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• Application fee of 100 INR is applicable for SC/ST/PwD/female candidates and 200 INR is applicable for other candidates.
• Payment of application fee must be made through State Bank Collect only. Candidate shall visit SBI Collect, for fees payment (SBI collect link is provided in the portal).

STEP-IV: Add Payment Details This step should be done after the generation of SBI Collect DU reference number. Applicant has to add the DU reference number to his/ her application.

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• The students admitted in Regular Category pursue the programme on full-time basis.
• The candidates (Indian nationals) seeking admission into PhD/MTech/MDes/MS(R) under Regular category must have qualified for receiving assistantship from IIT Guwahati or any other recognized/government funding agency.

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• The candidates under Sponsored Category are sponsored (with a study leave of requisite period of the programme) by a recognized R&D organization, academic institution, government organization or industry for pursuing the programme at IIT Guwahati.
• They pursue the programme at the Institute on full-time basis.
• The Institute does NOT provide any assistantship to the students under this category.
• The candidate under this category must be a regular employee of his/her organization with at least one year of experience for PhD/MS(R) programmes and at least two years of experience for MTech/MDes/MA programme at the time of applying and be engaged in professional work in the discipline in which admission is sought.
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• These candidates should be able to attend regular classes as per the schedule of the Institute during the course work.
• The candidate under this category must be a regular employee of his/her organization with at least one year of experience for PhD/MS(R) programmes and at least two years of experience for MTech/MDes programmes at the time of applying and be engaged in professional work in the discipline in which admission is sought.
• They should submit No Objection Certificate in prescribed format from the employer along with the application. The application without No Objection Certificate will NOT be considered.

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• The candidates under Project-Staff are those presently working on sponsored R&D projects of IIT Guwahati and the remaining duration of the project at the time of admission should be at least one year.
• They should submit No Objection Certificate in prescribed format (See: NOC Format DOC , PDF ) from the Dean-R&D, IIT Guwahati along with the application. The application without No Objection Certificate will NOT be considered.
• If the project gets completed before the student completes his/her programme, then his/her category will be converted to that of Self-Financed category.
• The candidates under External Category are employed in a recognized R&D organization, academic institution, government organization or industry with adequate Research Facilities .
• They pursue PhD programme at the Institute on Part-Time basis. However, they should be able to attend regular classes as per the schedule of the Institute during the course work.
• The PhD student under this category carries out the PhD Thesis Research Work mainly at his/her parent organization under a Local Supervisor but with the overall guidance provided by a faculty member (Institute Supervisor).
• The candidate under this category must be a regular employee of his/her organization with at least one year of experience at the time of applying and be engaged in professional work in the discipline in which admission is sought.
• They should submit Sponsorship Letter for External Category in prescribed format from the employer along with the application. The application without Sponsorship Letter will NOT be considered.

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• The candidates under Self-Financed Category pursue the PhD programme at IIT Guwahati without getting financial assistantship from IIT Guwahati or any other funding agency.
• They pursue PhD programme at the Institute on full-time basis.

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• The candidates under Industry-Sponsored Category are sponsored (with a study leave of requisite period of the programme) by an industry for pursuing the programme at IIT Guwahati. The Industry must be a company registered at MCA
• The candidate under this category must be a regular employee of his/her organization with at least two years of work experience at the time of admission and be engaged in professional work in the discipline in which admission is sought.

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The award of the Ph.D. degree is in recognition of high achievements, independent research and application of scientific knowledge to the solution of technical and scientific problems. Creative and productive inquiry is the basic concept underlying the research work. The details of research programmes in various Departments/Centres/Schools.

Course work and other academic requirements: In order to overcome any deficiency in the breadth of fundamental training or proper foundation for advanced work, special make up or pre-doctoral courses are given by each Department/ Centre. These courses are given either by faculty member or by guest speakers and specialists in the profession. Normally candidates having a B.Tech./M.Sc./M.A. or equivalent degree are required to complete a minimum of 12* credits with a minimum required GPA of 7.5. M.Tech or equivalent degree holders are required to complete a minimum of 6* credits with a minimum required GPA of 7.5.

*A Department/Centre may specify a higher credit requirement for all their PhD programmes and/or require an individual scholar to complete a larger number of credits based on his/her background and preparation level.

Admission to the PhD Programmes: Admission to the Ph.D. programmes is normally made on the basis of an interview conducted by the Department/Centre concerned through its Department Research Committee (DRC) / Centre Research Committee (CRC). DRC/CRC may decide to conduct a written test as well to screen the candidates. Applications are invited from candidates by advertising the programmes in Employment News/leading newspapers in March for the first semester and in October for the second semester every year.

Admission schedule: Normally, Ph.D. programmes are advertised in the month of March and October each year in the Employment news as well as in leading newspapers and admissions are carried out in the months of May and December. Further, admission to Ph.D programme is possible any time in the year through DRC/CRC. Ph.D. scholars can join the institute at any time of the year though the course registration will be possible only at the beginning of the subsequent semester. Such candidates must also fulfill the required academic qualification/ experience at the time of interview. They must join the institute within 4 weeks after the issue of admission offer unless specifically permitted otherwise. Admission is subject to vacancy being available in the relevant specializations.

Duration of the programmes: Minimum period of registration required for students with M.Tech. or equivalent qualifications is 2 years whereas those with B.Tech. or equivalent qualifications is 3 years. All candidates are allowed a maximum of 7 years for submission of their thesis.

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The Department of Management Studies has a full-fledged PhD programme in Management. With its liberal multidisciplinary approach, the department provides excellent ambience for research amidst the world class infrastructure at IIT Delhi. The research areas are broadly classified into the following areas: Economics; Finance & Accounting; Information Technology & Systems; Marketing; Operations, and Supply Chain Management; and Strategy, and Technology Management.

