IIT Kharagpur – Ph.D Admissions

IIT Kharagpur invites applications for admission to the Ph.D. Programme of the Institute in all disciplines of Engineering & Technology, Science, Architecture & Regional Planning, Humanities & Social Sciences and Management.

SPONSORED & SELF-FINANCING CANDIDATES

(a) Qualified candidates from recognized organizations and, (b) candidates with consistently good academic background but without valid GATE or NET scores may also apply for admission as (a) Sponsored category (b) Self-financing Research Scholars.

ELIGIBILITY

Candidates having B.Tech./B.E./B.Arch./MBBS/MA/M.Sc./MBA (done after B.A./B.Sc./B.Com.) or equivalent qualification with valid GATE score (for M.A. or equivalent qualification with NET fellowship) OR M.Tech./M.E./MCP/MBA (after B.Tech./M.Sc./M.A./M.Com.) degree are eligible to apply. Government of India notification for reservation of seats for reserved category candidates will apply.

All candidates seeking admission to the Ph.D. program shall have to possess requisite marks/grades in qualifying examination as shown below:

1. 60% marks (or equivalent grade point average) in the qualifying examination in Engineering/ Science/Commerce/Management or

2. 55% in Humanities or Social Sciences (or equivalent grade point average).

Application forms along with Information Brochure may be obtained from the Assistant Registrar (PGS&R), IIT, Kharagpur-721302 (W.B.) by sending a self addressed envelope (30 cm X 22 cm size) and Rs. 500/- (Rs.250/- for SC/ST candidates) by a Demand Draft (non refundable) drawn in favour of "IIT Kharagpur" on any Nationalized bank payable at Kharagpur. Application forms can also be obtained from the Academic (PGS&R) Section, IIT, Kharagpur against a demand draft on every working day.

Application form available from : 1st October, 2007

Last date for submitting completed application form : 2nd November, 2007

Date of Interview (Tentative)(for short listed candidates) : 10th - 12th December,2007

Joining /Registration date (Tentative) : 11th January, 2008

Note :Candidates sending application for Ph.D. using downloadable form from the website must enclose the application fee of Rs. 500/- (Rs.250/- for SC/ST candidates) by a Demand Draft (non refundable) drawn in favour of "IIT Kharagpur" on any Nationalized bank payable at Kharagpur.