Indian Institute Of Technology IIT, Gandhinagar is offering Doctor of Philosophy (PhD Civil Engineering). In this section, learn about the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD Civil Engineering) course at Indian Institute Of Technology IIT, Gandhinagar
IIT Gandhinagar is looking for bright and dedicated young scholars interested in research to join us as PhD scholars. Currently, we offer PhD programme in several disciplines in Engineering (Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Materials Science and Engineering), Sciences (Chemistry and Mathematics) and Humanities & Social Sciences (Cognitive Science, English and Philosophy). Prospective students satisfying the eligibility criteria are encouraged to acquaint themselves with the research areas of our faculty members for suitable match of interest. Prospective candidates should consult the project profiles of faculty members before applying for PhD program.
Minimum Eligibility Criteria
1. Candidate must have qualified GATE/CSIR-UGC/NET-UGC.
2. At least 55% marks in MA/MSc/B.Tech /M.Tech or equivalent degree in appropriate branches. Above mentioned eligibility criteria is minimum and the departments may use higher cut off levels for short listing. Candidates belonging to SC/ST categories would be eligible for relaxations, as per norms, in the selection criteria.
Course Work Requirement
IIT Gandhinagar strongly believes in value addition through course work. A candidate with Master’s degree, enrolled for PhD programme will have to finish minimum of 8 courses. A student with MA/MSc/BTech or equivalent degree may be required to do a few additional courses.
Residential Requirement
PhD programme is fully residential. The regular candidates will have to stay on campus. For external candidate the minimum residential requirement is normally one year.
Maximum intake of PhD students
Chemical Engineering - 5
Chemistry - 1
Civil Engineering - 4
Computer Science & Engineering - 2
Cognitive Science/Philosophy - 1
Electrical Engineering - 5
English - 3
Mechanical Engineering - 7
Materials Science & Engineering - 3
Mathematics - 3
Application Materials:
Application Form
http://www.iitgn.ac.in/PhDAdmission/IITGnPhDApplication-Form.pdf
Word
http://www.iitgn.ac.in/PhDAdmission/IITGnPhDApplication-Form.doc
Format for Statement of Purpose
http://www.iitgn.ac.in/PhDAdmission/IITGnPhDApplication-SoP.pdf
Word
http://www.iitgn.ac.in/PhDAdmission/IITGnPhDApplication-SoP.doc
General Information
http://www.iitgn.ac.in/PhDAdmission/IITGn-PhDInformation.pdf
Word
http://www.iitgn.ac.in/PhDAdmission/IITGn-PhDInformation.doc
Please note that the deadline of application submission is 20 October 2011 There is no application fee.
Applicants working in educational Institutes or research/industrial organizations can also use the opportunity of applying under the External (ET) category or Faculty Development Programme (FDP). For further details about these schemes, please refer to the General Information Brochure given above or contact us at [email protected]
All communications regarding PhD Admission are to be addressed to:
Assistant Registrar (Academics)
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar
VGEC Campus, Chandkheda,
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India - 382424
Email: [email protected]
Rolling advertisement Applications from prospective candidates are invited throughout the year. Based on the qualifications of the candidates and the need of the discipline concerned, applications received will be processed through duly constituted selection committees at regular intervals.
Note: The above courses are picked automatically by the website for indicative purpose only. However, students are requested to check with the University for the similarity of the course or for any other information in regard to the course.
Syllabus presented on this page is indicative and for general information only. The syllabus / course information listed may not be exhuastive. Students / Visitors are advised to contact the University directly for the official, detailed and accurate Syllabus, Transcripts and other information. List of course names mentioned here is partial and are not comprehensive and the institution would be offering many other courses than those mentioned on this page.
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