IIITDM Kancheepuram PhD Admission July 2024 – Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing (IIITDM) Kancheepuram invites online applications for PhD admission offered in various disciplines for July 2024 session.
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IIITDM Kancheepuram PhD Programs
Category of PhD Admission
HTRA (Regular Full Time Program with Institute Scholarship)
Scholars under HTRA category are eligible for Half-time Teaching/Research Assistantship (HTRA) provided by the Institute under the following regulations:
- The scholars need to do Teaching Assistantship (TAship) for at least 8 hours per week
- Renewal of assistantship for every subsequent semester will be contingent on enrolment, satisfactory progress in research work, and good performance during the preceding semester.
- The assistantship under HTRA is Rs. 37,000 per month during the first and second year and Rs. 42,000 per month during 3rd – 5 th year period subject to fulfillment of external assessment at the end of second year, and having a satisfactory performance. Enhancement of assistantship, if any, will be in line with the norms of Ministry of Education. The scholars are permitted to continue their research even after submission of thesis and fellowship is provided till completion of their viva or 5 year period whichever is earlier.
NHTRA (Regular Full time Program without Institute Scholarship)
- Scholars under NHTRA category are not eligible for any Half Time Teaching assistantship at the Institute.
Project (Regular Full Time Program with Support from Sponsored Project for Project Staff of the institute)
- Scholars under Project category are eligible for an assistantship from Sponsored Research project under regulations of the Sponsored Research Office.
- The admission to this category is contingent upon the successful selection of the candidate for Project Staff by the Sponsored Research Office of IIITDM Kancheepuram.
- On completion of project funding, institute assistantship may be considered subject to conditions stipulated by the Senate.
- The candidates are required to submit a NOC from PI/Dean at the time of admission.
EXTERNAL (Part Time Program without Institute Scholarship)
- The candidates employed and sponsored by the national laboratories, public sector companies or private industry/organization having R&D facilities and recognized by Govt. of India are eligible to apply under this category. (Refer to R&D Brochure)
- Research scholar under this category will normally carry out part or all of his / her research work in his/her own organization under the supervision of a co-guide employed in the same organization and a guide from IIITDM Kancheepuram. The candidate must have at least two years of regular service in the respective organization.
- The candidates are required to submit a Relief certificate, NOC & Sponsorship certificate at the time of admission.
- These candidates are to complete the courses as advised by the DC during the first year of their program.
Professional with Extensive Experience (PEE)
- Candidates working only in Government organizations/laboratories, PSUs, and recognized by Govt. of India (DST) are eligible to apply under this category.
- Candidate shall have M.Tech. / MS (Research) / Equivalent degree with at least 10 years of professional experience.
- Candidate having B.Tech. / Equivalent degree are required to have at least 12 years of professional experience.
- Candidates should have demonstrated research potential through research papers in reputed journals / patents / technology transfer.
- These candidates are expected to discuss with prospective research supervisor at the institute before submitting their application. These candidates are to attend courses (In-house courses, Self-study courses, NPTEL) as advised by the DC during the first year of their program.
- No residency requirement for such candidates.
- Research scholars under this category will normally carry out part or all of his / her research work in his/her own organization under the supervision of a Guide from IIITDM Kancheepuram and such scholars need not have a co-guide in their organization.
Fellowship (Regular Full Time Scholars with Govt./Semi-Govt. Fellowship Award)
- 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 and subsequent period may also apply for Ph.D programme under the Fellowship category subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria for admission to various departments.
Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme (Full-Time)
- Scholars under the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme category are eligible for fellowship under Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme by MEITY.
Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme (Part-Time)
- The professionals working at a reputed place/organization are eligible to apply under this category.
- The candidates are required to submit a NOC at the time of admission.
- These candidates are to complete the courses as advised by the DC during the first semester/year of their program.
