Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar announces Admission to PhD Program 2024 for 1st Semester, Apply Now
IIT Ropar PhD Admission 2024 – Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Ropar invites applications for admission to PhD Programs in various disciplines for the Academic Session 2024-25 (1st Semester). Check full details such as application process, eligibility criteria, important dates on IIT Ropar PhD Admission 2024-25 (First Semester) here.
IIT Ropar PhD Admission 2024
PhD Program Offered
PhD in Sciences
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
PhD in Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
PhD in Humanities and Social Sciences
PhD Program Category
- Regular PhD
- PhD External
- Direct PhD
- Part-Time PhD
- PhD for Staff Members
Important Dates
- Start Applications Process: Ongoing
- Last Date for Application: 05th April 2024
Eligibility Criteria
- The following are Institute Minimum Eligibility Requirements and any Department/Center can specify higher short-listing criteria than what is specified here.
Regular Full-time Ph.D.
- For the Minimum Eligibility Qualification (MEQ) for admission to Regular Full-time Ph.D programmes refer table:1 below:
- Table:1: Minimum Eligibility Qualification for admission to Regular Full-time Ph.D programmes
- 1. M.Tech./M.E/M.D. or equivalent with 60% marks or 6.00 CGPA on a 10-point scale(55% marks or 5.5 CGPA on a 10- point scale for SC/ST/PwD category Candidates)
- 2. M.Sc/ MBA/M.A/M.B. B.S. or equivalent with 60% marks or 6.00 CGPA on a 10-point scale (55% marks or 5.5 CGPA on a 10- point scale for SC/ST/PwD category Candidates)
- Qualified GATE /CSIR /UGC NET /DST INSPIRE /JEST/NB HM or other national fellowship
- 3. B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent four years program with 60% marks or 6.00 CGPA on a 10-point scale
- Qualified GATE/CSIR/UGC NET/DST INSPIRE/JEST/NB HM or other national fellowship
- Exemptions: Requirement of qualification in GATE / National level Exam is waived off for the following categories of applicants.
- Currently registered candidates in Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs) pursuing B.Tech./B.E./ Integrated M.Tech./ Integrated M.Sc. programmes (or any other programme of minimum four year duration, admission to which is on the basis of JEE), who have completed 6 semesters or more, and have CGPA of 8.0 or above (on a 10 point scale). Such candidates must obtain a CGPA of 8.0 or above at the time of graduation, and before they formally register for the Ph.D. programme (80% aggregate marks, if marks is the primary mode of evaluation).
Eligibility Requirement for ERP candidates
- (i) Minimum Eligibility Requirements: In addition to possessing the academic qualifications mentioned in the table 1 under regular full-time Ph.D program, an applicant should fulfill the following additional requirements also:
- (ii) GATE or equivalent qualification: GATE or Equivalent Qualification is not required for admission.
- (iii) Professional Experience: Should have completed full time employment of 2 years of service as on the deadline of application.
- (iv) Organization/Institution: Organization/Institution must have at least 5 years of its existence for sponsoring candidates to the ERP programme. Only persons engaged in R & D work in Technical / Scientific Institutions/ Industries or R & D Establishments are eligible. The organization should have adequate facilities for carrying out research. All CFTIs/GFTIs will be considered irrespective of their years of existence.
- (v) Sponsorship/NOC : Unconditional sponsorship or NOC by the employer is essential and a must at the time of joining. IIT Ropar will not have any financial liability for the candidate throughout the tenure of PhD. The sponsorship certificate must be provided in the format specified at FORMAT-A.
Eligibility Requirement for Part-Time candidates
- (i) Minimum eligibility requirements: In addition to possessing the academic qualifications mentioned in the table 1 under regular full-time Ph.D program, an applicant should fulfill the following additional requirements also:
- (ii) Professional Experience: The minimum full-time experience required after obtaining the qualifying degree and as on date of application deadline, is given in table 2 below:
- 1. M.E./M.Tech./M.S.(R)/M.D. or Equivalent (Work Experience (Post Qualification) – Nil)
- 2. B.Tech./BE with valid GATE (Work Experience (Post Qualification) – Nil)
- 3. B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc./M.A./M.B.A./MBBS or equivalent, from CFTIs/Central Universities (Work Experience (Post Qualification) – 1 Year)
- 4. B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc./M.A./MBA/MBBS or equivalent, from institutions other than CFTIs/Central Universities (Work Experience (Post Qualification) – 2 Years)
- Minimum Eligibility Qualification for these candidates is the same as for full-time candidates, except that the requirement of qualifying in a national examination is waived for serial No. 1, 3 and 4 of above table.
- No Objection Certificate: Part-time candidates are required to submit a “No Objection Certificate” on a proper letterhead from the Head of the Institute/Competent authority in the organization on the specified format given at FORMAT-B.
- If the candidate after joining the PhD program changes the organization, he should inform the Institute immediately and get NoC from the new organization as well.
Eligibility Requirement for IIT Ropar Staff:
- (i) Minimum eligibility requirements: In addition to possessing the academic qualifications mentioned in the table 1 under regular full-time Ph.D program, an applicant should fulfill the following additional requirements also:
- (ii) GATE or equivalent qualification: Minimum qualification for these candidates is the same as for regular PhD candidates except that the requirement of qualifying in a national examination (e.g., GATE or equivalent) is waived off.
- (iii) No Objection Certificate: Prior permission/No Objection Certificate (NOC) has to be obtained from competent authority before applying for admission to the program. NOC has to be submitted at the time of submission of application. Institute work should not suffer due to joining the PhD programme by the candidate.
- (iv) Selection Procedure: Short-listed eligible staff will be called for a written exam or interview or both. Final selection is based on the performance of the staff in the written exam or interview or both.
- (v) Fellowship: Members of staff permitted and enrolled for the PhD degree shall not be entitled to institute fellowship.
- (vi) Duration: The minimum period to be spent in the research work registered under the Part-Time Ph.D. degree for staff shall be 4 years. The maximum period admissible for completion of the course work, research work and submission of the thesis, shall, however, remain to be the same as in the case of regular candidates.
International Candidates– Admission to Ph.D
- Foreign Nationals are those with foreign passports including those who are Person of Indian Origin (PIO) / Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card holders.
- Foreign nationals can only register as full-time scholars. Foreign nationals with eligible degrees from Indian Universities will be treated on par with Indian nationals for admission purposes with prescribed fee for foreign nationals. Foreign nationals with foreign degrees must meet the minimum educational requirements as specified on the website/admission brochure.
Application Process
- Please visit the link : https://www.iitrpr.ac.in/phd-admissions
- Submit the application ONLINE. After filling the form, take a print of your application and keep the same for your record. Print copy of the application is not required to be submitted.
Application Fee
- For GEN/ OBC Candidates : Rs.200/-
- For Women/ SC/ ST/ PWD Candidates : Rs.100/-
- Mode of Fee Payment : Through SB Collect (Online Payment System)
Admission Process
- Admission is offered on the basis of an interview held usually a month before the commencement of the semester for which admission is sought. The interview may be supplemented by a written test, if necessary.
- Merely satisfying the general eligibility criterion as well as criterion set for each admission category is no guarantee for being called for test/interview. Depending on the number of applications received and considering the constraints of time and other resources for conducting Written Test and Interview, the Academic Units may put additional academic performance based shortlisting criteria.
For more details and to apply online, please visit the official website
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