Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) (IIT BHU) Varanasi PhD Admission 2018 Notification

02-Apr-2018


Online applications are invited from eligible candidates for admission into PhD Program for Even Semester of 2018 Session. 

PhD Program in Specializations

  • Ceramic Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science and Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Systems Engineering
  • Electronics Engineering
  • Humanities and Social Science
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Industrial Mgmt
  • Metallurgical Engineering
  • Mining Engineering
  • Pharmacy
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematical Sciences
  • Biochemical Engineering
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Materials Science and Technology. 

Eligibility Conditions

  • Applicants must have the requisite qualification with minimum marks/CPI as mentioned below in the discipline concerned or in an allied discipline/area. 

PhD in Engineering

  • Master’s degree in engineering in the discipline concerned or in an allied discipline/area must have a minimum of 60% marks or 6.0 CPI (on a 10.0 point scale) at the master’s degree level.
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering in the discipline concerned or in an allied discipline/area must have a minimum of 75% marks or 7.5 CPI (on a 10.0 point scale) at the bachelor’s degree level. 
  • The applicants should be qualified in GATE for the award of Institute Assistantship. 

Applicants with master’s degree in science or in an allied discipline/area (where science is an allied discipline/area), must satisfy each of the following criteria: 

  • A minimum of 65% marks or 6.5 CPI (on a 10.0 point scale) at the master’s degree level, A minimum of 60% marks or 6.0 CPI (on a 10.0 point scale) at the bachelor’s degree level, and Qualified in GATE or NET-LS or CSIR/UGC-NET-JRF or DBT-JRF or ICMR-JRF or DST-INSPIRE fellowship. 

PhD in Pharmacy

  • Master’s degree in pharmacy or in an allied discipline/area must have a minimum of 60% marks or 6.0 CPI (on a 10.0 point scale) at the master’s degree level. 
  • Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy must have a minimum of 75% marks or 7.5 CPI (on a 10.0 point scale) at the bachelor’s degree level. 
  • The applicants should be qualified in GPAT or GATE or DBT-JRF or ICMR-JRF or NET-LS or CSIR/NET-JRF or DST INSPIRE fellowship. 

PhD in Sciences

  • Master’s degree in science in the discipline concerned or in an allied discipline/area must have a minimum of 60% marks or 6.0 CPI (on a 10.0 point scale at the master’s degree level and qualified in GATE or NET-LS or CSIR/UGC-NET-JRF or DBTJRF or ICMR-JRF or DST-INSPIRE fellowship. 
  • Bachelor’s degree in science in the discipline concerned or in an allied discipline/area must have a minimum of 75% marks or 7.5 CPI (on a 10.0 point scale) at the bachelor’s degree level. 
  • They should be qualified in GATE or NET-LS or CSIR/UGC-NET-JRF or DBT-JRF or ICMR-JRF. 

PhD in Humanistic Studies

  • Master’s degree in relevant subject or allied subjects with a minimum CPI of 6.00 on a 10.0 point scale (or 60% marks) in the qualifying degree.Applicants should be qualified in UGC -NET-JRF. 
  • Master’s degree in Science or allied subjects with a minimum CPI of 6.00 on a 10.0 point scale (or 60% marks) in the qualifying degree. Applicants should be qualified in CSIR/UGC-NET-JRF or in GATE. 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Sciences (4-Year program) with a minimum CPI of 7.50 on a 10.0 point scale (or 75% marks) in the qualifying degree with qualified GATE Score. 
  • PhD in Interdisciplinary Programs 

PhD in Systems Eng

  • Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in any branch of Engg must have a minimum of 60% marks or 6.0 CPI (on a 10.0 point scale) at the master’s degree level. 
  • Bachelor’s degree in any branch of engineering must have a minimum of 75% marks or 7.5 CPI (on a 10.0 point scale) at the bachelor’s degree level. 
  • Bachelor’s degree should also be qualified in GATE for the award of Institute Assistantship. 

PhD in Industrial Mgt.

  • Bachelor’s degree in any branch of engineering and master’s degree in any branch of engineering/management must have a minimum of 60% marks or 6.0 CPI (on a 10.0 point scale) at the master’s degree level. 
  • Bachelor’s degree in any branch of engineering must have a minimum of 75% marks or 7.5 CPI (on a 10.0 point scale) at the bachelor’s degree level. 
  • Bachelor’s degree should also be qualified in GATE for the award of Institute Assistantship. 

PhD in Biochemical Eng/Bio-Medical Eng/ Materials Science &Tech.

  • Applicants with Master’s degree in the discipline concerned or in an allied discipline must have a minimum of 60% marks or 6.0 CPI (on a 10.0 point scale) at the master’s degree level. 
  • Applicants with bachelor’s degree in the discipline concerned or in an allied discipline should have a minimum of 75% marks or 7.5 CPI (on a 10.0 point scale) at the bachelor’s degree level. 
  • The applicants should be qualified in GATE/NET-LS for the award of Institute Assistantship. 

PhD in Humanities & Social Sciences (English)

  • Applicants with master’s degree in arts (English) should have a minimum of 60% marks or 6.0 CPI (on a 10.0 point scale) at the master’s degree level. 
  • Applicants should be qualified in UGC-NET-LS or UGC-NET-JR. 

PhD Selection Criteria

  • Admission to PhD Program will be based normally on written test and interview of the applicants shortlisted by the DPGC of the Department/School concerned. 
  • However, outstanding applicants, who have acquired their M.Tech/M.Pharm degrees from the premier institutions such as IITs and other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions may be offered admission directly, provided they have obtained a CPI of 8.0 or above (on a 10.0 point scale). 
  • This may be done at the time of short listing itself. 
  • The short listing for calling for written test and interview may be done based on the percentage marks/CPI in the qualifying examination. 

Application Form

  • Application Processing Fee (Rs.500/- for GEN/OBC applicants and Rs.250/- for SC/ST/PD applicants) should be paid ONLINE ONLY and is Non‐ Refundable. 

Application Dates

  • Opening for admission portal for online submission of Application Form: 26th Mar, 2018 
  • Last date for receipt of completed application form: April 10th Apr, 2018 
  • Notification of shortlisted applicants to be called for interview on IIT (BHU) Web.: To be announced 
  • Date of Interview /Written Test (specific dates for individual Departments/ Schools will be announced along with the list of shortlisted applicants): To be announced 
  • Date of Registration: To be announced 

For any Detail: https://www.iitbhu.ac.in/