Indian Institute of Technology, IIT, Madras
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About Us:
Indian Institute of Technology Madras is one among the foremost institutes of national importance in higher technological education, basic and applied research. In 1956, the German Government offered technical assistance for establishing an institute of higher education in engineering in India. The first Indo-German agreement in Bonn, West Germany for the establishment of the Indian Institute of Technology at Madras was signed in 1959. The Institute was formally inaugurated in 1959 by Prof. Humayun Kabir, Union Minister for Scientific Research and Cultural Affairs. The IIT system has sixteen Institutes of Technology. The first of these to be instituted are at Kharagpur (estb. 1951), Mumbai (estb. 1958), Chennai (estb. 1959), Kanpur (estb. 1959), Delhi (estb. 1961), Guwahati (estb. 1994) and Roorkee (estb. 1847, joined IITs in 2001).
Course Name:
PhD [Area: Engineering, Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, Management]
Eligibility:
Minimum Educational Qualifications for Ph.D.:
1.1. For Regular Research Scholars:
Ph.D. in Engineering:
a) Candidates with a Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology with a good academic record / Master’s degree by Research in Engineering/Technology with a good academic record / 5 Year Dual Degree in Engineering or 5 Year BS+MS Dual degree from Centrally Funded Technical Institute with a good academic record.
b) 2 Year M.Sc. from IITs (entry through JAM) with 8.0 and above are exempted from qualifying in National Level Examinations.
c) Candidates with Master’s degree in Sciences with a good academic record and of exceptional merit are eligible, for the relevant Engineering disciplines (as decided by admitting departments). Candidates must have a valid GATE score or UGC-JRF/NET/CSIR-JRF or equivalent qualification in the relevant area tenable for the year of registration. In the case of candidates with Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology AND possess more than 5 years relevant work experience after the Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology, the requirement of a test score may be waived by the Selection Committee.
Ph.D. in Sciences:
1. Master’s degree in Sciences with a good academic record and having a valid GATE score or UGC-JRF/NET/CSIR-JRF/NBHM/INSPIRE or equivalent qualification tenable for the current year in the relevant area.
2. Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology or 5 Year BS+MS Dual degree/ 5 Year Integrated degree from Centrally Funded Technical Institute are eligible with a good academic record.
3. 2 Year M.Sc. from IITs (entry through JAM) with 8.0 and above are exempted from qualifying in National level examinations.
4. Students who get more than 8.0 CGPA in M.Sc. in Science Departments of IIT Madras can be admitted directly to their Ph.D programme in Sciences with interview at departmental level.
Ph.D. in Humanities and Social Sciences:
a) (i) Master’s degree / dual degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline AND Qualifying UGC – NET or JRF / CSIR-JRF / GATE Score or equivalent qualification tenable for the current year in the relevant area or international level post graduate admission examination such as GRE (Non-HTRA).
OR
(ii) Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology or 5 Year BS+MS Dual degree/ 5 Year Integrated degree from Centrally Funded Technical Institute with a good academic record.
b) At least 3 years of experience in research/industry in lieu of the above examination. (This clause is applicable only for Non-HTRA candidates)
Ph.D in Management:
Masters degree or 2 year PG Diploma in a relevant discipline, and a Bachelor’s degree with a good academic record (minimum five years of undergraduate and postgraduate education) OR Five year integrated master’s degree / dual degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline with a good academic record
AND
Qualifying in national level examinations such as GATE/CAT/UGC-JRF/NET/CSIR-JRF or equivalent or international level post graduate admission examination such as GMAT/GRE (Non-HTRA).
OR
At least 5 years of managerial experience in lieu of the above examination. (This clause is applicable for Non-HTRA candidates only)
Master’s degree in Engineering / Technology with a good academic record or a Master’s degree by Research in Engineering / Technology in a relevant discipline are exempted from qualifying in National level examinations.
Candidates with MBA or 2 year PG diploma from Centrally Funded Technical Institute (CFTI) with CGPA of 8 and above are exempted from qualifying in National level examinations.
1.2. Candidates who have qualified for the award of Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/ Bachelor of Science (Research) of 4 year duration with exceptionally good academic record in an eligible discipline will be considered for Direct Ph.D. Programme in various Engineering/Sciences/Humanities & Social Sciences/Management stream as a Regular scholar subject to fulfilling any one of following criteria :
a B.Tech. degree holder of Centrally Funded Technical Institute with a minimum CGPA of 8.0 on a 10.0 point scale or with a valid GATE score.
a BS (Research) 4 year degree holder of Centrally Funded Technical Institute with a minimum CGPA of 8.0 on a 10.0 point scale or with a valid GATE score.
a Bachelor’s degree holder in Engineering/Technology with a minimum CGPA of 8.0 on a 10.0 point scale or equivalent from any other University and having a valid GATE score.
a Bachelor’s degree holder in Engineering/Technology with a minimum CGPA of 8.0 on a 10.0 point scale or equivalent from any other University and working in a reputed R & D organization & having a proven research record.
a MBBS/BDS degree holder with minimum first class and valid NEET PG qualifying score will be eligible to apply for direct Ph.D. programme under HTRA category in Engineering Design department. If the candidate meets the above degree requirement but doesn't possess valid NEET PG qualifying score then they can apply under NHTRA category to the same department.
