IIT Ropar PhD and M.Tech Admission 2019 Notification, Dates, Application

iit ropar phd and mtech admission 2019

 

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar Admission Notification for  PhD and M.Tech Program 2019

IIT Ropar PhD and MTech Admission 2019 – Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar invites applications are from the interested candidates for admission into M.Tech and PhD program for the academic session 2019 – 20

 

IIT Ropar PhD and MTech Admission 2019 Important dates

Phd Program

  • Start date for PhD applications: 24th March 2019
  • Last date for PhD applications: 16th April 2019
  • Scrutiny & Shortlisting by Dept.: 22nd April 2019
  • Interview letters to shortlisted candidates by dept.: 26th April 2019
  • Written test/ interview: 06th May 2019
  • Admission Letters: 27th May to 12th June 2019
  • Confirmation with partial fee deposit: 10 days from admission letters
  • Registration: 25th July 2019
  • Opening of waitlisted candidates: 29th July 2019

M.Tech Program

  • Start date for M.Tech applications: 27th March 2019
  • Last date for M.Tech applications: 20th April 2019

 

Eligibility Criteria for IIT Ropar PhD and M.Tech Admission 2019

For M.Tech Program
Specialization and minimum eligibility criteria for individual departments are given below:
Chemical Engineering (Chemical Engineering)

  • Candidates with B.Tech/B.E/M Sc with valid score of GATE
  • Civil Engineering (Water Resources and Environment)
  • Candidates with B.Tech/B.E in Civil, Environmental, Water resources, Agricultural Engineering and related areas with valid score of GATE.

Computer Science and Engineering (Computer Science and Engineering)

  • Candidates with B.Tech /B.E/MCA or M.Sc in the appropriate area with the valid GATE score in Computer Science and information Technology (CS), Electronics and communication Engineering (EC), and /or Mathematics (MA)

Artificial Intelligence

  • Candidates with B.Tech /B.E/MCA  in the appropriate area with the valid GATE score in Computer Science and Information Technology(CS),

Electrical Engineering (Communication and Signal Processing, Power Engineering)

  • Candidates with B. Tech./B.E or M. Sc. in the appropriate area
  • B.Tech. from IITs with CGPA more than 8.0 (SC/ST 7.5) are eligible to apply without GATE.

Electrical Engineering (Microelectronics and VLSI Design)

  • Candidates with B.Tech /B.E or M.Sc. in Electronics and Communication Engineering or Computer Science Engineering or equivalent with valid GATE.

Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing Engineering (MF), Mechanics and Design (MD), Thermal Engineering (TE)

  • Candidates with B.Tech./B.E in Mechanical Engineering or relevant area
  • B.Tech. from IITs with CGPA more than 8.0 (SC/ST 7.5) are eligible to apply without GATE.

Center for Biomedical Engineering (Biomedical Engineering)

  • A bachelor’s degree in engineering (BE / BTech), with a minimum of 60 percent marks (6.5 grade points on a scale of 10) and a valid GATE score. Relaxation for SC/ST candidates as per GOI rules, Or
  • A master’s degree in science (MSc / MS), or equivalent, with a minimum of 60 percent marks (6.5 grade points on a scale of 10) and a valid GATE score. Relaxation for SC/ST candidates as per GOI rules, Or
  • A bachelor’s degree in medicine/surgery (MBBS), pharmaceutical sciences (BPharm), veterinary science (BVSc), or dental surgery (BDS), with a minimum of 60 percent marks (6.5 grade points on a scale of 10) and a valid GATE score. Relaxation for SC/ST candidates as per GOI rules
  • B.Tech. from IITs with CGPA more than 8.0 (SC/ST 7.5) are eligible to apply without GATE.

 

See: Latest Entrance Exam Notification

 

Selection Process

  • Selection will be based on GATE Performance.

