candidates

·          MSc (Electronics), BE/BTech (ECE/EE/EL) with 1st class (min 65%)

·          The aggregate marks in the qualifying degree should not be less than 65% or equivalent as per the norm set by the degree awarding Institute/University.

Candidates appearing in their final degree examination and expecting to complete it by July 2021 may also apply. However, their final admission will be subject to the condition that they obtain an aggregate of marks required based on mode of admission i.e. GATE/Non-GATE, or its equivalent as per the norms set by the degree granting Institute/University. All admitted candidates have to submit their degree certificates or proof of completion of degree, before 30 October 2021 failing which their admission is liable to cancellation.

The decision of the concerned authorities of DA-IICT regarding eligibility of any candidate shall be final.

Application Procedure

·          Submit online application form by clicking on the link given below. Application fee (non-refundable) is Rs. 1200/- plus GST@ 18%. (Rupees One thousand two hundred only).

·          The Candidate has to satisfy the eligibility criteria in order for her/his application to be considered for admission.

·          For GATE qualified candidates the merit list for admission will be prepared on the basis of GATE score and/or personal interview of candidates applying for admission.  Counseling for allotment of specialization will be done online.

·          For Non-GATE qualified candidates the merit list for admission will be prepared based on the weightage on qualifying degree and interview.

·          The candidates who have accepted admission offers will be notified to appear for registration, followed by counseling, document verification, and on confirmation of admission, the orientation program.

·          Counseling will be done online. Applicants are advised, from the date of announcement of first merit list, to check for website to know about the specialization allotted to them and the steps they need to take to continue with the counseling process.

A Note on Choice of Specializations

·          Candidates are requested to carefully go through the curriculum of the individual specializations before filling their choice(s) of specialization. Once the form is submitted, the candidates will not be allowed to change their choice.

·          The candidates can specify up to two choices of specialization depending on their eligibility. If the candidate is offered admission in his/her second choice of specialization, he/she remains in the wait-list in his/her first choice of specialization, till the admission process is closed. If the candidate is offered admission in his/her first choice of specialization, he/she does not remain in the wait-list in his/her second choice of specialization.

·          Once the admission process is closed, at no point of time in the program will the specialization be allowed to change.

For Inquiries

Voice Call: 08066919180

Online application website opens: 21^st March, 2021
Last date for submission of online applications: 14^th June, 2021
Announcement of first merit list for Admissions: 21^st June, 2021
Commencement of academic session: TBD
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Educational Qualification

A Bachelors Degree or equivalent from a statutory university in the fields of Design, Science, Engineering, Technology, Humanities, Social Sciences, Fine Arts, Applied Arts and Performing Arts. Professional Diplomas from nationally recognized institutions such as NID, NIFT, CEPT and Srishti School of Art and Design will also be considered for eligibility. Candidates must have 55% marks or equivalent in the last qualifying degree/examination and are required to submit the provisional Degree certificate or proof of completion of Degree before 30 October 2021 failing which their admission is liable to cancellation.

The decision of the concerned authorities of DA-IICT regarding eligibility of any candidate shall be final.

·          Please submit the online application along with the Statement of Purpose (SOP) by clicking on the link given below. Application fee (non-refundable) is Rs. 1200/- plus GST@ 18%. (Rupees One thousand two hundred only). Non Refundable.
·          The Candidate has to satisfy the eligibility criteria in order for her/his application to be considered for final admission.
·          Eligible Candidates need to appear for DAIICT’s Design Aptitude Test (DAT) conducted at selected centers all over the country.
·          The online application procedure will guide you through the necessary steps for application fee payment, submission of statement of purpose, registering for design aptitude test and appearing for personal interview. Candidates with valid CEED score are exempted from DAT Test.
·          The Candidates who have accepted admission offers will be notified to appear for registration, followed by counseling, document verification, payment of fees and on confirmation of admission, the orientation program.

Interview and Admission Offer

Final merit list of confirmed and wait-list candidates based on entrance test and interview performance will be posted on the website of the Institute. The offer letter for admission will be sent by the Admission committee through post or email to candidates.

Note: In view of the COVID-19 pandemic situation, if conditions are not favorable the interview part of the selection process may be annulled, and the merit list will be prepared solely on the basis of the DAT.

In case of a tie, years of experience, marks in 10+2 and 10th examination or age will beconsidered in order to break the tie.

