IIT Roorkee Ph.D Admissions 2010

Indian Institue of Technology (IIT)Roorkee (Formerly University of Roorkee), invites applications for Admission to Ph.D. Programmes and Post-Doctoral Fellowship (Spring Semester 2009-10)

PH.D. PROGRAMME
Applications are invited for admission to full time/part time Ph.D. Programmes in the following departments/centres:

DEPARTMENTS

Alternate Hydro-Energy Centre

Architecture and Planning
Biotechnology
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Earthquake Engineering
Earth Sciences
Electrical Engineering
Electronics & Computer Engg.
Humanities and Social Sciences
Hydrology
Management Studies
Mathematics
Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
Physics
Paper Technology
Water Resources & Management



CENTRES OF EXECELLENCE

Centre for Transportation Systems(CTRANS)
Centre for Disaster Mitigation
Centre for Nanotechnology. However, these specializations are also available in respective parent departments.

OTHERS

Institute Instrumentation Centre

ELIGIBILITY & MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

An applicant possessing the following qualifications in appropriate area shall be eligible to apply for admission for Ph.D. programme of the Institute. Masters degree in Engineering / Technology/Architecture/Urban & Rural Planning/Sciences/ Humanities & Social Sciences and Management in respective discipline or equivalent with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 6.00 on a 10 point scale or equivalent as determined by the Institute wherever letter grades are awarded; or 60% marks in aggregate (of all the years/ semesters) where marks are awarded.

OR

Applicants with B.Tech./B.Arch. degree or equivalent in respective discipline with excellent academic record (with a minimum CGPA of 7.00 on a 10 point scale or equivalent or 70% marks) may be considered eligible for admission.

Applicants for admission for full-time studies who do not possess a M.Tech./ M.Arch./ MURP degree or equivalent in the relevant field must have a valid GATE score (at least 75 percentile) for Engineering / Technology/ Science disciplines or must have qualified national level fellowship examinations such as NET (JRF/LS) conducted by UGC/CSIR for Science/ Humanities and Social Sciences disciplines.

Engineering/Architecture graduates from any IIT/erstwhile University of Roorkee having CGPA Score > 8.00 or marks > 80% are also eligible for admission without GATE score

RESERVATION/RELAXATION

a) Relaxation in eligibility requirement in terms of minimum CGPA upto 5.5 or 55% marks in aggregate will be given to SC/ST, physically handicapped applicants and those with M.A. English (for admission to Ph.D. English in the Deptt. of Humanities and Social Sciences of IIT Roorkee) as per Institute regulations.

b) Person with Disability (PD) applicants may be permitted relaxation in eligibility requirement of CGPA to 5.5 on a 10 point scale or equivalent, or to 55% marks as per regulations.

c) For the SC/ST applicants minimum GATE score requirement will be 50 percentile.

d) Reservation for OBC/SC/ST will be as per Govt. of India directive/Institute rules.

CLASSIFICATIONS OF RESEARCH SCHOLARS

(i) Full-Time Research Scholar :
(a) Institute Research Scholar
(b) Govt./Semi.Govt. Fellowship Awardees (QIP CSIR, UGC, DAE, DST, DBT, etc.)
(c) Sponsored Candidates
(d) Self Financed (Indian/Foreign/ Study Leave/ College Teacher)
(e) ICCR Awardees (Foreign Students)

(ii) Part Time Research Scholars
(a) Institute Faculty / Staff
(b) Project Staff
(c) External Candidates (Sponsored)”IIT Roorkee recognized organization”

POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP
A limited number of fellowships are available to carry out advanced research in all the disciplines as mentioned above. Interested candidates having a Ph.D. Degree may apply for Post-Doctoral Fellowship in all the disciplines mentioned above. Qualification: Candidate with a Ph.D. degree in Science and Engineering or those who have recently submitted their doctoral theses can apply Age: Criteria for age should be same as for Ph.D. Duration : 2 years (renewable for one more year). Fellowship : (i) Rs. 25,000/- p.m. for a Ph.D. with 2 years experience (ii) Rs. 20,000/- p.m. for a recent Ph.D. degree holder. Contingency : Rs. 20,000/- per annum. H.R.A. : As admissible Desirable: First class in degree preceding to Ph.D. and publications in journals of repute.

How to Apply

Application form and other details can be downloaded from www.iitr.ernet.in/admissions and the completed application form should be sent to Chairman, PG Admission-2010 along with a demand draft of Rs. 200/- in favour of Chairman, PG Admission, IIT Roorkee.

