Full time Ph.D. Admission [Under Institute Fellowship]

• Ph.D. in Engineering:
  • Applicants holding Master’s degree:
    Candidates with a M. Tech/M.S. (Research) degree in Engineering/Technology in the appropriate branch of study with a good academic record. (First class with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks or CGPA = 6.5 (out of 10) in UG and PG)

    Sl. No.	Department	Eligibility
    1	Computer Science and Engineering	Master's degree in Engineering/Technology. Preference will be given to those with M.Tech./M.E./M.S. degree in Computer Science and Engineering or equivalent. Should have been qualified in GATE exam any-time.
    2	Electronics and Communication Engineering	Master's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering or equivalent. Should have been qualified in GATE exam any-time.
    3	Mechanical Engineering	Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Energy Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Instrumentation, Metallurgical Engineering, Production/Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, CAD/CAM/CIM and other allied areas. Should have been qualified in GATE exam any-time

  • Applicants holding Bachelor’s degree:
    Candidates who have Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology with exceptionally good academic record will be considered for direct admission to Ph.D. Programme in the engineering departments subject to anyone of the following conditions:
    • A B.Tech. degree holder from IIT with a minimum CGPA of 8.0 on a 10-point scale or with a valid GATE score.
    • A Bachelor's degree holder in Engineering/Technology from any other University who is among the top 10 rank holders in the University and having a valid GATE score. (Proof of Top 10 rank holder certificate should be attached).
    • A Bachelor's degree holder in Engineering/Technology from a reputed R&D organization with minimum 60% aggregate marks or CGPA = 6.5 (out of 10) and having a proven research record.
• Ph.D. in Sciences:

  Sl. No.	Department	Eligibility
  1	Physics	Master’s degree in Physics/Applied Physics/Material science. (First class with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks or CGPA ≥ 6.5 (out of 10) in UG and PG). Should have been qualified in GATE/CSIR-NET exam any-time.
  2	Mathematics	M.Sc. in Mathematics/Applied Mathematics or equivalent with a good academic record. (First class with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks or CGPA ≥ 6.5 (out of 10) in UG and PG). Should have been qualified in GATE/CSIR-NET exam any-time.

Full Time Ph.D. Admission [Under Sponsored Project]

• Ph.D. in Engineering:
  • Applicants holding Master’s Degree:
    Candidates with a M.Tech./M.S. (Research) degree in Engineering/Technology in the appropriate branch of study with a good academic record. (First class with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks or CGPA = 6.5 (out of 10) in UG and PG)

    Sl. No.	Department	Eligibility
    1	Electronics and Communication Engineering	Master's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering or equivalent. Should have been qualified in GATE exam any-time.
    2	Mechanical Engineering	Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Energy Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Instrumentation, Metallurgical Engineering, Production/Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, CAD/CAM/CIM and other allied areas. Should have been qualified in GATE exam any-time

  • Applicants holding Bachelor’s degree:
    Candidates who have Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology with exceptionally good academic record will be considered for direct admission to Ph.D. Programme in the engineering departments subject to anyone of the following conditions:
    • A B.Tech. degree holder from IIT with a minimum CGPA of 8.0 on a 10-point scale or with a valid GATE score.
    • A Bachelor's degree holder in Engineering/Technology from any other University who is among the top 10 rank holders in the University and having a valid GATE score. (Proof of Top 10 rank holder certificate should be attached).
    • A Bachelor's degree holder in Engineering/Technology from a reputed R&D organization with minimum 60% aggregate marks or CGPA = 6.5 (out of 10) and having a proven research record.

Full Time Ph.D. Admission [Self-Financed - without Institute Fellowship
A candidate in this category works full-time towards the Ph.D. Programme. The Institute does not provide any financial assistantship/fellowship.

• Ph.D. in Engineering:
  • Applicants holding Master’s Degree:
    Candidates with an M. Tech/M.S. (Research) degree in Engineering/Technology in the appropriate branch of study with a good academic record. (First class with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks or CGPA = 6.5 (out of 10) in UG and PG)

    Sl. No.	Department	Eligibility
    1	Computer Science and Engineering	Master's degree in Engineering/Technology. Preference will be given to those with M.Tech./M.E./M.S. degree in Computer Science and Engineering or equivalent.
    2	Electronics and Communication Engineering	Master's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering or equivalent.
    3	Mechanical Engineering	M.Tech./M.E./M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Energy Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Instrumentation, Metallurgical Engineering, Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Smart Manufacturing, Mechatronics, CAD/CAM/CIM and other allied areas.

