INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY GANDHINAGAR

VGEC Complex, Chandkheda, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India – 382424

www.iitgn.ac.in/phd.htm; Email: phd.application@iitgn.ac.in

Phone: +91 - 79 - 2397 2583; Fax: +91 - 79 - 2397 2586

PhD PROGRAM AT IIT GANDHINAGAR

IIT Gandhinagar offers a broad-based PhD program that strengthens the fundamentals through rigorous

coursework and provides intensive exposure to specific fields of research. Students are expected to learn

the general philosophy, methods, and concepts of scholarly inquiry, while acquiring specialized knowledge

in their area of focus.

The following are the objectives of our PhD program:

 Inculcate a spirit of inquiry and promote scholarship, innovation, and creativity

 Develop scientific and technological research manpower to meet the needs of academia, R&D

organizations, and industry

 Nurture the lead researchers of tomorrow

 Contribute towards solution of complex problems of societal relevance requiring multidisciplinary

team efforts

The Institute is pursuing sponsored research and development projects from industrial and other

organizations in public as well as private sectors. Our PhD students gain exposure to a wide range of such

projects. Our core research facilities are being developed and upgraded. For further details on research

facilities, including library facilities, please visit our website - http://www.iitgn.ac.in.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to visit our faculty webpage for information on research interests of

our faculty members, and decide whether their background and research preferences are compatible

with those of the faculty.

DISCIPLINE-WISE ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS FOR ADMISSION

CHEMICAL

ENGINEERING

First Class or 60% marks (55% for SC / ST) in:

BTech/MTech or equivalent degree in Chemical Engineering OR

B.Tech./M.Tech. or equivalent degree in other branches of Engineering may

be considered in areas consistent with the research areas of the discipline OR

M.Sc. in disciplines consistent with the research areas of the discipline.

CHEMISTRY

First Class or 60% marks (55% for SC / ST) in:

M. Sc. or equivalent degree in Chemistry (Organic, Inorganic and General)

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ELECTRICAL

ENGINEERING

First Class or 60% marks (55% for SC / ST) in:

B.E. / B.Tech. / M.E. / M.Tech. or equivalent degree in Computer Science,

Computer Science & Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical

Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Engineering Physics,

Telecommunication Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Biomedical

Engineering. Such candidates are eligible for research areas consistent with

their academic background and special interests OR Master of Science in

Mathematics, Physics and Electronics with an interest in Electrical

Engineering Sciences.

COGNITIVE

SCIENCE,

ECONOMICS/FINAN

CE, ENGLISH,

PHILOSOPHY AND

SOCIOLOGY

At least 55% marks (50% for SC / ST) in:

M.A. / M.Com. or equivalent degree OR Master’s degree in Science /

Graduate Engineering / Technology may be considered for research areas

consistent with the academic background and special interests OR M.Phil.

degree in any of the disciplines or in any allied subjects

MECHANICAL

ENGINEERING

First Class or 60% marks (55% for SC / ST) in:

B.Tech. / M.Tech or equivalent degree in Mechanical Engineering OR

B.Tech/ M.Tech degree or equivalent in Production Engineering / Industrial

Engineering/ Aerospace Engineering OR B.Tech. / M.Tech. Degree in other

branches of Engineering / Technology with an outstanding academic record

may also be considered for research areas consistent with their academic

background and special interests of the discipline.

CIVIL ENGINEERING

First Class or 60% marks (55% for SC / ST) in:

B.Tech. / M.Tech or equivalent degree in Civil Engineering

MATERIALS

SCIENCE AND

ENGINEERING

First Class or 60% marks (55% for SC / ST) in:

M. Tech. or equivalent degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical

Engineering and Biotechnology.

If required, students should be prepared to undergo coursework at an institute determined by IIT

Gandhinagar.

ADMISSION PROCEDURE

Admission is generally offered on the basis of an interview, which is supplemented by a written test if

necessary. All candidates called for the Test/Interview are paid to and fro single second-sleeper class

railway fare by the shortest route from their place of residence to the Institute/ venue of the Test / Interview.

