Indian Institute of Technology Patna

Courses/Exams: Applications are invited for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programme, starting in January 2010 in the following Departments in the categories of REGULAR, SPONSORED (FULL-TIME), SELF-FINANCED, PROJECT STAFF, PART-TIME , EXTERNAL.

The Areas of Research at IIT Patna are as follows:

Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Humanities and Social Sciences
Eligibility: Ph.D. in Engineering:

For admission to the Ph.D. Programme in Engineering Departments, a candidate must satisfy one of the following criteria:

Master`s degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Medical Sciences/ Veterinary Sciences/ Pharmacy in a relevant area with a minimum Cumulative Performance Index (CPI) of 6.5 or 60% of marks.

Bachelor`s degree from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.0.

Bachelor`s degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Medical Sciences (from other than IITs) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.5 or 70% of marks.

Ph.D. in Science:

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

Master`s degree in Science in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks.

Master`s degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Design in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks.

Bachelor`s degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Design from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.0.

Bachelor`s degree in a related area in Engineering/ Technology/ Design (from other than IITs) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.5 or 70% of marks.

Ph.D. in Humanities and Social Sciences:

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

Master`s degree in Arts/ Commerce/ Science in a relevant area with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.

Master`s degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Design in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% marks.

Bachelor`s degree from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.0.

Bachelor`s degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Design (from other than IITs) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.5 or 70% of marks.

Relaxation for SC/ST Candidates:

Eligibility criteria will be relaxed by 5% marks or 0.5 CPI for SC/ ST applicants.

Minimum Experience required for Sponsored (Full-Time), Self-Financed, Part-Time and External Categories of Candidates:

Candidate in Sponsored, Part-time and External categories must be a regular employee of the sponsoring organisation with at least one year of professional experience in the respective field.

Candidates in Self-financed category should have at least one year of professional experience in the respective field.
Application procedure: Prescribed application form can be downloaded from the institute’s website.

Application form can also be obtained from the Assistant Registrar, Indian Institute of Technology Patna, Patliputra Colony, Patna - 800 013, Bihar, on or before 26-10-2009 by ordinary post or in person. To receive application forms by post, send a request along with a self-addressed, stamped envelope (24cm x 15cm size). Request for form must be sent in an envelope super-scribed with `Request for Ph.D. Application form`.

Filled in application forms complete with copies of mark sheets/ certificates and other testimonials and a Demand Draft for Rs.150/- for General/ OBC candidates and Rs.75/- for SC/ST/PD candidates drawn in any nationalized bank and payable at Patna in favour of IIT Patna should be sent to the Assistant Registrar, Indian Institute of Technology Patna, Patliputra Colony, Patna - 800 013, Bihar, to reach on or before 1st November, 2009.

The words `Application for Ph.D. admission in the Department of _________` should be written on the top of the envelope for sending the completed form.

Candidates applying for more than one department should submit a separate application for each department.
Email : iitpatnaoff@iitp.ac.in
Further details can be taken from: Tel: +91-612-2552067
Fax: +91-612- 2277383
Website: http://www.iitp.ac.in
Address: Patna, Patliputra Colony, Patna – 800 013, Bihar
Last date of submission of Forms: 1st November, 2009