Specific research and teaching interests of the department include:

You may like to visit the web pages of the faculty members to learn more about the ongoing research. Please click this http://dms.iitd.ac.in/all-faculty-members/

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Foreign nationals, click here for more details. Please feel free to contact for further details: Mr. Alan V Sinate Deputy Registrar (Academics) Indian Institute of Technology Delhi Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110 016, INDIA Tel:+91-11-2659 1737 (O) Email: [email protected]

Admission: Normally, Ph.D. programmes are advertised in the month of March and October each year, and admissions are carried out in the months of May and December. Further, admission to the Ph.D programme is possible any time of the year with the application being processed and candidates interviewed by the respective DRC/CRC/SRC. Ph.D. scholars can join the Institute at any time of the year, though the course registration will be possible only at the beginning of the subsequent semester. Such candidates must also fulfill the required academic qualification/ experience at the time of interview. They must join the Institute within 4 weeks after the issue of admission offer unless specifically permitted otherwise. Admission is subject to the vacancy being available in the relevant specializations.

Eligibility Criteria: Applicants are requested to check the eligibility criteria published in the latest Information Brochure given in the IIT Delhi website. IIT Delhi Home page – Admission – PG Admission.As per the IIT Delhi norms, the applicants are expected to fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

Note:  This information is extracted from the Information Brochure Ist Semester 2020-2021. Please see the respective brochure for each admission cycle. The department research committee is the authority that takes decisions regarding finalization of shortlisting and evaluation criteria for each admission cycle.

Part-time candidates:  Only employees of Public Sector Undertakings or Government Departments or Research and Development Organizations or Private Industries (approved by Faculty Boards) are eligible for admission to these programmes. Minimum qualification for these candidates is the same as for full-time candidates except that the requirement of qualifying in a national examination is waived off.

Sponsored (full-time) candidates seeking admission to a Ph.D programme on the basis of study leave, must submit a “Sponsorship Certificate” on a proper letterhead from the appropriate authority in the organization clearly stating the following: For the period of his/her studies in the programme, the candidate would be treated as on duty with usual salary and allowances, and That he/she will be fully relieved and granted study leave for a minimum period of 3 years ( 2years for M.Tech. and equivalent degree holders). You are required to submit a “No Objection Certificate” on a proper letterhead from the appropriate authority in the organization clearly stating the following: The candidate is permitted to pursue studies on a part-time basis; That his/her official duties permit him/her to devote sufficient time for research; Facilities for research in the candidate’s field of research are available at the candidate’s place of work; and he/she will be fully relieved from duty and permitted to reside at the Institute for the period required residency (This is not a requirement for candidates who are working in NCR or in organizations located within a distance of 50 KMs from the Institute).

Short listing Criteria: After receipt of the applications, the department shall apply additional criteria, also called as short listing criteria to select candidates to be called for a written test and personal interview at the department. These criteria are likely to change in every cycle and shall be published in the department website. The short listing criteria shall be published in the department website, at least two weeks before the interview date. Please see the shortlisting criteria used in cycle, July 2021, below.

General & OBC Categories:

• For all candidates (Full Time and Part Time PhD): 1st division (minimum 60% marks) or equivalent grade score (GPA) on a 10 point scale, in master’s degree/ CA/CS/ICWA .
• For candidates having only B.Tech/B.E. degree: 75% marks or equivalent grade score (GPA) on a 10 point scale
• For Part-Time and Full-Time sponsored candidates: A mandatory minimum experience of 5 years as on date of registration.
• For Full Time PhD with assistantship: A GATE score >= 300 or Fellowship from any one of the following national exams: UGC (Lectureship or Research Fellowship), CSIR, ICAR, ICMR, DST and INSPIRE. This is not required for those having: i) M.Tech / ME /MBBS or equivalent degrees, or ii) M.A./ M.Sc. from IITs graduating with a CGPA of 8.0 or above, or iii) B.E./B. Tech./Integrated M.Sc. from IITs/CFTIs graduating with a CGPA of 8.0 or above, or iv) MBA degree from IITs or IISc where admission was through JMET.
• Requirement of qualification in GATE / National Exam is waived for the following categories of applicants: i) Currently registered students in Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs) pursuing B. Tech./B.E./ Integrated M. Tech/ Integrated M. Sc. programmes, who have completed 6 semesters or more, and have CGPA of 8.000 or above (on a 10 point scale). Such students must obtain a CGPA of 8.000 or above at the time of graduation, and before they formally register for the Ph.D. programme (80% aggregate marks, if marks is the primary mode of evaluation) ii) Graduates of CFTIs (in the programmes marked under (i)) with a final graduation CGPA of more than 8.000 (80% aggregate marks, if marks is the primary mode of evaluation) iii) M.A or M.Sc. graduates from IITs with CGPA 8.000 or above

SC/ST/PH Categories:

• For all candidates (Full Time and Part Time PhD): 55% marks or equivalent grade score (GPA) on a 10 point scale, in master’s degree/ CA/CS/ICWA.
• For candidates having only B.Tech/B.E. degree: 70% marks or equivalent grade score (GPA) on a 10 point scale
• For Full Time PhD with assistantship: A GATE score >= 200 or Fellowship from any one of the following national exams: UGC (Lectureship or Research Fellowship), CSIR, ICAR, ICMR, DST, and INSPIRE. This is not required for those having: i) M.Tech / ME /MBBS or equivalent degrees, or ii) M.A./ M.Sc. from IITs graduating with a CGPA of 8.0 or above or iii) B.E./B. Tech./Integrated M.Sc. from IITs/CFTIs graduating with a CGPA of 8.0 or above, or iv) MBA degree from IITs or IISc where admission was through JMET.
• Requirement of qualification in GATE / National Exam is waived for the following categories of applicants: i) Currently registered students in Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs) pursuing B. Tech./B.E./ Integrated M. Tech/ Integrated M. Sc. programmes, who have completed 6 semesters or more, and have CGPA of 8.000 or above (on a 10 point scale). Such students must obtain a CGPA of 8.000 or above at the time of graduation, and before they formally register for the Ph.D. programme (80% aggregate marks, if marks is the primary mode of evaluation) ii) Graduates of CFTIs (in the programmes marked under (i)) with a final graduation CGPA of more than 8.000 (80% aggregate marks, if marks is the primary mode of evaluation) iii) M.A or M.Sc. graduates from IITs with CGPA 8.000 or above.