• Ph.D. in Sciences:

  Sl. No.	Department	Eligibility
  1	Mathematics	M.Sc. in Mathematics/Applied Mathematics or equivalent with a good academic record. (First class with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks or CGPA ≥ 6.5 (out of 10) in UG and PG).

Full-Time Ph.D. Admission [Fellowship from external funding agencies (Govt./Semi-Govt.)]
Candidates who have qualified for JRF from various funding agencies such as UGC / CSIR / INSPIRE / NBHM / DBT / ICMR / MeitY and if it is tenable for the year of registration may also apply for Ph.D. programme under this category subject to fulfilling the following eligibility criteria for admission to various departments.

Educational Qualifications
Master’s/M.S. (by Research) degree in the appropriate branch of study with first class and a minimum 60% aggregate marks or CGPA = 6.5 (out of 10) in UG and PG.

Sl. No.	Department	Eligibility
1	Computer Science and Engineering	M.Tech./M.E./M.S. degree in Computer Science and Engineering or equivalent.
2	Electronics and Communication Engineering	M.Tech./M.E./M.S. degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering or equivalent.
3	Mechanical Engineering	M.Tech./M.E./M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Energy Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Instrumentation, Metallurgical Engineering, Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Smart Manufacturing, Mechatronics, CAD/CAM/CIM and other allied areas.
4	Sciences	i) Mathematics M.Sc. in Mathematics/Applied Mathematics or equivalent ii) Physics Master’s degree in Physics/Applied Physics/Material Science iii) English MA in English (TESOL/TESL/ELT) (or) MA in English Literature or allied subjects

Part-time Ph.D. Admission
Applicant Eligibility criteria:
An applicant must satisfy the minimum eligibility criteria, mentioned under (1), (2) and (3) of this section, to consider his/her application for Part-time Ph.D. programme of the institute and additional requirements specific to the departments will be published in website along with advertisement from time to time with the approval from the competent authority.

• Educational Qualifications:
  Master’s/M.S. (by Research) degree in the appropriate branch of study with first class and a minimum 60% aggregate marks or CGPA = 6.5 (out of 10) in UG and PG.

  Sl. No.	Department	Eligibility
  1	Computer Science and Engineering	M.Tech./M.E./M.S. degree in Computer Science and Engineering or equivalent.
  2	Electronics and Communication Engineering	M.Tech./M.E./M.S. degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering or equivalent.
  3	Mechanical Engineering	M.Tech./M.E./M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Energy Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Instrumentation, Metallurgical Engineering, Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Smart Manufacturing, Mechatronics, CAD/CAM/CIM and other allied areas.
  4	Sciences	i) Mathematics M.Sc. in Mathematics/Applied Mathematics or equivalent ii) Physics Master’s degree in Physics/Applied Physics/Material Science

  Note: For engineering departments, candidates with B.Tech./B.E. degree may also be considered if the candidates have at least 6 years of experience with proven track record of research experience.
• Relevant Experience:
  Permanent employees who can submit No Objection Certificate from their employer and are working in the cadre equivalent to Scientist-C/Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Government R&D laboratories/Government organizations/Government industry/ PSUs/State Govt. Undertakings having at least three years of experience are eligible.
  OR
  Permanent/Regular Employees from Private Industries/Education Institutions with R & D facilities having at least three years of experience are eligible.
• Organization Qualifications:
  • Government R&D laboratories/Government Educational Institutions/Government organizations/Government industry/PSUs/State Govt. Undertakings,
  • Private Organization/Industry/Educational Institutions, to which the applicant belongs to, must be of at least 3 years standing (i.e., established at least five years before the last date of applying for Ph.D. (Part-time) admission as per the advertisement) with membership in CII/ASSOCHEM or any other equivalent membership.

Web notification of the PhD Advertisement and the Application Registration process starts on	25.10.2023 (Wednesday)
Last date for the submission of online Application forms	28.11.2023 (Tuesday)
Web notification of the short-listed candidates for written test and/or Interview	01.12.2023 (Friday)
Tentative dates of written test and/or interview (for short listed candidates)	11.12.2023 to 13.12.2023 (Monday to Wednesday)
Announcement of Results	15.12.2023 (Friday)
Last date for the seat confirmation, fees payment for the first Semester (selected candidates only) and reporting to the institute.	24.12.2023 (Monday)
Report to the Institute and Commencement of the Academic Session	26.12.2023 (Tuesday)