Financial Assistance

  • GATE fellowship at the rate of Rs. 12400/- p.m. (tenable for a maximum period of 24 months) will be awarded to Indian Nationals doing the M.Tech. Programmes, subject to Institute rules. They are required to assist the department for 8 hours of work per week related to academic activities of the department such as laboratory demonstration, tutorials, evaluation of assignments, test papers, seminars, research projects etc.

Reservation of Seats

  •  Seats are reserved for Indian National under the categories, SC/ST/OBC (Non- creamy layer)/EwS (Economically Weaker Section and PwD (persons with Disability) according to the Government of India rules. In all matters relating to admission to M Tech programme, the decision of the M Tech Admission Committee is final. Last Date for applying online is 20-04-2019.

 

For PhD Program

PhD in Engineering

  • PhD is available in as Regular PhD, Direct PhD, and External PhD. Following is the eligibility for the same

For Civil Engineering:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering followed by a Master’s degree in an appropriate area with consistently good academic background.

Computer Science and Engineering:

  • M.Tech./M.E/M.S. (or an equivalent qualification) in computer science and engineering (or equivalent degree) with 60% marks (or 6.5 grade point out of 10) (55% marks for SC/ST).
  • OR
  • Exceptional candidates with B. Tech/B.E degree in computer science and engineering or related area with valid GATE score.
  • Candidate with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and engineering or related field from any IIT with minimum 8.00 CGPA/CPI out of 10.0 are exempted from requirement of GATE qualification.
  • ** Candidates who are currently studying in final year of their B.Tech/BE program should apply under Direct PhD program.

Electrical Engineering:

  • M.Tech/M.E./M.S. in Electrical/ Electronics/ Communications/ Computer Science/ Instrumentation / Control Engineering or equivalent or Microelectronics/Solid-state Technology/MEMS/Nanoscience/Nanotechnology/Material Science/Engineering Physics or equivalent, relevant to the area of research with minimum 60% of marks (OR  6.5 grade point out of 10) (55% marks OR 6.0 grade point for SC/ST).OR
  • Candidates having B.Tech/B.E qualification in Electrical/Electronics/Communications/ Computer Science/ Instrumentation / Control Engineering or equivalent or Microelectronics/Solid-state Technology/MEMS/Nano Science/Nano Technology/Material Science/Engineering Physics or equivalent, and having a CGPA/CPI score of 8.00 (out of 10.0) and above with valid GATE score can apply for admission to PhD programme. OR
  • A candidate with a Bachelor’s degree from any IIT and having a CGPA/CPI score of 8.00 (out of 10.0) and above can apply for admission to PhD programme. Such candidates are exempted from requirement of GATE qualification.

Chemical Engineering:

  • Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology or a Master’s degree by Research in Engineering/Technology. Candidates must have obtained at least 60% marks (or 6.5 Grade Point out of 10) (55% marks for SC/ST) in their Master’s. OR
  • Master’s degree in Sciences with a valid score in GATE/UGC/CSIR/NET/NBHM or equivalent qualification. Candidates must have obtained at least 60% marks (or 6.5 Grade Point out of 10) (55% marks for SC/ST) in their Master’s. OR
  • Exceptional candidates having B.Tech/B.E qualification with valid GATE score can apply for direct admission to PhD programme. OR
  • A candidate with a Bachelor’s degree from any IIT and having a CGPA/CPI score of 8.00 (out of 10.0) and above are exempted from requirement of GATE qualification to apply.

Mechanical Engineering:

  • Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology or a Master’s degree by Research in Engineering/Technology. Candidates must have obtained at least 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA out of 10 in their Master’s. OR
  • Master’s degree in Sciences with a valid score in GATE/UGC/ CSIR/NET/NBHM or equivalent qualification. Candidates must have obtained at least 65% marks or 7 CGPA out of 10 in their Master’s. OR
  • Exceptional candidates having B.Tech/B.E degree with at least 65% marks or 7 CGPA out of 10 and valid GATE score can apply for PhD programme. The candidate who are in final year (seventh semester) of their B.Tech/BE program should apply under Direct PhD program. OR
  • A candidate with a Bachelor’s degree from any IIT and having a CGPA score of 8.00 out of 10 and above are exempted from requirement of GATE to apply.
  • The relaxation in eligibility and reservation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD will be as per the rules of Govt. of India

