Ph.D.

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) has issued admission notification for January – May 2012 Session for Ph.D. and MS by Research Programmes. IITM is established as an autonomous institute in 1959 by the Government of India and presently one of the leading technical institute in India. IIT Madras offer research studies through Ph.D and M.S (by research) programmes in the faculties of engineering, science, Humanities and Management. Following are details of eligibility and application procedure:

1) Ph.D. in Engineering: Applicants should have Master’s Degree in Engineering / Technology with excellent academic record OR they should have Master’s degree by Research in Engineering / Technology. Candidates with Master’s degree in Sciences and with a valid GATE score or UGC/ CSIR NET/ NBHM are also eligible.

2) M.S. in Engineering: Applicants should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Technology with valid GATE score OR should have Master’s degree in appropriate Sciences / Management / Humanities and Social Sciences. Candidates need valid scores of GATE / CSIR / UGC NET/ NBHM/ JMET/ CAT/ AIMA.

Scholars admitted into Ph.D. and M.S. programmes of IIT Madras under full time mode are eligible for the Teaching / Research Assistantship (HTRA). They will get from Rs. 16000 to Rs. 18000 per month based on the qualification and discipline. Selection procedure: Selection of the candidates will be based on personal interview and / or test to be conducted by IITM. You can obtain more details from http://www.iitm.ac.in/phdms-admission-for-jan-may-2012-semester .

Important Dates:

1) Opening of registration of application forms: 18th September 2011
2) Last date for registration of applications through online: 21st October 2011
3) Interview and or test: 14th November 2011 to 19th November 2011

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) has issued notification for admission to Ph.D. programme to be started from 27th December 2011 in the disciplines of Engineering, Humanities, Social Sciences, Design, Sciences etc. IITG is offering good research facilities to carry out research. The Ph.D. in offered in Full time, part – time, external, sponsored and self finance modes. Candidates can check the eligibility requirements for various categories at IIT Guwahati website http://www.iitg.ernet.in/acad/PhDAdmnDec2011/PhDAdmnDec2011.htm . Following are details of programme, selection process and application procedure:

The IITG selects candidates based on written test or / and interview / portfolio review. Candidate’s performance in GATE / NET / CEED / INSPIRE and grades / marks in the qualifying examination also will be considered. IIT also offer scholarships for full time candidates ranging from Rs. 16000 to Rs. 20000 based on their qualification.

Interested candidates can download application forms from IIT Guwahati website at www.iitg.ernet.in. You can obtain application from the Deputy Registrar (Academic), Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati – 781 039, Assam, personally or by ordinary Post. Details of centers and schools will be available on the website.

1) Date of issue of application forms: From 19th September 2011
2) Last date for issuing application forms: By Ordinary Post – 10 October 2011
3) Last date for the receipt of completed application forms: 21st October 2011