Joint MTech-PhD at IIT, Bhubaneswar

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bhubaneswar has invited applications for the Joint MTech-PhD programme in the following specializations for the admission year 2013-14.

(i) Applied Geosciences

(ii) Civil Engineering

(iii) Climate Science & Technology

(iv) Electronics & Communication Engineering

(v) Materials Science and Engineering

(vi) Mechanical Engineering

Desirous students  having CGPA 8.0 and above at the end of 3rd Semester of the MTech programme are eligible to opt for PhD Otherwise a candidate can continue with his MTech programme if he is not qualified for PhD programme.

Those students selected for PhD Programme will have to complete the two year academic requirements of MTech Programme before enrolment for PhD and they will be awarded both MTech and PhD degrees together upon completion of PhD programme successfully.

Sponsored Candidates:

Candidates satisfying the eligibility and selection criteria and in service in the following establishments: i) Defence or other ministries of the Government of India or any other government organizations; ii) Established industrial research and development organizations; iii) Autonomous bodies and public undertakings and iv) Universities / Colleges are eligible for admission to the program as Sponsored Candidates.

Selection:

Selection of candidate is based on performance in GATE and personal interview / written test or both. The weightage for GATE Score and written test / interview will be 70% and 30% respectively.

Personal interviews will conducted at IIT Bhubaneswar

Note: A candidate who fails to appear for the Personal Interview / Written Test will not be considered  for admission.

Assistantship:

Students who are admitted in the Joint MTech - PhD programme will receive an assistantship of Rs.8000/- per month for the first two years and the students who are permitted to continue with the PhD Programme will receive an additional assistantship of Rs.4000/- per month in the second year of their study. On completion of MTech programme and after enrolment for PhD these candidates will receive an assistantship of Rs.18000 per month. However, the additional assistantship will be paid retrospectively after the PhD registration.

Application:

Application fee is Rs.300 for General and OBC candidates and Rs.150 for SC / ST / PC candidates.  Female candidates are exempted from paying application fee.

Application form can be filled online accessing the website

http://www.iitbbs.ac.in/JMP.php

Print out the completed application, sign and send to Officer on Special Duty (Academics), Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar, Toshali Bhawan, Satyanagar, Bhubaneswar – 751007, Odisha along with the requisite fees and copy of the enclosures attested by a Gazetted Officer or equivalent. Please super scribe"Joint MTech -PhD Application" on the top of the envelope.

• Last date for online application: 23rd April 2013 12:00 Midnight
• Last date for receiving application: 26th April 2013 5:00 pm.

For details, see the link:

http://www.iitbbs.ac.in/mtech-application/