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Indian Institute of Technology, Patna

Ph.D. Admission July 2015


Applications are invited for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programme, starting in July 2015
in the following Departments and Centres. The areas of research in IIT Patna are as follows:
Department
Chemistry

Chemical &
Biochemical
Engineering
Civil
&
Environmental
Engineering

Computer
Science and
Engineering

Electrical
Engineering

Areas of Research
Fluorescence Spectroscopy, Synthetic organometallic chemistry and catalysis, Gas Phase
Molecular Spectroscopy, Computational Chemistry, Solution Chemistry with theory, Metal
catalyzed C-H activation, Carbohydrate Chemistry, Nanoscience and technology, Synthetic
Organic chemistry (general organic synthesis and development of new synthetic methods,
Multicomponent reactions, organocatalysis), Green Chemistry, Supramolecular
coordination chemistry, Polymer chemistry and inorganic (metallasupramolecular)
chemistry, Biochemistry, Bioorganic chemistry.
Modelling and Simulation, Microwave Assisted Material Processing, Renewable Energy
Sources and Their Applications, Gasification/Pyrolysis, Chemical Reaction Engineering
and Reactor Design, Heat Transfer, Fluidization Engineering, Process Intensification and
Purification Technology and any other important specialization of Chemical Engineering.
Seismic performance of structures; Effect of earthquakes on structures, Seismic
vulnerability of structures; Soil dynamics, Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering; Behavior
of ballasted rail tracks under high-speed train loading, ground improvement; Water
Resources Management, Numerical modelling of flow and transport in groundwater
system, Reservoir operation, Rainfall runoff modeling, Water use and agricultural water
management; Water and wastewater treatment, waste management;
Applicants having external fellowship from recognized Government funding agencies are
encouraged to apply.
In case of applicants in this department, preferably two recommendation letters are
required from the applicants (one of them should be from his/her M.Tech/M.E supervisor)
who are applying for PhD in the Dept. CEE.
Artificial Intelligence and NLP, Machine Learning and Data Mining, Pattern Recognition,
Databases and Security, Programming Languages, Static Analysis and Verification,
Language-based Information-flow Analysis, Information Systems Security, Databases,
Software Engineering, Lightweight Cryptography, Network Security, Information Privacy
and Security, CAD for VLSI, Embedded systems, Real Time Systems, Image processing,
Multi-objective optimization, Clustering, Distributed Systems, Computer Networks,
Wireless Sensor Networks, Web mining for social networks, Bioinformatics, Theoretical
Computer Science, Algorithms, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Formal Methods in Cloud
Computing and Big-Data World
Control and instrumentation, Smart Microgrid, Smart Grid, Power Systems Operation and
Control, Power System Optimization, Power Electronics, Electrical Machines and Drives,
Renewal Energy Integration and Management, Analog Integrated Circuits, Monolithic
Microwave Integrated Circuits, Radio Frequency Integrated Circuits, Digital Signal
processing, Digital Image Processing, Video Surveillance, Digital Video Processing,
Digital Signal Processing for Communication, Statistical signal processing, Neuroscience,
Neural Signal Processing, Neurocognition, Medical Image Processing, Multimedia,
Computer vision, Aerospace target tracking, Data fusion, Digital Communication, Wireless
Communication, Photonics, Optical Network, Optical Communication, Communication
Network, VLSI for Communication, VLSI Design and Embedded System.
Massive MIMO, Physical Layer Security, Cognitive Radios, Cooperative Communications,

