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PhD in Humanities and Social Sciences 

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  • Estd. 2015

PhD in Humanities and Social Sciences
 at 
IIT Palakkad 
Overview

Duration

3 years

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Doctorate Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   Does IIT Palakkad offer better placements than IIT Jammu?
A: 

Refer the below-mentioned table for IIT Palakkad placements 2023 as compared with the placement statistics of other IITs such as IIT Jammu, IIT Tirupati and IIT Bhillai:

IIT Name

Highest Package (2023)

Average Package (2023)

IIT Palakkad

INR 46.15 LPA

INR 13.95 LPA

IIT Jammu

INR 53 LPA

INR 17 LPA 

IIT Tirupati

INR 46 LPA

INR 17.58 LPA

IIT Bhilai

INR 48.64 LPA

INR 14 LPA

 

Q:   What is the lowest package in IIT Palakkad?
A: 

The lowest package offered during IIT Palakkad placements 2023 stood at INR 6 LPA. Further, the lowest salary trends witnessed during IIT Palakkad placements over the past three years are presented below:

The lowest salary trends witnessed during IIT Palakkad placements over the past three years are presented below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2021)

Placement Statistics (2022)

Placement Statistics (2023)

Lowest package

INR 3.3 LPA

INR 3.6 LPA

INR 6 LPA

Q:   What is the placement rate at IIT Palakkad?
A: 

The placement rate recorded during IIT Palakkad BTech placements 2023 was 95%. Further, the overall placement rate recorded during IIT Palakkad placements 2023 was 90.05%. Further, a fluctuating trend was witnessed in the placement rate recorded over the past three years during IIT Palakkad placements over the past three years, which is presented below:

Further, the trends witnessed during IIT Palakkad placements over the past three years with respect to the batch size, registered students, students placed and placement rate recorded are presented below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2021)

Placement Statistics (2022)

Placement Statistics (2023)

Batch size

163

251

250

Registered students

115

193

211

Students placed

97

176

190

Overall placement rate

84.34%

91.19%

90.05%

Note: Placement percentage is based on number of students participated and students placed.

Q:   How hard is it to get a good job at IIT Palakkad placements?
A: 

It depends on the students’ core competency and domain knowledge to get a job during IIT Palakkad placements. The highest and average package offered during IIT Palakkad BTech placements 2023 stood at INR 47 LPA and INR 15.7 LPA, respectively. Further, the placement rate recorded during IIT Palakkad BTech placements 2023 was 95%. Further, the placement rate recorded during IIT Palakkad placements 2023 was 90.05%. The key highlights of IIT Palakkad placements 2023 as compared with 2022 are presented below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2022)

Placement Statistics (2023)

Highest package

INR 120 LPA

INR 47 LPA

Overall average package

INR 13.93 LPA

INR 13.95 LPA

Overall lowest package

INR 3.6 LPA

INR 6 LPA

Batch size

251

250

Registered students

193

211

Students placed

176

190

Overall placement rate

91.19%

90.05%

Offers made

208

206

Q:   How is the placement at IIT Palakkad?
A: 

The highest and average package offered during IIT Palakkad BTech placements 2023 stood at INR 47 LPA and INR 15.7 LPA, respectively. Further, the placement rate recorded during IIT Palakkad BTech placements 2023 was 95%. The key highlights of IIT Palakkad placements 2023 as compared with 2022 and 2021 are presented in the below-mentioned table:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2021)

Placement Statistics (2022)

Placement Statistics (2023)

Overall highest package

INR 31.59 LPA

INR 120 LPA

INR 46.15 LPA

Overall average package

INR 11.42 LPA

INR 13.93 LPA

INR 13.95 LPA

Overall lowest package

INR 3.3 LPA

INR 3.6 LPA

INR 6 LPA

Batch size

163

251

250

Registered students

115

193

211

Students placed

97

176

190

Overall placement rate

84.34%

91.19%

90.05%

Offers made

120

208

206

PPOs made

6

26

38

Companies visited

110

215

158

Students opted for higher studies

20

12

43

PhD in Humanities and Social Sciences
 at 
IIT Palakkad 
Entry Requirements

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PhD in Humanities and Social Sciences
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IIT Palakkad 
Admission Process