PhD Program Offered
PhD programs Offered in the following disciplines
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Interdisciplinary Product Design
- Biomedical Engineering
Research Areas Available for PhD Admission July 2024
Computer Science and Engineering
- Image Processing, Computer Vision, Medical Image Processing, Biometrics
- Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Data Mining, Data Analytics, Hardware for AI
- Human Computer Interaction (HCI)
- Edge Computing, Reconfigurable computing, Computer Architecture, Memory Technologies, Network System Design
- Combinatorial Optimization, Heuristics, Meta – Heuristics
- Autonomous Robotics, Robotic Vision
- IoT and Cloud Computing, Fog Computing, Membrane Computing
- Applied Cryptography, Blockchain Technology
- Real-time scheduling in Cyber Physical Systems, Algorithms for Smart Grids and Electric Vehicle problems
Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Wireless Communications / Networks
- Signal Processing / Biomedical Image Processing / Machine Learning
- Quantum Devices and Technology
- Optoelectronic Intelligence
- Memory Devices
- Neuromorphic Computing
- Power electronic converters for renewable energy system and Electric vehicles
- Application of Machine learning and Artificial intelligence in power system
- IoT in Home Energy Management
- Smart grid
- RF & Microwave
- Antennas
- Bioelectronics and Biosensors
- Novel optical tools for clinical diagnosis
Mechanical Engineering
- Digital Twin for Materials
- Multiscale Modelling
- AI/ML
- Computational Mechanics
- Heat transfer / Fluid mechanics, Fluid Flow, Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Engineering Design with Polymers and Composites
- Manufacturing of Thermoplastic Composite Products
- Fatigue and Fracture of advanced engineering materials
- Structural Optimization
- Sustainable Machining
- Additive Manufacturing, Design for Additive Manufacturing
- Surface Engineering
- Subtractive Manufacturing
- Iso-geometric Analysis
- Experimental and Computational Orthopedic Surgery
- Smart Supply chain Management
- Optimization Techniques
- Circular economy in Supply chain
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Biomedical Devices
- Robotics and automation
- Serial-parallel-compliant mechanisms
- Smart materials and structures
- Smart Manufacturing
- AI-IoT-Machine vision
- Robot control
- Manufacturing Science
- Fluid flow
- CFD
- Heat Transfer
- Wind Turbine
- Thermoelectric devices, Smart Materials – Modelling and Devices
- Advanced Finite Element Methods
- Cold Spray Coating
- Lightweight materials
- thermal management of EV battery module
- Vibration Isolation
- Dynamic characterization
- Fatigue behaviour of materials
- 3D printed Electronics
- Bioprinting, 4D printing
- Design for remanufacturing
- Fracture and impact in composites
- Composites for energy storage
- Designing with advanced materials
- Sustainable supply chain management
- Metal forming and joining
School Of Interdisciplinary Design And Innovation (SIDI)
- Quantum computer cooling
- Hydrogen storage and Transport
- Data center cooling
- Sustainable space technology
- Point-of-care biosensors
- Biomaterials in Healthcare
- Lab-on-a-chip technology
- Micro-fluidics
- Surgical robotics
- Soft robotics
- Medical Devices
- Compliant mechanisms
- Photonic medical diagnostics
- Non-invasive Devices
- Machine vision sensors
- Quantum sensors and materials
- Biomimicry and technologies
- Design for extreme events like impact and crashworthiness
- Design for sustainability and lightweighting
- Additive manufacturing
- Machinery development for processing agro-wastes
- Sustainable materials
- Design & embodied cognition
- Generativity in design
- Product service systems
- Experience design
Sciences And Humanities-Research Areas
- Mathematics: Graph Theory and Algorithms, Numerical Methods, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Data Science, Number Theory, Combinatorics
- English: English Language Education, Applied Linguistics
- Physics: Studies on supercontinuum generation in fibre micro/nanowires, Micro/nano photonic sensors for biomedical applications, Nonlinear dynamics, Science of fluid, Nuclear Astrophysics, Nanomaterials for Hydrogen evolution and storage, Mxenes for energy storage, Electrocatalytic water splitting, Functional Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage, Metal-based nanostructures for photodetector and gas sensor devices, Computational Materials Science, Materials Design for sustainability, Computational catalysis, Theoretical and Experimental Studies on Magnetoelectric Multiferroics.
