IIT Bhilai PhD Admission 2024: Application Form, Dates, and Eligibility

IIT Bhilai is delighted to announce Admission to the PhD Program for the academic session 2023 (Winter Semester).

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhilai is inviting applications for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in various disciplines for the academic session 2023-24.

IIT Bhilai, an institute of national importance, is dedicated to providing education and conducting research in various fields of engineering, technology, science, and liberal arts. Its primary focus is on preparing young individuals to become professional leaders of the future by imparting cutting-edge technical skills and knowledge.

IIT Bhilai PhD Admission

Prospective candidates can find detailed information on IIT Bhilai PhD Admission in the post below.

PhD Programs Offered

• Bioscience and Biomedical Engineering
• Chemistry
• Computer Science and Engineering
• Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics & Communication Engineering
• Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering
• Mathematics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Physics

Important Dates:

• Start date of application (online only) : March 18, 2024 (10:00 Hrs IST)
• Last date for submitting an online application form and completing the payment : April 30, 2024 (17:00 Hrs IST)
• Entrance Tests and Interviews : May 2024

PhD Program under any of the following categories.

• Institute Fellowship
• Sponsored full-time
• Sponsored part -time
• External full-time
• External part -time

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must have one of the following qualifications in the relevant subject areas:

1. Master’s degree in engineering/Technology with first class, 60% marks (55% marks for SC/ST) or equivalent.
2. Bachelor’s degree in engineering/Technology with first class, 60% marks (55% marks for SC/ST) or equivalent.
3. Master’s degree in science, arts, social sciences with first class 60% marks (55% marks for SC/ST) or equivalent.
4. M.Pharm with first class, 60% marks (55% marks for SC/ST) or equivalent.
5. M.B.B.S or B.D.S with first class, 60% marks (55% marks for SC/ST) or equivalent.

Applicants must also meet one of the following additional requirements:

1. Valid GATE/GPAT Score (Refer to department/discipline-specific criteria in Table 1 below).
2. Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) from CSIR/UGC/NBHM/DBT/ICAR/ICMR/ICPR/DAE or DST INSPIRE Fellowship (Refer to department/discipline-specific criteria in Table 1 below).
3. A minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience. The experience gained while pursuing a master’s degree in engineering/Technology or experience acquired after obtaining the qualifying degree and completed before the start of the semester for which admission is sought may be considered as professional experience.
4. BTech from IIT with a CPI/CGPA of 8.0 or more.
5. NEET-PG, NEET-AIIMS (INI-CET), NEET-MDS scores as applicable. (Applicable for admission to the PhD program in Bioscience and Biomedical Engineering only).

Department/Discipline Specific Criteria for PhD Admission:

Bioscience and Biomedical Engineering: Valid GATE score in BM/BT/CH/CS/CY/EC/EE/MA/ST/XE/XL/ME/PH/IN or Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) of CSIR/UGC in Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences.

Chemistry: CSIR-UGC NET (JRF/LS) in Chemical Sciences or Valid GATE score in CY.

Computer Science and Engineering: Valid GATE score in CS/EC/EE/MA/ST or valid CSIR-UGC NET in Computer Science and applications.

Data Science and Artificial Intelligence: Valid GATE score in any engineering discipline/MA/ST or valid CSIR-UGC NET in Computer Science and applications.

Electrical Engineering: Valid GATE score in EE/EC/IN/CS/MA/PH/XE.

Electronics & Communication Engineering: Valid GATE Score in CSE/EC/EE/IN/PH or Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) of CSIR/UGC in Electronic Science.

Liberal Arts: MUST have qualified NET/UGC JRF (Psychology) or GATE in XH or ICMR JRF (Social Sciences).

Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering: Valid GATE Score in any engineering discipline/CY/PH/GG/XE or CSIR-UGC NET (JRF/LS) in Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, and Mathematical Sciences.

Mathematics: CSIR-UGC NET (JRF/LS) in Mathematical Sciences or Valid GATE score in MA/ST.

Mechanical Engineering: Valid GATE score in AE/CE/CH/ME/MT/PI/PH/XE or JRF in allied areas of Mechanical and Physical sciences.

Mechatronics Engineering: Valid GATE Score in ME/EE/EC/PI/IN/AE.

Physics: CSIR-UGC NET (JRF/LS) in Physical Sciences or Valid GATE Score in PH/EE/XE/ME.

Application Process:

• Applicants must thoroughly read the instructions provided in the brochure before filling out the application form.
• The online application form is available at IIT Bhilai PhD Admission.
• No hard copy of the application form needs to be sent.

Application Fee:

• For SC/ST/PwD/female candidates: 100 INR
• For other candidates: 200 INR
• Mode of Payment: Through State Bank Collect only

Selection Process:

Selection will be based on entrance tests and interviews.

For more details and to apply online, please visit the official website

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