Separate applications be sent for separate departments. Application form with other detailed information can also be obtained from the Chairman, PG Admission-2010, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee 247 667 by sending a demand draft for Rs. 250/- in favour of Chairman, PG Admission, IITR and a self addressed envelope (23 x 17 cm). Please visit the Institute website http://www.iitr.ernet.in/admissions.html for detailed information concerning admissions and application forms.

Employed candidates seeking admission must submit Application Form through their employer along with ‘No Objection’.

ASSISTANTSHIP

? Some Institute Assistantships (MHRD) may be available, as per Institute Regulations. For more information, please contact :
Chairman, PG Admission-2010 ,
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee,
Roorkee – 247667 (India)
Ph: (01332) 285875/284010.
Fax (01332) 285874, E-mail : pgadm@iitr.ernet.in
Website : http://www.iitr.ernet.in/admissions

LAST DATE 
FOR RECEIPT OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM IS OCTOBER 30, 2009

IIT Roorkee M.Tech./ M.Arch./ MURP Admissions 2009

Admissions for the academic session 2009-10 to the following Postgraduate(PG) Programmes leading toM.Tech./ M.Arch./ MURP will be made on the basis of either GATE percentile only or GATE percentile and Interview/Written Test . For Sponsored candidates the admission will be made on the basis of Interview/ Written Test and relevant experience. The details regarding various Departments/Centres, academic programmes, and minimum educational qualifications are given in below.

M.TECH./M.ARCH./M.U.R.P. PROGRAMMES

Department of Architecture and Planning
(i) Architecture
Eligibility:
B.Arch. or its equivalent

(ii) Urban & Rural Planning
Eligibility:
B.Arch. or its equivalent or  Bachelors degree in
Civil Engg.

Alternate Hydro Energy Centre
(i) Alternate Hydro Energy Systems
Eligibility:
Bachelors degree in Civil/Elect./Mech./ Industrial/ Chemical/ Electronics/ Computer/Agricultural/ Environmental Engg. orequivalent.

(ii) Conservation of Rivers & Lakes
Eligibility:
Bachelors degree in Civil/Electrical/ Mechanical/Industrial/ Chemical/Agriculture/ Environmental Engg./Arch./Town Planning, or equivalent or Master Bachelors s in Science in any subject with Mathematics at graduation level.

Department of Chemical Engineering

(i) Computer Aided Process Plant Design
Eligibility:
Bachelors degree in Chemical/ Biochemical/Pulp & Paper/ Chemical Technology/ Petrochemical/Polymer Technology/ Petroleum Refining or equivalent

(ii) Industrial Pollution Abatement
Eligibility:
Bachelors degree in Chemical/Pulp & Paper/ Civil/ Biochemical/ Petroleum/ Environmental Engg./ Chemical Technology/ Polymer Technology or equivalent.

(iii) Industrial Safety and Hazard Management
Eligibility:
Bachelors degree in Chemical/Mechanical/ Biochemical/ Petroleum/ Environmental Engg./ Chemical Technology/ Pulp & Paper Engineering/Polymer Technology or equivalent.

Department of Civil Engineering

(i) Building Science & Technology
Eligibility:
Bachelors degree in Civil Engg./ Structural Engg./ Construction Technology, or equivalent, B. Arch. Three seats are reserved for Architecture candidates

(ii)Computer Aided Design
Eligibility:
Bachelors degree in Civil Engg. or its equivalent.

(iii) Environmental Engineering
Eligibility:
Bachelors degree in Civil Engg./Chemical Engg./ Environmental Engg., or equivalent.

(iv) Geomatics Engineering
Eligibility:
Bachelors degree in Civil Engg./Electronics Engg./ Electrical Engg./Computer Science/Information Technology/Marine Engg./Mining Engg./ Architecture, or equivalent.

(v) Geotechnical Engineering (with diversification to Rock. Mech.)
Eligibility:
Bachelors degree in Civil Engg. /Mining Engg., or equivalent.

(vi) Hydraulic Engineering
Eligibility:
Bachelors degree in Civil Engg./Mechanical Engg./ Chemical Engg./Agricultural Engg. or equivalent.

(vii) Structural Engineering (with diversification to Bridge Engg.)
Eligibility:
Bachelors degree in Civil Engg. or its equivalent.

(viii) Transportation Engineering (with diversification to Traffic Engg.)
Eligibility:
Bachelors degree in Civil Engg. or its equivalent.

Department of Earthquake Engineering

(i) Soil Dynamics
Eligibility
Bachelors degree in Civil/Structural Engg. or equivalent.

(ii) Structural Dynamics
Eligibility
Bachelors degree in Civil /Structural, or equivalent.

