IIEST Shibpur PhD Admission 2023 (Dec) – Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST) Shibpur invites application for admission to the PhD Program in all disciplines of Engineering, Technology, Science, Architecture, Town & Regional Planning, Humanities & Social Sciences for Dec Cycle, 2023.
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About IIEST Shibpur
Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur (IIEST, Shibpur) started its journey in 1856 as CALCUTTA CIVIL ENGINEERING COLLEGE and emerged as a premier engineering college in the pre-independence India.
It was renamed as BENGAL ENGINEERING COLLEGE, SHIBPUR in 1920. The College received the status of a DEEMED UNIVERSITY in 1993 and was subsequently transformed to BENGAL ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE UNIVERSITY, SHIBPUR in 2004.
The institute has been upgraded to an INSTITUTE OF NATIONAL IMPORTANCE by the amendment of NITSER Act of the Parliament in 2014 and renamed as INDIAN INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, SHIBPUR.
The Institute has fifteen departments of Engineering, Architecture, Science, and Humanities & Social Science disciplines. In addition, it has five Schools and two Centres dedicated for imparting education and conducting research in interdisciplinary fields.
IIEST Shibpur PhD Programs
PhD Program is offered through the Department
- Physics
- Aerospace Engineering & Applied Mechanics
- Architecture, Town and Regional Planning
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science & Technology
- Earth Sciences
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Information Technology
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgy & Materials Engineering
- Mining Engineering
Centres and Schools Offering PhD Programs
- Centre for Healthcare Science and Technology
- School of Advanced Materials, Green Energy and Sensor Systems
- School of VLSI Technology
- School of Community Science and Technology
- School of Mechatronics and Robotics
Admission Categories
- Regular Candidates with Institute fellowship
- Candidates with Individual Fellowship (UGC–NET JRF/ CSIR–NET JRF/ ICMR/ DST INSPIRE etc)
- Candidates from Sponsored Research Project
- Sponsored Candidates
Seat Matrix
The Institute fellowships are available in the following Departments/Centres/Schools
| Department/Centre/School | Seats |
| Aerospace Engineering and Applied Mechanics | 11 |
| Architecture, Town and Regional Planning | 05 |
| Chemistry | 05 |
| Civil Engineering | 11 |
| Computer Science and Technology | 07 |
| Earth Sciences | 03 |
| Electrical Engineering | 10 |
| Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | 07 |
| Humanities and Social Sciences | 02 |
| Information Technology | 06 |
| Mathematics | 05 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 08 |
| Metallurgy and Materials Engineering | 06 |
| Mining Engineering | 03 |
| Physics | 06 |
| Centre for Healthcare Science and Technology | 01 |
| School of Advanced Materials, Green Energy and Sensor Systems | 01 |
| School of VLSI Technology | 01 |
| School of Community Science & Technology | 01 |
| School of Mechatronics & Robotics | 01 |
| TOTAL | 100 |
Eligibility Criteria for IIEST Shibpur PhD Admission 2023
The PhD program shall be open to candidates of any Nationality and candidates with the following qualification shall be eligible for admission to the PhD Program of the Institute:
Essential qualifications for all categories
Candidates possessing M.Tech/ M.E./ M.Sc.(Engg.)/ M.Arch./ M.U.R.P./ M.Plan./ M.T.R.P./ M.Sc./ M.A./ M.Phil. or an equivalent degree in the relevant branch from a recognized Institute/University with at least 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA on a ten-point scale (throughout from class X to the qualifying degree) are eligible to apply for admission in the relevant departments.
For SC/ST/ Person with Disability (PwD) category, a minimum 55% marks or 6.0 CGPA on 10 point scale (throughout from class X to the qualifying degree) is required.
Note: CGPA/ DGPA will not be converted into percentage marks and vice versa
For Regular Candidates with Institute fellowship
- The maximum age is 30 years as on the last date of receiving application. Relaxation of 5 years is applicable for SC/ST/ Person with Disability (PwD) /Female candidates and 3 years for OBC (NCL) candidates as on the last date of receiving application. Selection shall be based on an initial screening followed by written test and or interview. To be eligible for Institute Fellowship, the candidates must possess a valid GATE (score above the prescribed cut off level)/NET score as applicable for admission to doctoral programmes in various disciplines.
- Candidates possessing B.Tech./B.E/B.Sc.(Engg.)/B.Arch./B.Plan. or an equivalent Degree in the relevant branch from a recognized University/Institute with minimum of 80% aggregate marks (8.5 CGPA on a 10 point scale) (throughout from class X to the qualifying degree) and a valid GATE score are eligible to apply for admission in the relevant departments/schools/centres.
For Candidates with Individual Fellowship (CSIR–NET JRF/UGC–NET JRF/ICMR/DST-INSPIRE etc.)
- Candidates who are qualified for the Individual Fellowship category (i.e. CSIR/ UGC/ ICMR/ DST-Inspire etc.) and who fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria as prescribed in the Section 5.1 and 5.2are eligible to apply for admission in the relevant Departments/Schools/Centres. They must have a valid offer letter of the fellowship issued by the respective funding agency.