Research Areas for Ph.D. Admission in July 2024 under Visvesvaraya Scheme:
- ESDM/IT/ITES:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Blockchain
- Quantum Computing
- Semiconductor
- Material Technology
- Circuits Design and Fabrication
- PROJECT – MeitY C2S Project on FPGA/ASIC/PSoC: Development of Identification of stages of sleep in critical neurological illness cases from continuous EEG signal using Neuromorphic circuit
IIITDM Kancheepuram PhD Admission July 2024 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Portal OPEN for submission of online application | 15th March 2024 |
| LAST DATE for submission of online application | 15th April 2024 |
| Shortlisting of Applications | 17th April 2024 |
| Intimation to shortlisted candidates for Test / Interview on the Institute website | 22nd April 2024 |
| Tentative dates for test/interview (for shortlisted candidates) | 13th May to 17th May 2024 |
| Declaration of selected candidates on the website (www.iiitdm.ac.in) | 24th May 2024 |
| Acceptance of the offer by the selected candidates | 05th June 2024 |
| Physical Reporting and Enrollment | 29th July 2024 |
Eligibility Criteria for IIITDM Kancheepuram PhD Admission July 2024
Common Minimum Eligibility Criteria
For applicants holding PG Degree
- Candidates with a Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology (ME / M Tech/ M Des) or a Master of Science (MS) degree by Research in Engineering/Technology or 5 year integrated Masters with a good academic record.
- Candidates with a Master’s degree in Sciences/Arts with a good academic record and of exceptional merit were eligible, for the relevant Engineering discipline and with a valid GATE score or CSIR UGC NET/NBHM/DAE-JEST or equivalent qualification in the relevant area tenable for the year of registration.
For Direct PhD (applicants having UG degree)
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology with exceptionally good academic record in an eligible discipline will be considered for direct admission to PhD Programme as a regular full time scholar subject to the following conditions.
- BE / B.Tech degree holder from CFTI (Centrally Funded Technical Institute) with a minimum CGPA of 8.0 on a 10-point scale / 80% marks or with a valid GATE score.
- A Bachelor’s degree holder in Engineering/Technology from any other University should be among the top 10 rank holders in the University and having a valid GATE score.
- A Bachelor’s degree holder in Engineering/Technology from a reputed R & D organization with excellent research record.
Departments / Discipline wise Educational Qualification
Biomedical Engineering & Biotechnology
- Master’s degree in any area of Engineering. Candidates with Master’s in Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics/ Telecommunications Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Physics are particularly encouraged to apply.
- Master’s degree in any area of Science. Candidates with Master’s in any branch of Life Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics are particularly encouraged to apply. Master’s in Science must have qualified in GATE or any other national level examinations such as CSIR-JRF, UGC-JRF, DBT-JRF, ICMR-JRF.
- Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences.
- Master’s degree in Agricultural Sciences.
- Master’s degree in Veterinary Sciences.
Computer Science and Engineering
Master’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering/Computer Engineering/Information Technology/Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning/Data Science/Cyber Security and relevant areas. (Candidates with only MCA / M.Sc. / M.Phil. are not eligible)
Electronics and Communication Engineering (Including Electrical Engineering)
Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Electrical and Electronics Engineering / Electronics Engineering / Electronics and Communication Engineering / Instrumentation Engineering or Master’s degree in Physics followed by a Master’s degree in Engineering in an area relevant to the research.
Master’s in Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering / Design / Thermal Engineering / Production / Manufacturing Engineering / Aerospace Engineering /Automobile Engineering / Energy Engineering /Industrial Engineering / Instrumentation / Maintenance / Management / Metallurgy / Biomechanical Engineering / Mechatronics/ CAD/CAM/ CIM, Robotics and Automation and other related areas depending on the research topics.
Mathematics
Master’s Degree in Mathematics/ Statistics/ Physics/ Computer Science with GATE/UGC/CSIR/NBHM or M.Tech. (Industrial Mathematics & Scientific Computing) or any M. Tech degree with a Master’s degree in Mathematics/Physics/Statistics/ Computer Science.
Physics
M.Sc. in Physics/Applied Physics/Mathematics/Material Science/Applied Optics/ Optoelectronics with GATE/UGC/CSIR/NBHM or M.Tech. in Solid State Technology / Materials Science / Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
Interdisciplinary Design
(a) Master’s (ME /M.Tech. /M.Des. /M. Arch./MBA) or equivalent in any discipline
(b) MS / M.Sc. or equivalent in any Science discipline with GATE/UGC/CSIR/NBHM /DAE-JEST.
