IIT Kanpur PhD, MTech & MS Research Admissions 2018

 

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur announces PhD, MTech and MS (Research) Courses 2018

 
IIT Kanpur PhD, MTech & MS Research Admissions 2018- Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur has released admission notification for Research Programs available for 2018-19-I Semester. The Research Programs include PhD, MTech and MS (Research)

Candidates who are in the final year of qualifying degree and are likely to graduate by July 2018 may also apply. Such candidates may be considered for admission to 2018-19-I academic session starting in July 2018
 

Important Dates

Last Date for Online Submission of completed Application Form: 15th March to 04th April 2018

Session Commencing from: July 2018

Details of Research Programs

Semester I

• PhD(Engg.): Aerospace Engineering, Biological Sciences & Bio-Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial & Management Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Materials Science (Interdisciplinary Program), Mechanical Engineering
• PhD (Sciences): Chemistry * Cognitive Science (Interdisciplinary Programme) * Earth Sciences * Economic Sciences *
• PhD (Humanities & Social Sciences): English (Literature, Linguistics & ELT), Fine Arts, Psychology, Sociology
• PhD (Management): All areas of Management
• M.Tech.: Aerospace Engineering; Biological Sciences & Bioengineering; Chemical Engineering; Civil Engineering Computer Science & Engineering; Earth Sciences; Electrical Engineering; Industrial & Management Engineering; Materials Science & Engineering; Materials Science (Interdisciplinary Program); Mechanical Engineering; Photonics Science & Engineering (Interdisciplinary Program)
• Masters of Design (M.Des.): An Interdisciplinary Program
• MS (Research): Aerospace Engineering; Chemical Engineering; Civil Engineering; Cognitive Science (Interdisciplinary Program); Computer Science & Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Photonics Science & Engineering (Interdisciplinary Program)

 

Eligibility Criteria

• The eligibility conditions given below are the absolute minimum
• Departments may prescribe specific requirements over and above these conditions
• The “specified minimum” marks/CPI (Cumulative Performance Index), referred to in subsequent sections, implies a minimum of 55% marks /5.5 (on a 10 point scale) as long as it is not less than the minimum pass marks/CPI; otherwise, the “specified minimum” marks/CPI implies the minimum pass marks/CPI
• Candidates belonging to the SC/ST who have passed the basic qualifying degree are eligible to apply irrespective of the marks/CPI and will be considered for admission

PhD in Engineering

• Applicants must have a master’s degree in Engineering with marks/CPI not below the specified minimum or a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or science (4 year program) with a minimum of 75 percent marks/7.5CPI or a master’s degree in science or an allied area while satisfying each of the following three criteria:
• A minimum of 65 percent marks/6.5 CPI in the master’s degree
• First division in bachelor’s degree, and
• JRF/95 percentile or higher in GATE score
• For admission into PhD Program In Biological Sciences & Bioengineering, applicants having master’s degree in pharmacy/medicine/veterinary science with marks/CPI not below the specified minimum, or bachelor’s degree in pharmacy/medicine/veterinary science with a minimum of 75 percent marks/7.5 CPI, may also be considered
• For admission into PhD in Computer Science & Engineering, applicants with master in computer applications while satisfying each of the above criteria in (a),(b) and (c) may also be considered
• A valid GATE score is required for the candidates with a bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Design/Architecture, except in thecase of candidates with bachelor’s degree in Engineering from the Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs)
• Candidates with master’s degree in science must either have a valid GATE score or must have qualified for/in JRF/NET

PhD in Sciences

• Applicants must have a master’s degree in the relevant subject or a bachelor’s degree in Engineering Or science (4 year program) with marks/CPI not below the specified minimum. Candidate either must have a valid GATE score or must have qualified for JRF. The requirement of GATE/JRF is waived for candidates having a master’s degree in science from IITs with a minimum CPI of 8.0.

