IIT Roorkee invites admission applications for PhD Programme-Full and Part-time (Autumn Semester 2020-21). The Degree of Doctor of Philosophy is granted for research work in areas recognized by the Academic Departments / Centres of the Institute.
The research work shall be an original work characterized either by the discovery of facts, or by a fresh approach towards the interpretation and application of facts, or development of equipment making a distinct advancement in instrument technology.
It shall evince the candidate’s capacity for critical examination and sound judgment and shall represent original contribution to the existing knowledge. The Institute is also recognized as one of the centres in the country for Ph.D. programmes under QIP. Facilities for enrolling for the Ph.D. programme as a part time candidate are also available.
Courses
- Hydro and Renewable Energy
- Architecture & Planning
- Department of Biotechnology
- Department of Civil Engineering
- Department of Computer Science and Engg
- Department of Chemical Engineering
- Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Earthquake Engineering
- Department of Chemistry
- Department of Earth Sciences
- Department of Electrical Engineering
- Department of Management Studies
- Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Department of Mathematics
- Hydrology
- Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engg
- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engg
- Department of Physics
- Water Resources Development & Management
- Disaster Mitigation & Management
Eligibility
- Master’s degree with minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 6.0 on a 10 point scale, or 60% marks for the General and OBC category.
- For SC / ST or PWD candidates, the minimum CGPA requirements may be relaxed to 5.50 on a 10 point scale or to 55% marks.
- For candidates other than Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs), B.Tech / B.Arch / B.Pharm degree or equivalent with a GATE / GPAT/NET score and a minimum CGPA of 7.50 on a 10 point scale or 75% marks, irrespective of the category. For graduates from CFTIs, the minimum CGPA requirement is relaxed to 7.0 on a 10 point scale or 70% marks.
- CGPA or percentage of marks in aggregate, in case marks are awarded, of all years / semesters will be considered. If the CGPA is awarded on a scale other than a 10 point scale, proportionate concession to a 10 point scale will be considered.
- The requirement of GATE / GPAT / JRF / NET score is not applicable to candidates in ISERS or P-ISIRS or P-ISERS category.
- Bachelors or Masters from IITs with a CGPA 8.0 and above on 10 scale point scale are exempted from the requirement of GATE / GPAT / JRF /NET
Important dates
- Start of Online Application (Website Open): March 13, 2020
- Last Date for submission of Online application (Website Closure): April 03, 2020 (5:00 p.m.)
Application
- Candidates must follow the following Steps while filling Online Application Form: Register, Login, Fill personal details., Upload documents, Department apply & payment and Submit.
- Application Fee per department (non-refundable): Rs. 200/- for General / Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) / OBC category and Rs. 100/- for SC / ST / PD category candidate.
