Indian Institute of Technology, IIT, Guwahati
AICTE
North Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam
Phone-No: 0361 – 2583000
Fax: 0361-2690762
Email: pro@iitg.ac.in Website: www.iitg.ac.in
About College:
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, the sixth member of the IIT fraternity, was established in 1994. The academic programme of IIT Guwahati commenced in 1995. At present the Institute has eleven departments and three inter-disciplinary academic centres covering all the major engineering, science and humanities disciplines, offering BTech, BDes, MA, MDes, MTech, MSc and PhD programmes. Within a short period of time, IIT Guwahati has been able to build up world class infrastructure for carrying out advanced research and has been equipped with state-of-the-art scientific and engineering instruments. Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati's campus is on a sprawling 285 hectares plot of land on the north bank of the river Brahmaputra around 20 kms. from the heart of the city. With the majestic Brahmaputra on one side, and with hills and vast open spaces on others, the campus provides an ideal setting for learning.
Course Name:
Ph.D. in Engineering
Eligibility
For admission to the PhD Programme in Engineering departments, a candidate must satisfy one of the following criteria:
1. Master's degree in Engineering/Technology/Medical Sciences/Veterinary Sciences/Pharmacy in a relevant area with a minimum Cumulative Performance Index (CPI) of either 6.0 or 60% of marks.
2. Four-year Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology/Medical Sciences or equivalent in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of either 7.0 or 70% of marks.
Or the candidate must satisfy the relevant specific criteria given below.
3. A candidate having a Four-year Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent in a relevant area, with a Postgraduate Degree in Management Science(Finance) or MBA with Finance specialization or equivalent, is also considered for admission in the area of specialization `Construction Management, of the Department of Civil Engineering. The candidate should have a minimum of either 6.0 CPI or 60% marks in Bachelor's level and either 6.0 CPI or 60% marks in the postgraduate degree.
4. A candidate having MSc degree with Mathematics as a subject at bachelor's level is also considered for admission in the Department of Civil Engineering. The candidate should have a minimum of either 7.0 CPI or 70% marks in Master's level with consistent first class at other levels.
5. A candidate having a Two-year Master's degree (after completion of 4-year Bachelor's degree) or three-year Master's degree (after completion of 3-year Bachelor's degree) in Engineering/ Technology/Science in a relevant area with minimum Cumulative Performance Index (CPI) of either 6.0 or 60% of marks is also considered for admission in to PhDProgramme in Biosciences and Bioengineering.
6. A candidate with a Two-year MSc degree (after completion of 3-year Bachelor's degree) in a relevant area with minimum CPI of either 7.0 or 70% marks, is also considered for admission in to PhD Programme in Biosciences and Bioengineering.
7. Postgraduates in Computer Science (ALCCS) from Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE), with a minimum Cumulative Performance Index (CPI) of either 6.0 or 60% of marks, are also eligible to apply for admission in to PhD programme in Computer Science and Engineering
8. A regular student of IIT Guwahati who is continuing his/her MTech studies and having a minimum CPI of 8.0 at the end of second semester may be enrolled in the PhD programme of the Department in the beginning of his/her third semester of study. Such students can receive only PhD Degree.
9. A student of IIT Guwahati who is continuing his/her BTech studies and having a minimum CPI of 7.0 at the end of sixth semester may be enrolled in the PhD programme of the Department in the beginning of his/her seventh semester of study. Such students can receive dual BTech and PhD Degree. Both the degrees will be awarded after completion of PhD degree.
Relaxation for SC/ST/PwD Candidates: Eligibility criteria will be relaxed by 5% marks or 0.5 CPI for SC/ST/PwD applicants.
Course Name:
Ph.D. in Design
Eligibility:
For admission to the PhD Programme in Design, a candidate must satisfy one of the following criteria:
1. Candidates having MArch/ MDes degree or MTech/ ME degree in a relevant area, with a minimum CPI of either 6.0 or 60% of marks.
2. Master's degree in Applied Arts/ Ergonomics/ Fine Arts/ Psychology/ Physiology/ Occupational Safety and Health/ Journalism/ Mass Media Communication with a minimum CPI of either 6.0 or 60% marks.
3. Two-year Master's degree in Management (MBA or equivalent) with a minimum CPI of either 6.0 or 60% marks with relevant studies in Design field, and Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
4. Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Design or Engineering/Technology or Five-year BArch degree or equivalent in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of either 7.0 or 70% of marks.
5. Four-year Undergraduate Diploma in Design (NID or equivalent), with postgraduate qualification in relevant area with a minimum CPI of either 6.0 or 60% marks.
