PhD Admission at IIT Patna – Application Form, Dates, and Eligibility
PhD Admission at IIT Patna – Application Form, Dates, and Eligibility

IIT Patna PhD Admission 2024: IIT Patna is pleased to announce PhD Admission for the year 2024 (January – Spring Semester). Interested candidates can find detailed information below.

IIT Patna, established by an Act of the Indian Parliament on August 06, 2008, is among the newer IITs. For more information about IIT Patna PhD Admission 2024, interested candidates can find details in the post below.

IIT Patna PhD Admission

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Patna is accepting applications for its Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in various departments and research areas. This program is scheduled to commence in January 2024.

PhD Program Offered

  • Chemical & Biochemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Civil & Environmental Engineering
  • Computer Science and Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Physics

PhD Category

  • Regular & Full Time PhD Program
  • Sponsored
  • Self-Financed
  • Project Staff
  • Employed & Part-Time

Important Dates

EventDate
Start Date of On-line ApplicationOctober 26, 2023
Last Date of On-line ApplicationNovember 16, 2023 (Till 11:59 PM)
Issuance of Call Letter by emailNovember 27, 2023
Examination Date WindowDecember 06-12, 2023
Result Release Date (Tentative)December 20, 2023
Issuance of Offer Letter (Tentative)December 27, 2023

Eligibility Criteria

For all disciplines, the upper age limit is 28 years (B.Tech. /B.E./ M.Sc./ MA/MCA/ MBA) and 32 years (M.Tech./M.E./M.S./M.Phil.), calculated as of the last date of application. This is applicable only to candidates applying in the Regular and Full-time category as institute fellows. A valid GATE score is a pre-requisite for Institute Fellow (IF).

PhD in Engineering:

For admission to the PhD Programme in Engineering Department, a candidate must satisfy one of the following criteria:

  1. Candidates with an M.Tech./M.E. degree in Engineering/Technology, with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks.
  2. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology (from any Institute other than IITs) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 8.0 or 75% of marks.
  3. Bachelor’s degree from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.0.
  4. Master’s degree in Science in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.5 or 70%.

PhD in Science:

For admission to the PhD Programme in Science departments, a candidate must satisfy one of the following criteria:

  1. M.Phil. or Master’s degree in Science in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks.
  2. Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks.
  3. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.0.
  4. Bachelor’s degree in a related area in Engineering/Technology (from any Institute other than IITs/IISc) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 8.0 or 75% of marks.

PhD in Humanities and Social Sciences:

For admission to the PhD Programme in the department of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS), a candidate must satisfy one of the following criteria:

  1. M.Phil. or Master’s degree in Arts/Commerce/Science in a relevant area with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent.
  2. Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Design in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% marks.
  3. Bachelor’s degree from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.0.
  4. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology (from any Institute other than IITs/IISc) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.5 or 70% marks.

Direct Admission (Waiver of Written Test):

For candidates in Sciences, Engineering & Technology, exceptionally bright students may be admitted directly (without a written test) into the Ph.D. program. Eligible candidates meeting the specified criteria may be considered for a waiver of the written test.

Application Process

  • Candidates are advised to apply only online through IIT Patna’s website.
  • After payment, a reference/journal number will be generated, which must be mentioned in the application form, along with the printed e-receipt of payment.
  • The application cannot be modified after submission, so review your application before submitting it.

Application Fee

  • For GEN/EWS/OBC-NCL (for Male): Rs 1000/-
  • For SC/ST/PwD (for Male): Rs 500/-
  • GEN/EWS/OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD (for Female): Rs 500/-
  • Mode of Payment: Online through SBI Collect

Selection Procedure

The Institute reserves the right to call a limited number of candidates for a test/interview based on various criteria, including performance in GATE/NET, grades/marks in the qualifying examination, and shortlisting criteria. Meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee a call for a test/interview.

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