Written test & Personal Interview: The written test and personal interview will be conducted on the same day. Candidates who are shortlisted for the written test and interview process will have to appear for both. Both the written test and interview will examine the candidates’ communication skills – oral & written, academic disposition, aptitude for management research, and research co-curricular activities. The written test will attempt to assess the subject knowledge in the respective areas of specialization in management and written communication skills of the candidates. The candidates must prepare accordingly. The written test shall be of sixty minutes duration and will contain descriptive-type questions. Note: Please do not ask for the previous year’s test papers as they could be completely different in every cycle.

Results: The list of provisionally selected candidates shall be displayed in the department notice and will be uploaded in the department website.

Programme Structure:  The doctoral programme broadly consists of the following stages:

• Completion of Coursework Requirement – You are expected to complete certain number of credits / advanced level courses (Students with MTech / MBA / MPhil / Equivalent – 9 Credits; Students with B. Tech / Other Master’s Degree – 18 credits) related to your area of research. A course of one credit means fourteen hours of classes, with one hour per week. Normally courses are of three credits. Your thesis supervisor shall advise the same.
• Comprehensive Written & Oral Exam – After completion of course work, you will need to clear comprehensive written & oral exam to undertake independent research.
• Presentation of Research Proposal – Presentation shall be done in front of a committee and the institute.
• Research work – Undertaking of research work as proposed.
• Presentation &Submission of Synopsis -Post research work, you will present the findings / contributions in front of a committee and the institute.
• Final Submission of the thesis – Submission of hardcopy of the thesis for internal and external evaluation.
• Thesis Defense – Open defense of thesis in front of the external examiner and the institute.
• The presentation of research proposal should be completed within 18 months and 24 months from the date of registration for full-time and part-time doctoral students respectively.
• The student is allowed to submit his/her thesis when two articles are published in peer-reviewed journals (or accepted for publication in journal). The student is required to do original work and contribute to the body of knowledge in his/her respective area. The thesis submitted will be evaluated by two examiners (one within India and other outside India). Favorable comments and approvals from the examiners are mandatory for the students to defend his/her thesis publicly.

Programme Duration: The duration of the programme is 4 years with an option of finishing in 3 years. The maximum duration of the programme is 7 years.

Financial Aid: A scheme for the award of Teaching/Research Assistantship for providing financial assistance to the students exists. In terms of this scheme, those non-sponsored students who are admitted on full-time basis are considered for the award of Half Time Teaching/Research Assistantship. These rates have been significantly enhanced by the MHRD recently and are as indicated below:

Classes: The classes shall be held as per the schedules announced by the department. The classes are held only in weekdays, Mon-Fri. and are conducted during the day and in the evening. There is no concession / exemption of part -time students from attending the classes. You may need to attend the classes during the day. If a course is of one credit, then you will have fourteen weeks of classes, with one hour class / week. The fourteen weeks shall be spread across the semester. The time table in terms of classes and exams are uniform for the MBA, PhD and UG programmes.

Fee: Please refer the Information Brochure for details on the fees.

Other details: Information Brochure: IIT Delhi Home page – Admission – PG Admission ( click here )

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IIITS has significant focus on research demonstrated through sponsored projects and scholarly publications. The institute offers MS and PhD programmes in both disciplines.

IIITS envisions to be a globally known institution for IT education, research and development. The institute has special thrust to attract and retain talented faculty members who can make a mark in teaching and research at the international level. The current faculty members at IIITS are from leading universities from India and abroad with excellent teaching and research credentials.

Indian Institute of Information Technology Sri City, Chittoor offers the following Ph.D. programmes that focus on all areas of computing:

• PhD in Computer Science and Engineering
• PhD in Electronics and Communication Engineering

The Board of Governors of IIITS along with the Senate of the Institute decides upon the norms for admission process of research programs.

General Procedure:

• Advertisement inviting applicants for post-graduate programs is published on IIITS website.
• Candidates keen to pursue post-graduate programs need to contact the Academics Office for application form and further details.
• Admissions are open to all classes, religions, races and genders.
• The Admissions Committee consisting of faculty and industry experts shortlists candidates based on their education qualifications, grades, academic achievements and work experience.
• Shortlisted candidates are invited for a personal interview to assess candidate’s knowledge, research and problem-solving skills.
• Candidates are selected based on their performance in the interview.
• Communication to selected candidates is sent through mail and the admission list is published on the Institute’s website.
• Registration happens once the candidate makes the payment towards tuition fee and all the necessary documents are duly verified.

Admissions into postgraduate programs are done twice in a year, during Monsoon and Spring.

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Part-Time (Industry / Government of India Research Labs such as DRDO, ISRO etc.): At least First class Master degree in the applicable areas or Exceptional candidates having BE / B.Tech in applicable areas. In both cases, the candidate having Master degree should have at least 2 years documented industrial experience in reputed MNCs or Bachelors degree having 5 years documented industrial experience in reputed MNCs.

Admission Process:

Candidates recommended by the Applications Scrutiny Committee will be called to appear for an written test.

The candidates shortlisted based on the written test performance need to appear for a personal interview before the Evaluation Committee.

The merit list for all the candidates in each category (Institute scholarships, industry personnel) is based on the cumulative score in the written test, interview, marks in UG / PG, experience, and publications. Considering the background experience, greater weightage may be given for the interview and other components (such as academic qualifications, research publications / patents, work experience, etc.)