Statistical Signal Processing


Humanities
Economics: Macroeconomic Reforms, WTO and India, English: Diaspora Studies,
and
Social Womens Studies/Gender Studies, Indian Writing in English (Dalit Literature, Indian
Drama, Indian Poetry), Postmodern literature and theory, Feminist Writing and theory,
Sciences
Communication, British Drama, Linguistics, English Language Teaching (Learner
Autonomy, Motivation, Dogme, Material Development), Health Care Management:
Population and Public Health, Gender and Development, Regional Development, and
Health Care Management, Psychology: Indian Psychology, Neuro-Phenomenology, Public
mental health & Positive Psychology, Sociology: Sociology of Education, Technology and
Development, Participatory Action Research, & Migration and Youth
Materials
Synthesis and characterization of thin films/coatings and nanocrystals via materials
Science
& chemistry routes, phase transformations in oxides (micron and nano-sized domain),
Engineering
structure-processing-property relationships in complex multi-cationic ceramics and oxides
Polymer science and technology with specialization in plastics, rubbers, blends, novel
fillers, micro and nanocomposites, adhesion, rheology, and chemical synthesis. Applicants
having valid CSIR-NET(JRF)/UGC-NET(JRF)/DST-INSPIRE /DBT/any other fellowship
from recognized government funding agencies will only be considered for short listing and
interview .
Mathematics
Statistical Decision Theory, Reliability Estimation, Estimation Under Censored Data,
Bayesian Analysis, Algebraic Topology, Topological Graph Theory, Rings and Modules,
Near Rings, Mathematical Epidemiology, Biomathematical Modeling, Application of
algebra in wireless communications
Mechanical
Boiling and Condensation Heat Transfer, Wettability, Adsorption, Electrical Motor current
Engineering
signature analysis, Thermal-Fluids and CFD, Condition monitoring in micromachining,
Modeling and simulation in manufacturing, energy harvesting, smart materials, Solar
thermal technology, Convection in non-Newtonian fluids, Tribology, Rotor Bearing
Dynamics, FEA, XFEM, Fracture Mechanics, Composite, Laser Material Processing,
Modeling of micro manufacturing process, Tool wear monitoring in nonconventional micro
machining.
Physics
Renewable energy materials (Polymer-ceramic/polymer-metal/ceramic-metal composite
etc) and devices (Lithium Batteries, photovoltaics, supercapacitor, fuel cells sensors), EMI
shielding, Magnetic nanomaterials, Nanostructured semiconductors, Multiferroics and
strongly correlated electron systems, Optical Information Processing, Image Encryption,
Watermarking, Digital Holography, Fractional Fourier Transform-based Signal Processing,
Correlation-based Optical Pattern Recognition, Plasmonics, Bose-Einstein condensate
(Theory), Atom Interferometry (Theory), Nonlinear Optics (Theory), Experimental
condensed matter physics, Electrical and magnetic properties of two dimensional materials,
Fabrication of ultrasensitive nanoplasmonic-photonic hybrid devices for single protein
molecule detection and sizing in real-time, Single molecule Raman scattering
(CSIR, UGC, DST (INSPIRE), etc. fellows are encouraged to apply).
Centre
for Computational Fluid Dynamics, Phase Change Heat Transfer, Superhydrophobic Coatings,
Energy
and Nanostructured Materials
Environment*
Centre
for Ceramic Matrix Nanocomposites, Thermal Spraying, Wear and Friction, Mechanical
Strategic
Properties of Materials, Microstructural and Phase Characterizations of materials
Materials
*Please visit the following weblink(s) for more details regarding Centres.
Centre for Energy and Environment: http://www.iitp.ac.in/index.php/schools-and-centers/cee.html

Category of Admission:
The Institute admits Ph.D. students under the following categories:
1.1 REGULAR and FULL-TIME
A student in this category works full-time for her/his PhD degree. They can be classified as

