INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY GUWAHATI/ Admission to PhD Programme to start from 27 December 2011

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY GUWAHATI GUWAHATI – 781039, INDIA Admission to PhD Programme to start from 27 December 2011 Programmes (PhD)     Eligibility (PhD)     Sponsored     Financial Support     Application Procedure       Foreign Applicants       Downloads                Available Seats *  MA/MSc. Degree holders from any of the IITs with CPI 8.0 and above, but without NET/GATE/INSPIRE qualification, are also eligible to apply under “Self-Financed (Full-Time)” category. For such candidates, the requirement of one-year professional experience shall not be mandatory. Applications are invited for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme starting in December 2011. The departments/centres and areas in which these programme will be offered are:
PhD Programme
Departments/Centres	Areas
Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering	Algorithms; Computational Geometry; Systems Biology (Bio-computing); Bio-inspired Robotics and related algorithms; Mobile Agent Based Systems; Machine Learning; Speech Processing; Image Processing; Information Retrieval; Data Mining; Web Mining; Formal Verification; Embedded Systems; CAD for VLSI; Multi-processor Computer Architecture; Computer Security; Networks; Operating Systems; Distributed Systems; and Human-Computer Interactions.
Dept. of Electronics & Electrical Engineering	VLSI; Power Systems; Wireless Communications; Information theory and coding;  Communication Networks; Biomedical signal and image processing; Speech and handwriting processing; Image/Video Processing and Computer Vision; and Multimedia Security.
Dept. of Mechanical Engineering	Stress Analysis; Experimental and Computational Fracture Mechanics; Composite Materials and Structures; Smart Materials and Structures; Materials Characterization; Dynamics and Controls; Electro-Mechanical Systems; Robotics; Nonlinear Vibration; Bio-Mechanics; Noise;Tribology; Condition Monitoring; Experimental and Computational Fluid Dynamics; Bio-MEMS and Micro Fluidics, Heat Transfer; Low Speed and High Speed Aerodynamics; Multiphase Flow; Flow  instabilities in nuclear reactors and miniature channels; Hydrogen Energy; Metal Hydride Based Thermal Machines; Energy Storage and Fluidization; Bio-fuels; Metal Cutting; Micro Machining and Micro Fabrication; Unconventional Machining; Mechatronics; CAD/CAM/CAE; Materials Processing and Heat Treatment; Metal Forming; Welding; Bio-NanoComposites and Nanofluids.
Dept. of Civil Engineering	Construction Management; Environmental Engineering; Geotechnical Engineering; Structural Engineering; Transportation Engineering; and Water Resources Engineering.
Dept. of Biotechnology	All areas of Biotechnology
Dept. of Chemical Engineering	All areas of Chemical Engineering
Dept. of Design	Product Design; Ergonomics; Usability Engineering including Human Computer Interaction (HCI); Design Pedagogy; Design Management; Design Theory; Form and Perception Studies; and Design and Visual Culture, Graphic Design, Typography.
Dept. of Physics	Condensed Matter Physics – biomaterials,  cold atoms and quantum computation,   computational materials physics,  , ferroelectric materials, organic semiconductors, semiconducting materials,  smart magnetic materials, soft condensed matter physics, spintronics, statistical physics,   strongly correlated systems,  superconductivity, topological insulators. Laser and Photonics -Applied Optics, Fiber Optics, Laser Matter Interaction, Nonlinear Optics, Quantum Optics. High Energy Physics– collider phenomenology, beyond the standard model and cosmological connections, B-Physics, CP violation, Neutrino physics. Astrophysics - Astrophysical flows, ultra high energy cosmic rays
Dept. of Chemistry	Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry and Theoretical Chemistry.
Dept. of Mathematics	Algebra, Linear Algebra, Graph Theory, Analysis, Functional Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Fluid Dynamics, Probability and Statistics, Stochastic Processes, Theoretical Computer Science, Distributed Computing.
Dept. of Humanities & Social Sciences	Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, English, Linguistics, Philosophy, Development Studies.
Centre for the Environment	Environmental Biotechnology; CO2 capture/ storage; Treatment of pollutants using toxic liquors; Environmental Economics; Environmental Engineering; Water treatment & supply; Waste water treatment; Atmospheric Chemistry; Air quality; Environmental Hydraulics; Environmental Genomics; and Other emerging areas of environment with interdisciplinary application of science, technology, arts and humanities
Centre for Nanotechnology	Experimental and Computational studies of micro- and nano- fluidics;Nano Electronics and Optics; Nanomaterials; Nanobiotechnology; NanoDevices and Applications; Polymer Synthesis and Optoelectronic Applications

