IIT Patna has opened applications for its PhD programme for the Spring 2025 session, set to begin in January. Prospective researchers can apply across a range of fields by November 20, 2024. The departments offering PhD admissions include Chemical & Biochemical Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
The institute offers multiple admission categories to accommodate varying academic and professional backgrounds:
Institute Fellow: Full-time scholars eligible for financial support through an assistantship. Candidates need a qualifying degree (BE/BTech/BS/MSc/MA/MBA/MCA) with a valid GATE score or NET qualification. GATE requirements are waived for CFTI graduates with a CGPA above 8.0.
Research Fellows (JRF/SRF): Applicants with external fellowships from recognised government agencies are encouraged to apply.
Eligible individuals working on IIT Patna’s sponsored projects can pursue a full-time PhD. Project duration should cover at least two years post-admission.
Applicants sponsored by reputable organisations with a minimum of two years of experience can apply. These candidates must submit an NOC from their employer.
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Working professionals, including IIT Patna staff, may apply for part-time PhD admission. A minimum two-year tenure with their current employer and an NOC are required.
Candidates for the PhD program must meet specific academic criteria based on their discipline. For instance, candidates with a Master’s degree require a minimum of 6.5 CPI or 60% marks. Selected students may receive a monthly assistantship of Rs 37,000 for the first two years, increasing to Rs 42,000 subsequently, as per MoE norms.
IIT Patna also offers a joint PhD program with Lincoln University College, Malaysia, allowing students to benefit from a hybrid learning format and immersion programs at both campuses. Qualified candidates with an undergraduate (BTech/BE/BS) or postgraduate degree (MTech/ME/MS/MSc/MCA/MBA) are encouraged to apply.
For detailed application procedures and programme requirements, visit IIT Patna’s official portal.
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