Sunday, March 18, 2012

Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, PG, Research Programmes 2012

Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

PG, Research Programmes 2012


Applications are invited by Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay for admission to the following Post Graduate & Research Programmes for the Academic Year 2012-13 starting from July 2012.

Courses & Eligibility:

MTech:
A) Candidates with First class or 60% marks in BE / BTech / BSc (Engg.) / MSc / MCA / MBBS / MPharm / BPharm (4 yr. Degree) / BDS (4 yr. degree) or equivalent Bachelor’s degree in appropriate branches (55% marks for SC / ST) (as specified in the clause '9' in the 'Important Guidelines for MTech' of the MTech Information Brochure 2012-13) and a valid GATE score are eligible to apply for various MTech Programmes. For candidates with an MBBS background, qualification in MCI / PGI Chandigarh / AIIMS / AFMC Pune / post graduate entrance exam is required for BME MTech programme.

B) Candidates with Associate Membership Examinations (AMIE etc.)
Candidates who have passed the Associate Membership Examinations conducted by recognized professional bodies (like Institution of Engrs. (India), Institute of Chemical Engrs., Aeronautical Society of India, Institute of Electronics & Telecommunication Engrs., Indian Institute of Metals etc.,) are also eligible to apply for the appropriate MTech programmes, provided they fulfill the following requirements:

i. the above examinations are recognized as equivalent to BE / BTech Degree.
ii. candidates MUST have obtained a First Class or 60% marks (55% marks for SC / ST candidates)* in the above examinations.
* as specified in the clause '9' in the 'Important Guidelines for MTech' of the MTech Information Brochure 2012-13.
iii. candidates have a valid GATE score.

C) Admission for IIT BTech degree holders: Candidate having an IIT BTech degree and having a CGPA / CPI score of 8.00 and above are exempted from requirement of GATE qualification. They are admitted to MTech Programme through normal procedure for selection of candidates for TA / RA positions through written test and / or interview.

PhD:

A. One of the following in appropriate areas:
1) First class or 60% marks (55% marks for SC / ST)* in Master’s Degree in Engineering / Technology or equivalent OR
2) For Humanities and Social Sciences Department: 55% marks (50% for SC / ST)* in Master's Degree in Arts / Social Sciences or equivalent OR
3) A First class or 60% marks (55% marks for SC / ST)* Master’s degree in Science or a first class or 60% marks (55% marks for SC / ST)* in Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology.

Candidates meeting this requirement MUST also fulfill one of the following additional requirements:
Valid GATE score
SIR / UGC / NBHM / DBT / DST Inspire Award or
Fellowship.
Minimum of 2 years of professional work experience (for SW / SF / IS category)
Minimum 6 months project work experience in IIT Bombay (for PS category)
*as specified in the clause '5b' of the General Eligibility Criterion for admission in PhD Information Brochure 201213.
Requirements for Teaching Assistantship (TAship) / Research Assistantship (RAship):

A) Candidates with Master’s Degree in Engineering / Technology are eligible for TAship / RAship. Candidates without Master’s Degree in Engineering / Technology require either a valid GATE score or CSIR / UGC / NBHM / DBT / DST Inspire fellowship to be considered for TA / RAship.

B) Admission for IIT BTech degree holders: Candidate having an IIT B.Tech. Degree and having a CGPA / CPI score of 8.00 and above are exempted from requirement of GATE qualification. They are admitted to PhD. Programme through normal procedure for selection of candidates for TA / RA positions through written test and / or interview. This is general eligibility criterion, however, applicant must satisfy the eligibility criterion specified by the respective Departments / Centres / Schools / ID Groups as per the PhD Information Brochure 201213.

MPhil (Planning & Development):

Candidates should satisfy at least one of the following criteria:
1) Master’s degree in Arts, Commerce or equivalent with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent letter grade (50% marks for SC / ST) from a recognized university or deemed university.

2) BTech / MSc degree or equivalent with adequate background in Social Sciences with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent letter grade (55% marks for SC / ST).
Admission to this programme is open to those who qualify in MPhil Entrance Test (MET) / GATE / UGC JRF / UGC Lecturership.

Those appearing for the above exams may also apply. Those who are in service can apply as sponsored candidates. The selection will be based on the qualifying test and interview.

Applications:
Online Application Form & Information Brochure is available on the website www.iitb.ac.in/admissions from the dates as given below. Candidates are required to submit their application ONLINE only. After filling the form, candidates are advised to take a printout and keep the same for the record.

The cost of Application form is Rs. 300/ for GN / OBCNC (PD* category belonging to GN category) [ Rs.150/ for SC / ST( PD* category belonging to SC / ST category)]. The application fees is to be paid by Debit Card / Credit Card / SBI Internet Banking / Online Payment System / Demand Draft drawn in favour of ‘Registrar, IIT Bombay’ payable at SBI or Canara Bank, IIT Powai / Mumbai branch. You must write your Name, Department, Application number or GATE registration number and Email address on reverse side of the Demand Draft.

The copy of the completed application along with the demand draft (of the required amount) is to be sent without folding in an envelope super scribing on the top ‘Application for MTech Programme’, to the following address: Deputy Registrar (Academic), IIT Bombay, Powai, Mumbai - 4000 76 and must reach by the dates as mentioned below.

Application Modes & Dates:
MTech - Online - Start Date: 16-03-2012 End Date: 02-04-2012
PhD - Online - Start Date: 15-03-2012 End Date: 04-04-2012
MPhil - Offline (Downloadable) - Start Date: 02-04-2012 End Date: 11-05-2012


For details, visit the link:
http://www.iitb.ac.in/academic/rsrchprgm.html

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