Indian Institute of Technology Madras announces PhD and MS (by research) Programs Admission 2024 Jul-Nov Session, Apply now
IIT Madras PhD and MS Admission 2024 – Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has invited applications from eligible candidates for admission to PhD and M.S. (by research) Program under Regular/Part-Time/External Schemes in various disciplines for the academic session 2024-25 (Jul-Nov 2024).
IIT Madras PhD and MS Admission 2024
Research Areas – Departments
- Aerospace Engineering
- Applied Mechanics & Bio- Medical Engineering
- Biotechnology
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Chemistry
- Computer Science & Engineering
- Data Science & Artificial Intelligence
- Engineering Design
- Electrical Engineering
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Management Studies
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Science and Technology
- Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
- Entrepreneurship
- Ocean Engineering
- Physics
- Interdisciplinary (IDRP)
Important Dates
- Portal Open for Online Application : 1st March 2024
- Last date of Receipt of Online Application : 31st Mar 2024
- Written Test and Interview : Will be Intimated by the Departments
- Declaration of Results : To Be Decided
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum Educational Qualifications for Ph.D.: (For Regular Research Scholars:)
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- PhD in Engineering : Candidates with a Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology with a good academic record / Master’s degree by Research in Engineering/Technology with a good academic record / 5 Year Dual Degree in Engineering or 5 Year BS+MS Dual degree from Centrally Funded Technical Institute with a good academic record.
- 2 Year M.Sc. from IITs (entry through JAM) with 8.0 and above are exempted from qualifying in National Level Examinations.
- Candidates with a Master’s degree in Sciences with a good academic record and of exceptional merit are eligible for the relevant Engineering disciplines (as decided by admitting departments). Candidates must have a valid GATE score or UGC-JRF/NET/CSIR-JRF or equivalent qualification in the relevant area tenable for the year of registration.
- In the case of candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology AND possess more than 5 years of relevant work experience after the Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology, the requirement of a test score may be waived by the Selection Committee.
- PhD in Sciences : Master’s degree in Sciences with a good academic record and having a valid GATE score or UGC-JRF/NET/CSIR-JRF/NBHM/INSPIRE or equivalent qualification tenable for the current year in the relevant area.
- Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology or 5 Year BS+MS Dual degree/ 5 Year Integrated degree from Centrally Funded Technical Institute are eligible with a good academic record.
- 2 Year M.Sc. from IITs (entry through JAM) with 8.0 and above are exempted from qualifying in National level examinations.
- Students who get more than 8.0 CGPA in M.Sc. in Science Departments of IIT Madras can be admitted directly to their Ph.D program in Sciences with interviews at the departmental level.
- PhD in Humanities and Social Sciences : Master’s degree / dual degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline AND Qualifying UGC – NET or JRF / CSIR-JRF / GATE Score or equivalent qualification tenable for the current year in the relevant area or international level postgraduate admission examination such as GRE (Non-HTRA). OR
- Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology or 5 Year BS+MS Dual degree/ 5 Year Integrated degree from Centrally Funded Technical Institute with a good academic record.
- At least 3 years of experience in research/industry in lieu of the above examination. (This clause is applicable only for Non-HTRA candidates)
- PhD in Management : Masters degree or 2 years PG Diploma in a relevant discipline, and a Bachelor’s degree with a good academic record (minimum five years of undergraduate and postgraduate education) OR Five year integrated master’s degree / dual degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline with a good academic record and
- Qualifying in national level examinations such as GATE/CAT/UGC-JRF/NET/CSIR-JRF or equivalent or international level postgraduate admission examination such as GMAT/GRE (Non-HTRA)
- At least 5 years of managerial experience in lieu of the above examination. (This clause is applicable for Non-HTRA candidates only)
- Master’s degree in Engineering / Technology with a good academic record or a Master’s degree by Research in Engineering / Technology in a relevant discipline are exempted from qualifying in National level examinations.
- Candidates with MBA or 2 year PG diploma from Centrally Funded Technical Institute (CFTI) with CGPA of 8 and above are exempted from qualifying in National level examinations.