6. A two-year Post-graduate Diploma in Design and relevant areas (NID/CEPT or equivalent) with first class at Bachelor's level.
7. BFA (4-year professional programme, after 10+2)/ GD Art (5-year programme after 10th standard) with one-year professional experience, with a minimum CPI of either 7.0 or 70% of marks.
8. Master of Computer Application(MCA) degree, with one year of professional experience, with a minimum CPI of either 6.0 or 60% of marks.
9. A regular student of IIT Guwahati who is continuing his/her MDes studies and having a minimum CPI of 8.0 at the end of second semester may be enrolled in the PhD programme of the Department in the beginning of his/her third semester of study. Such students can receive only PhD Degree.
10. A student of IIT Guwahati who is continuing his/her BDes studies and having a minimum CPI of 7.0 at the end of sixth semester may be enrolled in the PhD programme of the Department in the beginning of his/her seventh semester of study. Such students can receive dual BDes and PhD Degree. Both the degrees will be awarded after completion of PhD degree.
Relaxation for SC/ST/PwD Candidates: Eligibility criteria will be relaxed by 5% marks or 0.5 CPI for SC/ST/PwD applicants.
Course Name:
Ph.D. in Sciences
Eligibility:
For admission to the PhD Programme in Science Departments, a candidate must satisfy one of the following criteria:
1. Master's degree in Science in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of either 6.0 or 60% of marks.
2. Master's degree in Engineering/Technology/Design in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of either 6.0 or 60% of marks.
3. Four-year Bachelor's degree in a related area in Engineering/ Technology/ Design/ Science in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of either 7.0 or 70% of marks.
Relaxation for SC/ST/PwD Candidates: Eligibility criteria will be relaxed by 5% marks or 0.5 CPI for SC/ST/PwD applicants.
Course Name:
Ph.D. in Humanities and Social Sciences
Eligibility:
For admission to the PhD Programme in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS), a candidate must satisfy one of the following criteria:
1. Master's degree in Arts/Commerce/Science in a relevant area with a minimum of either 5.5 or 55% marks or equivalent.
2. Master's degree in Engineering/Technology/Design in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of either 6.0 or 60% marks.
3. Four-year Bachelor's degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Design or equivalent in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of either 7.0 or 70% marks.
Relaxation for SC/ST/PwD Candidates: Eligibility criteria will be relaxed by 5% marks or 0.5 CPI for SC/ST/PwD applicants.
Course Name:
Ph.D. in Center for the Environment, Center for Energy, Center for Nanotechnology
Eligibility:
For admission to the PhD Programme in the Center for the Environment, Center for Energy and Center for Nanotechnology, a candidate must satisfy one of the following criteria:
1. Master's Degree in Engineering/Technology/Design/Architecture/Medical Sciences in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of either 6.0 or 60% of marks.
2. Four-year Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology/Medical Sciences or equivalent in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of either 7.0 or 70% of marks.
3. Master's degree in Science in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of either 6.0 or 60% marks.
Master's degree in Social Sciences, in a relevant area, with a minimum CPI of either 6.0 or 60% marks, is also considered for admission to PhD in the Centre for the Environment.
Relaxation for SC/ST/PwD Candidates: Eligibility criteria will be relaxed by 5% marks or 0.5 CPI for SC/ST/PwD applicants.
Course Name:
Ph.D. in Center for Linguistic Science and Technology
Eligibility:
For admission to the PhD Programme in the Center for Linguistic Science and Technology, a candidate must satisfy one of the following criteria:
1. Master's degree in Engineering/ Technology in CSE / ECE / EEE or equivalent / Master of Design with a minimum Cumulative Performance Index (CPI) of either 6.0 or 60% of marks.
2. Master of Science in CSE / IT / ECE / Physics / Mathematics / Statistics/Speech and Language Pathology/ Audiology or equivalent, with a minimum CPI of either 6.0 or 60% of marks.
3. Master of Arts in Linguistics/any language with specialization in Linguistics/Language Studies or equivalent, with a minimum CPI of either 5.5 or 55% of marks.
4. Four-year Bachelor's degree in Engineering/ Technology in CSE / ECE / EEE or equivalent / Four-year Bachelor's degree in Design, with a minimum CPI of either 7.0 or 70% of marks.
5. Four-year Undergraduate Diploma in Design (NID/ CEPT or equivalent), with postgraduate qualification in relevant area with a minimum CPI of either 6.0 or 60% marks.
