The admissions to Ph.D. programme is made in both the regular semesters, however, admissions to
M.Tech./M.Sc./M.Plan are made in the semester commencing in July.
ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION:i. The eligibility conditions given below are the absolute minimum. Departments/Centres may
prescribe any requirements over and above for short listing. All eligibility requirements must
be met by the date as prescribed in PG Rules & Regulations 2.4 (6&7) as follows:-
a. The selected candidate, who has completed all the examinations including project/thesis
examination and the viva voce before the date of registration but is unable to produce the
certificate in proof of having passed and secured the minimum specified qualifying marks, may be considered for provisional admission. However, if admitted provisionally, they will
be required to produce the evidence of their having passed (or at least appeared in) the
qualifying degree examination by the last date of registration, failing which the admission
may be cancelled.
b. The provisions in para 6 above shall not be applicable in the case of M.Tech.
/M.Plan./MBA student of this institute, who has been provisionally selected for admission
to a Ph.D. programme. Such students will be admitted to the Ph.D. Programme subject to
the condition that they must have successfully completed all the prescribed requirements
including acceptance of their Thesis/Project in a particular semester by the last registration
date as specified in the academic calendar.
ii. The 'specified minimum' CGPA/marks implies a minimum of 6.5 on the 10 point scale (60%
marks, only where CGPA is not awarded) for Ph.D. with a relaxation for SC/ST implying
minimum of 6.0 on the 10 point scale (55% marks, only where CGPA is not awarded) in
qualifying degree (refer Table 1). In exceptional cases, brilliant candidates with CGPA of more
than 9 (85% marks) in Bachelors degree in Engineering/Architecture may be recommended by
DPGC to SPGB for admission in Ph.D. program.
iii. Reservation policy as prescribed by Government of India/MHRD from time to time shall be
applicable.
Doctor of philosophy : Ph.D. in Engineering, Architecture & Planning Discipline
The applicant must have a Master's degree in Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Planning with
CGPA not below 6.5 on a 10-point scale or 60% marks (Where CGPA is not awarded). In exceptional
cases brilliant candidates with CGPA of more than 9 (85% marks) in Bachelors degree in
Engineering/Architecture/Planning may be recommended by DPGC to SPGB for admission in Ph.D.
program. Such candidates having, sufficient experience in the relevant area and publications in refereed
conferences/journals as notified by DPGC, may also be considered. Ph.D. in Humanities & Social Sciences
The applicant must have the master degree with CGPA not below 6.5 on a 10-point scale or 60% Marks
(where CGPA is not awarded).
Ph.D. in Management
The applicant must have a two-year post-graduate degree in management /commerce/
economics/ engineering / technology with CGPA not below 6.5 on a ten-point scale or 60%
marks (where CGPA is not awarded)
. Ph.D. in Sciences (Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics)
The applicant must have a Master’s Degree in the relevant Science subject with CGPA not below 6.5 on
a 10-point scale or 60% marks (where CGPA is not awarded).
Architecture & Planning:Masters degree in Architecture/Planning/Technology in relevant
discipline.
Chemical Engineering:B.Tech./M.Tech. or equivalent degree in Chemical Engineering, B.
Tech./ M.Tech. or equivalent degree in any branch of
Engineering/Chemical Technology and interdisciplinary areas.
Chemistry:M.Sc. in Chemistry/ Medicinal Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Chemistry/
Environmental Chemistry/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology and related
disciplines with chemistry as one of the optional subject.
Civil Engineering :M.E./M.Tech. degree in relevant engineering discipline
Computer Science &
Engineering: B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engg./ Computer Engg./
Information Technology/ Communication and Computer Engg./
Electronics and Communication Engg.
M.E./M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engg./ Computer Engg./
Software Engg./ Information Technology/ Information Security/ VLSI
Electrical Engineering :M.E./M.Tech. or equivalent degree in respective & relevant
Engineering disciplines
Electronics &
Communication
Engineering: B. Tech. and M. Tech.Electrical/ Electronics/ Computer/
Communication/ Telecommunication/ Instrumentation/ Control/
Microelectronics or equivalent discipline consistent with research areas
of department.
Humanities and Social
Sciences :M.A./M.Com. or equivalent degree with 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale
or 60% marks
Master’s degree in Science with 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale or 60%
marks may be considered for research areas consistent with the
academic background and special interest.
Mathematics: M.A./M.Sc. in Mathematics/Computer Science/Statistics
Mechanical Engineering
B.Tech./M.Tech. degree or equivalent degree in Mechanical/Industrial/
Production Engg.
B.Tech./M.Tech. degree/ disciplines consistent with the research areas
of the department.
Metallurgical &
Materials Engineering :B.E. / B.Tech degree in Metallurgical/ Materials / Mechanical
/Chemical/ Ceramic Engineering/ Manufacturing / Production
Engineering with M.E. / M.Tech degree in Metallurgical/ Materials /
Ceramic Engineering/ Thermal Engineering or equivalent degree in
relevant engineering disciplines.
Physics :The applicant must have a Master’s degree with CGPA not below 6.5
on a 10 point scale or 60% marks (where CGPA is not awarded) in
following areas:
M.Sc. in Physics/Applied Physics/Engineering Physics/allied areas of
Physics/interdisciplinary areas in physical sciences
M. Tech or equivalent degree in Materials Science / Solid State
Physics/ Engineering Physics / Polymer Science / Nanoscience and
Nanotechnology/ Energy Science /Technology/ Computational
Techniques in Physics
Centre for Energy and
Environment: B.Tech./B.Arch. With post graduation in relevant discipline
National Centre for
Disaster Mitigation and
Management
Under Graduate: civil engineering/Architecture
Graduate: Structural engineering/Earthquake Engineering or any other
branch of civil/architectural Engineering
Management
The applicant must have a two-year post-graduate degree in
management /commerce/ economics/ engineering /
technology with CGPA not below 6.5 on a ten-point scale or
60% marks (where CGPA is not awarded).
Materials Research
Centre
The applicant must have a Master’s degree in
Engineering/Technology/ Science subject with CGPA not below 6.5 on
a ten point scale or 60% marks (where CGPA is not awarded)
Other Qualifications:
1. M.Tech/ME or equivalent degree in Materials Science and
Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Ceramics, Mechanical
Engineering, Nanoscience, Polymer Technology, Electronics,
Nanotechnology.
2. B Tech students graduating from an IIT with a CGPA of 8.0 or
above in the above disciplines along with a valid GATE score OR
B Tech / BE (from other reputed Institutions of National
importance) with CGPA of 8.5 and above, are eligible to apply.
3. M.Sc in Materials Science/Physics/Chemistry Polymer Technology,
Electronics, Nanotechnology. Or equivalent Master’s degree in
allied areas.
Note: In case of equivalent degree, the student is required to submit equivalence
certificate w.r.t his/her qualifying degree from Association of Indian
University/concerned National Council in case of Architecture/Town planning.
The application fee: Rs. 1000/- for General/OBC category and Rs. 500/- for SC/ST category
candidates is to be deposited online only while submitting the application.