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IIT Guwahati invites applications from eligible candidates for admission to PhD programs in the Department of Chemistry and Department of Physics under a special scheme for UGC/CSIR-JRF (March 2024). Applications must be submitted online through the Application Portal. Selected candidates will be admitted under the Regular Category to avail the UGC/CSIR Fellowship. These candidates will not be considered for conversion to Institute Assistantship at any point in time.
To learn more about the application process, essential dates, fees, and additional details for IIT Guwahati’s PhD Admission 2024, please refer to the information provided below.
IIT Guwahati PhD Admission
IIT Guwahati offers a comprehensive Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program encompassing a wide range of disciplines through its various departments, schools, and centers. Some departments also provide seats under the Project Mode and for Joint Doctoral Programs (JDP) in collaboration with IIT(BHU).
Important Dates
- Opening of Application Portal for Submission of Applications: February 23, 2024.
- Closing of Application Portal: 05:00 PM on March 13, 2024
Interview Schedule
- Physics Online Interviews – March 30, 2024
- Chemistry Online Interviews – March 23, 2024
Departments Offering PhD Programs
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Electronics and Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Biosciences and Bioengineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Design
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Energy
- Environment
- Nanotechnology
- Rural Technology
- Linguistic Science and Technology
- Doctoral Program in Interdisciplinary Research
Seat Matrix
- Physics – 08
- Chemistry – 12
IIT Guwahati PhD Programmes
| Academic Division | PhD Regular Seats | PhD CSIR/UGC Special Scheme | PhD JDP with IIT(BHU) | Project Mode |
| Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering | √ | √ | ||
| Department of Civil Engineering | √ | √ | ||
| Department of Computer Science and Engineering | √ | |||
| Department of Chemical Engineering | √ | √ | ||
| Department of Electronics and Electrical EngineeringADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENT | √ | √ | √ | |
| Department of Mechanical Engineering | √ | √ | ||
| Department of Design | √ | |||
| Department of Physics | √ | |||
| Department of Chemistry | √ | |||
| Department of Mathematics | √ | |||
| Department of Humanities and Social Sciences | √ | |||
| School of Agro and Rural Technology | √ | |||
| Jyoti and Bhupat Mehta School of Health Sciences and Technology | √ | |||
| School of Business | √ | |||
| Mehta Family School of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | √ | |||
| School of Energy Science and Engineering | √ | √ | ||
| Center for Nanotechnology | √ | √ | ||
| Center for the Environment | √ | |||
| Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems | √ | |||
| Center for Disaster Management and Research | √ | |||
| Centre for Sustainable Polymers | √ | |||
| Center for Linguistic Science and Technology | √ | |||
| Center for Intelligent Cyber Physical Systems | √ | |||
| Center for Sustainable Water ResearchADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENT | √ | |||
| Centre for Drone Technology | √ |
Number of PhD Seats
- Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering – 26
- Dept. of Electronics and Electrical Engineering – 40
- Dept. of Mechanical Engineering – 34
- Dept. of Civil Engineering – 27
- Dept. of Design – 12
- Dept. of Biosciences and Bioengineering – 05
- Dept. of Chemical Engineering – 23
- Dept. of Physics – 21
- Dept. of Chemistry – 14
- Dept. of Mathematics – 32
- Dept. of Humanities and Social Sciences – 26
- School of Agro and Rural Technology – 08
- School of Business – 08
- School of Energy Sciences and Engineering – 05
- Jyoti and Bhupat Mehta School of Health Science and Technology – 04
- Mehta Family School of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence – 07
- Centre for Disaster Management and Research – 05
- Centre for the Environment – 01
- Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems – 09
- Centre for Linguistic Science and Technology – 09
- Centre for Nanotechnology – 03
- Centre for Sustainable Polymers – 06
- Centre for Intelligent Cyber Physical Systems – 08
- Centre for Sustainable Water Research – 03
- Centre for Drone Technology – 05
Special Seats for Ph.D Programme under CSIR/UGC JRF Scheme
- Dept. of Biosciences and Bioengineering – 10
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for assistantship in Ph.D. programs across all disciplines, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Possess a Master’s degree in Engineering, Technology, Medical Sciences, Veterinary Sciences, or Pharmacy in a relevant area, with a minimum Cumulative Performance Index (CPI) of either 6.0 or 60% of marks.
- Hold a four-year Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, Medical Sciences, or its equivalent in a relevant area, with a minimum CPI of either 7.0 or 70% of marks.
- Scholars who are selected through National Eligibility Tests – UGC NET, including lectureship (Assistant Professorship), and GATE.
- The selection process includes National level examinations conducted by MHRD and its associated agencies and institutions such as UGC/IIT/IISc./IISER/IIIT, etc. For a more detailed overview of eligibility criteria, please visit the University Website.
Application Process
Eligible candidates can apply online exclusively through the official website at https://www.iitg.ac.in. Applications must be submitted online, and you have the option to apply to multiple departments/centers using the same login. However, an application fee must be paid separately for each department/center. It is recommended to carefully review all instructions for filling out online forms on the official website before applying.
Application Fee
- All Female Candidates: Rs. 300/-
- All Transgender Candidates: Rs. 300/-
- All SC/ST/PwD Candidates: Rs. 300/-
- All Other Candidates: Rs. 600/- The application fee can be paid online through Credit Card, Debit Card, or Internet banking.
Selection Process
Complete applications from candidates will be considered for the selection process. The Institute reserves the right to shortlist a limited number of candidates based on their performance in GATE/NET/CEED, grades/marks in the qualifying degree examination, and other educational qualifications, starting from Class 10. For Ph.D. programs, the shortlisting and selection may be carried out on a specialization basis by the respective department/school/center.
The selection process includes assessing candidates through written tests and/or interviews conducted in various stages, with the mode (offline/online/hybrid) being determined by the respective department/school/center. Applicants are encouraged to regularly visit the official website and the department/school/center websites for updates on shortlisting and candidate selection. Please note that personalized information may not be provided, and IIT Guwahati will not be responsible for delayed responses from applicants.
For more details visit the official website