Heads/Batch		Amount (in Rs.)
1	Tuition Fee (Semester Wise)	26,400
	Total (1)	26,400
2	Other Fees # (Semester Wise)
	a) Internet & ICT Fee	1,000
	b) Medical Insurance + PHC	1,875
	c) Student Amenities Fee	3,000
	d) Examination Fee	250
	e) Sports Fee	2,250
	f) Registration Fee	500
	Total (2)	8,875
3	One Time Fees
	a) Admission Fee	500
	b) Certificate /Thesis Fee	1,500
	c) Student Welfare Fee	1,000
	d) Infrastructure Development Fee	1,000
	e) Alumni Life Membership Fee	500
	f) Publication Fee/Library Fee	1,500
	g) Caution Money*	5,000
	Total (3)	11,000
4	Hostel Fees (Semester Wise)
	a) Hostel Admission Fee	1,000
	b) Hostel Seat rent	3,500
	c) Hostel Maintenance Charges	9,000
	d) Hostel Development Fee	1,500
	e) Dining Charges -advance^	21,060
	Total (4)	36,060
Grand Total (1+2+3+4)		82,335/-

Note:

• The SC/ST students shall get complete tuition fee waiver as per Govt. of India directives.
• One Time Fee will be collected only once at the time of Admission.
• * Caution Money is refundable at the time of leaving the institute after deducting dues, (if any)
• ^ Dining Charges -Advance, is subjected to change depending on the Mess contract.
• # Other fees may vary from time to time – Semester Wise.

Interested and eligible candidates shall submit application using online Admission to Ph.D. programme portal available on the Institute website (www.iiitk.ac.in). Enclosures such as GATE score card, Educational and Experience certificates, online Fees payment receipt, No Objection Certificate (NOC) and sponsorship certificate in support of application are to be uploaded as separate documents (pdf), along with the application form. In case, NOC is not enclosed at the time of online submission, a self-declaration form should be uploading by the candidate stating that NOC will be submitted at the time of interview. No Downloadable Forms will be available. After filling the form, you are advised to take a printout of your application and keep the same for your record.

• Application Fee:
  a) Gen/OBC candidates: Rs. 500/-
  b) SC/ST/PwD candidates: Rs. 250/-
  Candidates need to pay application fee only through online mode and the account details are as follows.
  • Payment link: https://forms.eduqfix.com/phdiiitdmk/add
  • Bank Account details: All applicants are advised to pay the Institute fee using “Online Payment Link” only. However, if the payment link is not working due to any technical reasons, in such situation you may pay the fee directly to the Institute account. The account details are as below:
    Name: Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing, Kurnool.
    Account Number: 50100257542350
    IFSC Code: HDFC0004159
    Bank Name: HDFC Bank C Camp Center Branch Kurnool
    Application fee once paid is non-refundable.
• Shortlisted candidates qualified for the Written test/Interview need to submit the following applicable self-attested documents and original certificates are to be produced for verification on the day of Written test/Interview:
  • Copies of all Mark sheets/grade cards, degree certificates beginning from SSLC/SSC towards proof of qualification with original certificates.
  • Copy of Community Certificate in the case of SC/ST/OBC/Economically Weaker Section (EWS) candidates issued by the competent authority of respective State Government.
  • Authorized Doctor’s Certificate with disability descriptions in the case of Person with Disabled (PwD) candidates.
  • Copy of GATE score or UGC-JRF/NET/CSIR/ DAE-JEST/Inspire fellowship or other fellowship award.
  • Copy of proof of Experience certificate, if any.
  • Copy of No Objection and Sponsorship certificate

1	Create login	The candidate must register using 'Create New Account' on the 'User Login' menu. Upon registration, the candidate will receive an activation link to the registered Email ID. In case, the candidate gets 'User already exists' message, please retry with another username
2	Application fee payment.	Please transfer fee amount i.e 250 for SC/ST/PwD and 500 for other to the following account number and enter UTR number in application form Account Number: 50100257542350 IFSC Code: HDFC0004159 Bank Name: HDFC Bank C Camp Center Branch Kurnool
3	Apply Online	The candidate must choose ‘Apply Online’ and complete the application form by following steps Basic Details Qualifications Details National Level Examination Details Other Details File Upload Preview Final Submission The candidate must furnish all the details in the given columns. Fields with the symbol '*'are compulsory. The candidate must finish all the steps in order to complete the application. Incomplete applications will not be considered for the scrutiny.
4	Print Application	Candidates can generate PDF application using link available in 'Print Application' menu.
5	Query/Complaint	In case of any issue/query, candidates can email to phdadmissions@iiitk.ac.in