Categories of PhD Students  The Institute admits PhD students under the following categories: i)   REGULAR A student in this category works full-time for his/her PhD degree.  He/she receives assistantship from the Institute or fellowship from CSIR/UGC or any other recognized funding agency. ii)  SPONSORED (FULL-TIME) A student in this category is sponsored by a recognized R&D organization, academic institution, government organization or industry for doing research in the Institute on a full-time basis. He/She must be a regular employee of the sponsoring organization with at least one year of professional experience in the respective field. The Institute does not provide any assistantship/fellowship to such a student. Sponsorship letter (Form I) must be attached with the application. iii) SELF-FINANCED (FULL-TIME) A student in this category works full-time towards the PhD Programme. He/She must have at least one year of professional experience in the respective field. The Institute does not provide any assistantship/fellowship to such a student. iv) PROJECT STAFF This category refers to a student who is working on a sponsored project in the Institute and is admitted to the PhDProgramme to work on a full-time or part-time basis. The remaining duration of the project at the time of admission should be at least one year. If the project gets completed before the student completes his/her PhD Programme, his/her category will be converted to that of SELF-FINANCED unless he/she is granted an assistantship/fellowship from the Institute or any other agency. No Objection Certificate (Form II) must be attached with the application. v)  PART-TIME A student in this category is a professionally employed person (including the staff of IIT Guwahati), who pursues the PhDProgramme while continuing the duties of his/her service. He/She must be a regular employee of the sponsoring organization with at least one year of professional experience in the respective field. The Institute does not provide any assistantship/fellowship to such a student. A No Objection Certificate from the Head of the Institution/Organisation in which he/she is employed (Form III) must be enclosed at the time of application.   vi)  EXTERNAL This category refers to a student employed in an R&D organization/academic institution/industry having adequate research facilities. The research work leading to the PhD degree may be carried out largely in the parent organization of the candidate under a Local Supervisor from the organization but with the overall guidance provided by a faculty member (Institute Supervisor) of the Department/Centre in which he/she is registered. He/She must be a regular employee of the sponsoring organization with at least one year of professional experience in the respective field. The Institute does not provide any assistantship/fellowship to such a student. A certificate from the Head of the sponsoring Institution/Organisation in which he/she is employed (Form IV) must be enclosed at the time of application. Note:  The word `Form’ used under this section refers to the forms as specified in the Application Form for Admission to             PhD Programme.

