(Admission) IIT Madras Ph.D and MS Admissions 2010
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) invites applications for
admission to Ph.D and M.S (by research) programmes.
Scholars admitted to Ph.D. and M.S. programmes under regular scheme
(fulltime) are eligible for the following Half-time Teaching/Research
Assistantship (HTRA) for which:
(a) They should work for 8 hours per week in the Departments 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.
Ph.D
In Engineering and Management for those with Masters Degree in Engineering
Rs.14,000/- p.m. for first 2 years & Rs.15,000/- p.m. for next 2 years
In Engineering for those admitted directly with B.E / B.Tech degrees
Rs.12,000/- p.m. for first 2 years & Rs.14,000/- p.m. for next 2 years
In Sciences / Humanities & Social Sciences Management
Rs.12,000/- p.m. for first 2 years & Rs.14,000/- p.m. for next 2 years
M.S.
In Engineering / Management Rs.8,000/- p.m. for first 3 years
Other scholarships like UGC-JRF, CSIR-JRF, ICMR, ICAR, DAE-JEST & AICTE etc. may
also be available for those who had qualified for these schemes and get
admission and the amount of fellowship will be as per the norms of the funding
agency.
Admission without Assistantship:
A few candidates may also be considered for admission to the Ph.D./M.S.
programme without assistantship also (Non-HTRA) under full time (regular)
category.
The eligible qualifications are the same as for the Regular (fulltime) HTRA
candidates.
Such candidates have to enclose a letter along with the Application Form stating
that they may be considered for admission even without assistantship (Non-HTRA).
Selection Procedure:
Eligible candidates possessing the minimum educational qualifications (as given
in section 5, eligible degree as given in section 6) and satisfying additional
and stiffer criteria set by the departments from time to time, will be called
for an interview and/or test by the Selection Committees of the respective
departments.
For candidates who have obtained PG degree 10 years earlier as on the last date
prescribed for receipt of the completed application, a departmental test will be
conducted.
The applications of foreign nationals may be considered without a personal
interview / test (details vide section 8).
Based on the academic record and the performance of the candidates in the
interview and/or test, the Departmental Selection Committee will recommend to
the Chairman, Senate the names of candidates found suitable for admission to the
Ph.D. programme.
MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADMISSION
Minimum Educational Qualifications for Ph.D:
For Regular (full time) Research Scholars: Ph.D. in Engineering:
a) Candidates with a Master's degree in Engineering/Technology with a good
academic record or a Master's degree by Research in Engineering/Technology with
a good academic record.
b) Candidates with Master's degree in Sciences with a good academic record and
of exceptional merit where eligible, for the relevant Engineering discipline and
with a valid GATE score or UGC/CSIR NET/NBHM or equivalent qualification in the
relevant area tenable for the year of registration.
In the case of candidates with more than 5 years relevant experience after the
Master's degree, the requirement of a test score may be waived by the Selection
Committee.
c) Candidates who have qualified for the award of Bachelor's degree in
Engineering/Technology with exceptionally good academic record in an eligible
discipline
will be considered for direct admission to Ph.D. Programme as a regular full
time scholar
subject to the following conditions:
• a B.Tech degree holder of an IIT with a minimum CGPA of 8.0 on a 10 point
scale or with a valid GATE score.
• a Bachelor's degree holder in Engineering/Technology from any other University
should be among the top 10 rank holders in the University and having a valid
GATE score.
• a Bachelor's degree holder in Engineering/Technology from a reputed R & D
organisation and having a proven research record.
Ph.D. in Sciences:
1. Master's degree in Sciences with a good academic record and having a valid
GATE score or UGC/CSIR NET/NBHM or equivalent qualification tenable for the
current year in the relevant area.
2. Master's degree in Engineering/Technology are eligible with a good academic
record.
3. B.Tech degree holder of an IIT are eligible with a minimum of CGPA of 8.0 on
a 10.0 point scale or with a valid GATE Score.