- They are exempted from appearing in the written test and interview, but they have to appear in the counseling process. Selection will be based on an initial screening followed by counseling process. Note that appearing in the counseling process does not give the guarantee of selection.
- Candidates admitted under this category will not be entitled to the award of institute fellowship. The maximum age will be considered as per prevailing norms of the respective funding agency.
Candidates from Sponsored Research Project
- Candidates who are already working in a research project in the Institute, appointed through the Office of the Dean (R&C) and applying for Ph.D. under Sponsored Research Project category, must fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria as prescribed in the essential qualifications.
- They have to appear in the counseling process, provided they work in the same sponsored project. If selected, a no objection certificate (NOC) as per supplied format (Form I-D, Annexure IV) from the PI of the concerned project is needed for enrolment in the Ph.D. program.
- The minimum remaining period of the project as well as tenure of the said project employee should be at least 2 years from the date of interview of the Ph.D. program. The Institute will not provide any assistantship /fellowship to such a research scholars.
Age Limit (as on last date of application)
- Institute Fellowship Category applicable (as on on the last date of receiving application)
- For OC Male applicants: 30 years
- For SC/ST/Persons with Disability (PwD) and Female applicants: 35 years
- For OBC (NCL) applicants: 33 years
- Individual Fellowship
- As per guidelines of funding agency
- Candidates from Sponsored Research Project
- As per guidelines of funding agency
- Sponsored Candidates
- As per guidelines of sponsoring organization
For full eligibility conditions refer to the information brochure.
IIEST Shibpur PhD Admission 2023 (Dec) Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Online application starts | 12 October 2023 |
| Last date of submission of online application | 07 November 2023 |
| Date(s) of Interview/ counselling | 04-05 December 2023 |
| Publication of final list of selected candidates | To be notified in the institute’s website |
IIEST Shibpur PhD Admission 2023 (Dec) Application Process
- The applicants are required to fill-in the form from the link given in notification.
- The applicants are also required to download a pdf copy of PhD admission form attached with notice, fill in the form and upload a copy of the same while submitting the online application.
- In the online application form: (i) the candidate has to write within 100 words why he/she wants to pursue Ph.D. and why in IIEST, Shibpur; (ii) he/she has to write a Statement of Problem (SOP) within 500 words about his/her proposed research work. Please note that you have to upload your digital photograph and signature in image format.
- The candidates are advised to read Information Brochure very carefully before applying online.
- A candidate can apply more than one Departments/Centres /Schools. Separate application to be made by paying requisite fee for each application.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| For OC/OBC(NCL)/EWS Candidates | Rs. 1500/- |
| For SC/ST/PwD Candidates | Rs. 1000/- |
Selection Process
- Institute/Department(s) may set the criteria higher than the minimum eligibility requirements for shortlisting candidates for written test and or interview/counseling process.
- Selection of candidates will be based on an initial screening followed by their performance in the written test and /or interview/counseling for this cycle for all categories of admission.
- Appearing in the written test and or interview/counseling process does not give the guarantee of selection.
- Candidates have the sole responsibility to be present in the written test and or interview/ counseling process on the scheduled date and time. Institute shall not entertain any appeal in this regard for failing to appear at the scheduled written test and or interview/ counseling process for any reason.
IIEST Shibpur PhD Admission 2023 (Dec) Results
Shortlisted Candidates
List of the candidates shortlisted for Ph.D. Interview in December 2023 Cycle at IIEST, Shibpur
Important Links
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| Information Brochure | Click Here |
| IIEST Shibpur Website | Click Here |
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Previous Admissions
IIEST Shibpur PhD Admission 2023 (July)
Seat Matrix
The Institute fellowships are available in the following Departments/Centres/Schools
| Department/Centre/School | Seats |
| Aerospace Engineering and Applied Mechanics | 11 |
| Architecture, Town and Regional Planning | 06 |
| Chemistry | 06 |
| Civil Engineering | 11 |
| Computer Science and Technology | 08 |
| Earth Sciences | 03 |
| Electrical Engineering | 09 |
| Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | 06 |
| Humanities and Social Sciences | 02 |
| Information Technology | 08 |
| Mathematics | 06 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 06 |
| Metallurgy and Materials Engineering | 04 |
| Mining Engineering | 03 |
| Physics | 06 |
| Centre for Healthcare Science and Technology | 01 |
| School of Advanced Materials, Green Energy and Sensor Systems | 01 |
| School of VLSI Technology | 01 |
| School of Community Science & Technology | 01 |
| School of Mechatronics & Robotics | 01 |
| TOTAL | 100 |
IIEST Shibpur PhD Admission 2023 (July) Important Dates
New Notification Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Online application starts | 28 June 2023 |