Department of Electrical Engineering

(i) Electric Drives & Power Electronics
Eligibility
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engg. or its equivalent.

(ii) Measurement & Instrumentation
Eligibility
Bachelors degree in Electrical/Electronics & Comm./Instrumentation Engg., or equivalent.

(iii) System Engg. & Operations Research
Eligibility
Bachelors degree in Electrical/ Electronics & Comm./Instrumentation Engg., or equivalent.

(iii) Power System Engg.
Eligibility
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engg. or its equivalent.

Department of Electronics and Computer Engg. 

(i) Communication Systems
Eligibility
Bachelors degree in Electronics & Comm. Engg. or its equivalent.

(ii) Control & Guidance
Eligibility
Bachelors degree in Electronics & Comm. Engg./Elect. Engg. or equivalent.

(iii) R. F. & Microwave Engg.
Eligibility
Bachelor  Bachelors s degree in Electronics & Comm. Engg. or its equivalent.

(iv) Semiconductor Devices & VLSI Technology/
Eligibility
Bachelors degree in Electronics & Comm. Engg. or its equivalent.

(v) Computer Science & Engg.
Eligibility
Bachelors degree in any branch of Engg./ Tech. or M.Sc. in Electronics/ Computer Science/ Physics/ Maths/Statistics or MCA.

(vi) Information Technology
Eligibility
Bachelors degree in any branch of Engg. /Tech. or M.Sc. in Electronics/Computer Science or MCA.

Department of Hydrology

Hydrology
Eligibility
Bachelors degree in Civil/Mechanical/Agricultural Engg./Hydrology or
its equivalent; M.Sc./M.Tech. in Chemistry/Geology/Geophysics/Applied Geology/ Applied Geophysics/ Physics/ Meteorology/ Geography/Atmospheric Physics/Env. Science with mathematics in B.Sc. as one of the subjects or M.Sc. (Master Bachelors s) degree in Statistics with physics or mathematics at B.Sc., or M.Sc. degree in Mathematics with Physics in B.Sc. or its equivalent.

Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engg. 

(i) CAD, CAM & Robotics
Eligibility
Bachelors degree in Mechancial/Industrial/Production Engg. or equivalent.

(ii) Machine Design Engineering
Eligibility
Bachelors degree in Mechanical /Industrial / Production /Aeronautical/Automobile Engg. or equivalent.

(iii) Production & Industrial Systems Engineering
Eligibility
Bachelors degree in Mechanical / Industrial/Production Engg. or equivalent.

(iv) Thermal Engineering
Eligibility
Bachelors degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Production/ Chemical /Aeronautical/ Automobile Engg. or equivalent.

(v) Welding Engineering
Eligibility
Bachelors degree in Mechanical / Industrial/Production/ Metallurgical Engg. or equivalent.

Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engg. 

(i) Corrosion Engineering
Eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical & Materials Engg. or its equivalent or Engineering Graduate of all branches or M. Phil degree in Chemistry, Physics or Materials Science.

(ii) Industrial Metallurgy
Eligibility
Bachelors degree in Metallurgical /Mechanical / Industrial/Production Engg. or equivalent.

(iv) Physical Metallurgy
Eligibility
Bachelors degree in Metallurgical Engg. or its equivalent.

Department of Paper Technology, Saharanpur Campus

Pulp & Paper
Eligibility
B.Tech./B.E. degree in Chemical Engg. or Chemical Technology/ Pulp & Paper Engg./Mechanical Engg./Polymer Engg./ Biotechnology/Cellulose Technology/Alcohol, food and Fermentation Technology, or equivalent.

Note:-The two years Post B.Sc. diploma awarded by the IPT/DPT plus a minimum
of two years relevant experience in Industry/Research Organization will be considered equivalent to a B.Tech./B.E. degree.

Department of Water Resources Development & Management

(i) Irrigation Water Management
Eligibility
Bachelors degree in Civil Engg. or its equivalent/Agricultural Engg. or M.Sc. Agriculture in Agronomy, Soil Science, Agrometerology with mathematics as one of the papers at the level of B.Sc./ B.Sc. Agriculture.

(ii) Water Resources Development
Eligibility
Bachelors degree in Civil /Electrical/ Mechanical/Electronics & Telecommunicaton Engg. or equivalent.

Department of Chemistry

M. Tech. (Advanced Chemical Analysis )
Eligibility
B. Tech. (Chemical Engg.)/M.Sc. (Chemistry)/ M. Sc. (Environment Science) or its equivalent.