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ph.D.  Programme

• What are the various scholarships available for Ph.D. scholars?
• Are there any entrance exam or interview for getting into the Ph.D. programme?
• How do I get the application forms?
• Should I enrol in full-time or part-time Ph.D. programme?
• I am currently working with an organization.  I can get a maximum of 2 years off work to pursue Ph.D. What category should I apply under?
• How long does a typical Ph.D. take?
• What do I expect out of a Ph.D? What do I need do to get a Ph.D.?
• I would like to come and meet with the faculty and students of IEOR, before I make my decision to do a Ph.D. in IEOR.  Can I do that?
• What level of professional exposure is given to Ph.D. Scholars?
• What facilities can a Ph.D. scholar expect at IIT?
• What are my job prospects after doing my Ph.D. in IEOR?
• Where can I get additional information?
• How do I select my guide? I want to work with faculty “ABC”. How can I ensure that?
• What are the kind of courses that are offered? What should I expect?
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Q. What are the various scholarships available for Ph.D. scholars? Institute scholarships (Teaching assistantships) are available for those who clear the GATE exam (for B.Tech/ M.Tech) and UGC/ CSIR/ MHRD exams (for M.Sc.).

Other sources of funding (through UGC/ CSIR/ MHRD awards, sponsored projects in the institute, etc.) also may be available to students as applicable.

The scholarships for Full-time Scholars are typically for a duration of four years.

Q. Are there any entrance exam or interview for getting into the Ph.D. programme? Yes, there is an entrance exam AND an interview, which all the applicants are expected to attend.  Typically, both the exam and interview are held on the same day.  The dates can be found in the schedule displayed in the site http://www.iitb.ac.in/newacadhome/phd.jsp

The entrance test covers topic to do with Optimization, Stochastic Models and other areas to do with Industrial Engineering and Operations Research.  Read the FAQs on exam and interview for more information.

Q. How do I get the application forms? Application forms can be downloaded from the site: http://www.iitb.ac.in/newacadhome/phd.jsp

Q. Should I enrol in full-time or part-time Ph.D. programme? The part-time Ph.D. programme is open to (1) College teachers in and around Mumbai, (2) IIT-B faculty/ staff, (3) IIT Project staff, (4) IIT Research Assistants and (5) External sponsored candidates from other organizations in and around Mumbai.  All others have to apply for Full-time Ph.D. programme.

Q. I am currently working with an organization.  I can get a maximum of 2 years off work to pursue Ph.D. What category should I apply under? One option is to enrol as a Part-time Research Scholar under one of its categories (mentioned above), as applicable.

  Q. How long does a typical Ph.D. take? Full-time Scholars registered under QIP are expected to complete Ph.D. in 3 years.  Other full-time scholars typically complete Ph.D. in 4-5 years.  In some cases it may take longer or shorter depending upon the progress of the candidate. Part-time scholars typically complete Ph.D. in 4-6 years.  As per Institute norms, for all categories of students, the period of validity of their Ph.D. registration is six years from the date of registration.

Q. What do I expect out of a Ph.D? What do I need do to get a Ph.D.? The description of the Ph.D. programme (course and research requirements) can be found here .  Towards the end of the student’s Ph.D., the candidate submits to the Institute a thesis which will be judged by a panel of experts (both from IITB and outside) for "its contribution to advancement of knowledge." 

Q. I would like to come and meet with the faculty and students of IEOR, before I make my decision to do a Ph.D. in IEOR.  Can I do that? Of course! You are welcome to meet the faculty and students of IEOR.  Please fix up an appointment beforehand by mailing the 2020 admissions coordinator, Prof. Vishnu Narayanan at [email protected] with the subject as ‘2020 Ph.D. Admissions’.

Q. What level of professional exposure is given to Ph.D. Scholars?

• IEOR actively encourages Ph.D. students to participate in National as well as International Conferences and Workshops.
• Periodic dissemination of student findings in academic journals and obtaining in the feedback of peer community is encouraged.
• Travel grants are available for attending national and international conferences.
• Original ideas and submission of research proposals to national funding agencies is also encouraged.
• Handling of course lectures and tutorials can be done by Ph.D. Research Scholars, based on their interest and initiative.
• Early Faculty Induction Programme ( EFIP ) to provide opportunity and nurture students to take up teaching career in Engineering Colleges.
• Collaborations with companies on projects are also possible.
• Placement after completion of the programme is strongly influenced by such activities.

Q. What facilities can a Ph.D. scholar expect?

• Each Full time Ph.D. Scholar will be provided with a dedicated work area with a desktop computer and supporting infrastructure. They have access to computational servers and software in IEOR. Part-time Ph.D. scholars can also avail the use of IEOR Computation Lab.
• A huge Central Library is available on campus, which houses plenty of books in the IEOR area.
• IEOR also maintains a good collection of books.
• IIT Bombay has subscribed to plenty of electronic journals which can be easily accessed via the Internet.
• High speed 1GBps LAN is available on campus and in all hostel room to access the Internet.

Q.  What are my job prospects after doing my Ph.D. in IEOR? There is an increasing demand for specialised placement of doctoral candidates in consulting, research organisations/ labs in government and other sectors (MNCs), academics, specialist technology firms (e.g. data analytics, financial engineering), and other organisations.  Such jobs require people who are capable of doing sustained, rigorous and high quality work in the relevant area, for which our Ph.D. programme is a good training ground.

Q. Where can I get additional information? Browse the IEOR website.  There is plenty of information regarding the IEOR programme in general, academics, our research, IEOR activities, employment history and more.  The list of current Ph.D. students of IEOR can be found here .  You can get in touch with them for more information.  If you need additional information, please e-mail our 2017 Admissions Coordinator, Prof. Vishnu Narayanan at [email protected] with the subject as ‘2017 Ph.D. Admissions’.

Q. How do I select my guide? I want to work with faculty “ABC”. How can I ensure that? Once you are offered admission, you begin your Ph.D. with course requirements. This is the time where you try and gain some breadth across the field by picking various courses, not just the ones of your interest. After successful completion of courses, you are encouraged to have discussions with different faculty member from diverse backgrounds. Then based on mutual interest, guides can be decided.

Q. What are the kind of courses that are offered? What should I expect? Refer to this link for list of courses: http://www.ieor.iitb.ac.in/acad/courses You will get plenty of opportunity to brush up on different OR skills, if you feel you need more training.

