Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee has its roots in the Roorkee College established in 1847 as the first engineering college in India, which was soon rechristened as Thomason College of Civil Engineering in 1854 after its greatest mentor James Thomason. After about 100 years of distinguished services, the college was elevated to University of Roorkee as the first Engineering University of independent India on November 25, 1949. It was converted to IIT on September 21, 2001. It has now 23 academic departments/centres offering undergraduate courses in engineering and architecture, dual degree programmes and Integrated Dual Degree courses in M.Sc./Engineering and around 48 postgraduate courses in engineering, architecture, sciences and business administration besides research programmes at doctoral level. It has three campuses, main campus at Roorkee and other two at Saharanpur and Greater Noida
Applications are invited for Ph.D. Admission for Autumn Semester 2016-17
Ph.D. PROGRAMMES
Keeping in view the long tradition of academic excellence, the following institutional goals have been laid for doctoral research:
To develop deep and broad understanding of fundamentals and state of the art of knowledge in the chosen field through courses and selfstudy
To develop synergy between creativity, innovation and the frontiers of knowledge in the chosen field of study
To develop ability and skills to carry out independent research and development to face the challenges posed to mankind on specific problems, and
To develop abilities to identify new possibilities in the given Indian social context and to undertake research and development through one’s own initiatives. The Degree of Doctor of philosophy is granted for research work in areas recognised by the Academic Departments 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 judgement and shall represent original contribution to the existing knowledge.
Facilities for enrolling for the Ph.D. programme as a part time candidate are also available.
ADMISSION CATEGORIES
1. The applicant for admission to the Ph.D. programme shall be classified under any one of the following categories which will be decided and recommended by DRC/CRC.
Full-time Research student/Candidate
a) Research student/Candidate getting Institute MHRD assistantship.
b) Research student/Candidate including foreign nationals getting financial support from Govt. / Semi Govt. agencies (QIP, CSIR, UGC, NET, DAE, DST, DBT, NBHM, ICCR, ICAR, ICMR, GPAT, NDF, INSPIRE etc.)
c) Research student/Candidate including foreign nationals supported by a sponsoring organization, the applicant (Sponsored Research Student/ Candidate) having TWO years experience out of which at least ONE year experience with the sponsoring agency at the time of registration for Ph.D Programme.
d) Self Financed Research student/ Candidate
Foreign: Admission of Foreign nationals to Ph.D. programme will be made as per policy and direction of the Govt. of India from time to time
Study Leave: This category refers to persons who are released from governmental or educational institutions on study leave for a period of not less than three years for pursuing Ph.D. programme. They will be admitted along with the regular research students through the usual admission procedure.
e) Research student/candidate regularly working full time in an R & D project at IITR. His Ph.D. topic shall confirm to the project as certified by the SRC.
Part-time Research Student/ Candidate:
a) Research student/Candidate working as a regular employee in the Institute
b) Research student / Candidate working regularly full-time in an R&D project in the institute. The project must have tenure of at least next 1½ years at the time of admission. c) Research student/Candidate working in other organizations / institutes, approved by IIT Roorkee as Research Centre or having MoU for research purposes.
The research student / candidate working in a project will be given full time status, provided his research for Ph.D. is related to the project as certified by the SRC. However, part time research student/candidate may be given full time status when the project tenure is completed.
ADMISSION ELIGIBILITY
An applicant belonging to the above admission categories in clause 9.1 should possess the following qualifications in appropriate areas to be eligible to apply for admission for the Ph.D. programme of the Institute.
Masters degree or equivalent in respective discipline with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 6.50 on a 10 point scale or equivalent as determined by the Institute wherever letter grades are awarded; or 60% marks in aggregate (of all the years/semesters) where marks are awarded, for the GENERAL (UR) category and qualified national level graduate entrance test: GATE/UGC-NET/CSIR-NET or equivalent or holding a national level fellowship. The condition for national level graduate admission test is not applicable to sponsored full-time and part-time research candidates. OR
B.Tech. / B.Arch. degree or equivalent in respective discipline from CFTIs with excellent academic record (with a minimum CGPA of 7.00 on a 10 point scale or 75% marks) with GATE. Graduates from the IITs getting a CGPA score of 8.00 or above (on scale of 10) would be entitled to the assistantship without having to appear in GATE. OR The candidates pursuing master’s programs in Engineering or Architecture from IIT Roorkee having CGPA of at least 8.50 on a 10 point scale (after first year/ completing all courses) shall have a choice of internal lateral entry in to Ph.D. programme after completing all requirements of the first two semesters of first year of the Master’s programme.
2. The admission eligibility requirements may be relaxed to 5.5 on a 10 point scale or equivalent, or to 55% marks to the following categories:
SC/ST candidates with Master’s degree or equivalent degree.