Department of Physics

M.Tech. (Solid State Electronic Materials)
Eligibility
B.Tech. Engg. Physics/M.Sc. (Physics)/ Bachelors degree in Electrical/ Electronics/ Metallurgical Engg. or its equivalent.

Centre for Nanotechnology

M.Tech. (Nanotechnology)
Eligibility
B.Tech. (Met. & Mat. Engg./Mech. Engg./E&C/ Electronics/Chemical Engg./Pulp & Paper/Biotechnology) or its equivalent; M.Sc. (Physics/Chemistry/Biotechnology) or its equivalent with Mathematics at 10+2 or higher level.

NOTE : 
The Minimum Duration for all Programmes will be 4 Semesters for
Full Time and 6 Semesters for Part Time candidates.

APPLICATION FORM AND INFORMATION BROCHURE

Application Form can be obtained as follows:-
(a) Download Application Form from Institute website: The Application Form alongwith the Information Brochure can be downloaded from Institute website http://www.iitr.ernet.in from March 23, 2009 to April 23, 2009.

(b) Obtain Application Form by making written request : The Application Form alongwith the Information Brochure can be obtained from the Chairman, PG Admission, IIT Roorkee, ROORKEE-247 667 by sending a Demand Draft of
Rs. 50/- drawn in favour of  Bachelors Chairman, PG Admission, IIT Roorkee Bachelors  payable at Roorkee,
along with two self addressed slips which should reach latest by April 17, 2009.

SUBMISSION OF FILLED APPLICATION FORM

The filled Application Form (Downloaded from Institute website or Obtained by written
request as the case may be) alongwith Application Fee through a Demand Draft drawn
in favour of  Bachelors Chairman, PG Admission, IIT Roorkee Bachelors  payable at Roorkee, as given
below be sent to the  Bachelors Chairman, PG Admission, IIT Roorkee, ROORKEE-247667 Bachelors .

For General/OBC Category : Rs. 400/- + *Rs. 100/-
For SC/ST/PD Category : Rs. 200/- + *Rs. 100/-
*Rs. 100/- per additional department (if applied)

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR M.TECH./M.ARCH./MURP PROGRAMMES IIT ROORKEE

A candidate may apply maximum for four Departments and 14 different programmes
but ONLY ONE Application Form is to be filled-up. However, fee of Rs. 100/- per additional Department shall be payable by the candidate. Admission will be made
strictly on the basis of order of preferences for eligible programmes/GATE disciplines.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR M.TECH./M.ARCH./MURP PROGRAMMES IIT ROORKEE

A minimum aggregate score of 60% or 6.00 CGPA on 10 point scale for General/ OBC candidates and 55% or 5.50 CGPA on 10 point scale for SC/ST/PD candidates at the qualifying degree is essential for all the above programmes.

ADMISSION CRITERIA for M.TECH./M.ARCH./MURP PROGRAMMES IIT ROORKEE

Admission will be made on the basis of either GATE percentile only or GATE percentile
and Interview/Written Test. For Sponsored candidates the admission will be on the basis of Interview/Written Test and relevant experience. There will be cut offs for calling the candidates for Interview/Written Test and/or for preparing merit list for different programmes for different categories of candidates.

B.Tech. degree holders from IITs with minimum CGPA of 8.00 on 10 point scale will
also be eligible for admission with MHRD assistantship without GATE score upto
10% of the Intake.

RESERVATION OF SEATS FOR M.TECH./M.ARCH./MURP PROGRAMMES IIT ROORKEE

Certain number of seats are reserved for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC
categories and Person with Disabilities (PD) as per the Govt. of India rules. For
details refer to the Information Brochure.

FINAL YEAR CANDIDATES

Candidates appearing for the final year of their qualifying examination are also
eligible to apply.

LAST DATE FOR M.TECH./M.ARCH./MURP PROGRAMMES IIT ROORKEE

Last date for receipt of filled Application Form (Downloaded or Obtained by written
request as the case may be) along with Application Fee is April 23, 2009.

For more details visit the Institute website: http://www.iitr.ernet.in or contact  Bachelors Chairman PG Admission Office Bachelors  at Phone No. 01332-284010/285875

http://www.iitr.ernet.in

IIT Roorkee Ph.D Admissions 2009

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (Formerly University of Roorkee), invites applications for admission to full time/part time Ph.D. Programmes in the following departments/centres:

DEPARTMENTS
at IIT Roorkee offering Ph.D Admissions 2009

Alternate Hydro-Energy Centre

Architecture and Planning

Biotechnology

Chemical Engineering

Chemistry

Civil Engineering

Earthquake Engineering

Earth Sciences

Electrical Engineering

Electronics & Computer Engg.

