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After the conclusion of the application procedure, candidates are shortlisted based on scores in GATE/ UGC-NET (Lectureship)/ UGC-JRF/ CSIR-NET/ CAT/ GMAT/ GRE. Based on the cutoff marks, candidates with a score equal to or higher than the cutoff are selected. The eligible candidates without a valid score have to appear for an entrance test (which is an Aptitude Test covering four sections – English Comprehension, Quantitative Ability, Analytical Reasoning and Data Interpretation). Shortlisted students further have to appear for an interview. 

Candidates enrolled in a PhD programme have to complete a one-year coursework. Following this, candidates in the full-time course have to complete it in 3-4 years. Other candidates can take a little longer to complete the course.

No, the Admission process has ended now. You can apply next year.

The technology institute offers PhD in four specialisations. The courses are available in Computer Science & Engineering, Physics (Space and Atmospheric Sciences), Mathematics, Electronics and Communication Engineering. Admission to all the PhD courses is entrance-based. Aspirants must check the eligibility criteria before form filling.

Candidates must pass a master's degree in Engineering/Technology with at least 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA, to apply. Aspirants who have completed a bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology in a specifc area with at least CGPA of 7.5 or 70% aggregate can also apply for PhD at IIIT Kalyani. 

The total tuition fee for PhD at IIIT Kalyani is INR 29,100. Students taking hostel facilities will have to pay a hostel fees. Further, the total course fee will be higher as it will include other components as well. The mentioned fee is as per the data collected from unofficial sources. Hence, is indicative. Aspirants can visit the official website to find out more details regarding the fee structure.