Eligibility Criteria For Admission Into PhD Programme Minimum CPI or Percentage of marks in the qualifying degree, with specific requirements for different streams, have been indicated below:    Note:     (a)     For eligibility for financial assistance for regular category candidates, please see the section “Financial Support” below. (b)       Minimum experience required for Sponsored (Full-time), Self-Financed, Part-Time, and External categories of candidates, have also been indicated below. PhD in Engineering                 For admission to the PhD Programme in Engineering departments, a candidate must satisfy one of the following  criteria: i)      Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Medical Sciences/Veterinary Sciences/Pharmacy in a relevant           area with a minimum Cumulative Performance Index (CPI) of 6.5 or 60% of marks. ii)      Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Medical Sciences in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.5              or 70% of marks. iii)     Bachelor’s degree from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.0. iv)     A candidate having MSc degree with Mathematics as a subject at bachelor’s level is also considered for            admission in the Department of Civil Engineering. The candidate should have a minimum of 7.5 CPI or 70%          marks in Master’s level with consistent first class at other levels.                 v)      A candidate with MSc in a relevant area is also considered for admission to the Department of                          Biotechnology. The Candidate should have a minimum of 7.5 CPI or 70% marks in Master’s level.                vi)      A regular student of IIT Guwahati who is continuing his/her MTech studies and having a minimum CPI of 8.0                          at the end of second semester may be enrolled in the PhD programme of the Department in the beginning                          of his/her third semester of study. Such students can receive only PhD Degree.              vii)       A student of IIT Guwahati who is continuing his/her BTech studies and having a minimum CPI of 6.5 at the end of sixth semester may be enrolled in the PhD programme of the Department in the beginning of his/her seventh semester of study. Such students can receive dual BTech and PhD Degree. Both the degrees will be awarded after completion of PhD degree. PhD in Design For admission to the PhD Programme in Design, a candidate must satisfy one of the following criteria: i)   Candidates having MArch/MDes degree or MTech/ME degree in a relevant area, with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or        60% of marks.    ii) Master’s degree in Applied Arts/Ergonomics/Fine Arts/Psychology/Physiology with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% marks.   iii)   Bachelor’s degree in Design or Engineering/Technology in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.5 or 70% of marks.               iv)   Bachelor’s degree from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.0. v)   A two-year Post-graduate Diploma in Design (NID/CEPT or equivalent) with first class at Bachelor’s level.              vi)  BFA (4-year professional programme, after 10+2)/GD Art (5-year programme after 10th standard) with one year                         professional experience, with a minimum CPI of 7.5 or 70% of marks.                            vii)  A regular student of IIT Guwahati who is continuing his/her MDes studies and having a minimum CPI of 8.0 at the end of second semester may be enrolled in the PhD programme of the Department in the beginning of his/her third semester of study. Such students can receive only PhD Degree.             viii)  A student of IIT Guwahati who is continuing his/her BDes studies and having a minimum CPI of 6.5 at the end of sixth semester may be enrolled in the PhD programme of the Department in the beginning of his/her seventh semester of study. Such students can receive dual BDes and PhD Degree. Both the degrees will be awarded after completion of PhD degree.  PhD in Science For admission to the PhD Programme in Science departments, a candidate must satisfy one of the following                       criteria:                i)   Master’s degree in Science in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks.               ii)   Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Design in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of                        marks.              iii)   Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Design from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in a relevant                    area with a minimum CPI of 7.0.             iv)   Bachelor’s degree in a related area in Engineering/Technology/Design (from other than IITs) in a relevant area                    with a minimum CPI of 7.5 or 70% of  marks. PhD in Humanities and Social Sciences For admission to the PhD Programme in the department of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS), a candidate must satisfy one of the following criteria:                 i)   Master’s degree in Arts/Commerce/Science in a relevant area with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent.                ii)   Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Design in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60%                        marks.               iii)   Bachelor’s degree from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.0. iv)      Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Design (from other than IITs) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.5 or 70% marks.    PhD in Centres              i)   Master’s Degree in Engineering/Technology/Design/Architecture/Medical Sciences in a relevant area with a                   minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks.            ii)     Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Medical Sciences in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.5 or                    70% of marks.            iii)    Bachelor’s degree from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.0.            iv)    Master’s degree in Science in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% marks.             v)   Master’s degree in Social Sciences, in a relevant area, with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% marks, is also                    considered for admission to the Centre for the Environment. MININMUM EXPERIENCE FOR SPONSORED, SELF-FINANCED, PART-TIME AND EXTERNAL CATEGORIES OF APPLICANTS FOR PHD PROGRAMME 1.   Candidate in Sponsored, Part-time and External categories must be a regular employee of the sponsoring             organization with at least one year of professional experience in the respective field. 2.    Candidates in Self-financed category should have at least one year of professional experience in the respective field.

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS FOR CANDIDATES STILL TO APPEAR IN QUALIFYING EXAMINATIONS Candidates still to appear in their qualifying degree examinations may also apply, provided they appear in all their qualifying degree examinations and complete all requirements for their degrees before 22-12-2011. If selected, such candidates shall be admitted provisionally, and they will have to furnish the results of their qualifying degree examinationslatest by            09-02-2012. Further, they must fulfill the minimum requirements of marks/CPI, and other conditions like valid GATE score/CEED score/NET or INSPIRE certificate (as may be applicable) etc., as mentioned under eligibility criteria for respective programmes. Failure to fulfill any of these requirements, shall automatically result in cancellation of admission. Top

Relaxation for SC/ST/PD Candidates: Eligibility criteria will be relaxed by 5% marks or 0.5 CPI for SC/ST/PD applicants.

Reservation of Seats for SC, ST, OBC and PD categories: As per Govt. of India rules. OBC(Non-creamy layer) candidates will have to enclose certificate and self-declaration statement as per formats as indicated at ANNEXURES-I and II.

