IIT Dharwad PhD Admission 2024-25 Autumn Semester: Dates, Application Form

IIT Dharwad PhD Admission 2024-25 Autumn Semester – Indian Institute of Technology, Dharwad invites applications for PhD Admission for the academic year 2024-25 Autumn Semester.

Check more details on IIT Dharwad PhD Admission 2024-25 Autumn Semester here.

IIT Dharwad PhD Programs

• PhD Biosciences and Bioengineering
• PhD Chemical Engineering
• PhD Chemistry
• PhD Civil Engineering
• PhD Computer Science and Engineering
• PhD Electrical Engineering
• PhD Humanities and Social Sciences
• PhD Mathematics
• PhD Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering
• PhD Physics

PhD Admission Application Category

• Teaching Assistantship (TA)
• Fellowship Awardee (FA)
• Project Assistantship (PA)
• Externally sponsored Ph.D. (EX)
• Institute Staff for Ph.D.

Each department may not have openings in all the above category.

Eligibility Criteria for IIT Dharwad PhD Admission 2024-25 Autumn Semester

Physics

Qualifying Degree

• M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Physics/Applied Physics/ Photonics/ Solid State Physics/or other topics in Physics.
• M.Tech. / MS in Optics/Optoelectronics/Photonics/ Engineering Physics/Electrical Engineering.
• M.Phil in Physics.
• The candidates who do not have M. Tech. / M. Phil. degree must also fulfill ONE of the following additional requirements:
  • Valid GATE Score in Physics.
  • Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) of CSIR/UGC/DST INSPIRE or any other funding agencies in Physical Sciences.

Minimum score in the qualifying degree

• For General/OBC category candidates First Class, as specified by the candidate’s Institution/University or a minimum of 60% marks or a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) or Cumulative Performance Index (CPI) of 6.0 on the scale of 0-10; with corresponding proportional requirements when the scales are other than on 0-10, (for example, 4.8 on a scale of 0-8).
• There will be relaxation of 5% for ST/SC/PwD category candidates.

Application Categories

The Department of Physics admits Ph.D. candidates under the full time research scholarship –
Teaching Assistantship (TA) and Fellowship Award (FA).

Research Topics

• Quantum Information Theory
• Lasers, Nonlinear Optics & Photonics
• Experimental Condensed Matter Physics
• Spectroscopy and Remote Sensing

Chemistry

Qualifying Degree

• M.Sc. or equivalent degree in any area of Chemistry and/or any other related areas.
• The candidates must also fulfil ONE of the following additional requirements:
  • Valid GATE Score or M.Phil or M.Tech./M.E. or equivalent degree in chemistry (for TA category)
  • Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) of CSIR/UGC/DST INSPIRE/DBT/MHRD/ICMR or any other relevant funding agencies (for FA category)

Minimum score in the qualifying degree

• For General/OBC category candidates First Class, as specified by the candidate’s Institution/University or a minimum of 60% marks or a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) or Cumulative Performance Index (CPI) of 6.0 on the scale of 0-10; with corresponding proportional requirements when the scales are other than on 0-10, (for example, 4.8 on a scale of 0-8).
• There will be relaxation of 5% for ST/SC/PwD category candidates.

Mathematics

Qualifying Degree

• M.Sc. Mathematical Science, M.Phil in Mathematical Science (or equivalent degree).
• The candidates must also fulfill ONE of the following additional requirements:
  • Valid GATE Score.
  • Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) of CSIR/UGC/DST INSPIRE / NBHM and other externally funded candidates are encouraged to apply and they are exempted from possessing a valid GATE score

Minimum score in the qualifying degree

• For General/OBC category candidates a minimum of 60% marks (without round off) in aggregate, OR a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) or Cumulative Performance Index (CPI) of 6.0 on the scale of 0-10; with corresponding proportional requirements when the scales are other than on 0-10, (for example, 4.8 on a scale of 0-8).
• For SC/ST category candidates and differently abled candidates (PwD), a relaxation of 5% (or CPI/CGPA of 0.5 on the scale of 0-10) in the qualifying degree is applicable.