| Last date of submission of online application | 04 July 2023 |
| Date(s) of Interview/ counselling | 18-19 July 2023 |
| Publication of final list of selected candidates | To be notified in the institute’s website |
Old Notification Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Online application starts | 11 May 2023 |
| Last date of submission of online application | 29 May 2023 |
IIEST Shibpur PhD Admission 2022 (Dec)
Seat Matrix
The Institute fellowships are available in the following Departments/Centres/Schools
| Department/Centre/School | Seats |
| Aerospace Engineering and Applied Mechanics | 11 |
| Architecture, Town and Regional Planning | 07 |
| Chemistry | 06 |
| Civil Engineering | 11 |
| Computer Science and Technology | 08 |
| Earth Sciences | 02 |
| Electrical Engineering | 09 |
| Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | 06 |
| Humanities and Social Sciences | 02 |
| Information Technology | 08 |
| Mathematics | 06 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 06 |
| Metallurgy and Materials Engineering | 04 |
| Mining Engineering | 03 |
| Physics | 06 |
| Centre for Healthcare Science and Technology | 01 |
| School of Advanced Materials, Green Energy and Sensor Systems | 01 |
| School of VLSI Technology | 01 |
| School of Community Science & Technology | 01 |
| School of Mechatronics & Robotics | 01 |
| TOTAL | 100 |
Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Online application starts | 02 Dec 2022 |
| Last date of submission of online application | 20 Dec 2022 |
| Publication of shortlist of candidates to be called for online interview/ counselling in the Institute website | To be notified in the institute’s website |
| Date(s) of online Interview/ counselling | To be notified in the institute’s website |
| Publication of final list of selected candidates for Ph.D. admission, Dec cycle 2022 | To be notified in the institute’s website |
IIEST Shibpur PhD Admission 2022 (July)
Seat Matrix
The Institute fellowships are available in the following Departments/Centres/Schools
| Department/Centre/School | Seats |
| Aerospace Engineering and Applied Mechanics | 11 |
| Architecture, Town and Regional Planning | 06 |
| Chemistry | 07 |
| Civil Engineering | 11 |
| Computer Science and Technology | 07 |
| Earth Sciences | 02 |
| Electrical Engineering | 09 |
| Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | 06 |
| Humanities and Social Sciences | 01 |
| Information Technology | 07 |
| Mathematics | 06 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 07 |
| Metallurgy and Materials Engineering | 05 |
| Mining Engineering | 04 |
| Physics | 06 |
| Centre for Healthcare Science and Technology | 01 |
| School of Advanced Materials, Green Energy and Sensor Systems | 01 |
| School of VLSI Technology | 01 |
| School of Community Science & Technology | 01 |
| School of Mechatronics & Robotics | 01 |
| TOTAL | 100 |
IIEST Shibpur PhD Admission 2022 (July) Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Online application starts | 21 April 2022 |
| Last date of submission of online application with payment of application fee | 18 May 2022 |
| Publication of shortlist of candidates to be called for online interview/ counselling in the Institute website | To be notified in the institute’s website |
| Date(s) of online Interview/ counselling | To be notified in the institute’s website |
| Publication of final list of selected candidates for Ph.D. admission, July cycle 2022 | To be notified in the institute’s website |
IIEST Shibpur PhD Admission 2021
Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Online application starts | July 28, 2021 |
| Last date of submission of online application with payment of application fee | August 17, 2021 |
| Publication of shortlist of candidates to be called for online interview/ counselling in the Institute website | To be notified in the institute’s website |
| Date(s) of online Interview/ counselling | To be notified in the institute’s website |
| Publication of final list of selected candidates for Ph.D. admission, July cycle 2021 | To be notified in the institute’s website |
Seat Matrix
The Institute fellowships are available in the following Departments/Centres/Schools
| Department/Centre/School | Seats |
| Aerospace Engineering and Applied Mechanics | 10 |
| Architecture, Town and Regional Planning | 7 |
| Chemistry | 7 |
| Civil Engineering | 10 |
| Computer Science and Technology | 9 |
| Earth Sciences | 3 |
| Electrical Engineering | 8 |
| Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | 6 |
| Humanities and Social Sciences | 1 |
| Information Technology | 7 |
| Mathematics | 7 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 7 |
| Metallurgy and Materials Engineering | 5 |
| Mining Engineering | 3 |
| Physics | 7 |
| Centre for Healthcare Science and Technology | 1 |
| Centre of Excellence in Green Energy and Sensor Systems | 1 |
| School of VLSI Technology | 1 |
| School of Community Science & Technology | 1 |
| School of Mechatronics & Robotics | 1 |
| TOTAL | 100 |
IIEST Shibpur PhD Admission 2021 Results
IIEST Shibpur PhD Admission 2020
Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Publication of advertisement in the newspaper | 09th July 2020 |
| Online application starts | 13th July 2020 |
| Last date of submission of online application with payment of application fee | 03rd August 2020 |
| Publication of shortlist of candidates to be called for online interview/ counselling in the Institute website | To be notified in the institute’s website |
| Date(s) of online Interview/ counselling | To be notified in the institute’s website |