- For Permanent Institute Staff members / Research Scholars under QIP / Research Scholars under External Registration / Research Scholars under Part-time Registration:
- For Research Scholars in the above categories, the minimum educational qualifications are the same as prescribed for Regular Research Scholars in 5.1.1 for admission to the Ph.D. Programme in the respective categories.
- However, a valid GATE score or CSIR-JRF/UGC-JRF/NET or equivalent qualification as applicable for Regular research scholars may not be required in these cases.
Minimum Educational Qualifications for M.S: (For Regular Research Scholars:)
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- M.S. in Engineering : Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology with a valid GATE score or a Master’s degree in appropriate Sciences/Management were eligible with a good academic record and a valid GATE score tenable for the current year in the relevant areas.
- Candidates having Associate Membership of the following professional bodies will also be eligible for admission to the M.S. program of their parent discipline provided they have a valid GATE score and have passed both parts A and part B of the Membership examinations with a good academic record.
- The Institution of Engineers (India) (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Communications), the Aeronautical Society of India, the Indian Institute of Metals, the Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, the Institute of Electronics and Tele-communication Engineering, and other professional bodies approved by the Senate from time to time.
- Candidates having qualified in MFT (Major Field Test) will also be eligible for admission to the M.S. program if the concerned department opt for it.
- M.S. in Management : Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any professional discipline of minimum four years duration or Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, with a good academic record OR
- A good score or pass in – a) national level post-graduate admission qualifying examinations such as GATE, b) International level post-graduate admission qualifying examinations such as GMAT/GRE (Non-HTRA), c) at least 3 years of managerial experience in lieu of the qualifying test. (This clause is applicable for Non-HTRA candidates only)
- Candidates having qualified in MFT (Major Field Test) will also be eligible for admission to the M.S. program if the concerned department opt for it.
- M.S. in Entrepreneurship : The minimum eligibility requirement for admission will be graduates with a B.Tech/B.E. or any postgraduate degree in appropriate Sciences/Management stream (eg. M.A or M.Com will be eligible; not B.A. or B.Com graduate).
- The existing admission criteria for Regular HTRA and non-HTRA admissions to be retained. For HTRA, the candidate will need to qualify in GATE or to any of the approved national-level qualifying exams eligible for the scholarship.
- At the time of accepting an offer of admission, CGPA above or equal to 8.0 for graduates from Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (including IITM) is required for waiving the requirement of qualifying in national level examinations. Under the non-HTRA category, anyone with a B.Tech/B.E. or any postgraduate degree in appropriate Sciences/Management stream can apply.
- In addition, all candidates must submit a Proposal for a start-up, which will be evaluated by the Screening Committee first, before recommending selected applications to the Admissions/Selection Committee for a one-to-one interview.
- For Permanent Institute Staff Members/Research Scholars under External Registration / Research Scholars under Part-Time Registration:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology or a Master’s degree in appropriate Sciences/Management stream where eligible with a good academic record.
- However, valid GATE score or equivalent qualification as applicable for Regular research scholars may not be required in these cases.
For more eligibility Criteria please check on official website https://research.iitm.ac.in/
Application Process
- Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website https://research.iitm.ac.in/
- A printed copy of the application submitted online along with Original and photocopies of relevant certificates/documents.
- Candidates who wish to apply to multiple departments or research programs should register the individual applications and pay the application fee separately subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria for applying to the concerned department/research program as mentioned in the research admission brochure & website.
- Please read the instructions given in the admission brochure carefully before filling up the online application form. After filling the form, you are advised to take a printout of your application and keep the same for your record.
Application Fee
- GN/EWS/OBC-NCL Male candidates : Rs.1000/-
- GN/EWS/OBC-NCL Transgender candidates : Rs.1000/-
- Foreign Nationals including PIO & OCI card holders : Rs. 1000/-
- GN/EWS/OBC-NCL Female candidates : Rs. 500/-
- SC/ST candidates : Rs. 500/-
- PwD candidates : Rs. 500/-
Selection Procedure
- Eligible candidates possessing the minimum educational qualifications & eligible degrees and satisfying additional and stiffer criteria set by the departments from time to time will be called for a “written test and interview” or “interview” by the Selection Committees of the respective departments.
For more details and to apply online, please visit the official website