6. A two-year Postgraduate Diploma in Design (NID/ CEPT or equivalent) with first class at Bachelor's level.
Relaxation for SC/ST/PwD Candidates: Eligibility criteria will be relaxed by 5% marks or 0.5 CPI for SC/ST/PwD applicants.
Course Name:
Ph.D. in Center for Rural Technology
Eligibility:
For admission to the PhD Programme in the Center for Rural Technology, a candidate must satisfy one of the following criteria:
1. Master's degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Environmental Science/Agriculture and other relevant fields with a minimum Cumulative Performance Index (CPI) of either 6.0 or 60% of marks.
2. Master of Science with a minimum CPI of either 6.0 or 60% of marks.
3. Four-year Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology/Agriculture or equivalent in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of either 7.0 or 70% of marks.
Relaxation for SC/ST/PwD Candidates: Eligibility criteria will be relaxed by 5% marks or 0.5 CPI for SC/ST/PwD applicants.
Note:
Requirements for Institute Assistantship/ External Fellowship (Only for Regular & Full Time Category Candidates)
The Institute Assistantships/ External Fellowships are available only for Indian Nationals who are admitted under Regular & Full Time Category into PhD programmes.
The present rates of Institute assistantships are: JRF: Rs.25,000/- per month for first two years of PhD programme and SRF: Rs.28,000/- per month for next three years of PhD programme (that is, assistantship is only for a maximum of 60 months from the date of admission into PhD programme).
REQUIREMENT OF VALID GATE/ CEED/ NET/ INSPIRE:
All Regular and Full Time Category Candidates must satisfy one of the following criteria in addition to Eligibility Criteria related to Qualifying Degree.
1. B.E./ B.Tech./ B.Des. or equivalent with valid and qualifying GATE score (valid and qualifying CEED score for PhD in Design) above the prescribed cut-off level.
2. M.Sc. or equivalent with valid and qualifying GATE score above the prescribed cut-off level.
3. M.Sc. or equivalent with valid NET-JRF qualification.
4. M.A. in Humanities and Social Sciences Subjects or equivalent with valid NET qualification.
5. Qualified in any other National Level Examination for Research Fellowship for pursuing PhD and it should be valid for another 3 to 6 months from the Date of admission to PhD programme.
EXEMPTION FROM THE REQUIREMENT OF VALID GATE/ CEED/ NET/ INSPIRE:
A Regular and Full Time Category Candidates satisfying one of the following conditions is exempted from the requirement of valid GATE/ CEED/ NET/ INSPIRE, etc.:
1. Having M.E. / M.Tech./ M.Des. Degree or equivalent
2. Bachelors (B.Tech./ B.Des.) Degree from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) with a minimum CPI of 8.0
3. Masters (M.Sc./ M.A.) Degree from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) with a minimum CPI of 8.0
IMPORTANT RULES:
1. Assistantships/Fellowships from external funding organizations (e.g., CSIR/ UGC/ INSPIRE, etc) will be available as per terms and conditions of the concerned funding organizations.
2. Students receiving assistantships from the Institute or fellowships from any other funding agencies, are required to perform academic duties as per prevailing norms.
3. The continuation of the assistantship/ fellowship is subject to satisfactory performance of the assigned duties and satisfactory research progress of the student in the PhD Programme.
How to Apply:
Step-1 Registration:
Following information are to be provided for the registration:
· Email address
· Mobile number
· Date of Birth as per certificate
· Name of the Academic Department/Centre to which applying
If any candidate wishes to apply more than one department, he/she has to register separately for each department. After successful registration, candidate will get required login information in the registered email, with this candidate can apply online.
Step-2 Preparation of Required Documents (given on the website):
Step-3 Fil up online application:
Following information will be required to fill up online application
Personal Details
· Corresponding and Permanent Address
· Other Details
· Qualification Details and Work Experience
· Referee Details
Step-4: Upload Required Documents
Step-5: Preview & Submit Application
Step-6: Pay Application Fee Online/Offline
Application Fee for applying to PhD Programmes:
At the end of online application process, each candidate need to make the payment of application fee online. The applications without successful payment of application fee shall be rejected.
The details of application fee are as follows:
· All Female Candidates: Rs.150/-
· All SC/ ST/ PwD Candidates: Rs.150/-
· All Other Candidates: Rs.300/-
Interview Schedule please visit the college website.
Closing Date:
The online application submission process starts at 14:00 hours on: 12th October, 2018 and ends at 23:55 hours on 31st October, 2018.
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