PhD in Cognitive Science

• Applicants must have a MA/M.Sc/M.Phil/MS/equivalent degree (Cog. Sc./ Psychology/Linguistics/Philosophy/ Anthropology/ Phy/ Chem/ Math/ Stat/ Biosciences/ related disciplines) with a minimum of 60%/6.0marks/CPI in the qualifying degree. Applicants should have a valid score/qualification in GATE/ CSIR/ JRF/ NET/other equivalent exam
• Applicants from IITs with a minimum CPI of 8.0 are exempted from the GATE/ CSIR/ JRF/ NET requirement
• Applicants with M. Sc. in Cognitive Science are also exempted from the GATE/CSIR/JRF/NET requirementorM.Tech/ME/MD (any branch) with a minimum of 60%/6.0 marks/CPI in the qualifying degreeorB.Tech/BE (any branch), BS – 4 year program (Physics/ Chem/ Math/ Stat/Biosciences/ related sciences), MBBS. Applicant must have a minimum of 75%/7.5 marks/CPI in the qualifying degree
• Should have a valid score/qualification inGATE/CSIR/JRF/NET/other equivalent exam
• Applicants from CFTIs (centrally funded technical institutions) with a minimum CPI of 7.5 and those with an MBBS degree are exempted from the GATE/ CSIR/ JRF/NET requirement

PhD in Humanities & Social Sciences (HSS)

• Applicants must have a master’s degree in the relevant subject or a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or science (4 year programme) or a master’s degree in sciences or in an allied field of HSS with marks/CPI not below the specified minimum
• Candidate either must have a valid GATE score or must have qualified for/in JRF/NET. The requirement of GATE/JRF/NETis waived for candidates having a master’s degree in science/arts from IITs with a minimum CPI of 8.0.

PhD in Management

• The applicant must have a master’s degree in Mgt. or relevant disciplines in Engineering/technology with marks/CPI not below the specified minimum or a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or science (4 year program) with a minimum of 75% marks/7.5 CPI or a master’s degree in science/arts/commerce/chartered accountancy while satisfying each of the following three criteria:
• A minimum of 65 percent marks/6.5 CPI in the master’s degree,
• First division in bachelor’s degree, and
• JRF/95 percentile or higher in GATE/CAT/GMAT/NET or any other national level exam
• A valid GATE score is required for the candidates with a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, except in the case of candidates with bachelor’s degree in Engineering from the Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs)
• Candidates with master’s degree in science/arts/commerce must either have a valid GATE/CAT/GMAT score or must have qualified for/in JRF/NET

PhD in Design

• Applicant must have a master’s degree in Engineering/Design with marks/CPI not below the specified minimum. Those applicants may also be considered who have bachelor’s degree in Eng/Design/Architecture or science (4 year program) with a minimum of 75 percent marks/7.5 CPI or a master’s degree in science or an allied areas while satisfying each of the following three criteria:
• A minimum of 65 percent marks/6.5 CPI in the master’s degree,
• First division in bachelor’s degree, and
• JRF/95 percentile or higher in GATE/CEED.
• A valid GATE/CEED score is required for the candidates with a bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Design/Architecture Except in the case of candidates with bachelor’s degree in Engineering from the Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs)

M.Tech Program

• The applicant must have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or science (4 year program) or a master’s degree in science with marks/CPI not below the specified minimum
• A valid GATE score is required for admission to the M.Tech. programme in the case of regular (non-sponsored)candidates. The requirement of GATE score is waived off for the B.Tech/B.S (Four Year) graduates from IITs with a minimum overall CPI of 6.5 and a minimum CPI of 8.0 in the last two years in B.Tech/ B.S (Four Year)

1. Des. (Master of Design)

• Applicant must have a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science (4 year program),Design or Architecture with marks/CPI not below the specified minimum.Candidates holding degree in Fine Arts Interior Design are not eligible to apply
• A valid GATE/CEED score is required for admission to the M. Des. Programme in the case of regular (non-sponsored)candidates. The requirement of GATE score is waived off for B.Tech. graduates from IITs with a minimum overall CPI of 6.5 and minimum CPI of 8.0 in the last two years of B. Tech.

