IIITDM Ph.D Scholarship (January 2024)

CATEGORY OF PH.D. ADMISSION (HTRA, NHTRA, Project, External, PEE, Fellowship)

• HTRA (Regular Full-Time Program with Institute Scholarship):
  Scholars under the HTRA category are eligible for a Half-time Research Assistantship (HTRA) provided by the Institute under the following regulations:
  • The scholars need to carry out Teaching Assistantship (TA ship) for at least 8 hours per
    week.
  • Renewal of assistantship for every subsequent semester will be contingent on enrolment,
    satisfactory progress in research work, and good performance during the preceding
    semester.
  • The assistantship under HTRA is Rs. 37,000 per month during the first and second year and Rs. 42,000 per month during 3rd - 5th year period subject to fulfillment of external assessment at the end of the second year, and having a satisfactory performance. Enhancement of assistantship, if any, will be in line with the norms of the Ministry of Education.
• NHTRA (Regular Full-Time Program without Institute Scholarship):
  • Scholars under the NHTRA category are not eligible for any Half Time Teaching assistantship at the Institute.
• Project (Regular Full-Time Program with Financial Support from Sponsored Project):
  • Scholars under the Project category are eligible for an assistantship from a Sponsored Research project under the regulations of the Sponsored Research Office. The admission to this category is contingent upon the successful selection of the candidate as JRF by the Sponsored Research Office of IIITDM Kancheepuram. On completion of project funding, institute assistantship may be considered subject to conditions stipulated by the Senate.
• EXTERNAL (Part-Time Program without Institute Scholarship):
  • The candidates employed and sponsored by the national laboratories, public sector companies, or private industry/organization having R&D facilities and recognized by Govt. of India are eligible to apply under this category. Such organizations must be listed in the R&D Brochure of the Department of Science and Technology (Refer to DST-R&D Brochure)
  • Research scholars under this category will normally carry out part or all of his / her research work in his/her own organization under the supervision of a co-guide (must be a doctorate) employed in the same organization and a Guide from IIITDM Kancheepuram. The candidate must have at least two years of regular service in the respective organization.
  • The candidates are required to submit a Relief certificate, NOC, and sponsorship certificate at the time of admission.
  • These candidates are to complete the courses as advised by the DC during the first year of their program.
• Professional with Extensive Experience (PEE):
  • Candidates working as scientists in DRDO, ISRO, and PSUs, and recognized by the Government of India (DST) are eligible to apply under this category. (Refer to DST-R&D Brochure)
  • Candidate shall have M.Tech. / MS (Research) / Equivalent degree with at least 10 years of professional experience.
  • Candidate having B.Tech. / Equivalent degrees are required to have at least 12 years of
    professional experience.
  • Candidates should have demonstrated research potential through research papers in reputed journals/patents/technology transfer.
  • These candidates are expected to discuss with prospective research supervisors at the institute before submitting their application. These candidates are to attend courses (In-house courses, Self-study courses, NPTEL) as advised by the DC during the first year of their program.
  • No residency requirement for such candidates.
  • Research scholars under this category will normally carry out part or all of his / her research work in his/her own organization under the supervision of a Guide from IIITDM Kancheepuram and such scholars need not have a co-guide in their organization.
• Fellowship (Regular Full-Time Scholars with Govt./Semi-Govt. Fellowship Award):
  • Candidates who have qualified for JRF from various funding agencies such as
    UGC/CSIR/INSPIRE/NBHM/DBT/ICMR/MeitY and if it is tenable for the year of registration may also apply for Ph.D. program under the Fellowship category subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria for admission to various departments.

Common Minimum Eligibility Criteria for Ph.D. Admission: 

• For applicants holding a PG degree:
• • Candidates with a Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology (ME / M. Tech / M Des) or a Master of Science (MS) degree by Research in Engineering/Technology or 5-year integrated Masters with a good academic record.
  • Candidates with a Master’s degree in Sciences/Arts with a good academic record and of
    exceptional merit was eligible for the relevant Engineering discipline and with a valid GATE score or CSIR UGC NET/NBHM/DAE-JEST or equivalent qualification in the relevant area tenable for the year of registration.
• Direct Ph.D. (for applicants having a UG degree and no PG degree):
  • Candidates who have qualified for the award of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology with an exceptionally good academic record in an eligible discipline will be considered for direct admission to the Ph.D. Program as a regular full-time scholar subject to the following conditions:
    • BE/B. Tech degree holder from CFTI (Centrally Funded Technical Institute) with a minimum CGPA of 8.0 on a 10-point scale or with a valid GATE score.
    • A Bachelor’s degree holder in Engineering/Technology from any other University should be among the top 10 rank holders in the University and with a valid GATE score.
    • A Bachelor’s degree holder in Engineering/Technology and employed in a reputed R & D organization with an excellent research record recognized by Govt. of India. (Refer to R&D Brochure of DST).