Financial Support (For regular students, who are Indian nationals) 1. Institute assistantships will be available to eligible PhD students as per prevailing (MHRD, GOI) norms, as applicable from time to time. The present rates of assistantships are as below: Qualifying Degree Assistantship Rates BE/BTech/MSc equivalent with valid and qualifying GATE score [valid and qualifying CEED score (for Dept. of Design)] above the prescribed cut off level/NET/INSPIRE qualification [GATE/CEED score requirement is exempted for students with Bachelor’s degree from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) with minimum CPI of 8.0] 1st & 2nd Year :  Rs.16,000/- p.m. 3rd to 5th Year : Rs.18,000/- p.m. ME/MTech or equivalent 1st & 2nd Year:      Rs.18,000/- p.m. 3rd & 4th Year #:  Rs.20,000/- p.m.       Note:# No assistantship will be available beyond 4th year for this category of students. 2. Assistantships from external funding organizations will be available as per terms and conditions of the concerned      funding organizations. 3. Students receiving assistantships from the Institute or fellowships from any other funding agencies, are required to            perform academic duties as per prevailing norms. 4. The continuation of the assistantship/fellowship is subject to satisfactory performance of the assigned duties and       satisfactory progress of the student in the PhD Programme.  Top

For appearing in the PhD interview under regular category of candidates, to-and-fro sleeper class railway fare or equivalent will be paid by the shortest route from the communication address to the Institute.

Application Procedure    Application forms with details can be downloaded from the links given below.  Application forms and Information Brochures can also be obtained from the Deputy Registrar (Academic), Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati - 781 039, Assam, personally or by ordinary Post. To receive application forms by post, send a request along with a self-addressed unstamped envelope (24cm x 15cm size).  Request for a form must be sent in an envelope super-scribed with ‘Request for PhD Application form’ (as may be applicable). Filled in application forms complete with copies of mark sheets/certificates and other testimonials and a DD for Rs.150/- (Rs.75/- for SC/ST/PD candidates) drawn in any nationalized bank and payable at Guwahati in favour of Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati should be sent to the Head of the concerned Department/Centre (as may be applicable), Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati – 781039, Assam, to reach on or before 21 OCTOBER 2011.  The words “Application for PhD admission” (as may be applicable) should be written on the top of the envelope for sending the completed form. For example, a candidate interested in applying for PhD programme in the Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, should (a) send the filled-in application form to The Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati – 781 039, Assam, and (b) on the top of the envelope also write the words“Application for PhD admission”. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN EXAMPLE ONLY, AND THE CANDIDATES WILL HAVE TO ENSURE THAT THEIR APPLICATIONS ARE ADDRESSED CORRECTLY AND SENT TO THE APPROPRIATE DEPARTMENT/CENTRE, SINCE NO CLAIM LATER ON WILL BE ENTERTAINED FOR ANY WRONGLY ADDRESSED APPLICATION FORM.  PLEASE ALSO NOTE THAT SEPARATE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED FOR EVERY DEPARTMENT/CENTRE.

Selection The Institute reserves the right to call a limited number of candidates for written test or/and interview/portfolio review, if required, based on performance in GATE/NET/CEED/INSPIRE, grades/marks in the qualifying examination, etc. Top

Date of Issue of Application Forms: 19 September 2011 onwards Last Date for issuing Application Forms ► By Ordinary Post – 10 October 2011 Last Date for receiving Application Forms ► 21 October 2011

Admission to Foreign Students The applications of sponsored or self-financed foreign national candidates will also be considered for admission to the PhD programme. For prescribed academic criteria, please see the eligibility criteria for PhD  programme. The desirous foreign nationals will submit their complete bio-data with regard to their academic qualifications indicating clearly (1) the class obtained, (2) percentage of marks where marks are awarded and Cumulative Performance Index (CPI) or equivalent where grades are awarded, and (3) proficiency in English. Please download the application form (.doc, .pdf),take a print out, fill it and send it to the Dean of Academic Affairs, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati-781 039, Assam, India. Also, please send an advance  copyof the completed application form by fax to +91-361-258 2090/2690762. The last date of receipt of application form from foreign candidates is 21 November 2011. No Objection Certificate(NOC) If selected, foreign students will have to produce “No Objection Certificate (NOC)” from the Department of Secondary Education and Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resources Development, Government of India, C-Wing, ShastriBhawan, New Delhi-110001, at the time of admission at IIT Guwahati. The details of the procedures for obtaining the concerned NOC can be seen from the website http://www.education.nic.in/schtech.asp   Fees: Foreign students from countries under South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation (SAARC) have to pay   US Dollars (USD) 2,000/- or equivalent amount as fees every year. For students from non-SAARC countries, the fee is USD 4,000/- or equivalent amount per year. This excludes the hostel admission and mess bills. Accommodation: Foreign students can stay in the hostels along with Indian students. The hostel rooms are single-seated. Limited number of quarter-type accommodation for married students is also available. Mess bills in hostels are around Indian Rupees (INR) 1,930/- per month for basic menu. Only Indian food is served in the hostels. Top

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Note : The above information is not the complete set of  Rules & Regulations for the PhD programme of IIT Guwahati.

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