A. Qualifying Degree #
Applicants must have completed a Master's degree
(2 year M.Tech., M.S., M.S.(R), M.E. or 5 year Integrated M.Tech. or equivalent) with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 point scale, or equivalent (7.50 on a 10.00 point scale, or 75% aggregate marks in case marks are offered on graduation), in a discipline relevant for the doctoral degree (as listed in the project briefs).
OR
Academic distinction in a relevant discipline at the Bachelor's degree (4 year B.Tech., B.S., B.E., 5 year M.Sc. or equivalent) with a CGPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 point scale (or 8.75 on a 10.00 point scale, or 87.5% aggregate marks in case marks are offered on graduation) will also be considered, in a discipline relevant for the doctoral degree (as listed in the project briefs).
#Students in the final semester can also apply.
B. Qualifying Examination (For non-sponsored candidates)**
Candidates applying as non-sponsored candidates (B.Tech./B.E./B.S./ MSc or equivalent) should additionally have qualified either
- GATE with a minimum valid score of 350, or
- GRE (Quantitative Reasoning) with a minimum valid score of 150
** For candidates who have completed their B. Tech. from an IIT, and have a CGPA of 8.00 or above, the requirement of GATE/GRE as a qualifying examination is waived off. However, the qualification criteria listed in (A) would apply.
C. Work Experience (for sponsored candidates)
Candidates applying in Full-time Sponsored category (sponsored by other companies/organizations) should have a minimum of two years of work experience and a
sponsorship from the organization. For such candidates requirement of Qualifying Examination (B) is waived.
*The selection committee may set qualification criteria higher than the minimum eligibility requirements.