4. B.Tech / B.E degree of any recognized University in India with a minimum CGPA
of 8.0 on a 10.0 point scale or equivalent with valid GATE score.
5. 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 programme in Sciences with
interview at departmental level; sanction of HTRA to these candidates is subject
to the clearance of MHRD.
Ph.D. in Humanities and Social Sciences:
Master's degree in an eligible discipline with a good academic record or
equivalent and having a valid GATE score or UGC/CSIR NET/NBHM or equivalent
qualification tenable for the current year in the relevant area.
Ph.D in Management:
Masters degree or equivalent PG Diploma or Associateship in a relevant
discipline, and a Bachelor's degree with a good academic record OR Five year
integrated masters degree / dual degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline
with a good academic record
AND
Qualifying in national level examinations such as JMET /CAT /XAT /MAT /ATMA
/GATE /UGC or CSIR / NET / JRF or Lectureship or equivalent or international
level post graduate admission examination such as GMAT / GRE or equivalent.
OR
At least 5 years of managerial experience in lieu of the above examination.
(This clause is only for Non-HTRA candidates)
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.
For Institute staff members / Research Scholars under QIP / Research Scholars
under External Registration / Research Scholars working on part-time basis:
For Research Scholars in the above categories, the minimum educational
qualifications are the same as prescribed for Regular (full time) Research
Scholars in 5.1.1 for admission to the Ph.D. Programme in the respective
categories.
However, valid GATE score or CSIR/UGC NET/NBHM/JMET/CAT/AIMA/JRF or Lectureship
or equivalent qualification as applicable for regular (full time) research
scholars may not be required in these cases.
Minimum Educational Qualifications for M.S: For Regular (full time) Research Scholars:
M.S. in Engineering :
a) Candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Technology with valid
GATE score or a Master's degree in appropriate Sciences Management/Humanities
and Social Sciences where eligible with a good academic record and a valid GATE
score or CSIR/UGC NET/NBHM/JMET/CAT/AIMA or equivalent qualification 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. programme of their parent discipline
provided they have a valid GATE score and have passed both part 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 Telecommunication 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. programme if the concerned department opt for it.
M.S. in Entrepreneurship/Management
A) Bachelors degree or equivalent in any professional discipline of minimum four
years duration or Masters degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, with a
good academic record,
AND
B) A good score or pass in:
a) national level post graduate admission qualifying examinations such as JMET/CAT/XAT/MAT/ATMA/GATE/
UGC or CSIR NET JRF or Lectureship or equivalent, or
b) International level post graduate admission qualifying examination such as
GMAT/GRE or equivalent
c) at least 3 years of managerial experience in lieu of the qualifying test.
(This clause is only for non-HTRA candidates)
C) Candidates having qualified in MFT (Major Field Test) will also be eligible
for admission to the M.S. programme if the concerned department opt for it.
For Institute staff members/Research Scholars under External Registration /
Research scholars working on part-time basis:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology or a Master's degree in appropriate
Sciences/Management/Humanities and Social Sciences where eligible with a good
academic record.
However, valid GATE score or CSIR/UGC NET/NBHM/JMET/CAT/AIMA or equivalent qualification as applicable for regular (full time) research scholars may not be required in these cases.
ELIGIBLE DEGREES FOR ADMISSION TO Ph.D AND M.S PROGRAMMES
Aerospace Engineering
Master's degree or its equivalent in Aerospace/Civil/Applied
Mechanics/Mechanical or Master's degree in Mathematics/ Physics and aptitude for
research. Science Post-graduates should have exceptional merit and research or
industrial experience in the appropriate field.
Candidates with Master's degree in other allied engineering specialisations can
also be considered provided they have either basic degree in Aerospace
Engineering OR at least five years experience in Aerospace industry/Research
Organisation.
Applied Mechanics
Engineering Mechanics and Solid Mechanics areas: Master's degree in
Civil/Aerospace/Mechanical/Naval Architecture Engineering with an aptitude for
research in Solid Mechanics.