Q. Ph.D. at IIT Bombay ... is it going to be tough?  As postgraduate students, we are expected to be motivated for rigorous reading writing exercises. To achieve one of the highest degrees offered by an institute of national importance certainly asks for commitment and perseverance. However, more often than not, the process turn out to be satisfying as well as enjoyable.

Q. How to apply for Ph.D. in IITB-Monash Research Academy? Is it through the same admissions test? IITB and IITB-Monash Research Academy (IMURA) have separate admissions process. Please refer http://www.iitbmonash.org for IMURA admissions and details.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Entrance Test and Interview

Disclaimer: The answers to these questions are merely suggestive. They based on experiences of students in the previous admissions tests and should not be considered as official policies.

• What is the syllabus for the exam? What kind of questions come for the exam?
• How do I prepare for this screening test? Please suggest some standard text books/study material/online lecture series that I could follow.
• What is the role/requirement of programming skills?
• I do not have a masters in IE or OR. Will that reduce my chances?
• What are the employment prospects after completing Ph.D.?
• My gate score is not valid. What should I do?
• Is work experience mandatory?
• What are the dates for interview/publication of results?
• I will not be able to attend the interview/ written exam on the scheduled date.  What do I do?

Q. What is the syllabus for the exam? What kind of questions come for the exam? Please refer to the link http://www.ieor.iitb.ac.in/model_questions

Q. How do I prepare for this screening test? Please suggest some standard text books/study material/online lecture series that I could follow. You can read any standard textbook like "Introduction to Operations Research" by Hillier and Lieberman, or Chvatal's Linear Programming book. Any basic course on statistics should take care of the rest, Sheldon Ross, for example. The screening test (objective type) is used for the screening and the subjective part is used for the interview where the applicant's inclination is judged.

Q. What is the role/requirement of programming skills? For admission, your programming skills will be valued but background and understanding of IEOR subjects is more important. You will get to know a lot of new tools and programming languages if you are interested, which can help you in implementing your research findings.

Q. I do not have a masters in IE or OR. Will that reduce my chances? You should not face any serious impediment because this is an interdisciplinary program, where a basic level of IE&OR knowledge is required. In the course of study, you get an opportunity to learn from scratch here.

Q. My gate score is not valid. What should I do? The prerequisites for admission to a particular category are decided by the institute. Here is  a link: http://www.ieor.iitb.ac.in/admissions/phd

Q. Is work experience mandatory? Many of the students have joined Ph.D. without any work experience. For mandatory requirements, refer link in Q8.

Q. What are the dates for interview/publication of results? Please visit http://www.iitb.ac.in/newacadhome/phd.jsp for the detailed information and dates.

Q. I won’t be able to attend the interview/ written exam on the scheduled date.  What do I do? The scheduled dates are fixed and cannot be changed.  You need to attend on the given date.

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Part-time PhD: Admission Process, Fees, Courses, Job and Salary 2024

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The Part-Time PhD program has been designed to cater to the scholarly needs of the students who are doing full-time employment. The program is intended to prepare the participants for research and teaching positions both within and outside academia. To be eligible for undertaking the study of Part-Time PhD programs, candidates must be qualified graduates in the related subject. The candidates who have passed the postgraduate level course are also eligible for this extensive study.

Part-Time PhD is available in various colleges such as IIT, or JNU and other top Universities in India. The average fee for Part Time PhD is around INR 2,00,000 to INR 7,00,000. Admission to the Part-Time PhD program is based on merit and an entrance test followed by an interview conducted by the various Universities.

See Also:   PhD Admission

The scholars are expected to develop a very deep understanding of the areas of research which is selected by them. They also get structured exposure to a range of topics, develop various professional skills, they also participate in academic and other activities.

Table of Content

• UGC guidelines for Part Time PhD

1.1 Why study?

1.2 Duration

• Part Time PhD: Admission Process

2.1 Eligibility

• Part Time PhD: Top Colleges

3.1 Colleges in Bangalore

3.2 Part Time PhD in IIT

3.3 Part Time PhD in IIT Delhi

3.4 Part Time PhD in IIM

3.5 Part Time PhD in Bharathiar University

3.6 IGNOU Part Time PhD

• Part Time PhD Courses in India

4.1 Computer Science Courses

4.2 Management Courses

4.3 Literature Courses

• Part Time PhD: Job Opportunities

5.1 Students Facilities

Part Time PhD: FAQs

Ugc guidelines for part-time phd.

Part-time PhD courses were introduced by the University Grants Commission for working professionals who cannot afford to take long leaves for research purposes. The UGC guidelines as proposed by Chairman M. Jagadesh Kumar clearly state that

• The eligibility conditions and assessment of part-time PhD students remain the same.
• Candidates will have to bring a “No Objection Certificate” from their employer stating that the candidate will be given sufficient time to do their research and that the workplace will establish facilities that will aid the candidate in his doctoral research.
• Candidates will also have to attend at least 6 months of course-work full-time.
• Candidates will be guided by a supervisor who will be an Associate Professor/Professor who has at least five research publications in peer-reviewed or refereed journals and can also be supervisors under the proposed norms.

Why study part-time PhD programs?

A part time PhD program is something that has become useful for many individuals who want to pursue PhD along with some other job. It gives flexibility to a student to keep doing something that he/ she loves while studying and researching for a PhD. The other benefits of part time PhD program are listed below:

• The students don’t have to limit their research work to the university/ college. In part time PhD programs, you will be allowed to conduct study and research off-campus.
• In a part-time Ph.D. program, you don’t have to worry about time limitations. You can complete the course and can write the Thesis at your own pace.
• The candidates won’t have to abide by all the decisions made by the faculty and supervisors.
• For individuals who want to teach, a part-time PhD program is highly beneficial as they gain many years of teaching while they finish up their Ph.D. program.
• The course fee of a part time Ph.D. program is less than the full time PhD program.

Part-time PhD: Duration

The enrolled students of the Part-Time Ph.D. program are expected to complete the program in 4 years after the doctoral registration. It may be extended with the due approvals.