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

  • Master’s degree in relevant Engineering/Technology or a Master’s degree by Research in relevant Engineering/Technology. Candidates must have obtained at least 60% marks (or 6.5 Grade Point out of 10) (55% marks for SC/ST) in their Master’s. OR
  • Exceptional candidates having relevant B.Tech./B.E. qualification with valid GATE score can apply for direct admission to PhD programme. A candidate with a Bachelor’s degree from any IIT and having a CGPA/CPI score of 8.00 (out of 10.0) and above are exempted from requirement of GATE qualification to apply.

PhD in Sciences
Chemistry:

  • Masters or equivalent degree in Chemistry/Biochemistry/ Materials Science and Technology/Pharmaceutical Sciences/Biotechnology/Physics or relevant areas with First Class (6.5 grades point out of 10) or 60% marks (55% marks for SC/ST).
  • Candidates meeting this requirement must also fulfill one of the following additional requirements with valid
  • GATE Qualification
  • UGC/CSIR-NET or Equivalent qualification.
  • DST-INSPIRE or other national fellowship
  • Candidates with M. Tech or equivalent with First Class (6.5 grades point out of 10) or 60% marks is exempted from requirement of GATE qualification

Mathematics

  • Master’s Degree in Mathematics/Statistics/Theoretical Computer Science or equivalent Master’s Degree with First Class (60% marks or 6.5 grades point out of 10 ),  55% marks or 6.0 grades point out of 10 for SC/ST.
  • Candidates meeting this requirement must also fulfill one of the following additional requirements with valid:
  • GATE Qualification
  • UGC-NET-JRF/CSIR-NET-JRF qualified or NBHM or equivalent qualification.

Physics

  • Master’s or equivalent degree in Physics or relevant subject / B. Tech. in Engineering Physics with First Class (6.5 grades point out of 10) or 60% marks (55% marks for SC/ST) or M.Tech in relevant areas
  • Candidates meeting above requirement must also fulfill one of the following qualification with valid certificate:
  • GATE
  • UGC/CSIR-NET (JRF)
  • DST-INSPIRE Fellowship

 

See: Entrance Exam Dates

 

PhD in Humanities and Social Sciences:

  • English Literature: Film and Literature, Genre Studies, Popular Culture, Postmodern Literature, War Literature ;  Philosophy and Literature; Cultural Studies; Literary &  Critical theory; American Literature, Travel Literature.
  • Management: Consumer Behavior, Consumer Psychology.
  • Psychology: Psychology (no specialization)
  • Economics: Open economy macroeconomics; Banking & Finance; Industrial Economics; Environmental Economics [Eligibility: MA or M.Sc in Economics with UGC NET/JRF in        economics only]
  • Philosophy: Philosophy of Mind, Metaphysics of Self, Philosophy of Science
  • Sociology: Sociology of Rural Development; Innovation Studies
  • Linguistics: Phonology, Optimality Theory, Psycholinguistics, Neurolinguistics, Language Comprehension, Experimental Linguistics

Eligibility

  • Master’s or equivalent degree in Economics, English Literature, Management, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology and Linguistics with 55% (or 6.0 grade point out of 10).OR
  • Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Engineering from any of the IITs/NITs or any other ‘Institute of National Importance’ with minimum of 55% (or 6 grade points out of 10)
  • Candidates meeting one of these requirements must also fulfill one of the following additional requirements:
  • UGC/CSIR- NET or GATE or equivalent qualification
  • DST-INSPIRE Fellowship OR
  • Candidates with Bachelor’s in Engineering/Technology from any of the IITs and having CGPA/CPI Score of 8 (out of 10) are exempted from GATE requirement.