MS (By Research) 2 Years Program

• For Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering and Photonics Science & Engineering: Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or science (4 year programme) or a Master’s degree in science with marks/CPI not below the specified minimum

For Electrical Eng. & Mechanical Engineering

• Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or science(4-year program) with marks/CPI not below the specified minimum

For Cognitive Science

• Applicants must have a: (i) B.Tech/BE (any branch), BS – 4 year program (Physics/ Chem/ Math/Stat/Biosciences/ related sciences), MBBS. An applicant must have a minimum of 60%/6.0 marks/CPI in the qualifying degree
• All regular applicants must have a valid score/qualification in GATE/ CSIR/ JRF/ NET/other equivalent exam
• Applicants withB.Tech from IITs with an overall CPI of 6.5 and a minimum CPI of 8.0 in the last two years and those with an MBBS degree are exempted from the GATE/ CSIR/ JRF/ NET requirement; or, (ii) MA/M.Sc/equivalent degree (Psychology/ Linguistics/Philosophy/ Anthropology/ Phy/ Chem/Math/ Stat/ Biosciences/ CS/ related disciplines) with a minimum of 60%/6.0 marks/CPI in the qualifying degree. An applicant must have a valid score/qualification in GATE/CSIR/ JRF/ NET/other equivalent exam
• Applicants from IITs with a minimum CPI of 8.0 and those with an MBBS degree are exempted from the GATE/ CSIR/JRF/ NET requirement

MS (By Research) 3 Years Program

• For Computer Science & Engineering & Photonics Science & Engineering:Applicants with B.Sc. (3-year) or equivalent with a minimum of 75%/7.5 marks/CPI may also be considered

For Cognitive Science

• Applicants with 3-year BA/B.Sc/equivalent degree in (Psychology/ Linguistics/ Philosophy/Anthropology/ Phy/Chem/ Math/ Stat/ Biosciences/ CS/ related disciplines) with a minimum of 60%/6.0 marks/CPI in the qualifying degree may also be considered
• A valid GATE (GATE/ CSIR/ JRF/ NET/other equivalent exam in case of Cognitive Science program) score is required for admission to the MS (Research) programme in the case of regular candidates (non-sponsored/non-project candidates)
• The Requirement of GATE (GATE/ CSIR/ JRF/ NET/other equivalent exam in case of Cognitive Science programme) score is waived for the B.Tech/B.S (Four Years) graduates from IITs with a minimum overall CPI of 6.5 and a minimum CPI of 8.0 in the last two years in B.Tech/B.S (Four Year)

Reservations

• Reservation shall apply as per Govt. of India rules

Financial Aids

• Financial Aid (Research/ Project/ Assistantships/ Fellowships/ Scholarships) are available to M.Tech and Ph. D Students. Some MS (Research) students may also be provided financial aid. Several attractive Fellowships from Industries/ Department of Atomic Energy (DAE/DST/INSPIRE/DElT) are also available

 

Application

Candidates can apply online only http://www.iitk.ac.in/doaa/pgadmission.html

• • The Application Fee is Rs.400/- for General and OBC candidates and Rs.200/- for SC/ST and all PwD candidates. The fee must be paid online through debit card or credit card or internet banking available at payment gateways provided in the online application portal

 

• For further details about eligibility conditions, how to apply and other details, the candidates should refer the official website of IIT Kanpur www.iitk.ac.in

 
 

IIT Kanpur

Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, Interdisciplinary Program in Cognitive Science, Prof. Harish Karnick, Convener, DPGC, Cognitive Science IDP, IIT Kanpur, Email: hk@iitk.ac.in, Website www.iitk.ac.in
 

For any query,  candidates are requested to check the official website  .

 
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