The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati is accepting applications for Doctorate programmes (PhD) via distance mode in various disciplines at its campus.

Interested students can apply for Doctoral programmes in:

  • Computer Science and Engineering
  • Electronics and Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Biosciences and Bioengineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Design
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Centre for the Environment
  • Centre for Energy
  • Centre for Linguistic Science and Technology
  • Centre for Nanotechnology
  • Centre for Rural Technology

Eligibility criteria:

Engineering: Masters in engineering/technology/medical sciences/veterinary sciences/pharmacy in related field with at least 6.5 CPI or 60 per cent aggregate.

Design: MA Arch or MDesign or MTech or ME in related field with at least 6.5 CPI or 60 per cent aggregate.

Science: Masters in engineering/technology/design in related field with at least 6.5 CPI or 60 per cent aggregate.

Humanities and Social Science: MA in arts/commerce/science with at least 55 per cent aggregate or equal grade.

Process of selection: Candidate selection will be based on GATE/ NET/ CEED/ INSPIRE scores.  Apart from that, there will be a written entrance exam.  There may be an interview round and/or a portfolio round.

Application procedure: Interested aspirants can apply through the official website of IIT Guwahati through the prescribed format.

Last date to apply: Applications should be submitted latest by October 26, 2016.

Source: The Indian Express