Friday, March 25, 2011

IIT PATNA PHD ADMISSION 2011

Applications are invited for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programme, starting in July 2011

The Institute admits Ph.D. students under the following categories:
1.1   REGULAR and FULL-TIME
A student in this category works full-time for her/his PhD degree.
Eligibility Criteria for Admission in to Ph.D. Programme
A.1 PhD in Engineering
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).
For admission to the PhD Programme in  Engineering department, a candidate must satisfy one of the
following criteria:
A.1.1 Candidates having M.Tech./M.E. degree in a Engineering/Technology, with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or
60% of marks.
A.1.2 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.
A.1.3. Bachelor’s degree from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in a relevant area with a minimum
CPI of 7.0.A.1.4. 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%.
A.2  PhD in Science
For admission to the PhD Programme in Science departments, a candidate must satisfy one of the following
criteria:
A.2.1 Master’s degree in Science in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks.
A.2.2  Master’s degree in Science/Engineering/Technology in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or
60% of marks.
A.2.3 Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in a
relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.0.
A.2.4 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.
A.3 PhD in Humanities and Social Sciences
For admission to the PhD Programme in the department of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS), a
candidate must satisfy one of the following criteria:
A.3.1 Master’s degree in Arts/Commerce/Science in a relevant area with a minimum of  55% marks or
equivalent.
A.3.2 Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Science in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or
60% marks.
A.3.3 Bachelor’s degree from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI
of 7.0.
A.3.4 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.



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 29
th
April 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.
Selection:
The Institute reserves the right to call a limited number of candidates for written test or/ and interview, based
on performance in GATE/NET, grades/marks in the qualifying examination, etc.
Important Dates:
Date of Issue of Application Forms: 23-03-2011 onwards
Last Date for issuing Application Forms is: 25-04-2011 (by post / in person)
Last Date for receipt of completed Application Forms by IIT Patna is: 29-04-2011
Note that the Application Form is available for downloading from 23-03-2011 to 25-04-2011.

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