Thursday, September 20, 2012

Indian Institute of Technology Patna PhD Admission December-2012



Indian Institute of Technology Patna


Ph.D. Admission – December 2012


PhD Admission December-2012


Applications are invited for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programme, starting in December 2012 in the following Departments. The areas of research in IIT Patna are as follows:
Civil & Environmental Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Chemistry
Mathematics
Physics
Humanities and Social Sciences
Inter-Disciplinary research


Eligibility Criteria for Admission in to PhD Programme:
In all the disciplines, the upper age limit is 28 years (BTech / BE / MSc / MA / MCA / MBA) and 32 years (MTech / ME / MS / MPhil) and is applicable only for candidates applying in Regular and Full time category (Institute Fellows).

Relaxation for SC / ST Candidates: Eligibility criteria will be relaxed by 5% marks or 0.5 CPI for SC / ST applicants.

PhD in Engineering:
Candidates having MTech / ME degree in a Engineering / Technology, with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks OR
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 OR
Bachelor’s degree from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.0 OR
Master’s degree in Science from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.5 or 70%.

PhD in Science:
Master’s degree in Science in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks OR
Master’s degree in Science / Engineering / Technology in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks OR
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.0 OR
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:
Master’s degree in Arts / Commerce / Science in a relevant area with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent OR
Master’s degree in Engineering / Technology / Science in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% marks OR
Bachelor’s degree from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.0 OR
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 80% marks.

Application Procedure:
Prescribed application form can be downloaded from links:

Application form can also be obtained from the Assistant Registrar, Indian Institute of Technology Patna, Patliputra Colony, Patna - 800 013, Bihar, on or before 08-10-2012 by ordinary post or in person. To receive application forms by post, send a request along with a self-addressed, stamped envelope (24cm x 15cm size). Request for form must be sent in an envelope super scribed with ‘Request for PhD Application form’.

Filled in application forms complete with attested copies of mark sheets / certificates and other testimonials (both sides) and a Demand Draft for Rs. 300/- for General / OBC candidates and Rs. 150/- for SC / ST / PD candidates drawn in any nationalized bank and payable at Patna in favour of IIT Patna should be sent to the Assistant Registrar (Academic), Indian Institute of Technology Patna, Patliputra Colony, Patna - 800 013, Bihar, to reach on or before 17-10-2012. The words 'Application for PhD admission in the Department of _________' should be written on the top of the envelope for sending the completed form.


Selection:
The Institute reserves the right to call a limited number of candidates for written test or/ and interview, based on performance in GATE/NET, grades/marks in the qualifying examination, etc.

Important Dates:
Date of Issue of Application Forms: 14-09-2012 onwards
Last Date for issuing Application Forms is: 08-10-2012 (by post / in person)
Last Date for receipt of completed Application Forms by IIT Patna is: 17-10-2012
Note that the Application Form is available for downloading from 15-09-2012 to 08-10-2012.
Note: The above information is not the complete set of Rules & Regulations for the Ph.D. programme of IIT Patna.

For any further information, please contact
Assistant Registrar (Academic),
Indian Institute of Technology Patna
Patliputra Colony, Patna – 800 013, Bihar
Phone : +91 (612) 2552103
Fax: +91 (612) 2277383

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