IIT Madras PhD Admission 2024: Apply Online Before March 31 | Selection via Written Test & Interview

IIT Madras PhD Admission 2024 has started, and applications have been invited for the July 2024 session. Registration of online applications started on March 1, 2024, and the last date of submission is March 31, 2024, till 5:00 PM. Candidates interested in applying for multiple disciplines or research programs must submit individual applications and pay separate application fees following the eligibility criteria mentioned in the Research Admission Brochure and website.

Applications received by March 31, 2024, will be considered by the respective departments for the July 2024 admission cycle. Shortlisted candidates will be called for a test and interview or interview only depending on the selection process of the department. For updates on the examination/interview schedule, shortlist details, and result declarations, candidates should visit the website of the respective department for which they have applied.

Overview of IIT Madras PhD Admission 2024:

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IIT Madras PhD Admission 2024 Notification PDF:

Candidates who want comprehensive information about the admission process should carefully go through the IIT Madras PhD Admission Notification 2024 PDF which contains detailed guidelines on eligibility criteria, application process, age limit, reservation policies, seat availability, and other essential aspects. Candidates can download the PDF through the given link.

IIT Madras PhD Admission 2024 Eligibility Criteria Details

To be eligible for Ph.D. admission in IIT Madras in 2024, candidates must have a Master’s degree in the relevant subject, 10+2, and a minimum of 60% in Graduation and a minimum of 55% in Master’s for general category applicants. Here is a summary of the eligibility criteria for IIT Madras Ph.D. Admission 2024:

• Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline
• Minimum marks required: For General Category: 10+2 and minimum 60% in Graduation; Minimum 55% in Masters. A relaxation of 5% in all graduation marks is applicable for other categories.
• Essential Eligibility: Valid GATE score or UGC-JRF/NET/CSIR-JRF or equivalent qualification in a relevant field.
• Seat Reservation: SC: 15%, ST: 7.5%, OBC (NCL): 27%, PWD: 5%
• Reservation for EWS: 10% for EWS members not included in SC, ST, and OBC reservation programs.

How to Apply for IIT Madras PhD Admission 2024

• Visit the official website of the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) at https://research.iitm.ac.in/.
• Navigate to the “Admissions” or “PhD Admission” section.
• Click on the link to access the PhD Admission Application Form.

• Register by providing basic details like name, email address, and mobile number.
• Create a unique username and password for future logins.

• Log in using the credentials and fill in your personal information.
• Enter your educational qualifications, including undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.
• Specify your research interests and preferred areas of study for the PhD program.
• Upload necessary documents such as transcripts, certificates, and identification proof.
• Select preferred research areas from the provided list by IIT Madras.
• Review the application form for accuracy and make any necessary corrections.
• Submit the application form.
• Proceed to the payment section after submitting the form.
• Choose your preferred payment method and complete the payment process.
• Note down the transaction/reference number for future reference.
• Generate and download the acknowledgment slip after successful submission and payment.

IIT Madras PhD Admission 2024 Application Fee Structure

The application fee for IIT Madras PhD Admission 2024 varies depending on the category of the candidate. Here are the fee details:

• SC/ST: INR 500/-
• PWD: INR 500/-
• GN/EWS/OBC-NCL Male Candidates: INR 1000/-
• GN/EWS/OBC-NCL Female Candidates: INR 500/-
• GN/EWS/OBC-NCL Transgender Candidates: INR 1000/-

IIT Madras Ph.D. Admission 2024 Selection Process

Eligible candidates who meet the prescribed educational requirements and additional criteria set by the departments will be invited for testing, interview, or both. Departmental examination will be conducted if the candidate is 10 years of age as of the last date of application for an Undergraduate/Postgraduate degree. Foreign nationals may be exempted from the interview/examination process. The Departmental Selection Committee will evaluate the academic record of the candidates and their performance in the interview/examination, recommending suitable candidates for admission to M.S./Ph.D. Program for the President, Senate.

IIT PhD Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) Stipend 2024

Under the HTRA (Half-Time Research Assistantship) scheme, PhD candidates are eligible for an Institute Fellowship of Rs. ₹37,000 per month for the initial two years. 42,000 per month for the next three years. They are eligible for House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per Government of India (GOI) norms. In contrast, MS by Research HTRA Scholars will receive an Institute Fellowship. Rs.12,400 per month for the first two years, with the possibility of extension for an additional six months if recommended by the GTC (Graduate Training Committee). Other scholarships like UGC-JRF, CSIR-JRF, DBT-JRF, NBHM, INSPIRE, etc. may also be available to eligible candidates seeking admission under these schemes.

Important Instructions for IIT Madras PhD Admission 2024

For OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and EWS category applicants, a certificate issued after April 1, 2024 (for the financial year 2023-2024) should be produced at the time of interview/admission. The current certificate must be uploaded during the online application process. Shortlisted candidates appearing for written test/interview must submit a soft copy of their online application along with relevant certificates/documents. Admission to the unaided PhD/MS program is possible under various categories such as Part-time, External, QIP, Staff, Foreign Nationals, and Project-NHTRA. Candidates should have a Ph.D./Direct Ph.D. Are invited to. Those appearing for interviews under the Regular (HTRA) category will be provided a single 2nd sleeper class rail/bus fare to and fro Chennai by the shortest route from their place of residence.