IIITDM Kancheepuram PhD Admission July 2024 Application Process
- Candidates have to apply online on the institute website http://iiitdm.ac.in/
- No Hardcopy application will be entertained.
- The candidates are also required to upload the scanned copy of the following self-attested documents:
- File containing your recent color photograph (Jpg)
- Scanned copy of your signature (Jpg)
- Scanned copy of your PG degree certificate (pdf) if the course is completed. If you do not have the final degree certificate, please upload a copy of the final year mark sheet or the provisional certificate. If the course is not completed, a certificate from the principal of the college or the Head of the department as per Annexure B should be uploaded.
- Scanned copy of your UG degree certificate (pdf) and upload the copy of the mark sheets (pdf)
- Upload a scanned copy of your Higher Secondary Certificate (pdf).
- Upload a scanned copy of your birth certificate or proof of date of birth (school leaving certificate or Class 10 certificate) (pdf).
- Upload the scanned experience certificate if applicable (pdf)
- Upload the scanned Community Certificate for OBC NCL/SC/ST/EWS. (Annexure C and Annexure E )
- Candidates who are applying in the PwD category should upload a valid medical certificate issued by the appropriate authority as per Annexure D (pdf).
- Size of each document should not be more than 2 MB, scanned documents should be 200 dpi or above.
- All External candidates need to submit a detailed research proposal along with the application and a detailed resume.
- The Institute shall not be responsible for wrong entries and technical error(s) while making the online application/payment of the fees
Application Fee
No application fee is required.
Selection Procedure
Selection Procedure for HTRA/NHTRA/Project Category
- Eligible candidates possessing the minimum educational qualifications and satisfying additional and stiffer criteria set by the institute from time to time will be called for test/ interview.
- Selection will be purely based on the academic record and the performance of the candidates in the test and/or interview.
Selection Procedure for External Category
- External candidates are required to submit detailed research proposal along with their application indicating therein a Supervisor available for guidance in the parent Organization/Industry
- The proposal should have been approved by the research Organization/Industry in which the candidate is employed
- The Organization/Industry should be allowing the candidate to carry out the research where he/she is employed
- The proposal will be scrutinized by the respective Dept. before shortlisting for interview.
- Candidate are required to attend interview conducted by the respective Department and their selection is purely based on their performance and research proposal.
- The Supervisor of the candidate in his Organization/Industry will be invited to be part of the interview panel.
- All rules and regulations provided in the PhD Ordinance are available on the institute website and other guidelines issued by the institute from time to time are applicable to Scholars under this Category.
Selection Procedure for Professional with Extensive Experience Category
- Professional with Extensive Experience (PEE) are required to submit a detailed research proposal along with their application.
- The proposal should have been approved by the research Organization/Industry in which the candidate is employed.
- The Organization/Industry should be allowing the candidate to carry out the research where he/she is employed.
- The proposal will be scrutinized by the respective Dept. before shortlisting for interview.
- Candidates are required to attend an interview conducted by the respective Department and their selection is purely based on their performance and research proposal.
- All rules and regulations provided in the PhD Ordinance are available on the institute website and other guidelines issued by the institute from time to time are applicable to Scholars under this Category.
Selection Procedure for Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme – Part-Time Category
- Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme – Part-time candidates are required to submit a detailed research proposal along with their application.
- The proposal will be scrutinized by the respective departments before shortlisting for test/ interview.
- Candidates are required to attend an interview conducted by the respective department and their selection is purely based on their performance and research proposal.
- All rules and regulations provided in the PhD Ordinance are available on the institute website and other guidelines issued by the institute from time to time are applicable to Scholars under this Category
Fellowship
The scholars admitted under the regular-HTRA scheme (Fulltime) are eligible for the Half-time Teaching/Research Assistantship (HTRA) under the following regulations –
- The scholars need to do Teaching Assistance ship (TAship) for at least 8 hours per week.
- Renewal of assistantship for every semester will be contingent on enrolment, satisfactory progress in research work and good performance during the preceding semester.