They have to produce evidence (railway ticket) in support of their claim.

ADMISSION CATEGORIES

Regular (RR): Fulltime residential researcher candidate.

External (ET): Candidates serving in research institutions/industry. External candidates may furnish their

employers consent (see Annexure 1) at the time of interview. The candidates under this category may

require an additional supervision at their parent institutions.

Faculty Development Program (FDP): Candidates working as a faculty in any educational institution. In

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this category the candidate is given advance admission with 90 days of residency requirement in 1

st

year

and on successful completion of 1

st

year, 2 years of residency to complete the program. A certificate in

support of the candidature must support the application (see Annexure 2).

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Students joining the PhD program as regulars (RR) will be considered for Institute Fellowship based on the

following norms:

Students with B.E./ B.Tech. / B.Arch / B.Sc.(Engg)/ M.Sc. / M.A. / M.Com. degrees or equivalent, who

have qualified GATE or National Level test (UGC / CSIR / NBHM / DBT etc.), will be considered for

monthly assistantship of Rs.16000/- for the first 2 years and enhanced rate of Rs.18000/- for the remaining

3 years.

Students with M.Tech. / M.E. / M.Arch / M.Sc.(Engg) or equivalent/ M.Phil./ M.B.B.S / MD / MS degrees

and Management students with a combination of M.B.A. and Engineering/ Technical background will be

considered for monthly assistantships of Rs. 18000/- for the first 2 years and enhanced rate of Rs.20000/-

for the remaining 3 years.

Full time PhD students are encouraged to present their research work at international conferences.

Financial support of up to Rs 2.00 lacs for the entire duration of the programme is available. Additional

funding may also be provided.

Over and above the monthly assistantship, an additional fellowship of Rs 5,000/- per month is provided to

the candidates ranking within the top 5% in any relevant National level qualifying examination.

Candidates who have obtained at least one of their previous degrees from a premier institution like IIT, IISc

etc. can be considered for an additional fellowship of Rs 10,000/- per month.

Payment of assistantship is subjected to a candidate complying with the prescribed norms and work output.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Download the following forms from http://www.iitgn.ac.in/phd.htm

 Application Form

 Format for Statement of Purpose

Read the instructions given in the brochure carefully before you fill in the application form. You may apply

for as many disciplines as you wish. However, a separate application has to be submitted for each

discipline. Note that a statement of purpose may be used as a criterion for shortlisting of candidates.

You need to furnish all the documentary evidences in original (testimonials, certificates, publications, work

experience and research/professional experience) at the time of interview. Incomplete applications will be

rejected.

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ANNEXURE I

Employer’s Consent for External Candidates

(This should be typed on your employer’s letterhead)

To,

Professor in Charge (Academic Affairs)

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar

Vishwakarma Government Engineering College Campus,

Chandkheda, Visat-Gandhinagar Highway, Ahmedabad, Gujarat,

India – 382424

Dear Sir,

We hereby consent to the candidature of _________________________________ who is an employee in

our organization for joining PhD program in ___________ at your Institute.

We understand your commitment towards high quality research and also emphasize value addition to our

employees through high standard PhD program.

We shall relieve her/him from duties in the organization during the entire period of mandatory residential

requirement for the PhD program.

Signature and seal of the

Sponsoring Authority

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ANNEXURE 2

Employer’s Consent for FDP Candidates

(This should be typed on your employer’s letterhead)

To,

Professor in Charge (Academic Affairs)

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar

Vishwakarma Government Engineering College Campus,

Chandkheda, Visat-Gandhinagar Highway, Ahmedabad, Gujarat,

India – 382424

Dear Sir,

We hereby consent to the candidature of _________________________________ who is an employee in

our institution for joining PhD program in ___________ at your Institute.

We understand your commitment towards high quality research and also emphasize value addition to our

employees through high standard PhD program.

We shall relieve her/him from duties in the institution during the entire period of mandatory residential

requirement for the PhD program.

Signature and seal of the

Sponsoring Authorit