Fluid Mechanics area: Master's degree in Engineering Mechanics/Civil Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Aerospace Engineering/Chemical Engineering.
Biomedical Engineering area: Master's degree in Civil/Mechanical/
Electrical/Biomedical Engineering/ Computer Science.
Biotechnology
Masters Degree in Engineering / Pharmacy / Science
Chemical Engineering
Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or any other discipline of Engg. Or
Technology or equivalent.
Science/Mathematics postgraduates to be considered should have exceptional merit
and/or Research / Industrial experience in the appropriate field.
BTech/BE in Chemical Engineering, allied disciplines (eg. petroleum,
petrochemical, pharmaceutical, environmental, polymer, biochemical,
biotechnology, electrochemical, instrumentation) and other disciplines of
engineering/technology with exceptional merit can also be considered for direct
PhD admissions.
Chemistry
Master's degree in Chemistry. M.Sc. in Physics or M.Tech degree holders with
adequate background in Chemistry will also be considered.
Civil Engineering
Master's degree in Civil Engineering or Ocean Engineering (including integrated
M.Tech / M.E. degree) with First Class or equivalent grade for specialisation in
Civil Engineering.
In addition, the following non-Civil Engineering degrees qualification are also
eligible for different specializations:
Building Technology and Construction Management: Master's degree in Industrial
Engineering / Industrial Management / MBA after obtaining a basic degree in
Civil Engineering with first class. First class Bachelor's and Master's degree
in Architecture, Town and Country Planning.
Geotechnical Engineering: Master's degree in Engineering
Mechanics/Master's degree in Mining Engineering with 2 years relevant
experience.
Environmental and Water Resources Engineering: M.Tech or M.S. or
equivalent degree in Engineering Mechanics/Aerospace Engineering / Agricultural
Engineering / Environmental Engineering
OR
M.Tech or M.S. or equivalent degree in Environmental Science &
Engineering/Chemical Engineering/Biotechnology/Applied Geology.
Environmental and Water Resources Engineering: M.Tech or M.S. or
equivalent degree in Engineering Mechanics/Aerospace Engineering / Agricultural
Engineering / Environmental Engineering
OR
M.Tech or M.S. or equivalent degree in Environmental Science &
Engineering/Chemical Engineering/Biotechnology/Applied Geology. Structural
Engineering: Master's degree in Engineering Mechanics / Aerospace Engineering /
Naval Architecture / Mechanical/Architectural/Ocean Engineering/Master's degree
in Computer Science & Engineering with basic degree in Civil Engineering.
Transportation Engineering: Master's degree in Architecture/ Master's degree in
Town and Country Planning/Regional Planning/City Planning/Urban Engineering or 2
years full time Postgraduate Diploma in Town and Country Planning with
specialization in Traffic and Transportation Planning of the School of Planning
and Architecture, New Delhi / MBA after obtaining a basic degree in Civil
Engineering with first class.
Computer Science and Engineering
Master's degree in Engineering/Technology. Preference will be given to those
with M.Tech/M.S degree in Computer Science & Engineering.
Electrical 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. Candidates not having Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics
Engineering should qualify in a written test to be eligible for interview.
Engineering Design
Master's degree in Aerospace, Automobile, Biomedical, Civil, Computer Science,
Electrical, Electronics, Engineering Physics, Instrumentation, Mechanical,
Metallurgical, Naval Architecture, Production / Manufacturing Engineering, or
Master's degree in Design (M.Des.) or M.Tech (Industrial Mathematics.)
Humanities & Social Sciences
Master's degree or equivalent with a First Class or a minimum of 6.5 CGPA on a
10-point scale or 60% aggregate marks in Commerce or a minimum of 55% aggregate
marks in Humanities and Social Sciences and allied areas.
Management Studies
Masters degree or equivalent PG Diploma or Associateship in a relevant
discipline, and a Bachelor's degree with a good academic record OR Five year
integrated masters degree / dual degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline
with a good academic record AND Qualifying in national level examinations such
as JMET /CAT /XAT /MAT /ATMA /GATE /UGC or CSIR / NET / JRF or Lectureship or
equivalent or international level post graduate admission examination such as
GMAT / GRE or equivalent.