• For Category I Candidates:  The first year will be spent on the doctoral coursework and the remaining years of the program for completing subsequent steps leading to the doctoral thesis.
• For Category II Candidates:  In the first year, the Part-Time Ph.D. program students will be required to attend the domain-related master-level courses that are prescribed by the School Research Committee. The doctoral coursework will commence from the second year onwards.

Part-time PhD: Admission Process

No matter what type of Ph.D. program it is, whether it is a part time or an online accelerated Ph.D. program, they can be competitive and the candidate will want to make sure that their application stands out to the admissions committee. The first step is making sure that you meet the requirements and include all the necessary documentation. The following is the step-by-step admission process with the necessary documents.

• Application and fee: Candidates must fill the application form of their chosen college/university and choose their specialization and field of research.
• College transcripts: Fill out the application form with all the necessary details and upload your transcripts as proof of your graduation and post-graduation.
• Test scores: Many colleges and universities use GRE or GMAT scores to determine whether you have what it takes to succeed in a Ph.D. program. If you’re an international applicant, you may also need TOEFL exam scores to demonstrate your proficiency in the English language.
• Letters of reference: These should come from academic or professional colleagues who can attest to your commitment and character. Nearly two to three letters may be required.
• Personal statement or research proposal: This is your chance to communicate your study goals with the admission faculty. That way, the institute can determine whether your interests align with the expertise of the faculty.

Part-time PhD: Eligibility Criteria

Candidates need to satisfy the following criteria to be eligible for admission to the Part-Time Ph.D. program. Candidates who are not meeting the eligibility criteria need not apply to the school in concern.

• The student should be working in an organization that encourages and facilitates research.
• Candidates must have a bachelor's and master's degree in any stream to be eligible for Part time Ph.D. Admission.
• The candidate should have a minimum of one year of work experience in any related field.
• The aspiring candidate should furnish a "consent & No objection certificate" from his/her parent organization.

Part-time Ph.D.: Top Colleges in India

A significant number of top universities/colleges across the country offer Part-time Ph.D. programs to candidates. Some of the top colleges offering Part-time Ph.D. programs are given below.

Part-Time PhD Bangalore

The candidates who intend to pursue PhD must meet the following criteria:

• They must hold a Master’s degree in order to be eligible for admission into a doctoral program.
• To secure admission to reputable universities, the candidate must clear All-India examinations National Eligibility Test for Lectureship (NET) conducted by NTA. Final year students appearing for the qualifying exam can also apply for the examination provided they submit attested copies of their qualifying degree certificates.

Part time PhD: IIT

Part-Time PhD from IIT Delhi

IIT Delhi offers part-time PhD in 24 courses. Qualification for part-time PhD remains the same as that for full-time PhD, except that the requirement of qualifying for a national exam is waived. To be eligible for part-time PhD from IIT Delhi, a candidate must meet the following criteria:

• Only employees of Public Sector Undertakings or Government Departments Research and Development Organizations, or Private Industries (approved by Faculty Boards) are eligible for admission to these programs.
• There is a certain minimum full-time experience required after obtaining the qualifying degree in part-time PhD as well. It is tabulated below.

Part-Time PhD from IIM

Out of all IIMs, part-time PhD is offered only in IIM-Jammu. The admission process is simple:

• A written test is conducted for those who do not have a valid CAT/GRE/GMAT/JRF score
• Then a personal interview is conducted to further screen the number of candidates.
• Following the PI, a merit list is released on the basis of admission criteria and PI evaluation.

The candidate must have the following qualifications in order to be eligible for admission in IIM Jammu:

• A Master's Degree or a 5-year Integrated Master’s Degree in any discipline, with at least 60 percent marks in the Bachelor’s as well as in the Master’s degree.
• A professional qualification like CA, ICWA, CS, with at least 50 percent marks
• A four-year/8 semester Bachelor's degree with at least 6.5 CGPA or equivalent marks.

There is no upper age limit for the candidate. The candidate should have a minimum of 3 years of work experience at the supervisory or above level in Government, autonomous bodies, research centers, PSUs, educational institutes, or private organizations.

Bharathiar university Part-Time PhD

Bharathiar University offers part-time PhD in 36 courses. Admission to Bharathiar University is based on the Common Eligibility Test (CET) conducted by the University between June and July followed by a personal interview.

• Only candidates who have passed from a relevant P.G. degree with 55% aggregate are eligible for admission.
• Candidates who have cleared the UGC NET/CSIR NET/SLET/GATE/SET or are Scientists working in DRDO/ Faculty of Air Force Administrative College, teacher fellowship holders are exempted from giving the CET.

The total fee for a part-time PhD is INR 21,000. The total duration for completing PhD is 4-6 years (for PG students) and 3-5 years (for M.Phil students).

IGNOU Part-Time PhD

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) offers distance PhD courses in subjects like Anthropology, Biochemistry, Computer Science, French, Psychology and many more. Candidates applying for PhD courses have to fulfill certain eligibility criteria mentioned below for your reference,

• Candidates must have completed post graduation in the relevant discipline.
• Candidates must have secured a minimum of 55% in post-graduation.
• Candidates who have cleared M.Phil, along with the course work or have cleared NET need not appear for the IGNOU entrance exam.

Part-time PhD Courses in India

Some of the Part-Time PhD courses offered by the colleges and universities in India are listed below in the table:

Part time PhD: Computer Science Courses

Part time PhD: Management Courses

Part time PhD Literature Courses

Part-time phd: job opportunities.

 Executives that earn their doctoral degrees can get hired in the following professions:

Part-time PhD: Facilities to Scholars

• The students will be provided accommodation on campus for the first 2 years of the program.
• The residential expenses will have to be paid by the scholars separately as per the prevalent rate, and mess expenses as per the actual.

