04-Sep-2019
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Gandhinagar has invited applications for admission to Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Program Semester II offered in various disciplines for the session 2019-21.
IIT Gandhinagar PhD Programs
PhD Programmes in Biological Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Cognitive Science, Computer Science and Engineering, Earth Sciences, Electrical Engineering, History, Language & Literature, Materials Science and Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Social Epidemiology and Sociology
IIT Gandhinagar also offers a Start Early PhD Fellowship with additional financial support for exceptionally qualified undergraduate students from select colleges wishing to start on a direct PhD programme after B.Tech.
Eligibility Conditions
Educational Qualification
Candidate should have got at least 55% marks or 5.5 CPI marks in M.A./M.Sc./B.Tech./M.Tech. Or an equivalent degree in appropriate branches.
The disciplines may use higher cut off levels for shortlisting besides giving due consideration to the way questions are answered in the application form. Candidates belonging to SC/ST/PD categories would be eligible for relaxations, as per norms, in the selection criteria.
Selection Procedure
The candidate will be selected on the basis of an interview, which is supplemented by a written test if necessary. The institute will invite a limited number of candidates for a written test and interview based on the academic records, statement of purpose, etc
The final selection will be mainly based on academic credentials, written test and/ or interview
How to apply?
Candidates can apply online only. If you are applying for more than one discipline, please submit a separate application for each discipline. After successful submission of the application form, you will receive an application number and a link to download the application form
Please save the application form. You need to furnish hardcopy of the application form and self- attested copies of all the relevant documents at the time of interview. Incomplete applications will be rejected
The application form can be downloaded official website https://www.iitgn.ac.in/phd.htm
Application Fees
Important Dates
Last Date of Submission of Application Form
Date of announcement of short-list for Written Test and/or Interview:
Date of Written Test and/or Interview:
Date of Announcement of list of provisionally selected candidates: