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IITI/Acad/PhD Admissions/2024-25
Applications are invited from highly motivated and research-oriented applicants for admission to PhD Program in the following specializations of
different Departments as per the below mentioned categories of admission and time schedule. Applicants are advised to visit the profiles of the
faculty members at the respective Department web page, and the advertisement uploaded by each Department, before applying for PhD
Program.

Applicants are selected for admission to PhD programs through a rigorous evaluation process which includes an interview by a selection
committee and mere application does not imply admission into the PhD program.

Before making arrangements for paying non-refundable application fee, please verify your eligibility by checking the MEQ and QE requirements of
the Department to which you intend to apply.

Admission Categories:-
For Indian Students For International Students
FA (Fellowship Awardee): Fellowship Awardees from the funding agencies such as ISF (International Self Finance): Self-Financing
CSIR, UGC, NBHM, DST etc., OR JRF/ SRF project staff working in a sponsored research Students.
project under a faculty member, PI of the project, of IIT Indore. The scholarship will be as
per the rules of the concerned funding agency. ISW (International Sponsored by Industry or
TA (Teaching Assistantship): Institute Teaching Assistantship with scholarship as per NGO):
MHRD guidelines. (i) Industry Sponsorship
SW (Sponsored WITHOUT Institute scholarship): For applicants sponsored from a (ii) NGO ( Non-Government Organization)
highly reputed R & D organization or Industry. [After completion of required course work, Sponsorship.
either on Full Time (SWF) or Part Time (SWP) basis, with approval of the competent
authority] (Additional Rules (http://academic.iiti.ac.in/phdforms/5022015Additional-Rules- GSW (International Sponsored by Government
for-IS+SW-Part-Time-PG+PhD-Programs.pdf)) organisation):
IS (Institute Staff): Only for regular staff members of IIT Indore (on Part Time basis). (i) ICCR Scholarship of Government of India
(Additional Rules (http://academic.iiti.ac.in/phdforms/5022015Additional-Rules-for-IS+SW- (ii) Foreign Government Sponsorship
Part-Time-PG+PhD-Programs.pdf))
DF (Defense Forces): Serving personnel of defense forces WITHOUT any scholarship
from the Institute. (Additional Rules
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PG+PhD-Programs.pdf) )
CT (College Teacher): Permanent Employee of the sponsoring
College/Institute/University WITHOUT any scholarship from the Institute.
(Additional Rules
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Applicants under IS, DF, SW and CT categories are required to send following documents
in original, along with a copy of application form to the Office of Dean, Academic Affairs.
However, copies of these documents should also be sent or to be produced along with
original application form as required by the respective Department.
1. Form for Sponsorship letter for applicants under IS, SW and DF category
(phdforms/Form for Sponsorship letter for applicants under IS, SW and DF category.pdf)
2. Form for NOC for applicants under IS, SW and DF category (phdforms/Form for NOC for
applicants under IS, SW and DF category.pdf)
3. Form for selecting a Co-Supervisor from an External or Sponsoring Organization (if
required) (phdforms/Form for selecting a Co-Supervisor from an External or Sponsoring
Organization.pdf)
4. Form for the employer for the candidates joining PG or PhD program on study leave
under SW and DF category (phdforms/Form for the employer for the candidates joining
PG or PhD program on study leave under SW and DF category.pdf)
5. Form for No Objection-cum-Sponsoring-Experience Certificate from the Sponsoring
University College Institution for PhD Applicant under CT category (phdforms/Form for No
Objection-cum-Sponsoring-Experience Certificate from the Sponsoring University College
Institution for PhD Applicant under CT category.pdf)
Applicants should apply through the online portal https://pgad.iiti.ac.in/ (https://pgad.iiti.ac.in) . For more information, please refer to Department
specific advertisement and deadlines (for online submission) mentioned below.
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(A) Departments of Engineering
Minimum Educational Qualifications
Minimum Educational Qualifications (MEQs) and Qualifying
Name (MEQs) and Qualifying Examination
Examination (QE) for Indian applicants
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(QE) for International applicants
Masters’ degree in the relevant Department of Engineering/
Technology (with first division as defined by the awarding Institute/
University) AND GATE qualification,
Computer Science and OR
Engineering (CSE) Four-year Bachelors’ degree OR five-year integrated degree in
MEQ: Masters’ degree in the
Electrical Engineering (EE) the relevant Department of engineering (with first division as
relevant Department(with first
Mechanical Engineering (ME) defined by the awarding Institute/ University) AND valid GATE
division as defined by the
Civil Engineering (CE) qualification,
awarding Institute/ University)
OR
Metallurgy Engineering
Masters’ degree in the relevant Department of Science (with
and Materials Science QE: Valid TOEFL/IELTS OR equivalent
first division as defined by the awarding Institute/ University) AND
(MEMS) qualification
valid GATE qualification OR UGC/CSIR-JRF qualification OR
Biosciences and Biomedical OR
Equivalent Fellowship.
Engineering (BSBE) Valid GATE qualification
OR
Astronomy, Astrophysics and
Masters’ degree in the relevant Department of Science
Space Engineering (AASE)
(with first division as defined by the awarding Institute/ University)
with UGC-NET (Lecturership) AND valid GATE qualification

GATE is not compulsory for DF / IS / CT / SW category.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to visit the Department web pages and the advertisement provided below by each Department.
Schedule for Last date of online applications
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(B) Department of Sciences

Minimum Educational Qualifications
Minimum Educational Qualifications (MEQs) and Qualifying
Name (MEQs) and Qualifying Examination (QE)
Examination (QE) for Indian applicants
for International applicants
 Masters’ degree in the relevant Department of Science
(with first division as defined by the awarding Institute/ MEQ:
University) AND valid GATE qualification OR valid
UGC-JRF/ CSIR-JRF OR Equivalent Fellowship
OR
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Masters’ degree in the relevant
Department of Science (with first division
as defined by
Masters’ degree in the relevant Department of Science the awarding Institute/ University)
(with first division as defined by the awarding Institute/ QE: Valid TOEFL/IELTS OR equivalent
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University) with UGC-NET (Lecturership) AND valid GATE qualification OR
Chemistry
qualification Valid GATE qualification
Physics
OR OR
Mathematics
Masters’ degree in relevant Department of Engineering/ Masters’ degree in relevant Department
Technology (with first division as defined by the awarding of Engineering/ Technology (with first
Institute/ University) AND GATE qualification division as defined by the awarding Institute/
OR University).
Bachelors’ degree in the relevant Department of Engineering/ QE: Valid TOEFL/IELTS OR equivalent
Technology Department (with first division as defined by the qualification OR
awarding Institute/ University) AND valid GATE qualification Valid GATE qualification
GATE is not compulsory for DF / IS / CT / SW category.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to visit the Department web pages and the advertisement provided below by each Department.
Schedule for Last date of online applications
For
For Indian
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Chemistry Category.pdf) 15 th May
15 th May 2024
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Physics Click here for Advertisement (phd_advertisement/2024/PhD 05th May
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(C) Humanities and Social Sciences

Minimum Educational Qualifications
Minimum Educational Qualifications (MEQs) and Qualifying
Name (MEQs) and Qualifying Examination
Examination (QE) for Indian applicants
(QE) for International applicants
Masters’ degree in the relevant Department of Engineering/
Technology (with first division as defined by the awarding Institute/
MEQ:
University) AND GATE qualification,
Masters’ degree in relevant
OR
specialization of HSS (with first division
Masters’ degree in the relevant Department of Science
as defined by the awarding Institute/
(with first division as defined by the awarding Institute/ University)
University)
AND valid GATE qualification OR valid
QE:
UGC-JRF/ CSIR-JRF OR Equivalent Fellowship
Valid TOEFL/IELTS OR equivalent
OR
Masters’ degree in relevant specialization of (with first division qualification
Economics OR
as defined by the awarding Institute/ University) AND
Psychology Valid GATE qualification
UGC-JRF qualification or Equivalent Fellowship,
Philosophy OR
OR
English MEQ:
M.Phil. degree in relevant specialization (with first division as
Sociology Masters’ degree in Science/
defined by the awarding Institute/ University) AND GATE
History Engineering/ Social Sciences/
qualification,
International Business (with first
OR
division as defined by the awarding
Masters’ degree in Business Administration (with first division as
Institute/ University)
defined by the awarding Institute/ University) AND
QE:
UGC/ CSIR-JRF qualification OR Equivalent Fellowship.
Valid TOEFL/IELTS OR equivalent
OR
MPhil degree in a relevant specialization of HSS OR Master's qualification
OR
degree in a relevant specialization of HSS with UGC-JRF OR UGC-
Valid GATE qualification
NET.
GATE is not compulsory for DF / IS / CT / SW category.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to visit web page of HSS and the advertisement provided below.
Schedule for Last date of online applications

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(D) Centre for Advanced Electronics (CAE)

