Applicants holding Master’s degree
· Master’s/M.S. (by Research) degree in Engineering / Technology / Mathematics / Physics / English in the appropriate branch of study with minimum 60% aggregate marks or CGPA ≥ 6.5 (out of 10) in UG and PG.
· Computer Science and Engineering: Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology. Preference will be given to those with M.Tech. /M.E. /M.S. degree in Computer Science and Engineering or equivalent.
Should have been qualified in GATE exam any-time
· Electronics and Communication Engineering: Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering (Electronics and Communication Engineering), Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering or equivalent.
Should have qualified in the GATE exam any-time.
· Mechanical Engineering: Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Energy Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Instrumentation, Metallurgical Engineering, Production/Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, CAD/CAM/CIM and other allied areas.
Should have qualified in the GATE exam any-time.
· Mathematics: M.Sc. in Mathematics/Applied Mathematics or equivalent with GATE/CSIR-NET/NBHM/Inspire Fellowship.
· Physics: Master’s degree in Physics/Applied Physics/Material Science and other allied areas with GATE/CSIR-NET/Inspire Fellowship.
· English: MA in English (TESOL/TESL/ELT) (or) MA in English Literature or allied subjects with NET/GATE in English or allied subjects
Applicants holding Bachelor’s degree:
· Candidates who have Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology with exceptionally good academic record will be considered for direct admission to PhD Program in the engineering departments subject to the following conditions:
· A B.Tech degree holder from IIT with a minimum CGPA of 8.0 on a 10-point scale or with a valid GATE score.
· Bachelor’s degree holder in Engineering/Technology from any other University with a valid GATE score and at least CGPA of 8.0 (out of 10) or 75% of marks under Gen/OBC category and at least CGPA of 7.5 (out of 10) or 70% for candidates under SC/ST/PWD category.
· A Bachelor’s degree holder in Engineering/Technology from a reputed R&D organization with excellent research record and with minimum 60% aggregate marks or CGPA ≥ 6.5 (out of 10).
Selection Procedure
· Eligible candidates possessing the minimum educational qualifications and satisfying additional criteria set by the institute from time to time only will be called for a written test and/or interview.
· Based on the academic record and the performance of the candidates in the test based on GATE 2022 syllabus and/or interview, the selection committee will finalize the names of candidates for admission to the PhD program.
Application Process
· Interested and eligible candidates shall submit applications using online Admission to Ph. D programme portal available on the Institute website (www.iiitk.ac.in).
· No Downloadable Forms will be available. After filling the form, you are advised to take a printout of your application and keep the same for your record.
· For Any queries, the applicants can drop a mail to: phdadmissions@iiitk.ac.in
Application Fee
· For Gen / OBC Candidates: Rs. 500/-
· For SC / ST / PwD Candidates: Rs.250/-
· Mode of Payment: Through Online mode