Indian Institute of Technology, IIT Patna, Ph.D Admissions 2012

Indian Institute of Technology, Patna

Ph.D Admissions 2012 

Applications have been invited by Indian Institute of Technology, Patna for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programme, starting in December 2011 in the following Departments:

Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Humanities and Social Sciences, Inter-Disciplinary research

Eligibility Criteria for Admission in to Ph.D. Programme:

In all the disciplines, the upper age limit is 28 years (B.Tech./B.E./M.Sc./MA/MCA/MBA) and 32 years (M.Tech./M.E./M.S./M.Phil.) 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 Engg: Candidates having M.Tech./M.E. 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 link: http://www.iitp.ac.in/images/pdf/phdadmission_dec2011/phd_advt_dec2011.pdf

Application form can also be obtained from the Assistant Registrar, Indian Institute of Technology Patna, Patliputra Colony, Patna – 800 013, Bihar, on or before 12-10-2011 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 superscribed with ‘Request for Ph.D. Application form’.

Filled in application forms complete with copies of mark sheets/certificates and other testimonials (both sides) and a Demand Draft for Rs.200/- for General/ OBC candidates and Rs.100/- 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, Indian Institute of Technology Patna, Patliputra Colony, Patna – 800 013, Bihar, to reach on or before 17th October 2011. The words “Application for Ph.D. admission in the Department of _________” should be written on the top of the envelope for sending the completed form.

Candidates applying for more than one department should submit a separate application for each department.

Important Dates:

Date of Issue of Application Forms: 08-09-2011 onwards.

Last Date for issuing Application Forms is: 12-10-2011 (by post / in person)

Last Date for receipt of completed Application Forms by IIT Patna is: 17-10-2011

Note that the Application Form is available for downloading from 08-09-2011 to 12-10-2011.

For more information, visit http://www.iitp.ac.in