Name For Indian Applicants For International Applicants
FA (Fellowship Awardee):Fellowship
Awardees from the funding agencies
such as CSIR/ UGC/ DBT/ NBHM/DST/
**ISF(International Self
equivalentOR Fellowship position in an
Finance):Self-Financing Students.
externally funded project under a faculty
member of CAE. The scholarship will be
**ISW (International Sponsored by
as per the rules of the concerned
Industry or NGO):(i) Industry
funding agency.
Sponsorship (ii) NGO (Non-
*SW (Sponsored WITHOUT Institute
Government Organization)
scholarship):For applicants sponsored
Sponsorship
from a highly reputed R&D organization
or Industry. [After completion of
**GSW (International Sponsored
required coursework, either on Full Time
by Government organisation):(i)
(SWF) or Part Time (SWP) basis, with
ICCR Scholarship of Government of
Centre for Advanced Electronics (CAE) approval of the competent authority]
India (ii) Foreign Government
*DF (Defense Forces):Serving personnel
Sponsorship
of defense forces WITHOUT any
scholarship from the Institute.
**This categories are exempted
from valid UGC/CSIR/DBTJRF
*CT (College Teacher):Permanent
qualification OR DST INSPIRE
Employee of the sponsoring
Fellowship
College/Institute/University WITHOUT
any scholarship from the Institute.
*This categories are exempted from
valid UGC/CSIR/DBTJRF qualification
OR DST INSPIRE Fellowship OR
Equivalent Fellowship
GATE is not compulsory for DF / IS / CT
/ SW category.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to visit the Department web pages and the advertisement provided below by each Department.
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(E) Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT (applicable to Departments of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and
Engineering)
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Application Fee:
For Indian applicants: 100/- Indian Rupees (non-refundable) to be paid through Online.
For International application: Payment of application fee of US $ 30 (non-refundable) through Online

Application Procedure [for Indian Applicants]:

Applicants must apply ONLINE through our website (http://academic.iiti.ac.in/ (http://academic.iiti.ac.in:8080/nregistration.jsp)). A unique
application number will be assigned for each applicant.
After submitting the application online, the eligible applicant has to bring the signed hard-copy of the
application along with State Bank Collect receipt, recent photograph, self- attested copy of the relevant
certificates, additional forms Appendix-I to IV (for SW/ IS/ DF applicants along with last 3 months salary slip
and Employer's PAN card) at the time of Written Test / Interview.
In case a applicant wishes to apply in more than one Department then separate application must be filled for
each Department.

Name of the Department/Center/School Details of Correspondence Email id Address

Computer Sciences and Engineering DPGC CSE [email protected]
Electrical Engineering DPGC EE [email protected]
Mechanical Engineering DPGC ME [email protected]
Metallurgy Engineering and Materials Science DPGC MEMS [email protected]
Indian Institute of Technology
Civil Engineering DPGC CE [email protected]
Indore
Biosciences and Biomedical Engineering DPGC BSBE [email protected]
Khandwa Road, Simrol,
Astronomy, Astrophysics and Space
DPGC AASE [email protected] Indore,
Engineering
Pin Code 453552
Chemistry DPGC CH [email protected] Madhya Pradesh, India
Physics DPGC PHY [email protected]
Mathematics DPGC MA [email protected]
Humanities and Social Sciences DPGC HSS [email protected]
Centre for Advanced Electronics (CAE) DPGC CAE [email protected]

Common Application Portal [for International Applicants]: International applicants may refer to the web link of Study in India
https://www.studyinindia.gov.in (https://www.studyinindia.gov.in/) and Academic web page of IIT Indore https://academic.iiti.ac.in/
(http://academic.iiti.ac.in:8080/nregistration.jsp) for admission in PG/ PhD Programs.
Definition of International Applicant: Anyone who is not a citizen of India will be considered as an international applicant for the purpose of
admission.
Applicants must apply ONLINE through our website (http://academic.iiti.ac.in/ (http://academic.iiti.ac.in:8080/nregistration.jsp)). A unique
application number will be assigned for each applicant.
After Submitting the application online, the eligible applicant must send the signed hard-copy of the application along with application fee
receipt, recent photograph, self-attested copy of relevant certificates, valid GATE/ GRE and TOEFL score card (as applicable) and Statement of
Purpose (SOP) to the concerned Department.
In case applicant wishes to apply in more than one Department then separate application must be filled for each Department.
Selection procedure: The selection procedure would be an interview (in-person or over video conference) for the shortlisted applicants.
Statement of Purpose (SOP) and Letter of Recommendation (LOR) must be submitted by the applicant before the interview.
There would be no specific scholarship offered as part of the program.

Fee Structure (for AY 2021-22): Fee payable by the International applicants shall be as under:
Living Expenses charges (excluding
Tuition fee per Semester (in US $)
dining charges) (in US $)
1000 600
 Fee Waiver: Fee waiver may be offered to the applicants admitted through Study in India Cell on the basis of their merit.

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Address of Office of Dean, Academic Affairs for sending requisite documents in original by the applicants under IS, DF, SW and CT categories:

Abhinandan Bhavan, First Floor

Indian Institute of Technology Indore
Simrol Campus, Khandwa Road , P.O. Simrol,
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Indore-453552, Madhya Pradesh, India
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