IIT Patna invites applications for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme, starting in January 2021 in the various Departments.
Dept & Research Areas
- Chemical & Biochemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Electrical Engg
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Physics
Eligibility
In all the disciplines, the upper age limit is 28 years (B.Tech./B.E./M.Sc./MA/MCA/MBA) and 32 years (M.Tech./ M.E./ M.S./ M.Phil.) to be calculated as on the last date of application and is applicable only for candidates applying in Regular and Full time category, as institute fellow.
For Research/ project fellows, age limit will be as per the funding agency norms. In absence of any age criteria, the Institute norms will be followed. Upper age limit is relaxed up to 05 years in case of candidate belonging to Schedule Castes/Schedule Tribes, Women, Physically Handicapped and OBC applicants.
PhD in Engineering
For admission to the PhD Programme in Engineering Department, a candidate must satisfy one of the following criteria:
- Candidates having M.Tech./M.E. degree in a Engineering/Technology, with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology (from any Institute other than IITs) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 8.0 or 75% of marks.
- Bachelor’s degree from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.0.
- Master’s degree in Science in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.5 or 70%.
PhD in Science
For admission to the PhD Programme in Science departments, a candidate must satisfy one of the following criteria:
- M.Phil.or Master’s degree in Science in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks.
- Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.0.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related area in Engineering/Technology (from any Institute other than IITs/IISc) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 8.0 or 75% of marks.
PhD in Humanities and Social Sciences
For admission to the PhD Programme in the department of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS), a candidate must satisfy one of the following criteria:
- M.Phil.or Master’s degree in Arts/Commerce/Science in a relevant area with a minimum of 55%marks or equivalent.
- Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Design in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% marks.
- Bachelor’s degree from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.0.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology (from any Institute other than IITs/IISc) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.5 or 70% marks.
Application
- Interested candidates can apply online via this page.
- The application fee of Rs. 300/- for General/OBC/EWS (Male) candidates and Rs. 150/- for SC/ ST/ PwD/ Female (all categories) candidates, must be submitted online through SBI Collect.
Important dates
- Start Date of On-line Application: 17.10.2020
- Last Date of On-line Application: 04.11.2020
Admission Category
- Regular & Full time: Institute Fellow & Research Fellow
- Sponsored
- Self-Financed
- Project Staff
- Employed & Part-time
PhD Admission January 2021 at IIT Patna.
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