1.1 a) Institute Fellows


She/he receives assistantship from the Institute.
The qualifying Degree for Financial Support is:
1.1.1 BE/ BTech/ MSc/ MA equivalent with valid GATE score above the prescribed cut off level/ NET /
NBHM/ DBT-JRF qualification.
1.1.2 ME/ MTech or equivalent.
Age Limit: Please refer Eligibility Criteria for Admission into Ph.D. Programme
1.1 b) JRF/SRF Fellows
She/he receives fellowship from any government recognized funding agencies, such as CSIR, UGC, DBT,
NBHM, DST (INSPIRE programme), etc.
1.2 SPONSORED
A student in this category is sponsored by a recognized industrial R&D organization, academic institution
(universities/colleges), government organization (defence or other ministries of the Government of India or
any other government organizations including PSUs and autonomous bodies) or reputed industries (as may
be recognized by this Institute) for doing research in the Institute.
The Institute does not provide any assistantship/fellowship to such a student.
Candidate in Sponsored category must be a regular employee of the sponsoring organization (of repute) with
a minimum of two-year job experience in the respective field.
A student in this category is therefore a professionally employed person, who pursues PhD while continuing
the duties of her/his service. An intending sponsored candidate must submit his/her application in prescribed
format (online generated) for admission through his/her employer, who will forward the same to the Institute
with suitable endorsement.
A sponsored candidate selected for admission shall be required, at the time of joining the Institute, to
produce certificate in the prescribed form from the employers to the effect: (i) that she/he has been officially
released from her/his duties for purpose of joining the PhD program and has been granted leave for the
required period; (ii) that her/his services shall be retained with the employer. In the case of a sponsored
candidate admitted as such to the Ph.D. program, the minimum residential requirement is one or two
semester (s) depending on the completion of mandatory course work required for PhD students by the
respective departments.
1.3 PROJECT STAFF
This category refers to a student who as a project staff is working on a sponsored project (registered in
SRIRU, IIT Patna). The said project staff is eligible to be admitted in the PhD Program (of this Institute) to
work on a full-time basis. The minimum remaining duration of the project at the time of admission as well
as tenure of the project employee should be at least 2 years from the date of joining the Ph.D. program.
If the project gets completed before the student completes her/his PhD, her/his category will no longer be
that of Project Staff.
A project staff intending to join the PhD program of IIT Patna must submit her/his application in prescribed
form (online generated) for admission through Principal Investigator, Head of the Department/Centre/School
and Coordinator (SRIRU) with suitable endorsement.
Minimum Eligibility Criteria for Admission in to Ph.D. Programme
In all the disciplines, the upper age limit is 28 years (B.Tech./B.E./M.Sc./MA/MCA/MBA) and 32 years
(M.Tech./M.E./M.S./M.Phil.) to be calculated from the last date for receiving the application form (hard
copy, 24-04-2015) and is applicable only for candidates applying in Regular and Full time category
(Institute Fellows). Upper age is relaxed upto 05 years in case of candidate belonging to Schedule
Castes/Schedule Tribes, Women, Physically Handicapped and OBC applicants.
A.1 PhD in Engineering

For admission to the PhD Programme in Engineering Department, a candidate must satisfy one of the
following criteria:

A.1.1 Candidates having M.Tech./M.E. degree in a Engineering/Technology, with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or
60% of marks.
A.1.2 Bachelors degree in Engineering/Technology (from any Institute other than IITs) in a relevant area
with a minimum CPI of 8.0 or 75% of marks.
A.1.3. Bachelors degree from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in a relevant area with a minimum
CPI of 7.0.
A.1.4. Masters degree in Science in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.5 or 70%.
A.2 PhD in Science

For admission to the PhD Programme in Science departments, a candidate must satisfy one of the following
criteria:
A.2.1 M. Phil. or Masters degree in Science in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks.
A.2.2 Masters degree in Engineering/Technology in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of
marks.
A.2.3 Bachelors degree in Engineering/Technology from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in a
relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.0.
A.2.4 Bachelors degree in a related area in Engineering/Technology (from any Institute other than IITs/IISc)

in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 8.0 or 75% of marks.

A.3 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:
A.3.1 M. Phil. or Masters degree in Arts/Commerce/Science in a relevant area with a minimum of 55%
marks or equivalent.
A.3.2 Masters degree in Engineering/Technology/Design in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or

60% marks.
A.3.3 Bachelors degree from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI

of 7.0.
A.3.4 Bachelors degree in Engineering/Technology (from any Institute other than IITs/IISc) in a relevant

area with a minimum CPI of 7.5 or 80% marks.


