PhD in Engineering at IIITD&M 2012, Kancheepuram

Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing (IIITD&M), Kancheepuram, Chennai has invited applications for admission to PhD programme in the disciplines of Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics and Physics for the session January 2012.

Research areas can be referred from the link:
http://www.iiitdm.ac.in/phd_add/Res_Areas27.10.11_Jan2012.pdf)

Minimum Educational Qualifications for PhD Regular (full time):
PhD in Engineering:
a) Candidates with a Master’s degree in Engineering / Technology with a good academic record or a Master’s degree by Research in Engineering / Technology with a good academic record. (Also refer to sec 5.1)
b) Candidates with Master’s degree in Sciences with a good academic record and of exceptional merit where eligible, for the relevant Engineering discipline and with a valid GATE score or UGC / CSIR NET / NBHM or equivalent qualification in the relevant area tenable for the year of registration. In the case of candidates with more than 5 years relevant experience after the Master’s degree, the requirement of a test score may be waived by the Selection Committee.
c) Candidates who have qualified for the award of Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology with exceptionally good academic record in an eligible discipline will be considered for direct admission to PhD Programme as a regular full time scholar subject to the following conditions:
A BTech degree holder from IIT / IIIT with a minimum CGPA of 8.0 on a 10 point scale and with a valid GATE score
A Bachelor’s degree holder in Engineering / Technology from any other University should be among the top 10 rank holders in the University and having a valid GATE score
A Bachelor’s degree holder in Engineering / Technology from a reputed R & D organization with excellent research record

Eligible Degrees for Admission to PhD programme:
1. Computer Engineering Master's degree in Engineering/Technology. Preference will be given to those with MTech / ME / MS degree in Computer Science & Engineering. (MCA / MSc / MPhil are not eligible)

2. Electronics Engineering Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (Electrical and Electronics Engineering) / Electronics Engineering (Electronics and Communication Engineering) / Instrumentation Engineering or Master's degree in Physics followed by a Master's degree in Engineering in an area of relevance to the area of research.

3. Mathematics Master's Degree in Mathematics / Statistics / Physics / Computer Science with GATE / UGC / CSIR / NBHM or MTech (Industrial Mathematics & Scientific Computing) or any MTech degree with Master's degree in Mathematics / Physics / Statistics / Computer Science.

4. Mechanical Engineering Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Automotive Engine Tech, Energy Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Instrumentation, Maintenance Management, Metallurgical Engineering, Production / Manufacturing Engineering / Mechatronics / CAD / CAM / CIM and in related areas depending on the research topics.

Applications:
Application forms can be downloaded from the links:
http://www.iiitdm.ac.in/phd_add/Ph_D_Application_Form_Jan2012.pdf OR http://www.iiitdm.ac.in/phd_add/Ph_D_Application_Form_Jan2012.docx

The completed Application with the aforementioned enclosures super scribed as 'Application Form for PhD Programme' should be sent to The Registrar, Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing, IIITD&M Kancheepuram, Melakkattiyur Village, Off Vandalur Kelambakkam Road, Nellikkuppam Road, Kandigai Chennai – 600 048.

Documents to be enclosed along with the Application Form:
(a) The completed Application form should accompany a DD for Rs. 250 (Rs.125 for SC / ST / PD / Female Candidates). DD should be in favour of ‘IIITD&M Kancheepuram’, payable at Chennai.

(b) Copies of all the Mark sheets / grade cards, degree certificates beginning from first degree towards proof of qualification. [Original certificates should not be enclosed].

(c) Copy of the Community Certificate in the case of SC / ST / OBC candidates issued by the respective State Government. The OBC candidates have to submit an attested copy of the valid non-creamy layer certificate in the prescribed form issued by competent authority.

(d) Authorised Doctor’s Certificate with disability descriptions in the case of Person with Disabled (PD) candidates.

(e) Copy of the valid GATE score or NET (UGC-JRF / Lectureship / CSIR / DAE-JEST) or other fellowship award, as the case may be.

Important Dates:
Last date for receipt of completed application (downloaded copy with demand draft): 18 Nov 2011
Tentative dates of test / interview: (only for short listed candidates)
Computer Science and Engineering / Electronics Engineering: 13 Dec 2011
Mathematics / Mechanical Engineering: 14 Dec 2011
Announcement of Results: 16 Dec 2011
For details, visit the link:
http://www.iiitdm.ac.in/phd_add/Ph_D_Admission_Information_Brochure_Jan%...

Selection process: Eligible candidates possessing the minimum educational qualifications and satisfying additional and stiffer criteria set by the institute from time to time will be called for test/ interview. Based on the academic record and the performance of the candidates in the interview and/or test, the Selection Committee will recommend to the Chairman, Academic Advisory Committee the names of candidates found suitable for admission to the Ph.D. programme.

Financial Assistance: The scholars admitted to the Ph.D. programmes under the regular scheme (Fulltime) are eligible for the Half-time Teaching/Research Assistantship (HTRA) under the following regulations:

The scholars should work for 8 hours per week to earn this assistantship.
Renewal of assistantship every semester will be contingent on enrolment, satisfactory progress in research work and good performance during the preceding semester in the discharge of responsibility as teaching/ research assistant.
In Engineering for those with Master’s Degree in Engineering Rs.18,000/- p.m. for first 2 years & Rs.20,000/- p.m. for next 2 years
In Engineering for those admitted directly with B.E / B.Tech degrees Rs.16,000/- p.m. for first 2 years & Rs.18,000/- p.m. for next 3 years
In Sciences Rs.16,000/- p.m. for first 2 years & Rs.18,000/- p.m. for next 3 years
Admission without Assistantship (NHTRA): A few candidates may also be considered for admission to the Ph.D programme without assistantship (NHTRA) under Regular (Full time)/External/Internal (Project/Staff) categories.
Candidates applying for Regular (Full time) PhD programme have to enclose a letter along with the Application Form stating that they may be considered for admission even without assistantship (NHTRA).

Address:
The Registrar
Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing
IIITD&M Kancheepuram, Melakkattiyur Village
Off Vandalur Kelambakkam Road, Nellikkuppam Road
Kandigai Chennai – 600 048.

Phone: (044) 2747 6300

Email: admissions@iiitdm.ac.in

Website: http://www.iiitdm.ac.in