- The scholars will be paid @Rs.38,750 per month during the first and second year and @Rs.43,750 per month during 3rd to 5th year subject to fulfillment of external assessment at the end of second year.
IIITDM Kancheepuram PhD Admission July 2024 Results
Schedule & List of Shortlisted Candidates for Written Test
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IIITDM Kancheepuram PhD Admission July 2023
IIITDM Kancheepuram PhD Admission July 2023 Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Start of Online Registration of Application forms | 03 March 2023 |
| Last date for application (Extended) | 10 April 2023 (10:00 Hrs) |
| Shortlisting of Applications | 10-16 April 2023 |
| Intimation of shortlisted candidates for Test / Interview | 17 April 2023 |
Tentative dates of test/interview (for shortlisted candidates)
| Computer Science and Engineering | 01 May 2023 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (Including Electrical Engineering) | 02 May 2023 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 03 May 2023 |
| Interdisciplinary Design | 04 May 2023 |
| Sciences and Humanities: Biomedical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics. | 05 May 2023 |
| Announcement of selected candidates | 15 May 2023 |
| Acceptance of the offer for Ph.D through email | 10 June 2023 |
| Physical Reporting and Enrollment | 10 July 2023 |
IIITDM Kancheepuram PhD Admission Jan 2023
Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Start of Online Registration of Application forms | 05 September 2022 |
| Last date for application | 10 October 2022 (16:00 Hrs) |
Tentative dates of test/interview (for shortlisted candidates)
| Computer Science and Engineering | 01 November 2022 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (Including Electrical Engineering) | 02 November 2022 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 03 November 2022 |
| Interdisciplinary Design | 04 November 2022 |
| Sciences and Humanities: Biomedical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics. | 07 November 2022 |
| Announcement of selected candidates | 18 November 2022 |
| Acceptance of the offer for Ph.D through email | 25 November 2022 |
| Physical Reporting and Enrollment | 15 December 2022 |
IIITDM Kancheepuram PhD Admission July 2022
IIITDM Kancheepuram PhD Admission July 2022 Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Start of Online Registration of Application forms | 18 May 2022 |
| Last date for application | 05 June 2022 |
Tentative dates of test/interview through online
| Biomedical Engineering & Biotechnology | 13 June 2022 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 13 June 2022 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (Including Electrical Engineering) | 14 June 2022 |
| Interdisciplinary Design | 15 June 2022 |
| Mathematics | 15 June 2022 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 16 June 2022 |
| Physics | 16 June 2022 |
| Announcement of selected candidates | 27 June 2022 |
| Payment of fee and confirmation of admission | 01-15 July 2022 |
| Commencement of classes | 25 July 2022 |
IIITDM Kancheepuram PhD Admission July 2022 Results
Selected Candidates
List of Candidates Provisionally Selected for admission to Ph.D Programme July 2022
Shortlisted Candidates
List of Candidates shortlisted for Written Test – Ph D Admission
IIITDM Kancheepuram PhD Admission Jan 2022
Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Start of Online Registration of Application forms | 13 November 2021 |
| Last date for application | 02 December 2021 |
Tentative dates of test/interview through online
| Computer Science and Engineering | 14 December 2021 |
| Physics | 14 December 2021 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (Including Electrical Engineering) | 15 December 2021 |
| Mathematics | 15 December 2021 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 16 December 2021 |
| Interdisciplinary Design | 17 December 2021 |
| Announcement of selected candidates | 23 December 2021 |
| Payment of fee and confirmation of admission | 24-31 December 2021 |
| Commencement of classes | 03 January 2022 |
IIITDM Kancheepuram PhD Admission July 2021
Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Start of Online Registration of Application forms | 28 May 2021 |
| Last date for application | 17 June 2021 |
IIITDM Kancheepuram PhD Admission Jan 2021
Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Online Registration of Application forms will be open on | 16th November 2020 |
| Last date for Registration of application through online | 06th December 2020 |
Tentative dates of test/interview through online
| Computer Science & Eng/Mechanical Eng/Mathematics | 12th December 2020 |
| Physics/Electronics & Communication Eng | 14th December 2020 |
| Announcement of Results | 18th December 2020 |
| Academic session for Jan-May 2021 tentatively will start | 01st January 2021 |