Direct Admission:
The Institute may admit exceptionally bright students and Full-time (Institute Fellows) directly into the
Ph.D. program if they secured the top rank in the last qualifying degree from a reputed Institute/University
including but not limited to the IITs, IISc. Bangalore, IIM, NITIE, IISER, NIT, NISER. This is subject to the
sole discretion of the Indian Institute of Technology, Patna. In addition, applicant in this category must have
all throughout first class academic career.
Relaxation for SC/ST Candidates:
Eligibility criteria will be relaxed by 5% marks or 0.5 CPI for SC/ ST applicants.
Reservations:
The reservation of seats in admissions for SC, ST, OBC categories and for Persons with Disability (PD) will
be as per Government of India rules. OBC (Non-creamy layer) candidates will have to enclose certificate
and self-declaration statement as per formats as indicated at Annexure-I and II.
Financial Support:

The Institute assistantships will be available to eligible (Indian) students as per prevailing (MHRD, GoI)
norms, as applicable from time to time.
No.
I.

II.

Qualifying Degree
JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW (JRF):
Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science with NET/GATE
Qualification or Graduate Degree in Professional Course with
NET/GATE Qualification or Post Graduate Degree in
Professional Courses.
SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW (SRF):
JRF Qualification with two years of research experience.

Revised Emoluments
(Per Month)
Rs. 25,000/-

Rs. 28,000/-

Note:# No assistantship will be available beyond 4th year for this category of students.
Assistantships from external funding organizations will be available as per terms and conditions of the
concerned funding organizations.
Students receiving assistantships from the Institute or fellowships from any other funding agencies are
required to perform academic duties as per prevailing norms.
The continuation of the assistantship/fellowship is subject to satisfactory performance of the assigned duties
and satisfactory progress of the student in the Ph.D. Programme.
Applicants appearing in the Ph.D. interview under Regular and Full-time (Institute Fellows only)
category, to-and-fro Sleeper Class Railway Fare or equivalent will be paid by the shortest route from
the place of contact address (as filled in the application form) to Patna on producing the original
tickets.
Application Procedure:
Candidates are requested to use the following link to fill and submit application form online.
Link: http://115.249.41.222
For July 2015 admission in one of the Departments/Centres, the online link will remain active till, 1704-2015. Please login and fill up all the parts of the application form. Follow the instructions given in the
document Instructions to Candidates. At the end a final PDF will be generated. You can download it from
your registered email address or from your application page.
You are requested to send final submitted application generated online duly signed along with self attested
copies of mark sheets & certificates (from class X to highest degree obtained/appeared), caste certificate (if
applicable), GATE /NET/Relevant certificate related to any fellowship, experience certificate and other
testimonials (both sides) and a Demand Draft to the Assistant Registrar(Academics), Indian Institute of
Technology Patna, Patliputra Colony, Patna 800 013, Bihar, to reach on or before 24-04-2015. The
Demand Draft must be made from any nationalized bank of Rs. 300/- for General/OBC (Male) candidates
and Rs. 150/- for SC/ST/PD/Female (all categories) candidates, in favour of IIT Patna and payable at
Patna. The words Application for Ph.D. admission in the Department/Centre of _________ should be
written on the top of the envelope for sending the completed form.
Candidates applying for more than one department and/or centre should submit a separate application for
each department and/or centre.
Selection:
The Institute reserves the right to call a limited number of candidates for written test or/ and interview, based
on performance in GATE/NET, grades/marks in the qualifying examination, etc.
Important Dates for Application in Departments:
Start Date of On-line Application: 26-03-2015 onwards

Last Date of On-line Application: 17-04-2015


Last Date for receipt of completed Application Forms by IIT Patna is: 24-04-2015
Note: The above information is not the complete set of Rules & Regulations for the Ph.D. programme of IIT
Patna.
For any further information, please contact
Assistant Registrar (Academics),
Indian Institute of Technology, Patna
Patliputra Colony, Patna 800 013, Bihar
Phone : +91 (612) 2552086/2552103
Fax: +91 (612) 2277383
Legal Jurisdiction The court at Patna alone shall have the jurisdiction to settle and decide all matters and
disputes related to the above referred admission process.

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