Materials and Aerospace Engineering

Qualifying Degree

• M.Tech./M.E./M.Sc.(Engg.) or equivalent degree in Mechanical Engineering or Materials and Metallurgical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent stream

Minimum score in the qualifying degree

• For General/OBC category candidates a minimum of 60% marks (without round off) in aggregate, OR a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) or Cumulative Performance Index (CPI) of 6.0 on the scale of 0-10; with corresponding proportional requirements when the scales are other than on 0-10, (for example, 4.8 on a scale of 0-8).
• For SC/ST category candidates and differently abled candidates (PwD), a relaxation of 5% (or CPI/CGPA of 0.5 on the scale of 0-10) in the qualifying degree is applicable.

Biological Sciences and Bioengineering

Qualifying Degree

• MTech/M.Sc. or equivalent in Bioinformatics/ Chemistry/Biotechnology/Microbiology/life-sciences or other allied biology subjects.
• M.Sc. students must have qualified GATE for TA category.
• MTech. students are exempted from GATE qualification for TA category.
• Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) of CSIR/UGC/DST INSPIRE/DBT/MHRD/ICMR or any other relevant funding agencies is mandatory for FA category.

Minimum score in the qualifying degree

• For General/OBC category candidates a minimum of 60% marks (without round off) in aggregate, OR a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) or Cumulative Performance Index (CPI) of 6.0 on the scale of 0-10; with corresponding proportional requirements when the scales are other than on 0-10, (for example, 4.8 on a scale of 0-8).
• For SC/ST category candidates and differently abled candidates (PwD), a relaxation of 5% (or CPI/CGPA of 0.5 on the scale of 0-10) in the qualifying degree is applicable.

Chemical Engineering

Qualifying Degree

M.Tech./M.E./M.Sc.(Engg.) or equivalent degree in Chemical Engineering or any related stream.

Minimum score required in the qualifying degree and GATE Qualification

For General/OBC category candidates and/or for candidates where no concession in academic performance is called for, the eligibility criteria in the qualifying degree (M.Tech./M.E.):

• 1) A minimum of 60% marks (without round off) in aggregate, OR, 2) A minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) or Cumulative Performance Index (CPI) of 6.0 on the scale of 0-10; with corresponding proportional requirements when the scales are other than on 0-10, (for example, 4.8 on a scale of 0-8).
• For SC/ST category candidates and differently abled candidates (PwD), a relaxation of 5% (or CPI/CGPA of 0.5 on the scale of 0-10) in the qualifying degree is applicable.

Computer Science and Engineering

Qualifying Degree

• M.Tech. or equivalent degree in Computer Science and Engineering or any related stream.

Minimum score in the qualifying degree

• For General/OBC category candidates and/or for candidates where no concession in academic performance is called for, the eligibility criteria in the qualifying degree (MTech. /M.E.):
  • A minimum of 60% marks (without round off) in aggregate, OR,
  • A minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) or Cumulative Performance Index (CPI) of 6.0 on the scale of 0-10; with corresponding proportional requirements when the scales are other than on 0-10, (for example, 4.8 on a scale of 0-8). .
• For SC/ST category candidates and differently abled candidates (PwD), a relaxation of 5% (or CPI/CGPA of 0.5 on the scale of 0-10) in the qualifying degree is applicable.

Civil & Infrastructure Engineering

Qualifying Degree

• M.Tech. or equivalent degree in civil engineering with the specialization of geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, transportation engineering, building materials and construction management (or any other equivalent P.G. specialization in Civil Engineering).

Minimum score in the qualifying degree

• For General/OBC category candidates and/or for candidates where no concession in academic performance is called for, the eligibility criteria in the qualifying degree (MTech. /M.E.):
  • A minimum of 60% marks (without round off) in aggregate, OR,
  • A minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) or Cumulative Performance Index (CPI) of 6.0 on the scale of 0-10; with corresponding proportional requirements when the scales are other than on 0-10, (for example, 4.8 on a scale of 0-8). .
• For SC/ST category candidates and differently abled candidates (PwD), a relaxation of 5% (or CPI/CGPA of 0.5 on the scale of 0-10) in the qualifying degree is applicable.

