IIT Guwahati MTech+PhD Dual Degree Admission 2022
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IIT Guwahati also offers a Dual Degree (MTech + PhD) programme in Computer Science & Engineering at the Department of Computer Science & Engineering. The duration of the programme is three years; however, candidates can complete the programme in a maximum of seven years. Admission to this pogramme is entrance exam-based.
- IIT Guwahati MTech+PhD Admission 2022: Eligibility and Selection
- IIT Guwahati Dual Degree Application Process 2022
- IIT Guwahati Dual Degree (MTech+PhD) FAQs
IIT Guwahati MTech+PhD Admission 2022: Eligibility and Selection
IIT Guwahati offers admission to the Dual Degree (MTech+PhD) programme basis the entrance exam scores. Candidates seeking admission to the Dual Degree programme must have the following eligibility:
- Eligibility:
-BTech from an IIT with a minimum of 8.0 CPI (GATE score not required), Or
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-BE/BTech in any discipline other than CSE/ IT or equivalent with a minimum of 70% aggregate or 7.5 CPI + GATE score, Or
-BTech from an IIT with 7.0 CPI but not more than 8.0 CPI + GATE score
(The programme is not meant for Engineering graduates in Computer/ Information Technology and related disciplines)
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The GATE scorecard is valid for three years for MTech admission. If a candidate has more than one valid GATE score, then he/she must use the one with better GATE score. One can download their result scorecard using enrollment ID and password.
Indian Institute of Science (IISc) offers courses at the undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG) and doctorate Ph.D level to aspirants. Programmes on offer at IISc Bangalore are in streams such as Science, Design, Engineering and Management. Minimum Eligibility Criteria for UG & PG courses. - UG: Candidates can apply for UG level courses offered at IISc, if they have cleared their Class 12th with at least 60% aggregate marks or equivalent grade. Apart from this, aspirants should also have studied Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as main subjects in Class 12th. - PG:
Candidates who have applied for M.Tech and management programmes should possess Bachelors degree in Engineering/Technology whereas for M.Des course the eligibility criteria is such that candidates should have a Bachelors degree in architecture/design to take part in the admission process. - Integrated Ph.D. after B.Sc Course. In this course you get admission in combined M.Sc. And Ph.D. course. After 6 years you will get M.Sc. and Ph.D. both. Admission is through IIT JAM exam and an interview. - Ph.D. after M.Sc. Or B.Tech Course: In this course you do a Ph.D. Admission is through net/GATE/jest exam and an interview. Read more: https://www.shiksha.com/university/indian-institute-of-science-bangalore-22350.
- Selection: GATE + Interview
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IIT Guwahati Dual Degree Application Process 2022
Candidates seeking admission to the Dual Degree programme (MTech+PhD) offered at IIT Guwahati must have a valid GATE score. To apply for GATE, candidates must follow the step-wise application process demonstrated in the infographic below:
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Further, they are required to submit an application form at IIT Guwahati along with the required details and documents to be considered for the programme.
Documents required:
The list of documents to be submitted at the time of application for MTech is given below:
- Class 10 certificate as proof of date of birth
- Class 12 pass certificate
- Bachelor's degree certificate
- Master's degree certificate
- Entrance exam scorecard
- Gen-EWS/ OBC-NCL/ SC/ST certificate (if applicable)
- Physical Disability (PwD) certificate
- Certificate (FORM-DS) issued by respective record offices of Armed Forces Personne (for DS category admission)
- Attested passport size photograph (recent)
IIT Guwahati Dual Degree (MTech+PhD) FAQs
Q. What is the basic eligibility for Dual Degree (MTech+PhD) programme at IIT Guwahati?
Q. How can I apply for Dual Degree (MTech+PhD) admission at IIT Guwahati?
Q. What is the selection procedure for Dual Degree (MTech+PhD) at IIT Guwahati?
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| General | Interdisciplinary branches (Biomedical, Earth System Science, Aquacultural Engineering) | Moderate |
| OBC | Chemical, Cryogenic, or Functional Materials | Moderate to High |
| SC / ST | Core branches (Mechanical, Communication, Structural) | Very High |
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| Newer IITs | IIT Jammu, IIT Bhilai, IIT Dharwad | High |
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At this score, he should look for specialised or interdisciplinary branches where the OBC cutoff is lower:
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