IIITDM admission for Ph.D Programme in Kancheepuram

Admission for Ph.D Programme

The Institute offers Ph.D. programmes in the disciplines of Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering and Physics.

Discipline & Eligibility

1. Computer Engineering : Master's degree in Engineering/Technology. Preference will be given to those with M.Tech/M.E/M.S degree in Computer Science & Engineering. (MCA / M.Sc / M.Phil 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 M.Tech (Industrial Mathematics & Scientific Computing) or any M.Tech degree with Master's degree in Mathematics/Physics/Statistics/ Computer Science

4. Mechanical Engineering : Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automobile Engineering, 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

5. Physics : M.Sc/M.Sc (Tech) in Physics, Applied Physics, Materials Science/M.Tech (Solid State Technology)/M.Tech (Materials Science)/ M.Sc. Applied Optics/ Optoelectronics or equivalent.

Admission with Financial Assistance (HTRA)

The scholars admitted to the Ph.D. programmes under the regular-HTRA scheme (Full time) are eligible for the Half-time Teaching/Research Assistantship (HTRA) under the following regulations: (a) The scholars should work for at least 8 hours per week to earn this assistantship. (b) 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. 

(c) Quantum of financial assistance is as under: Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science with NET/GATE Qualification or Graduate Degree in Professional Course with NET/GATE Qualification or Post Graduate Degree in Professional Courses 

1st & 2nd Year : Rs.25,000/- 

3rd to 5th year: Rs.28000*/- 

(*Upon successful assessment by the review committee after period of two years).  

Admission without Assistantship (NHTRA): The candidates may also be considered for admission to the Ph.D programme without assistantship (NHTRA) under Regular (Full time) / External/Internal (Project/ Staff) categories.

Application Fee  

GN/OBC‐NC Male candidates : Rs.250/‐   

GN/OBC‐NC Female candidates/SC/ST and PwD candidates : Rs.125/‐  

Selection Procedure : Eligible candidates possessing the minimum educational qualifications (as given in Section 4) 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 test and interview, the Selection Committee will recommend to the Chairman of the Senate the names of candidates found suitable for admission to the Ph.D. programme.