Electrical, Electronics & Communication Engineering

Qualifying Degree

• M.Tech., MS, ME or equivalent degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering or any related stream OR MSc in Mathematics and Statistics with valid GATE or NET scores or any related stream

Minimum score in the qualifying degree

• For General/OBC category candidates and/or for candidates where no concession in academic performance is called for, the eligibility criteria in the qualifying degree (MTech. /M.E.):
  • A minimum of 60% marks (without round off) in aggregate, OR,
  • A minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) or Cumulative Performance Index (CPI) of 6.0 on the scale of 0-10; with corresponding proportional requirements when the scales are other than on 0-10, (for example, 4.8 on a scale of 0-8). .
• For SC/ST category candidates and differently abled candidates (PwD), a relaxation of 5% (or CPI/CGPA of 0.5 on the scale of 0-10) in the qualifying degree is applicable.

Mechanical Engineering, Materials and Aerospace Engineering

Qualifying Degree

• M.Tech./M.E./M.Sc.(Engg.) or equivalent degree in Mechanical Engineering or Materials and Metallurgical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent stream

Minimum score in the qualifying degree

• For General/OBC category candidates and/or for candidates where no concession in academic performance is called for, the eligibility criteria in the qualifying degree (MTech. /M.E.):
  • A minimum of 60% marks (without round off) in aggregate, OR,
  • A minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) or Cumulative Performance Index (CPI) of 6.0 on the scale of 0-10; with corresponding proportional requirements when the scales are other than on 0-10, (for example, 4.8 on a scale of 0-8). .
• For SC/ST category candidates and differently abled candidates (PwD), a relaxation of 5% (or CPI/CGPA of 0.5 on the scale of 0-10) in the qualifying degree is applicable.

Humanities and Social Sciences

Online Applications are invited for admission into the Ph.D. Programme (in Economics and Philosophy) in the Department of Humanities & Social Sciences (HSS). The minimum eligibility criteria are as follows:

Qualifying Degree (Economics)

• Master’s Degree (MA/MSc.) in Economics.
• UGC-NET/GATE Qualified in Economics UGC-NET/JRF Qualified Candidates are encouraged to apply
• Candidates who do not have UGC-NET or GATE are also eligible to apply, provided they have a minimum of 2 years of professional experience (acquired after obtaining the qualifying degree).

Qualifying Degree (Philosophy) – No Vacancy for This Session

• M.A. in Philosophy
• UGC-NET/GATE Qualified or M.Phil. in Philosophy UGC-NET/JRF Qualified Candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates who do not have UGC-NET or M.Phil. are also eligible to apply, provided they have minimum of 2 years of professional experience (acquired after obtaining the qualifying degree (M.A. Philosophy)).

Qualifying Degree (English)

• M.A. in English
• UGC-NET/GATE Qualified or M.Phil. in English UGC-NET/JRF Qualified Candidates are encouraged to apply
• Candidates who do not have UGC-NET or M.Phil. are also eligible to apply, provided they have minimum of 2 years of professional experience (acquired after obtaining the qualifying degree (M.A. English)).

Minimum score in the qualifying degree

• For General/General (EWS)/OBC category candidates First Class, as specified by the candidate’s Institution/University or a minimum of 55% marks or 5.5 grade on scale of 10 (without round off) in aggregate.
• There will be relaxation of 5% for ST/SC/PwD category candidates.

For exact and detailed eligibility criteria read information brochure.

IIT Dharwad PhD Admission 2024-25 Autumn Semester Schedule

Dates will be available shortly.

IIT Dharwad PhD Admission 2024-25 Autumn Semester

• Please read the admission brochure carefully, please ensure you meet all the eligibility criteria before filling the form.
• Application is incomplete unless both the Institute Common Form (Part-I) and the Department Form(s) (Part-II) are submitted.
• Please note that it is mandatory to fill both institute and department specific application forms. Failure to submit both the forms leads to non- consideration of your application for the selection process.
• Only the applicable single application fee should be paid per applicant irrespective of the number of the departments applicant is applying to.
• A submission Id is generated after the successful submission of this application form and note down the same for future reference.
• Please note the submission ID. The same needs to be entered in the Department specific (Part-II) forms.

Application Fees

IIT Dharwad PhD Admission 2024-25 Autumn Semester Selection Process

Shortlisting of candidates

Based on the information provided by the applicants, a short-list of candidates for the selection process will be prepared.

Screening test/ Interview/ Interaction

Only the short-listed applicants are permitted to participate in the selection process. The mode of selection process may involve a written test and/or interview.

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