Ph.D

No, it is not necessary to have a GATE score. As the institute accepts scores of other national-level exams such as UGC-NET/CSIR-NET as well. Moreover, aspirants who did not appear for any of the mentioned exams can take the written test conducted by IIT Mandi.

Aspirants must check out the eligibility criteria for the respective PhD course before filling out the application. The application procedure is carried out online and the aspirants can apply by visiting the website. IIT Mandi admits candidates in doctoral-level courses based on merit in GATE/UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/written test followed by a personal interview round.

PhD is considered to be the highliest qualification in any field of interest. Hence, it is very important to determine the area of the subspecialty of the candidate before applying for the PhD Entrance Exam. As the candidate is going to be working in the particular field for a time span of almost 5 years, they must look for the courses and publications that interest them, analyse and summarise their interests and apply for the PhD accordingly.

PhD at IIT Gandhinagar is available across 13 specialisations which include Biological Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, CSE, Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Cognitive Science, Earth Sciences and Humanities & Social Sciences, etc.

Admissions to PhD at IIT Gandhinagar generally opens up toward the beginning and end of each academic year. In addition to the announced admission cycles with a prescribed deadline of application, the institute also considers applications for any time of the year for exceptional candidates. Based on the qualifications of the candidates and the need of the specialisation, applications received are processed via duly constituted selection committees at regular intervals. Currently, PhD admissions are open for Start Early courses and via a Special Drive for OBC (NCL)/ SC/ ST/ PWD catgeory students.