PhD in Biomedical Engineering:

  • A master’s degree in engineering (ME / MTech) or medicine (MD) or pharmaceutical sciences (MPharm) or veterinary science (MVSc) or dental surgery (MDS), with a minimum of 60 percent marks (6.5 grade points on a scale of 10). Relaxation for SC/ST candidates as per GOI rules Or
  • A master’s degree in sciences (MSc / MS) or equivalent, with a minimum of 60 percent marks (6.5 grade points on a scale of 10). A valid GATE score or qualified in UGC/CSIR/NET/INSPIRE fellowship, or equivalent. Relaxation for SC/ST candidates as per GOI rules or
  • A bachelor’s degree in engineering (BE /BTech) or pharmacy (BPharm), with a minimum of 65 percent marks (7.0 grade points on a scale of 10) and a valid GATE score. A bachelor’s degree from an IIT with a minimum of 8 grade points on a scale of 10 points without GATE. Relaxation for SC/ST candidates as per GOI rules Or
  • A MBBS, BVSc, or BDS, with a minimum of 65 percent marks (7.0 grade points on a scale of 10). Relaxation for SC/ST candidates as per GOI rules.

PhD External

  • A research scholar under the External Registration Programme will carry out major part or all of his/her research work in the industry/research laboratories employing the scholar.
  • Research scholars under the External Registration Programme (ERP) should be sponsored by and employed in industries/research laboratories having R & D facilities and recognized by DST or IIT Ropar.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements
In addition to possessing the academic qualifications mentioned in the respective departments / centers under regular PhD program, an applicant should fulfil the following requirements also:
GATE or equivalent qualification

  • GATE or Equivalent Qualification is not required for admission.

Professional Experience

  • Should have completed full time employment of 2 years of service as on the deadline of application.

Organization/Institution

  • Organization/Institution must have at least 5 years of its existence for sponsoring candidates to 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.

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

PhD Direct:

  • Students under this category get an opportunity to earn a doctorate in Engineering / Sciences / Humanities just after the Bachelor’s degree. Students pursuing in 7th semester of their B.Tech can apply, however they can join in July 2019.
  • Admission to this programme is open to the Departments/Centers as furnished in the Institute website / Advertisement. Registration under this programme is generally open in the following Departments/Centers.
  • PhD in Engineering: CH, CSE, EE, ME, CBME, MME
  • PhD in Science: Mathematics (Only CFTIs), Chemistry, Physics
  • PhD in Humanities and Social Sciences: HSS

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

  • For Students of Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs)
  • Research Area will be same as Regular PhD Program
  • Studying in final year of B.Tech/BE
  • No GATE or other equivalent national exam qualification required
  • CGPA of at least 8.0 out of 10.0

For Students of Non-CFTIs:

  • Research Area will be same as Regular PhD Program
  • Studying in final year B.Tech/BE
  • GATE or other equivalent national exam qualification required at the time of joining
  • CGPA of at least 8.0 out of 10.0

Programme Details

  • Regular PhD programme guidelines will be followed

 

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IIT Ropar PhD and MTech Admission 2019 Application Process

  • Please read all the instructions before filling up the application form.
  • Online application form is available on the institute website http://www.iitrpr.ac.in/admissions
  • You are required to submit the application ONLINE. No downloadable forms will be available. After filling the form, you are advised to take a print of your application and keep the same for your record.
  • The application fee is as follows:
  • GN / EWS /OBC Male candidates            Rs. 200/-
  • GN / EWS /OBC Female candidates        Rs. 100/-
  • SC/ST/PwD candidates                           Rs. 100/-
  • APPLICATION FEE IS NON REFUNDABLE
  • You can submit separate application to departments of your choice by paying separate application fee.
  • The OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Certificate issued after 01.10.2018 (financial year for 2018-19) in the prescribed must be uploaded in the ONLINE application and submitted at the time of admission.
  • You should check the admission website for important announcements.

 

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NOTE: Candidates called for written test/interview should bring with them original and photo copies of relevant certificates.

 

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