Candidates possessing M.Sc (Maths) or M.Sc. (Computer Science) from CFTI or a highly recognized institute such as Indian Statistical Institute and Chennai Mathematical Institute with the minimum CGPA of 8.0 on 10.0 scale and valid GATE (Maths) or GATE (CS) score can apply under HTRA category in Computer Science & Engineering department.
Candidates with B.E/B.Tech/B.S (4 year) admitted directly to Ph.D. programme will be joining a two-degree (M.S+Ph.D) programme in Engineering/Management stream except Sciences/Humanities & Social Sciences stream.
1.3. For Permanent Institute Staff members / Research Scholars under QIP / Research Scholars under External Registration / Research Scholars under Part-time Registration:
For Research Scholars in the above categories, the minimum educational qualifications are the same as prescribed for Regular Research Scholars in 5.1.1 for admission to the Ph.D. Programme in the respective categories.
However, valid GATE score or CSIR-JRF/UGC-JRF/NET or equivalent qualification as applicable for Regular research scholars may not be required in these cases.
One year PG programme from Accredited Universities is considered as one of the eligibility criteria for admission to Ph.D. at IIT Madras. Following are the conditions:
1) The Selection committee may consider the applicant for direct Ph.D., if the candidate found suitable and meet eligibility requirements.
2) Courses completed already in one year PG programme may be considered by the Doctoral Committee towards course requirement for Direct Ph.D.
3) The scholar will be eligible for HTRA, if they qualify GATE (equivalent to Direct Ph.D. scholars)
Course Name:
MS (By Research) [Area: Engineering, Management, Entrepreneurship]
Eligibility:
5.1. For Regular Research Scholars:
M.S. in Engineering:
a) Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology with valid GATE score or a Master’s degree in appropriate Sciences/Management where eligible with a good academic record and a valid GATE score tenable for the current year in the relevant areas.
b) Candidates having Associate Membership of the following professional bodies will also be eligible for admission to the M.S. programme of their parent discipline provided they have a valid GATE score and have passed both part A and part B of the Membership examinations with a good academic record.
The Institution of Engineers (India) (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Communications), the Aeronautical society of India, the Indian Institute of Metals, the Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, the Institute of Electronics and Tele-communication Engineering and other professional bodies approved by the Senate from time to time.
c) Candidates having qualified in MFT (Major Field Test) will also be eligible for admission to the M.S. programme if the concerned department opt for it.
d) IIT B.Tech candidates with a CGPA of 8.0 and above, are eligible to apply for M.S. Programme.
M.S. in Management:
A) Bachelors degree or equivalent in any professional discipline of minimum four years duration or Masters degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, with a good academic record.
AND
B) A good score or pass in:
1. national level post graduate admission qualifying examination such as GATE
2. International level post graduate admission qualifying examinations such as GMAT/GRE (Non-HTRA).
3. at least 3 years of managerial experience in lieu of the qualifying test. (This clause is applicable for Non-HTRA candidates only)
C) Candidates having qualified in MFT (Major Field Test) will also be eligible for admission to the M.S. programme if the concerned department opt for it.
M.S. in Entrepreneurship:
The minimum eligibility requirement for admission will be graduates with a B.Tech/B.E. or any postgraduate degree in appropriate Sciences/Management stream (eg. M.A or M.Com will be eligible; not B.A. or B.Com graduate).
The existing admission criteria for Regular HTRA and non-HTRA admissions to be retained. For HTRA, the candidate will need to qualify in GATE or to any of the approved national level qualifying exams eligible for scholarship. At the time of accepting offer of admission, CGPA above or equal to 8.0 for graduates from Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (including IITM) is required for waiving the requirement of qualifying in national level examinations. Under the non-HTRA category, anyone with a B.Tech/B.E. or any postgraduate degree in appropriate Sciences/Management stream can apply. In addition all candidates must submit a Proposal for a start-up, which will be evaluated by the Screening Committee first, before recommending selected applications to the Admissions/Selection Committee for a one - to- one interview.
5.1. For Permanent Institute Staff Members/Research Scholars under External Registration / Research Scholars under Part-Time Registration:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology or a Master’s degree in appropriate Sciences/Management stream where eligible with a good academic record.
However, valid GATE score or equivalent qualification as applicable for Regular research scholars may not be required in these cases.
How to Apply:
1. Please read the instructions given in the admission brochure carefully before filling up the online application form.
2. Online Application Form & Admission Brochure (including the admission schedule along with the important dates) is available on the Institute Research Admission Website https://research.iitm.ac.in
You are required to submit the application ONLINE. 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.
The Application fee is as follows:
· GN/EWS/OBC-NCL Male candidates: Rs.100/-
· GN/EWS/OBC-NCL Female candidates: Rs.50/-
· SC/ST and PwD candidates: Rs.50/-
APPLICATION FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE.
* Only Foreign Nationals including PIO & OCI card holders are exempted from paying the Application Fee.
Candidates who wish to apply to multiple departments or research programmes should register individual application and pay the application fee separately subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria for applying to the concerned department/research programme as mentioned in the research admission brochure & website.
Closing Date:
Registration of Online Application opens from: 1st March, 2020
Last date of receipt of completed Application: 31st March, 2020
Date of Admission: 6th July, 2020
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