    Important Dates

    Feb 28, 2025
    Special drive for SC/ST categories Application last date
    Mar 10 - 20, 2025
    Special drive for SC/ST categories Interviews
    Apr 4 - 27, 2025
    Application July 2025 start and end date

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    Students also asked

    Q:   How can I get admission in IIT Palakkad?
    A: 

    To get admission in IIT Palakkad candidates must follow the admission process as per the institution's admission guidelines. IIT Palakkad admission is completely entrance-based for all the courses offered by the institute. IIT Dharwad offers BTech (integrated course) at the undergraduate level. MTech/ MSc at postgrauate level and PhD / MS at doctoral level. Candidates must follow the admission procedure of IIT Palakkad: 

    Step 1: IIT Palakkad Application Process

    IIT Palakkad conducts the application process for admission to its offered courses. However, for a few course candidates are required to complete the entrance exam's registration/application process.

    • BTech and BS aspirants must fill out the application form for JEE (Main) via the official website of the National Testing Agency (NTA) (nta.ac.in). Read more
    • MTech candidates must register for GATE via the official website of GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) (appsgate.iitd.ac.in). Read more
    • MSc candidates must register for the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM). Admission to each of the MSc courses will be offered to those who qualified in the exams and appear for the JAM counselling process.
    • For PhD and MSstudents are required to apply via the official website of IIT Palakkad. Candidates must register and fill out the application form online.

    Step 2: IIT Palakkad Selection Process

    Candidates are shortlisted based on their qualifications. Next candidates are required to go through the selection process which requires candidates to go through the course-based entrance exam followed by other selection rounds (if applicable). After the selection rounds are completed, they are required to go through the course-wise counselling process for final seat allocation. For PhD and MS, IIT Palakkad conducts its own written test and personal interview for selection.

    Step 3: IIT Palakkad seat allocation

    Seat allocation for BTech is conducted by the JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) counseling plays a crucial role in the final selection process, as it facilitates the allocation of seats in the BTech programme at IIT Palakkad. For M.Tech candidates must participate in the GATE counselling for seat allocation. And for MSc JAM counselling is accepted.

    Step 4: IIT Palakkad Final Admission

    Once the seats are allocated, applicants who are selected can submit the admission charges and confirm their admission to the relevant course at IIT Bombay. Candidates might have to visit the institute's admission office to verify the documents.

    Q:   Does IIT Palakkad offer any scholarships?
    A: 

    Yes, the institute provides scholarships such as Merit Cum Means Scholarships for Professional and Technical Courses, Scholarships for Students with Disabilities, Top Class Education Scheme for SC students, National Fellowship and Scholarships for Higher Education for ST students, Central Sector Scheme For Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles, Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for RPF/RPSF and Financial Support to the students of NER for Higher Professional Courses (NEC Merit scholarship).

    Q:   How can I get admission in IIT Palakkad?
    A: 

    To gain entry into IIT Palakkad applicants need to pass the necessary entrance exams like JEE Main and JEE Advanced for BTech or GATE for MTech. Once they qualify they will take part in the JoSAA counseling for BTech or the appropriate counseling for other programs. Those shortlisted will undergo a selection process that may involve interviews or assessments. Ultimately after seats are assigned candidates must confirm their admission by paying the fees and validating their documents.

    Q:   Who are the top recruiters for BTech at IIT Palakkad?
    A: 

    The list of top recruiters during IIT Palakkad placements in recent past is presented below:

    IIT Palakkad Top Recruiters

    Accenture

    Havells

    Paytm

    Jio

    HCL

    Adobe

    Tata ELXSI

    Texas Instruments

    ICICI Bank

    Hitachi

    Q:   What is the last date to fill the choices in JoSAA counselling?
    A: 

    JoSAA 2025 counselling choice filling last date is June 12. Note that, once the JoSAA choice filling window closes candidates will not be allowed to edit the choice list. This means candidates will not be able to change the order of the selected choices or add any more course in or delete any course from the choice list after the deadline for choice filling.

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