OR
At least 5 years of managerial experience in lieu of the above
examination. (This clause is only for Non-HTRA candidates)
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
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.
Mechanical Engineering
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automobile
Engineering, Automotive Engine Tech, Bio-Medical Engineering, Chemical
Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Energy
Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Instrumentation, Maintenance Management,
Metallurgical Engineering, Production/ Manufacturing Engineering/Agricultural
Engineering and in related areas depending on the research topics.
Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
Master's degree or equivalent in Metallurgical Engineering or other appropriate
branch of Engineering/Technology. Science postgraduates to be considered should
have exceptional merit and research or industrial experience in the appropriate
field
Ocean Engineering
Master's degree in Engineering/Technology and preference to those with Master's
degree in Ocean Engineering.
Physics
M.Sc/M.Sc (Tech) in Physics, Applied Physics, Materials Science/M.Tech (Solid
State Technology)/M.Tech (Materials Science) or equivalent.
Students who get CGPA of 8.0 and above in M.Sc degree from IIT Madras are also
eligible for admission to Ph.D programme in Sciences
Eligible Degrees for Admission to M.S programme
1. Aerospace Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Civil/Chemical/Computer Science/ Electrical/
Mechanical/ Metallurgical/Naval Architecture OR Master's degree in hysics/Mathematics/Chemistry
and aptitude for research. Candidates with degree in other branches of
Engineering can also be considered if they have three years relevant experience
in Aerospace industry/Research Organisation.
Applied Mechanics
Engineering Mechanics and Solid Mechanics areas: Bachelor's degree in
Civil/Aerospace/ Mechanical/Naval Architecture Engineering. Fluid Mechanics
area: Bachelor's degree in Civil / Mechanical / Aerospace / Chemical
Engineering.
Biomedical Engineering area: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Master's degree
in Science with Mathematics as optional subject and aptitude for research. MBBS
candidates with Mathematics in +2 and having 2 years research/teaching
experience may also apply for M.S sponsored programme in the area of Biomedical
Engineering.
Biotechnology
Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Pharmacy or M.B.B.S or B.D.S
Selection Process: The candidate should have a valid GATE score or qualified for
JRF through CSIR or ICMR exams or all India PG admission test or equivalent in
order to be called for the interview.
The final selection process will be based on performance in the Departmental
written test and interview.
Chemical Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, allied disciplines such as polymer,
petroleum, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, environmental, biochemical,
biotechnology, electrochemical, instrumentation etc and other disciplines of
engineering/technology
M.Sc.(Mathematics/Physics/Chemistry/Env. Science/Biochemistry/Biology etc.) with
aptitude for research.
Civil Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from any recognised University for all
specialisations in Civil Engineering.
In addition, the following non-Civil Engineering Degree Qualifications are also
eligible for different specialisations but M.Sc. degree holders in Science with
two years experience admitted to the M.S. programme should take additional
Engineering Courses to acquire enough engineering background. Building
Technology and Construction Management: Bachelor's degree in Architecture or
First Class M.Sc degree in Physics/ Applied Science/Material Science with 2
years experience in Civil Engineering area.
Geotechnical Engineering:
M.Sc. degree in Mathematics/ Physics/Chemistry/Applied Geology with 2 years
experience in Civil Engineering area. Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering
with one year relevant experience.
Environmental and Water Resources Engineering: Bachelor's degree in Agricultural
Engineering or Master's degree in Applied Mathematics/Applied Geology/
Geophysics with 2 years experience in Civil Engineering area.
OR
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering/ Chemical
Engineering/Biotechnology or Master's degree in Environmental
Science/Microbiology/Bio-Chemistry with 2 years experience in Civil Engineering.
Structural Engineering: Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering/Naval
Architecture/Mechanical/ Architectural Engineering or First Class M.Sc. degree
in Applied Mathematics/ Chemistry/Materials Science/ Physics with 2 years
experience in Civil Engineering area.