Part-time PhD: Scope

The scope of the Part-time PhD program is very wide and after completing Part-time PhD program, candidates can get so many best opportunities in many fields anywhere in the world. The scopes of this course are:

• The government, as well as the private sector, has started investing in the area of R&D, so there is a huge scope for the students after doing a program in Part-Time PhD.
• If you want to be in the teaching line then after doing Part-Time PhD you can apply for directors, or for HOD post in any science college
• If you want to go for a government job then you have many options like ISRO, DRDO, CSIR, Researcher, and scientist etc.
• From the financial sector to the public sector, now PhDs are found everywhere as they are not limited to work only in the zone of academia.

Also, there is a chance for Part-Time Ph.D. graduates to work in other countries.

Ques. Do Part Time PhD Programmes exist?

Ans . Yes, the part time PhD programmes do exist. Universities and colleges know that many people have packed schedules. To accommodate busy students, some institutes give the option of part-time enrollment in the PhD programs online or on-campus.

Ques. How Part Time PhD Degree Programmess do Work?

Ans. To graduate from a part-time doctoral program, a student needs to do the same work that they would for a full-time course of study. They will simply spread the work out over a longer stretch of time. The first portion of your program will likely be devoted to the classes. If a student enrolled on a part-time basis, they will probably keep their course load light instead of taking multiple classes at once.

Ques. How long does it take to do a part time PhD programme?

Ans . How long it takes to complete your part time scheduled PhD programme is largely up to you and how much you can commit to your studies at any point in time.

You may find that there are some seasons in which you’re able to invest a good portion of your time and other seasons as well when you’re only able to do the bare minimum to keep going.

Ques. Should I take on too many part time PhD students?

Ans. Most universities prefer not to take on too many part-time PhD students because statistically, the success rate is very low. With reduced access to the university or college facilities and staff, distractions from work, and so many years in which to lose motivation and direction, most part-time students give up and never achieve their PhD degrees.

Ques. Is it possible to study PhD program part time and work full time?

Ans. Plenty of people do this. However, the students have to be prepared to sacrifice much of your free time. Taking two classes a semester will consume nearly 20 hours of your time, not including travel time. Remember you will be reading up to 200 pages in a week, conducting research, writing papers, making presentations, attending class and participating in the discussion, and take exams. While each class may not include all these factors but many will.

Ques. Is it possible to enter a traditional academic career after the completion of a part time PhD programme?

Ans . Yes, it's possible, but a doctorate is only one element of an academic career. First, only the most dynamic doctorates land academic positions, especially in the research universities and colleges with tenure-track positions, thus it is essential as a doctoral student to cultivate a professional reputation, and that means participating in departmental duties as a teaching and research assistant, and attending and participating in professional conferences.

Ques. Which is better, a part-time PhD with a job or a full-time Ph.D.?

Ans. Do PhD programme when you are fully convinced and ready for the topic and research methodology of research yourself after successful completion of bachelor's or master's degree and project on the same subject or interdisciplinary subject. The foundation of the right education and knowledge is mandatory and very helpful. Asking for a guide for topic and methodology is disastrous. The role of a guide is to supervise the smooth run of the research project and nothing much. Hence, the question of part-time or full time PhD program does not arise.

Ques. What is the schedule of part-time Phd programme students at IIFT Delhi college; do the students have to attend the classes regularly?

Ans. The classes for both full time and part time PhD students happen during the weekends. The full time students of PhD program get an opportunity to carry out field visits and projects during the weekdays.

Ques. When are the classes for a part-time PhD conducted at IIT Delhi college?

Ans . Both part time and full time students study in the same class. The majority of the classes are the part of morning slot from 8 AM to 2 PM, there are classes in the evening as well. Some guest faculties do classes over the weekend.

Ques. Can we do a part time PhD programme in IIT Bombay?

Ans. Yes you can. IIT-Bombay will call two times per year. You can apply for the same and can attend a written test and/or interview.

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A research scholar under the Part time PhD Programme will carry out major part or all of his/her research work at IIT Ropar under the supervision of supervisor(s) at IIT Ropar. The feasibility of doing this with sufficient intensity will be an important consideration in admitting the scholar in this category.

The candidate should be employed in a reputed University/Institution/Organisation.

Leave is not required for attending the courses.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

Admission to this programme is open to the Departments/Centers as furnished in the Institute website / Advertisement. Registration under this programme is generally open in the following Departments/Centers.

PhD in Engineering: Civil, Chemical, Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical, Biomedical, Metallurgical and Materials

PhD in Science: Mathematics (Only CFTIs), Chemistry, Physics

Minimum eligibility requirements

In addition to possessing the academic qualifications mentioned in the respective departments / centers under regular PhD program, an applicant should fulfil the following requirements also.

GATE or equivalent qualification

Minimum qualification for these candidates is the same as for full-time candidates except that the requirement of qualifying in a national examination (e.g., GATE or equivalent) is waived off

Professional Experience

The candidate should have a minimum experience of 2 (two) years (full time) after B.Tech./M.Tech/M.Sc./M.A. or equivalent as on the date of registration.

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Part-time candidates are required to submit a “No Objection Certificate” on a proper letterhead from the appropriate authority in the organization clearly stating the following:

1.The candidate is permitted to pursue studies on a part-time basis.

2.That his/her official duties permit him/her to devote sufficient time for research.

3.Facilities for research in the candidate’s field of research in the area in which admission is sought   are available at the candidate’s place of work.

4.He/she will be fully relieved from duty and permitted to reside at the Institute for the period required residency.

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How did Raygun qualify for the Olympics? Is she really the best Australia has to offer?

By Mawunyo Gbogbo

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Topic: Olympic Games

Rachael "Raygun" Gunn did not score a single point at the Paris Olympics. ( Getty Images: Elsa )

Since Australian breaker Rachael "Raygun" Gunn failed to score a single point in any of her Olympic bouts, many have asked how she qualified for the Games.

Fellow breaker and anthropologist Lucas Marie says she won her qualification "fair and square" last year, but African American man Malik Dixon has criticised the Olympic body for letting her in.

What's next?

Breaking will not be an event at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games — a decision made before Raygun's performance.

The 2024 Paris Olympics marked breaking's debut as a sport at the global event, with 36-year-old lecturer and breaker Rachael "Raygun" Gunn representing Australia for the first time.

