Aspirants who seek Ph.D. admission should register via the online application procedure from the official IIST website and pay the need procedures fee via the generated challan.Applications submitted online only will be considered for procedures under any circumstances.
Applicable aspirants will be shortlisted for interview on the basis of their GATE scores and be qualifying post-graduate (PG) degree merit. Final selection for admission will be done on the basis of aspirant’s performance in the interview/ entrance test.
START DATE - END DATE
22nd May, 2018 - 12th Jun, 2018
RESULT DATE
27th Jun, 2018
Method of Application
Online
IIST Ph.D. Admissions 2018 Important Dates
M.Phil/ Ph.D. in Science
STATUS
EVENT
DATE
Registration
22nd May - 12th Jun , 2018
Last Date for Payment of application fee and uploading the challan
12th Jun, 2018
Declaration of shortlisted participants for written test/interview
24th Jun, 2018
Tentative Schedule of Interview
18th - 22nd Jul, 2018
Releasement of Results
27th Jul, 2018
IIST Ph.D. Admissions 2018 Eligibility Criteria
M.Phil/ Ph.D. in Engineering & M.Phil/ Ph.D. in Science
IIST provides Ph.D. programmes in the following research areas:
Humanities
Mathematics
Earth and Space Sciences
Physics
Chemistry
Aerospace
Avionics
Eligibility:
Aspirant should be an Indian citizen and below 28 years as on 30th of November of the related admission year
For Ph.D. in Aerospace, Avionics, Earth & Space Sciences:
Master’s Degree in Engineering/Technology
Aspirants with Integrated masters degree (or Dual Degree) in Engg/Tech from IITs and IISc with at least CGPA 9.0/10 can be considered without GATE Scores
Aspirants with outstanding academic record in MS in Engineering or equivalent from leading foreign Universities/MS by Research can be considered without GATE scores
The aspirant should have secured first class or equivalent in his/her Master’s Degree in Engineering / Technology. He/she must have pursued Master’s degree on the basis of qualified GATE score
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology
He/she should possess a valid GATE score of 675 or better. B.E. / B. Tech students from IITs with at least CGPA of 9.0/10 do not require GATE
Aspirant should have Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology with an at least CGPA of 9.0/10
For Ph.D. in Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry:
The aspirant must have obtained first class or equivalent in his/her Master’s Degree in the relevant area.
He/she must have qualified UGC/CSIR NET/JEST (or) GATE in the relevant branches.
For Ph.D. in Humanities:
He/she must have qualified UGC/CSIR NET -JRF in the relevant branches
Aspirant must have obtained first class or equivalent in his/her Master’s Degree in the relevant area
IIST Ph.D. Admissions 2018 How to Apply
M.Phil/ Ph.D. in Engineering & M.Phil/ Ph.D. in Science
Applications shall be submitted only via online registration procedure through the official IIST website.
All the aspirants have to bring the Bank challan copy of the respective Department code at the time of the interview as proof
Once the application is submitted, the aspirant must pay the related application fee of Rs. 250/- per Department code (For SC/ST/PWD and Women - Rs.125/- per Department code) via Bank challan. The application fee is non-refundable
Aspirants employed in Government/Semi Government/PSUs/Autonomous Bodies should produce a “No Objection Certificate (NOC)” from the present employer at the time of interview. SC/ST/OBC/Persons with Disabilities (PWD) aspirants shall upload the relevant certificate before the prescribed date
If the aspirant wishes to apply for more than one Department code, he/she must submit the application and fee for the respective Department codes separately
IIST Ph.D. Admissions 2018 Admission Procedure
M.Phil/ Ph.D. in Engineering & M.Phil/ Ph.D. in Science
Applicable aspirants will be shortlisted for interview on the basis of their GATE/NET scores. Therefore, aspirants are advised to submit the GATE score via which Master's Degree has been pursued. If the aspirant has appeared for GATE more than once, he/she should enter the best GATE score obtained
Once the list of shortlisted aspirants is published on the university website, they will be called in for the interview at IIST, Thiruvananthapuram. Depending on the number of participants who have applied, the final selection will be done on the basis of the interview. Selected aspirants will be intimated within a week after the interview.
Note: In case of a large number of applications for Ph.D. admission, a written test will be organized for shortlisting aspirants for the interview. The written test is aimed to evaluate the basic understanding of the relevant research area
IIST Ph.D. Admissions 2018 Important Notes
Research Fellowships: The scholars will need to assist the Departments in tutorials/practicals or concerned academic activities normally limited to 6 hours per week. Research Fellowships are as per Government of India norms.
Scholarships/Fellow Assistance:
After 2 years of research experience, aspirant’s performance will be evaluated by a review committee. Based on the review, the fellowship amount may be boosted to Rs.28000/- per month
Research scholars who possess Post Graduate Degree in Basic Science with NET or equivalent qualification OR Graduate Degree in Professional Course with NET or equivalent qualification OR PG Degree in Professional Course will receive a Fellowship of Rs.25000/- per month