Transportation Engineering: Bachelor's degree in Architecture or First Class B.E/B.Tech
(Mechanical) working in Transportation Field
OR
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering/ Chemical
Engineering/Biotechnology or Master's degree in Environmental
Science/Microbiology/Bio-Chemistry with 2 years experience in Civil Engineering.
Structural Engineering: Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering/Naval
Architecture/Mechanical/ Architectural Engineering or First Class M.Sc. degree
in Applied Mathematics/ Chemistry/Materials Science/ Physics with 2 years
experience in Civil Engineering area.
Transportation Engineering: Bachelor's degree in Architecture or First Class B.E/B.Tech
(Mechanical) working in Transportation Field
Computer Science and Engineering
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any branch of Engineering / Technology or
Master's Degree in Mathematics/ Statistics/ Physics/Computer Science/MCA with
Mathematics/ Physics/ Statistics basic degree
Electrical Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Electrical and Electronics
Engineering)/ Electronics Engineering (Electronics and Communication
Engineering) / Instrumentation Engineering or Master's degree in Physics.
Engineering Design
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Automobile, Biomedical, Civil, Computer Science,
Electrical, Electronics, Engineering Physics, Instrumentation, Mechanical,
Metallurgical, Naval Architecture, Production / Manufacturing Engineering, or
Bachelor's degree in Design (B.Des.) or Master's degree in Physics.
Management Studies
Qualifying Test :
National-level entrance/eligibility test such as JMET or CAT or ATMA or GATE or
UGC-NET JRF or Lectureship
Minimum Educational Qualifications : B.E./B.Tech or equivalent with First class
or 60% marks in aggregate or Four-year professional degree (like AMIE) or
equivalent programmes in a relevant discipline with First class or 60% marks in
aggregate.
or
A Master's degree in any discipline with 55% marks in aggregate from a
recognized Institution or University.
Minimum Work Experience :
1. NIL for those fulfilling the above conditions for Qualifying Test and Minimum
Educational Qualifications.
2. THREE years' managerial experience for those who fulfill the Minimum
Educational Qualifications condition but have not taken or are ineligible to
take the Qualifying Test. Such applicants will be administered by a Departmental
test to evaluate their eligibility. These candidates are not eligible for HTRA.
Candidates with MBA or equivalent from universities/institutions other than IIMs,
XLRI, IRMA, IITs should have either a UGC/CSIR NET JRF or Lecturership or a GATE
score for admission to Ph.D or M.S programmes in Management with HTRA.
Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Agricultural
Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Chemical
Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Energy
Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Instrumentation, Metallurgical Engineering,
Mining Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Production/
Manufacturing Engineering and in related areas depending on the research topics.
Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Metallurgical Engineering or other
appropriate branch of Engineering/ Technology or Mater's degree in
Physics/Chemistry/Materials Science or allied fields with GATE with 'XE'.
Master's Degree in Mathematics with GATE with Metallurgy.
Ocean Engineering
Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Civil/Mechanical/ Aerospace/Naval
Architecture or Master's degree in Oceanography/Applied Mathematics/Physics
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS - ADMISSION (MS/Ph.D)
Foreign nationals can only register as regular full-time scholars. Foreign
nationals with degree from Indian Universities will be treated on par with
Indian nationals for admission purposes. Foreign nationals with foreign degrees
must meet the minimum educational requirements as given in R.2.1 equivalent to a
Indian Master's degree in the relevant disciplines. In addition, they should
have a valid GRE/ GMAT / GATE /JMET/CAT/XAT/MAT/ATMA/UGC or CSIR /NET /JRF or an
equivalent examination and should have cleared TOEFL score in the relevant
discipline. International students are expected to have a working knowledge of
English. Once admitted, IIT Madras will apply for necessary clearance from the
Government of India for study in India.
Important Dates
•
Registration of Application forms will be open on ... 28.02.2010
• Last date for Registration of application through on-line .. 24. 03.2010
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