Indian
Institute of Information Technology,
Design
and Manufacturing (IIITD&M) Kancheepuram
(An
Autonomous Institution under MHRD, Govt. of India)
Chennai
– 600 127
TEL:
91-44-2747 6300 FAX: 91-44-2747 6301
Ph.
D ADMISSION 2014
1.THE
INSTITUTE
The Indian
Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manuf acturing, Kancheepuram (IIITD&M)
was established in 2007 by the Government of India as a Centre of Excellence in
the emerging areas of Design and Manufacturing. The Institute is located in
Chennai – 600 127. This research cum residential campus is about 30 km from
Chennai’s International Airport.
2. ABOUT
RESEARCH PROGRAMMES
The
Institute offers Ph.D. programmes in the disciplines of Computer Science and
Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering and P
hysics. Strong expertise exists among the faculty on both the theoretical and
experimental methods of research.
3.Ph.D
ADMISSION
3.1
Admission with Financial Assistance (HTRA):
The scholars
admitted to the Ph.D. programmes under the regular scheme (Fulltime) are
eligible for the Half-time Teaching/Research Assistantship (HTRA) under the following
regulations:
(a) The
scholars should work for 8 hours per week to earn this assistantship.
(b) Renewal
of assistantship every semester will be contingent on enrolment, satisfactory
progress in research work and good performance during the preceding semester in
the discharge of responsibility as teaching/ research assistant.
a) In
Engineering for those with Master’s Degree in Engineering
Rs.18,000/-
p.m. for first 2 years & Rs.20,000/- p.m. for next 2 years
b) In
Engineering for those admitted directly with B.E / B.Tech degrees
Rs.16,000/-
p.m. for first 2 years & Rs.18,000/- p.m. for next 3 years
c) In
Sciences Rs.16,000/- p.m. for first 2 years & Rs.18,000/- p.m. for next 3
years
3.2
Admission without Assistantship (NHTRA):
The
candidates may also be considered for admission to the Ph.D programme without assistantship
(NHTRA) under Regular (Full time) / External / Internal (Project / Staff) categories.
Candidates
applying for Regular (Full time) PhD programme have to enclose a letter along
with the Application Form stating that they may be considered for admission
even without assistantship (NHTRA).
The eligible
qualifications for NHTRA –External candidates are:
Must belong
to any one of the following category
(i)
Industry/Organization having R&D facilities and recognized by DST, GOI or
IITM
(ii)
National Research Laboratories
(iii)
Reputed Universities / Colleges
(iv) Public
/ Private sector
For
candidates under External category:
(i) Minimum
residential period is one semester
(ii) The
parent institute must have sufficient research facilities to carryout research
work in the area of research the candidate has registered
3.3
Selection Procedure:
Eligible
candidates possessing the minimum educational qualifications (as given in Section
5) and satisfying additional and stiffer criteria set by the institute from
time to time will be called for test/ interview.
Based on the
academic record and the performance of the candidates in the interview and/or
test, the Selection Committee will recommend to the Chairman, Academic Advisory
Committee the names of candidates found suitable for admission to the Ph.D. programme.
3.4
Reservation of Seats
Reservations
are applicable to SC/ST/OBC/Candidate with Physical Disability (PD) as per the
rules and regulation of the Govt. of India.
3.5 Fee
Structure
The Fee structure for the Ph. D Programme is
given in Annexure A.
3.6 TA for
attending Interview for Ph.D programme
Outstation
candidates called for Ph.D. interview under the regular (full time) category will
be paid a second class single to & fro rail fare from their place of
residence to Chennai by the shortest route.A candidate is entitled for a single
TA as above even if he/she may attend interview in more than one disciplinein
the same trip.
3.7
Completion of the Qualifying Degree and production of Provisional Certificate Candidates
joining Ph.D. programme in January 2014 have to submit their original mark/grade
sheets along with provisional certificates at the time of admission. They should
also produce their required degree certificate for having passed the qualifying
examination within three months from the date of registration i.e. on or before
31st March 2014.
3.8
Documents to be enclosed along with the Application Form:
(a) The completed Application form should
accompany a DD for Rs. 250 (Rs.125for SC/ST/PD/Female Candidates).DD should be
in favour of ‘The Registrar, IIITD&M Kancheepuram’, payable at Chennai.
(b) Copies
of all the Mark sheets / grade cards, degree certificates beginning from first degree
towards proof of qualification. [Original certificates should not be enclosed].
(c) Copy of
the Community Certificate in the case of SC/ST/OBC candidates issued by the
respective State Government. The OBC candidates have to submit an attested copy
of the valid non-creamy layer certificate in the prescribed form issued by competent
authority.