Humanities and Social Sciences

Hydrology

Management Studies

Mathematics

Mechanical & Industrial Engineering

Metallurgical & Materials Engineering

Physics

Paper Technology

Water Resources & Management
CENTRES OF EXECELLENCE
at IIT Roorkee
Centre for Transportation Systems(CTRANS)
Centre for Disaster Mitigation
Centre for Nanotechnology. However, these specializations are also available in respective parent departments.

OTHERS

Institute Instrumentation Centre

ELIGIBILITY & MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
for IIT Roorkee Ph.D Admissions 2009

An applicant possessing the following qualifications in appropriate area shall be eligible to apply for admission for Ph.D. programme of the Institute. Masters degree in Engineering / Technology/Architecture/Urban & Rural Planning/Sciences/ Humanities & Social Sciences and Management in respective discipline or equivalent with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 6.00 on a 10 point scale or equivalent as determined by the Institute wherever letter grades are awarded; or 60% marks in aggregate (of all the years/ semesters) where marks are awarded.

OR
Applicants with B.Tech./B.Arch. degree or equivalent in respective discipline with excellent academic record (with a minimum CGPA of 7.00 on a 10 point scale or equivalent or 70% marks) may be considered eligible for admission.

Applicants for admission for full-time studies who do not possess a M.Tech./ M.Arch./ MURP degree or equivalent in the relevant field must have a valid GATE score (at least 75 percentile) for Engineering / Technology/ Science disciplines or must have qualified national level fellowship examinations such as NET (JRF/LS) conducted by UGC/CSIR for Science/ Humanities and Social Sciences disciplines.

Engineering/Architecture graduates from any IIT/erstwhile University of Roorkee having CGPA Score > 8.00 or marks > 80% are also eligible for admission without GATE score .


RESERVATION/RELAXATION
for IIT Roorkee Ph.D Admissions 2009

a) Relaxation in eligibility requirement in terms of minimum CGPA upto 5.5 or 55% marks in aggregate will be given to SC, ST and Persons with Disability (PD) applicants and those with M.A. English (for admission to Ph.D. English in the Deptt. of Humanities and Social Sciences of IIT Roorkee) as per Institute regulations.

b) Persons with Disability (PD) applicants may be permitted relaxation in eligibility requirement of CGPA to 5.5 on a 10 point scale or equivalent, or to 55%
marks as per regulations.

c) For the SC/ST/PD applicants minimum valid GATE score requirement will be 50 percentile.

d) Reservation for OBC/SC/ST/PD will be as per Govt. of India directive/Institute rules.

CLASSIFICATIONS OF RESEARCH SCHOLARS
for IIT Roorkee Ph.D Admissions 2009

(i) Full-Time Research Scholar :
(a) Institute Research Scholar
(b) Govt./Semi.Govt. Fellowship Awardees (QIP, CSIR, UGC, DAE, DST, DBT, etc.)
(c) Sponsored Candidates
(d) Self Financed (Indian/Foreign/ Study Leave/ College Teacher)
(e) ICCR Awardees (Foreign Students)

(ii) Part Time Research Scholars
(a) Institute Faculty / Staff
(b) Project Staff
(c) External Candidates (Sponsored)�IIT Roorkee recognized organization�

GENERAL INFORMATION
for IIT Roorkee Ph.D Admissions 2009
Application form and other details can be downloaded from www.iitr.ernet.in/admissions  and the completed application form should be sent to Chairman, PG Admission-2009 along with a demand draft of Rs. 200/- in favour of Chairman, PG Admission, IIT Roorkee. Separate applications be sent for separate departments. Application form with other detailed information can also be obtained from the Chairman, PG Admission-2009, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee 247 667 by sending a demand draft for Rs. 250/- in favour of Chairman, PG Admission, IITR and a self addressed envelope (23 x 17 cm).

Please visit the Institute website http://www.iitr.ernet.in for detailed information concerning admissions and application forms. Employed candidates seeking admission must submit Application Form through their employer alongwith �No Objection

ASSISTANTSHIP
offered for IIT Roorkee Ph.D Admissions 2009

Some MHRD Assistantships may be available, as per Institute Regulations.

For more information, please contact :
Chairman, PG Admission-2009
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee – 247667 (India)
Ph: (01332) 285875/284010. Fax (01332) 285874
E-mail : pgadm@iitr.ernet.in Website : http//www.iitr.ernet.in/admissions Chairman, PG Admission-2009

LAST DATE
FOR RECEIPT OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM IS APRIL 23, 2009

 

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