For Inquiries

Voice Call: 08066919180

Online application website opens: 18^th March, 2021
Last date for submission of online applications: 7^th June, 2021
Entrance test (tentative): 19^th June, 2021
Announcement of Merit List (tentative): 28^th June, 2021
Commencement of academic session: TBD
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A.    ICT and Allied Domains: M.Tech./M.E./M.C.A./M.Sc./M.Phil./B.Tech/B.E. or equivalent degree in ICT / CS / EC / IT / EE / IN / Mathematics / Statistics / Physics / Bioinformatics / Electronics or other appropriate disciplines with 60% marks or its equivalent in the qualifying degree as per the norms set by degree awarding Institute/University.
B.    Mathematics and Natural Sciences (Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Computational Science): M.Sc./M.Tech./M.Phil./B.Tech./B.E. or equivalent degree in Engineering Physics / Computational Science / Computer Science / Scientific Computing / Physics / Mathematics / Electronics / Bioinformatics or other appropriate disciplines with 60% marks or its equivalent as per the norms set by the degree awarding Institute/University.
Selection Criteria:
1.     Direct Interview for candidates with valid JRF/DST Inspire/PM scholarship/Visvesvaraya PhD scheme at the time of application.
2.     Shortlisting will be based on a computer based entrance test and the selection will be on the basis of a personal interview.
Entrance test to be conducted at selected centers all over the country. The tentative list of centers is: DAIICT Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Benguluru, Chennai, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Patna, Jaipur, Kolkata, New Delhi, Pune, Rajkot, Surat, Udaipur, Bhilai, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh/Mohali, Guwahati, Jammu, Karnal, Kochi, Lucknow, Pant Nagar, Ranchi, Shimla and Vijayawada.
The interview will happen via a video conferencing mode either through Skype or Google Hangout/Meet.

C.    Sponsored candidates: Educational qualifications as mentioned in the category (A and B) above with three years of relevant experience.

The candidates should be sponsored by an R&D organization with which DA-IICT has established over five years of cooperative research programme or has signed an MOU.

The candidate who intends to apply in this category should forward his/her application through proper channel, that is, a forwarding certificate/letter by the head of the department/institute.

DA-IICT reserves right to relax eligibility criteria for the sponsored category for deserving candidates based on candidate’s research profile and experience.

Selection Criteria:

The interview will happen via a video conferencing mode either through Skype or Google Hangout/Meet.

D.    Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (English, History, Anthropology, Comparative Literature, Philosophy and Design): M.A./M.Com./M.B.A./M.Phil. or an equivalent degree in the desired discipline with at least 55% marks or equivalent as per the norms set by the degree awarding Institute/University. M. Phil. degree holders will be preferred. The candidate must furnish a clear academic statement of purpose (SOP) conveying his/her intellectual background, research interests, achievements, and competences.

Selection Criteria:

1.     Candidates with a valid JRF and/or M Phil degree will be shortlisted for the interview solely on the basis of their statement of purpose (SOP) and other relevant academic credentials.

2.     Shortlisting will be based on a computer based entrance test and the selection will be on the basis of a personal interview.

Entrance test to be conducted at selected centers all over the country. The tentative list of centers is: DAIICT Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Benguluru, Chennai, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Patna, Jaipur, Kolkata, New Delhi, Pune, Rajkot, Surat, Udaipur, Bhilai, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh/Mohali, Guwahati, Jammu, Karnal, Kochi, Lucknow, Pant Nagar, Ranchi, Shimla and Vijayawada.

The interview will happen via a video conferencing mode either through Skype or Google Hangout/Meet.

E.    External (part-time): Educational qualifications as mentioned in the category (A, B and D) above with three years of relevant experience.

The candidates should be working in an R&D organization or university/institution.

The candidate who intends to apply in this category should forward his/her application through proper channel that is, forwarding certificate/letter by the head of the department/institute.

The candidate who intends to apply in this category should forward a No Objection certificate.

DA-IICT reserves right to relax eligibility criteria for the external category for deserving candidates based on candidate’s research profile and experience.

Selection Criteria:

1.     Direct Interview for candidates with valid NET-JRF/DST Inspire/PM scholarship/Visvesvaraya PhD schemeat the time of application.

2.     Shortlisting will be based on a computer based entrance test and the selection will be on the basis of a personal interview.