(d)
Authorised Doctor’s Certificate with disability descriptions in the case of
Person with Disabled (PD) candidates.
(e) Copy of
the valid GATE score or NET (UGC-JRF/Lectureship/CSIR/ DAE-JEST) or other
fellowship award, as the case may be.
3.9 Whom to
send filled in application:
The completed Application with the
aforementioned enclosures superscribed as “Application Form for Ph.D.
Programme” should be sent to
To
The
Registrar
Indian
Institute of Information Technology
Design and
Manufacturing,
IIITD&MKancheepuram,
Off VandalurKelambakkam
Road,
Nellikkuppam
Road, Melakkottaiyur Village,
Chennai –
600 127.
For any
clarification, contact
Telephone:(044)
2747 6300
Fax: (044)
2747 6301
4. MINIMUM
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADMISSION
4.1 Minimum
Educational Qualifications for Ph.D Regular (full time):
Ph.D. in Engineering:
a)
Candidates with a Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology (ME/MTech/ M
Des)with a good academic record or a Master of Science (MS) degree by Research in
Engineering/Technology with a good academic record. (Also refer to sec 5.1) b)
Candidates with Master’s degree in Sciences with a good academic record and of exceptional
merit where eligible, for the relevant Engineering discipline and with a valid
GATE score or UGC/CSIR NET/NBHM or equivalent qualification in the relevant area
tenable for the year of registration.
In the case
of candidates with more than 5 years relevant experience after the Master’s
degree, the requirement of a test score may be waived by the Selection Committee.
c)
Candidates who have qualified for the award of Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology
with exceptionally good academic record in an e ligible discipline will be
considered for direct admission to Ph.D. Programme as a regular full time
scholar subject to the following conditions:
• A B.Tech
degree holder from IIT/IIIT with a minimum CGPA of 8.0 on a 10 point scale and
with a valid GATE score
• A
Bachelor’s degree holder in Engineering/Technology from any other University
should be among the top 10 rank holders in the University and having a valid
GATE score
• A
Bachelor’s degree holder in Engineering/Technology from a reputed R & D organization
with excellent research record
4.2 For
candidates under NHTRA category
The minimum educational qualifications are the
same as prescribed for Regular (full time) category in 4.1 for admission to the
Ph.D. Programme in the respective categories.
5. ELIGIBLE
DEGREES FOR ADMISSION TO Ph.D. PROGRAMME
5.1 Eligible
Degrees for Admission to Ph.D. programme
Sl.No.
Discipline Eligibility
1. Computer Engineering Master's degree in
Engineering/Technology. Preference will be given to those with M.Tech/M.E/M.S
degree in Computer Science & Engineering.
(MCA / M.Sc / M.Phil are not eligible)
2. Electronics Engineering Master's degree in
Electrical Engineering (Electrical and Electronics Engineering)/ Electronics Engineering
(Electronics and Communication Engineering) / Instrumentation Engineering or
Master's degree in Physics followed by a Master's degree in Engineering in an
area of relevance to the area of research.
3. Mathematics Master's Degree in Mathematics/
Statistics/ Physics/ Computer Science with GATE/UGC/CSIR/NBHM or M.Tech (Industrial
Mathematics & Scientific Computing) or any M.Tech degree with Master's
degree in Mathematics/Physics/Statistics/ Computer Science.
4. Mechanical Engineering Master's degree in
Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automobile Engineering,
Automotive Engine Tech, Energy Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Instrumentation,
Maintenance Management, Metallurgical
Engineering,
Production/ Manufacturing Engineering/ Mechatronics/ CAD/CAM/ CIM and in
related areas depending on the research topics.
5. Physics M.Sc/M.Sc (Tech) in Physics,
Applied Physics, Materials Science with GATE/UGC/CSIR/NBHM or with M.Tech (Opto
electronics/ Applied Optics/ Optical Communication or equivalent)
6.
Accommodation
The students
are provided accommodation in the boys/girls hostels in the IIITD&M campus
located in the Vandalur – Kelambakkam road. The hostel rooms are furnished with
a cot, a chair, and a writing table. Students are expected to bring their own
bedding. Students residing in the hostels are provided with exclusive dining
facility.
Important
Dates
• Last date for receipt of completed application (downloaded
copy with demand draft) … 18 Nov 2013
• Tentative dates of test/interview (for short listed candidates)
Computer Science and Engineering / Electronics Engineering … 11 Dec 2013
Mechanical Engineering / Mathematics
/ Physics … 13 Dec 2013
Selected candidates need to send their acceptance together
with the fees for the first semester on or before 27th Dec 2013 in person or by
speed post.
Academic session will start from 1st January 2014.