Ph.D. Admission (Under Institute Fellowship):
The scholars admitted to the Ph.D. programmes under Full-time are eligible for the Halftime Teaching/Research Assistantship (HTRA) under the following regulations:

• The scholars should work for at least 8 hours per week to earn this assistantship.
• Renewal of assistantship every semester will be contingent on enrolment, satisfactory progress in research work and good performance during the preceding semester in the discharge of responsibility as teaching / research assistant.
• Financial assistance is provided to selected scholars based on the prescribed rules of MoE.
  • 1st and 2nd Year: Rs. 31,000/- (1st and 2nd Year: 37,000/-##)
  • 3rd to 5th year: Rs. 35,000/- (3rd – 5th Year: 42,000/-*** ##)
  Note:
  ## The fellowship amount will be provided as per the Ministry of Education Guidelines after due approval.
  *** The fellowship is awarded based on external assessment after completion of two years.

Ph.D. Admission (Under Project Fellowship):
Scholars under Project category are eligible for an assistantship from Sponsored Research project under regulations of the respective Sponsored Research Project agency. The admission to this category is contingent upon the successful selection of the candidate for Project. On completion of project funding, institute will not support any assistantship.

Ph.D. admission [Fellowship from external funding agencies (Govt./Semi-Govt.)]:
Fellowship will be as per the norms of the respective external funding agency.