Entrance test to be conducted at selected centers all over the country. The tentative list of centers is: DAIICT Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Benguluru, Chennai, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Patna, Jaipur, Kolkata, New Delhi, Pune, Rajkot, Surat, Udaipur, Bhilai, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh/Mohali, Guwahati, Jammu, Karnal, Kochi, Lucknow, Pant Nagar, Ranchi, Shimla and Vijayawada.

The interview will happen via a video conferencing mode either through Skype or Google Hangout/Meet.

Application Procedure

·          Submit online application form by clicking on the link given below. Application fee (non-refundable) is Rs. 1200/- (Rupees One thousand two hundred only) plus GST@ 18%.

·          The Candidate has to satisfy the eligibility criteria in order for her/his application to be considered for admission into the PhD. program.

·          Applicants who have not been invited directly for the interview are required to appear for DAIICT’s PhD Entrance Examination.

·          The candidates shortlisted based on either their performance in the DA-IICT PhD entrance test OR invited directly for interview, have to appear for personal interview. In the interview, the candidates will be evaluated by a panel of expert faculty on foundational as well as specialized topics of their background and research interests.  For this purpose, the candidates have to submit a one page statement of purpose as a part of their application.  Final merit list for admission into the program will be prepared based on the written examination (wherever applicable) and/or the interview.

·          The candidates who have accepted admission offers will be notified to appear for registration, followed by document verification, payment of fees and on confirmation of admission, the orientation program.

Admission Offer

List of candidates selected for admission to the Ph.D. Program will be posted on the website of DA-IICT, and the candidates will be intimated accordingly through post and/or email.

For Inquiries

Voice Call: 08066919180

Submission of online Application Form commences on: 12^th March, 2021
Submission of online Application Form closes on: 31^st May, 2021
Entrance Examination for Candidates not called for direct interview (tentative): 19^th June, 2021
Announcement of list of candidates called for interview (tentative): TBD
Date of Interview (tentative): TBD
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·          A Bachelor’s degree in Science from a recognized university with an aggregate of 60% or its equivalent as per the norms set by the degree granting institute/university in  Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Data Science, Economics, Econometrics and Operational Research  OR

·          A Bachelor’s degree Engineering or Technology from a recognized University with an aggregate of 60% or its equivalent as per the norms set by the degree granting institute/university in Computer Science, Information Technology and Electronics/Electronics and Communication/Electrical Engineering.

·          Candidates with BCA and BSC (IT) degrees can also apply.

Candidates appearing in their final Degree examination and expecting to complete it by July 2021 may also apply. However, their final admission will be subject to the condition that they obtain an aggregate of 60% marks, or its equivalent as per the norms set by the degree granting institute/university. All admitted candidates have to submit their degree certificates or proof of completion of Degree, before 30 October 2021 failing which their admission is liable to cancellation.

The decision of the concerned authorities of DA-IICT regarding eligibility of any candidate shall be final.

·          Candidates submit online application by clicking on the link given below. Application fee (non-refundable) is Rs.1200/- plus GST@18%.

·          The Candidate has to satisfy the eligibility criteria in order for her/his application to be considered for final admission.

·          Eligible Candidates have to appear for a computer based entrance test followed by interview.

·          Final merit list is prepared on the basis of the aggregate score of the entrance test and the interview. The top 60 scorers will be offered confirmed admission. There will also be a waitlist. The candidates who have been offered confirmed admission will be given five days’ time to accept the admission offer by paying the relevant fees. If a candidate fails to pay the fees within the stipulated period, the offer of admission will stand withdrawn and the eligible candidate on the waiting list will be offered admission and she/he will be given five days’ time to pay the fees and accept the offer of admission.

·          The candidates who have accepted admission offers will be notified to appear for registration, followed by counseling, document verification, payment of fees and on confirmation of admission, the orientation program.

Admission Offer

Final merit list of confirmed and wait-listed candidates, based on their combined performance in the entrance test and the interview, will be posted on the website of the institute. Offer/intimation of the admission letter will be sent by post and/or email to candidates accordingly. In case multiple candidates have same combined scores (of the entrance test and interview), the candidate who has higher positive marks will be awarded higher rank.

