IIEST Shibpur PhD Admission 2024: Dates, Eligibility, and Application Form

The Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST) Shibpur is pleased to announce the PhD Program Admission for the year 2024 (December Cycle). Interested candidates are invited to apply now.

The Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST) Shibpur is accepting applications for admission to the PhD Program in various fields, including Engineering, Technology, Science, Architecture, Town & Regional Planning, Humanities, and Social Sciences for the academic session 2024-25 (December Cycle). IIEST Shibpur is recognized as an Institute of National Importance and boasts fifteen departments covering Engineering, Architecture, Science, and Humanities & Social Science disciplines.

Additionally, it houses five Schools and two Centres dedicated to interdisciplinary education and research. Detailed information about IIEST Shibpur PhD Admission 2024 can be found below.

IIEST Shibpur PhD Admission

All academic units, including Departments, Schools, and Centres, offer PhD programs, and admission is based on a common admission test followed by a technical interview at the respective units. Admissions to PhD programs in different departments, schools, and centers occur twice a year.

PhD Disciplines:

The PhD Program is available in the following departments: Aerospace & Applied Mechanics, Architecture, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, Human Resource Management, Humanities and Social Sciences, IT, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy & Materials Engineering, Mining Engineering, and Physics. Schools/Centres Offering PhD Programs: Community Science & Technology, Management Sciences, Material Science, Mechatronics and Robotics, Purabi Das School of Information Technology, Safety and Occupational Hazards, VLSI, Centre for Green Energy and Sensor Systems, Centre for Healthcare Science and Technology.

Admission Categories:

1. Regular Candidates with Institute fellowship
2. Candidates with Individual Fellowship (CSIR–NET JRF/ UGC–NET JRF/ ICMR/ DST INSPIRE, etc.)
3. Candidates from Sponsored Research Projects
4. Sponsored Candidates

Important Dates:

• Last date of submission of online application with payment of application fee : 30.05.2024 (11:59 pm)
• Date(s) of online Interview/ counseling: To be notified in the institute’s website

Eligibility Criteria:

The Ph.D. program is open to candidates of any nationality who meet the following qualifications: Candidates holding a postgraduate degree, such as M.Tech, M.E., M.Sc.(Engg.), M.Arch, M.U.R.P, M.Plan, M.T.R.P, M.Sc, M.A, M.Phil, or an equivalent degree in the relevant field from a recognized University/Institute with a minimum of 60% marks or a 6.5 CGPA on a ten-point scale (from class X to the qualifying degree) are eligible to apply for admission to the relevant departments. To be eligible for an Institute Fellowship, candidates must have completed a Master’s program in Engineering/Technology/Architecture with a GATE fellowship or have qualified GATE/NET for Science/Humanities/Management disciplines.

Age Limit:

• Institute Fellowship Category applicable (as on the last date of receiving application)
  • For OC Male applicants: 30 years
  • For SC/ST/Persons with Disability (PwD) and Female applicants: 35 years
  • For OBC (NCL) applicants: 33 years
• Individual Fellowship
  • As per the guidelines of the funding agency
• Candidates from Sponsored Research Project
  • As per the guidelines of the funding agency
• Sponsored Candidates
  • As per the guidelines of the sponsoring organization

Application Fee:

• For OC/OBC(NCL)/EWS Candidates: Rs. 1500/-
• For SC/ST/PwD Candidates: Rs. 1000/-

Application Process:

1. Fill up the ONLINE application form with appropriate data using the following link: Application Form
   • In the online application form:
     • Write a statement within 100 words explaining why you want to pursue a Ph.D. and why at IIEST, Shibpur.
     • Provide a Statement of Problem (SOP) within 500 words regarding your proposed research work.
     • Upload your digital photograph and signature in image format.
2. Download a PDF copy of the PhD admission form from the Institute website (www.iiests.ac.in) under the Ph.D. admission section. Fill up the form and upload a copy of the same while submitting the online application. Note that the original copy of this application form must be submitted if selected for admission.
3. Payment of the application fee must be made to the following Institute’s Bank account only. Upload the scan copy/PDF copy of the receipt while submitting the online application.Bank Details:
   • Bank Name: UCO Bank
   • Branch Name: BESU Branch
   • MICR No.: 700028178
   • Account Number: 23690110000489
   • IFSC Code: UCBA0002369
   • Account Type: Savings Account
   • Account Name: IIEST SHIBPUR – STUDENTS FEE

Selection Procedure:

Candidates will undergo a Ph.D. written test for screening, followed by an interview. To be eligible for the Institute Fellowship, candidates must have a GATE score preceding their admission to the Master’s program in Engineering/Technology (no intermediate GATE score will be considered) or a valid GATE/NET score for Science/Humanities disciplines. Candidates possessing a B.Tech./B.E/B.Sc.(Engg.)/B.Arch./B.Plan. or an equivalent Degree in the relevant field from a recognized University/Institute with a minimum of 80% aggregate marks or an 8.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale (from class X to the qualifying degree) and a valid GATE score are eligible to apply for admission to the relevant departments/schools/centres.

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