Having failed to win a single point in any of her Olympic bouts, Raygun quickly became a viral sensation.

The question on many people's minds now is: How did she even qualify?

Lucas Marie is a breaker who has competed, performed, taught and judged breaking competitions over the past 25 years. He's also an anthropologist who recently co-authored an article with Gunn.

He says the answer to that question is simple.

Lucas Marie recently co-authored an article with Raygun. ( Supplied )

"There was an Oceania qualifier in which any B-boy or B-girl from Australia [or] New Zealand could enter, and that was in Sydney in October 2023," he told ABC News.

"And leading up to that, there were a lot of other events in which breakers were competing.

"She won those battles fair and square and won the qualification in Sydney.

"And it wasn't really a surprise to anyone. 

"She's been fairly consistent, winning or coming second or third at a lot of breaking events in Australia for the last five to 10 years."

Marie said there was nothing out of the ordinary about Raygun's performance.

"It's not like gymnastics where there's this kind of agreed-upon standard," he said.

"It's always had a rawness to it. It's always had an improvisational kind of quality. And I think looking different and trying different stuff has always been celebrated.

"And I think Raygun, in a way, was just expressing a core kind of hip hop trait in a way a lot of breakers do."

He described her efforts as bold.

"I thought — and this is how I judge a lot of breaking events — I thought, 'Oh, she's making some really interesting choices to mimic Australian animals.' And you can kind of see the choices that she's making in the moment."

Is she the best Australia has to offer?

Team Australia chef de mission Anna Meares insisted after Raygun's performance that she was the best breaker the country had to offer. But is this true?

Lucas Marie has competed, performed, taught and judged breaking competitions for more than 25 years. ( Supplied: momentsby.naz )

"It's sometimes just who's performing better on the day," Marie said.

"And at the qualification event in which she won, and other events in which she's won, she performed better on that day and won the ticket.

"That doesn't mean she's the best. It doesn't really work like that.

"I think she's a great breaker. She won the qualification. She's won other events in the past, and she was a good representative for Australia at that competition."

Asked whether there were B-girls in Perth, regional Victoria or rural Brisbane who might have qualified but could not afford to travel to Sydney for the tryouts, Marie agreed this was possible.

"Of course, there's breakers all over the country that maybe should have been in that event, but they weren't."

Breaking will not carry over to the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, a decision made before Raygun's battle.

Marie described this as sad.

"Maybe, based on the ratings, they'll reassess that and maybe allocate some medals to breaking," he said.

"I really hope that's the case, and I hope that for other breakers who want to compete in it as a dance sport."

Marie said that at the end of the day people should remember they were dealing with a human.

"As a friend of Rachael's, there's a human being who's getting a lot of negative attention," he said.

"I think people kind of miss that sometimes and forget the human aspect of all this."

'Toying with the culture'

Malik Dixon is an African American who has been living in Australia for more than a decade and is a Sydney University graduate.

He said Raygun made a total "mockery" out of breaking at the Olympics.

Malik Dixon says too many people feel entitled to African American culture. ( Supplied )

"She was dressed like a member of the cricket team or an Australian PE teacher, and from that point it just seemed like satire," Mr Dixon told ABC News.

"It just looked like somebody who was toying with the culture and didn't know how culturally significant it was being the first time in the Olympics and just how important it was to people who really cherish hip hop and one of the elements of hip hop, which is breakdancing.

"It made me think, was Borat her breakdancing coach?"

Mr Dixon said too many people felt entitled to African American culture.

"The African American space has been one where we've shared our community so much and without any restraints, any barriers, roadblocks, obstacles, any gatekeepers, that essentially what should have been African American cultural capital is just shared, which is cool," he said. 

"We like to share, right? 

"We shared 400 years of free labour.

"To see Rachael in her attempt to be a part of the culture just be grossly underwhelming made it seem like she didn't take it seriously."

Olympics body criticised for Raygun qualification

Mr Dixon criticised the body that qualified Raygun, saying she devalued breaking with her performance.

"Whatever governing body nominated her as Australia's entrant into the Olympics either did not understand the assignment or didn't really believe in the integrity or significance of breakdancing, because if they did they would just say, rather than disrespect the culture, we're just not ready to send an applicant this year."

He said Raygun was extremely audacious and not self-aware.

"You've got to know your role, know your position, know your limitation," he said. 

"And I think that part of privilege is saying that there are no limits to what I can do. 

"Part of privilege is having the authority to say that there are no limits and there are no requirements, there are no prerequisites to what I can do."

Raygun's degrees do not hold much water with Mr Dixon.

"Due to consumerism, this Foundational Black American product, which is hip hop, is global," he said.

"And even people who have no connection to any African Americans or any local or regional things that come out in these songs, they have become a part of the whole experience now.

"If I came in and said that I was an authority on Greek music and I was going against the grain of what the mainstream Greek musicians thought, or the school of thought, and I've said that I was the authority, people would check me on that.

"If I had a PhD in sprinting, does that qualify me to go against Noah Lyles? No, it doesn't."

He also doubts Raygun was the best breaker Australia had to offer.

"[There's] got to be somebody out here that's better than that! The kangaroo! The sprinkler! She did the sprinkler out there, man!" he said.

Should everybody just lighten up?

Should we lighten up? Mr Dixon does not believe so.

"Larrikinism is used as a get-out-of-jail-free card and to escape responsibility of how words or actions impact a hurt person," he said.

"But when the majority culture is offended, there's no playing around.

"This is a part of my culture, and I don't think Australians are in a place to tell me how I should feel about breakdancing being mocked on an international stage.

"People who don't have any or limited access to black people or hip hop culture now may see Rachael and her buffoonery as a representation of hip hop and black culture.

"People who were already side-eyeing breakdancing as an Olympic sport, Rachael Gunn has put the nail in that coffin.

"This might be the most viral clip of the whole Olympics. From a comedy standpoint, she's got it, but from an Olympics perspective, its regressive."