Minimum Educational Qualification for Admission to Ph.D. Program in Different Departments/Schools/Disciplines

An applicant should possess the following minimum qualifications in appropriate areas to be
eligible to apply for admission to the Ph.D. program of the Institute.

• Computer Science and Engineering
  Master's degree in Computer Science and Engineering/Computer Engineering/Information
  Technology/Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning/Data Science/Cyber Security and relevant
  areas. (Candidates with only MCA / M.Sc. / M.Phil. are not eligible)
• Electronics and Communication Engineering (Including Electrical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering)
  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering / Electrical and Electronics Engineering / Electronics Engineering / Electronics and Communication Engineering / Instrumentation Engineering or Master's degree in Physics followed by a Master's degree in Engineering in an area relevant to the research.
  • Master’s in Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
  Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering / Design / Thermal Engineering / Production /
  Manufacturing Engineering / Aerospace Engineering /Automobile Engineering / Energy
  Engineering /Industrial Engineering / Instrumentation / Maintenance / Management / Metallurgy
  / Biomechanical Engineering / Mechatronics/ CAD/CAM/ CIM, Robotics and Automation and
  other related areas depending on the research topics.
• Mathematics
  Master's Degree in Mathematics/ Statistics/ Physics/ Computer Science with
  GATE/UGC/CSIR/NBHM or M.Tech. (Industrial Mathematics & Scientific Computing) or any
  M. Tech degree with a Master's degree in Mathematics/Physics/Statistics/ Computer Science.
• Physics
  M.Sc. in Physics/Applied Physics/Mathematics/Material Science/Applied Optics/
  Optoelectronics with GATE/UGC/CSIR/NBHM or M.Tech. in Solid State Technology /
  Materials Science / Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• School of Interdisciplinary Design and Innovation
  • Master’s (ME /M.Tech. /M.Des. /M. Arch./MBA) or equivalent in any discipline
  • MS / M.Sc. or equivalent in any Science discipline with GATE/UGC/CSIR/NBHM /DAEJEST.

Selection Procedure:

• Selection Procedure for HTRA/NHTRA/Project Category/ Fellowship
  • Eligible candidates possessing the minimum educational qualifications and satisfying additional and stiffer criteria set by the institute from time to time will be called for a written test/interview.
  • Selection will be purely based on the academic record and the performance of the candidates in the written test and/or interview.
  • All rules and regulations as given in the Ph.D. Ordinance is available on the institute website and other guidelines issued by the institute/MoE from time to time are applicable to Scholars of all Categories.
• Selection Procedure for EXTERNAL Category
  • External candidates are required to submit a detailed research proposal along with their
    application indicating therein a Supervisor available for guidance in the parent
    Organization/Industry.
  • The proposal should have been approved by the research Organization/Industry in which the candidate is employed.
  • The Organization/Industry should be allowing the candidate to carry out the research where he/she is employed.
  • The proposal will be scrutinized by the respective Dept. before shortlisting for test/ interview.
  • Candidates are required to attend an interview conducted by the respective Department and their selection is purely based on their performance and research proposal.
  • All rules and regulations provided in the PhD Ordinance are available on the institute website and other guidelines issued by the institute from time to time are applicable to Scholars under this Category.
•  Selection Procedure for Professional with Extensive Experience Category
  • Professionals with Extensive Experience (PEE) are required to submit a detailed research proposal along with their application.
  • The proposal should have been approved by the research Organization/Industry in which the candidate is employed.
  • The Organization/Industry should be allowing the candidate to carry out the research where he/she is employed.
  • The proposal will be scrutinized by the respective Dept. before shortlisting for interview.
  • Candidates are required to attend an interview conducted by the respective Department and their selection is purely based on their performance in the interview and research proposal.
  • All rules and regulations provided in the Ph.D Ordinance are available on the institute website and other guidelines issued by the institute from time to time are applicable to Scholars under this Category.