Any category of PD (Persons with different abilities) candidate holding Master’s degree or equivalent degree.
Note: Candidates belonging to OBC category must submit Xeroxed copy of category certificate as per GOI, the format of the same is also available on the Institute website, OBC Non-creamy layer certificate should have been issued after 31.03.2016 by a competent authority.
3. Eligibility for Part-time Ph.D.
The applicant possesses the minimum entry qualifications for the degree as given in clause 10.
The applicant proves that his official duties permit him to devote sufficient time to research;
He / She will be required to reside at the Institute for a period till he/she is admitted for candidacy. (This condition of minimum residency period will be automatically waived for candidates who are working in Roorkee or in Organizations / Institutions located within a distance of 100 km from the Institute).
The facility of part time registration will also be available to all employees of the IIT Roorkee or candidates working in organizations having MoU with IITR or organizations approved by IIT Roorkee as Research Centres. Such applicants are exempted from the requirement of having GATE/NET/GPAT.
The applicants must have been in continuous service with the sponsoring organization for at least two years at the time of registration for admission.
The candidates working in Institute/ University awarding Ph.D degree itself are not eligible for admission as part-time or fulltime candidate, if facilities are not available except QIP candidates.
4. Employee seeking admission to the Ph.D. programme with minimum of two years service in an organization or confirmed regular employee shall submit ‘No Objection Certificate’ from the employer to the effect that the duties allotted by the employer will allow the required time for this pursuit.
5. The candidate seeking admission to Ph.D. programme as project fellow (JRF/SRF) either as full-time or part-time research scholar, shall be allowed to register for Ph.D. in the beginning of the next semester, if the candidate is selected in project as project fellow through proper selection, i.e, proper advertisement of project fellowship and selection by the committee constituted as per Institute rules. The candidate shall register with the PI as supervisor. If the candidate is not selected in project through proper advertisement or the candidate wants to switch over to MHRD assistance, he/she has to appear for Ph.D selection along with other candidates provided he/she has ‘No-Objection Certificate’ from the PI.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
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i. Master’s degree in any disciplines of Science
ii. Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree in medical sciences, engineering, pharmacy, veterinary and related disciplines.
FEE STRUCTURE
he fee will be charged each semester as per Institute rules/ norms applicable from time to time. Details can be obtained from Assistant Registrar (Academic Research).
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
A good number of MHRD Assistantships/ Fellowships may be available as per regulation.
APPLICATION PROCESS
For admission to Ph.D. programmes for Autumn Semester of the session 2016-17 candidates need to register and fill the application form ONLINE on or before February 29, 2016.
Apply Online
The application process is complete only when a print out of the filled ONLINE application with the candidate’s signature, downloaded IITR copy of bank challan and a good quality photo affixed in the appropriate places is sent to the PG Admissions Office, IIT Roorkee, Roorkee - 247 667, Uttarakhand along with necessary documents on or before March 04, 2016.
How to Apply:
Before applying, candidates are advised to read the Ph.D. Information Brochure (Autumn Semester) 2016-17 carefully. Candidates must follow the following Steps while applying online Application Form.
Step 1:
Apply for Ph.D. programmes
a) Register
b) Login
c) Apply online.
d) Finalize Application Form
e) Download Application Form and Bank Challan simultaneously (Take a print out of the entire file on A4 size white sheets)
Step 2: Deposit of Fee
a) Deposit the requisite fee of Rs. 200/- for Gen/OBC and Rs. 100/- for SC/ST/PD category candidates in any branch of State Bank of India throughout the country through downloaded bank challan form on the next working day of finalization of online application or on or before March 02, 2016. (Bank Service Charges of Rs. 40/- will be extra). Separate fee will be deposit for each department/centre.
b) Bank will retain a copy and will return two copies to you. Out of these two copies, retain the Candidate’s copy with you and attach the IITR’s copy with the application form. Note: The fee will not be accepted through any other mode.
Step 3: Paste your recent photograph (3.5 cm X 3.5 cm) at the designated place. Sign at the designated place.
Step 4: Post/Submission: Before sending your application form, make sure that, in addition to the above other relevant documents as indicated below are attached:
IITR copy of challan
GATE/NET Certificate
Copies of all the marksheets, degree certificates, or provisional certificate if they have passed their qualifying degree.
Copy of OBC/SC/ST/PD category certificate if any)
Copy of experience of two years as on March 04, 2016 and NOC from the employer, in case the candidate is sponsored.
Duly filled-in Application form with appropriate enclosures must be sent by Speed Post (preferably) or by Registered Post to:
The PG ADMISSION OFFICE,
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE,
ROORKEE-247667, UTTARAKHA
ND
so as to reach on or before March 04, 2016. OR It can be handed over personally to the PG ADMISSION Office, IIT Roorkee, Roorkee on or before March 04, 2016
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