For Inquiries

Voice Call: 08066919180

Online application website opens: 8th March, 2021

Last date for submission of online applications: 15th May, 2021

Entrance test (tentative): 19th June, 2021

Announcement of Merit List (tentative): 28th June, 2021

Commencement of academic session: TBD

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Educational Qualification

A Bachelor’s degree holder from a recognized University in any stream with an aggregate of 60% marks, or its equivalent as per the norms set by the degree granting institute/university, in the qualifying degree examination is eligible to apply. Candidates appearing in their final Degree examination and expecting to complete it by July 2021 may also apply. However, their final admission will be subject to the condition that they obtain an aggregate of 60% marks, or its equivalent as per the norms set by the degree granting institute/university. All admitted candidates have to submit their degree certificates or proof of completion of Degree, before 30th October 2021 failing which their admission is liable to cancellation.

The decision of the concerned authorities of DA-IICT regarding eligibility of any candidate shall be final.

Application Procedure:

·          Candidates submit online application by clicking on the link given below. Application fee (non-refundable) is Rs.1200/- plus GST@18%.

·          The Candidate has to satisfy the eligibility criteria in order for her/his application to be considered for final admission.

·          Eligible Candidates have to appear for Entrance Test conducted at selected centers in the country. The online application procedure will guide you through the necessary procedures for application fee payment, registering for entrance test, choosing test center.

·          Final merit list for admission is prepared based on the aggregate score in the entrance test. The top 120 scorers are offered confirmed admission and there will be a waitlist. The candidates who have been offered confirmed admission will be given five days’ time to accept the admission offer by paying the relevant fees. If a candidate fails to pay the fees within the stipulated period, the offer of admission will stand withdrawn and the eligible candidate on the waiting list will be offered admission and she/he will be given five days’ time to pay the fees and accept the offer of admission.

·          The candidates who have accepted admission offers will be notified to appear for registration, followed by counseling, document verification, payment of fees and on confirmation of admission, the orientation program.

Admission Offer

Final merit list of confirmed and wait-list candidates based on their performance in the entrance examination will be posted on the website of Institute. Offer/intimation letter for admission will be sent by the Admission committee through post and/or email to candidates accordingly.

In case of tie, the marks in Information Technology section and logical ability section in the entrance examination will be considered in order to break the tie. If the tie still remains, then the marks in 10+2 and 10th Examination, will be given consideration in order to break the tie.

For Inquiries

Voice Call: 08066919180

Online application website opens: 8^th March, 2021
Last date for submission of online applications: 31^st May, 2021
Entrance test (tentative): 19^th June, 2021
Announcement of Merit List (tentative): 28^th June, 2021
Commencement of academic session: TBD
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A Science/Engineering graduate preferably in Agriculture and Allied Sciences/Agriculture Engineering/Bio-Sciences and Engineering/Fisheries/Forestry/Management Sciences/Environmental Sciences/ Computer Applications/ Computer Science or Engineering/ Information Science or Technology and allied disciplines

A minimum of 60% marks or equivalent grade point average in the qualifying degree is required for eligibility

The candidates must possess a recognized degree with three years of education after 10+2

The decision of the concerned authorities of DA-IICT regarding eligibility of any candidate shall be final

Selection Process: Candidates for admission will be selected through entrance test followed by an interview

The entrance test will be of one hour duration

The entrance test will assess the candidate’s understanding in a number of areas

The areas covered are English Comprehension; Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation; Analytical and Verbal Reasoning

The format of the entrance test is analytical, with multiple choice answers

Wrong answers will be penalized

The short listed candidates out of the entrance test will be called for an interview in the DA-IICT, Gandhinagar

Final merit list for admission will be prepared after the completion of interview process

Apply online at www.daiict.ac.in by making an online payment of Rs. 1200/- using credit/debit cards or net banking.

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For B.Tech Programs:

The minimum academic qualification for admission to the programs is that the candidate must have passed in final examination of 10+2 (Class XII) or its equivalent referred to as the qualifying examination.

The candidate must have passed in final examination of 10+2 (Class XII) or its equivalent with Mathematics, Physics and any one of Chemistry/ Bio-technology/ Computer Science/ Biology.

Candidates appearing in the qualifying examination in 2017 are also eligible to apply for consideration of provisional admission.

Candidates can apply online:

For B.Tech program.

Application fee (non-refundable) is Rs. 1200/-.

Selection Procedure for DA-IICT, Gandhinagar:

For B.Tech Programs: The short-listed candidates, will be offered admission (confirmed/ waitlisted) in order of their merit (based on the All India Ranking of JEE 2017).

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