• Under Institution Fellowship/External funding agency/Self-financing

  Department	Institute fellowship	Part-Time	Self-Finance
  Computer Science and Engineering	Natural Language Processing, Social Computing, Recommender systems, TIME Series analysis, Social network analysis, Big data analysis, online marketing, Data mining, Machine Learning, Data analytics, Data Sciences, Databases, Theoretical computer science, Deep Learning, 4G 5G and High Efficiency wifi networks, IoT and Edge computing, SDN and NFV, Cryptography, Bio-informatics, Health informatics, Next Generation Networks, Artificial Intelligences, Computer vision, Cryptology, Block chain, Post- Quantum Cryptography, Privacy, Remote Sensing, Soft Computing, Fog, 5G/6G, AI-based Drones	Natural Language Processing, Social Computing, Recommender systems, TIME Series analysis, Social network analysis, Big data analysis, online marketing, Data mining, Machine Learning, Data analytics, Data Sciences, Databases, Theoretical computer science, Deep Learning, 4G 5G and High Efficiency wifi networks, IoT and Edge computing, SDN and NFV, Cryptography, Bio-informatics, Health informatics, Next Generation Networks, Artificial Intelligences, Computer vision, Cryptology, Block chain, Post- Quantum Cryptography, Privacy, Remote Sensing, Soft Computing, Fog, 5G/6G, AI-based Drones	Natural Language Processing, Social Computing, Recommender systems, TIME Series analysis, Social network analysis, Big data analysis, online marketing, Data mining, Machine Learning, Data analytics, Data Sciences, Databases, Theoretical computer science, Deep Learning, 4G 5G and High Efficiency wifi networks, IoT and Edge computing, SDN and NFV, Cryptography, Bioinformatics, Health informatics, Next Generation Networks, Artificial Intelligences, Computer vision, Cryptology, Block chain, Post-Quantum Cryptography, Privacy, Remote Sensing, Soft Computing, Fog, 5G/6G, AI-based Drones
  Electronics and Communication Engineering	Wireless and Mobile Communications and Adhoc Networks, Software Defined Radio/Cognitive Radio, Global Navigation Satellite Systems, Underwater Communication, MIMO Communications, VLSI Design, Embedded System IoT, Embedded M.L, Semiconductor device modeling and simulation, Semiconductor Optoelectronic Devices /II-VI and III-V compound, Detectors in Terahertz Region, Harmonic Analysis, VLSI Signal Processing for Instrumentation, Digital Signal Processing and Power Quality.	Wireless and Mobile Communications and Adhoc Networks, Software Defined Radio/Cognitive Radio, Global Navigation Satellite Systems, Underwater Communication, MIMO Communications, VLSI Design, Embedded System, IoT, Embedded M.L, Computer Architecture, Image Processing, Cryptography Coding Theory, Electrochemical biosensor, Noninvasive body fluid monitoring, Biomedical Instrumentation, Industrial Automation, Electrochemical techniques, Analog, and Power Electronics, Internet of Things (IoT) for Agriculture, manufacturing industry and Smart City. Biodegradable Electronics, Application of Nano Electronics, Semiconductor device modeling and simulation, Analog IC design, Digital IC design and Mixed signal IC design, Semiconductor Optoelectronic Devices /II-VI and III-V compound, Detectors in Terahertz Region, Harmonic Analysis, VLSI Signal Processing for Instrumentation, Digital Signal Processing and Power Quality.	Wireless and Mobile Communications and Adhoc Networks, Software Defined Radio/Cognitive Radio, Global Navigation Satellite Systems, Underwater Communication, MIMO Communications, VLSI Design, Embedded System IoT, Embedded M.L, Semiconductor device modeling and simulation, Semiconductor Optoelectronic Devices /II-VI and III-V compound, Detectors in Terahertz Region, Harmonic Analysis, VLSI Signal Processing for Instrumentation, Digital Signal Processing and Power Quality.
  Mechanical Engineering	Vibrations, Dynamics and control, Nonlinear dynamics, Micro-scale devices, SPM, Quantum Computing, Quantum Machine learning, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Simulation Techniques, Industry 4.0, CPS, Digital Twin, Robotics, Automation, Solar Energy, Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Thermal Energy storage, Jet Impingement Cooling, Phase Change Materials, Porous Media, Battery Thermal Management, Inverse Heat Conduction, Gas Turbine Blade Cooling, CFD, Solar air heater, Composites for Defense Material, Manufacturing Technology, Machining Science, Surface Texturing, Coating, Additive manufacturing, Composite materials, Metal Forming, shape memory alloys.	Vibrations, Dynamics and control, Nonlinear dynamics, Micro-scale devices, SPM, Quantum Computing, Quantum Machine learning, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Simulation Techniques, Industry 4.0, CPS, Digital Twin, Robotics, Automation, Solar Energy, Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Thermal Energy storage, Jet Impingement Cooling, Phase Change Materials, Porous Media, Battery Thermal Management, Inverse Heat Conduction, Gas Turbine Blade Cooling, CFD, Solar air heater, Composites for Defense Material, Holistic Assessment of an Indigenously Engineered Composite Rotor for Rotary Wing UAVs: Whirl Tower Validation to Flight  Testing, Manufacturing Technology, Machining Science, Surface Texturing, Coating, Additive manufacturing, Composite materials, Metal Forming, shape memory alloys.	Vibrations, Dynamics and control, Nonlinear dynamics, Micro-scale devices, SPM, Quantum Computing, Quantum Machine learning, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Simulation Techniques, Solar Energy, Industry 4.0, CPS, Digital Twin, Robotics, Automation, Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Thermal Energy storage, Jet Impingement Cooling, Phase Change Materials, Porous Media, Battery Thermal Management, Inverse Heat Conduction, Gas Turbine Blade Cooling, CFD, Solar air heater, Composites for Defense Material, Precision Agriculture, Investigation of additive manufactured microlattice structures for defense applications, Manufacturing Technology, Machining Science, Surface Texturing, Coating, Additive manufacturing, Composite materials, Metal Forming, shape memory alloys.
  Sciences (Mathematics)	Mathematical Control Theory, Inverse Problems, Numerical Analysis, Differential Equations, Algebra	Mathematical Control Theory, Inverse Problems, Numerical Analysis, Differential Equations, Algebra	Mathematical Control Theory, Inverse Problems, Numerical Analysis, Differential Equations, Algebra
  Physics	Condensed Matter Physics (Expt), Nano Sciences & Nano technology, Solar Energy Materials, Hydrogen Fuel Production, CO2 reduction, Solar cells Batteries, Super Capacitors, Photodiodes, Fuel cells.	Experimental Condensed Matter Physics, Magnetism, Nano particles, Magnetic Anisotropy, skyrmions in magnetic materials, Solar Photovoltaic's	Nil

  Department	Institute fellowship	Part-Time	Self-Finance	External Funding Agency
  English	Nil	Nil	Nil	English Language Education / English Language Teaching

• Under Project Fellowship

  Department	Name of the Project	Project Duration	Broad Research Areas
  Electronics and Communication Engineering	Instruction Data level Parallelism based hardware accelerator (C2S Project)	5 Years	VLSI, Computer Architecture, DSP, Embedded Systems, Signal Integrity/Power Integrity, Digital IC Design
  Mechanical Engineering	Intelligent Crop Management System	3 Years	Precision Agriculture
  	Nano Level Surface Texturing of Turning Insert Through Cavitations Technique	3 Years	Surface Texturing, Coating, Machining