INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY TIRUPATI
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INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY TIRUPATI
भारतीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान तिरुपति
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Ph.D.

Important Dates
Opening date and time for online application  Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 10 AM
Closing date for online application  Wednesday, April 10, 2024 upto 5 PM
Written Test / Interview 01-May-2024 to 24-May-2024
Announcement of Results Within one week from the completion of Interview
Reporting to Campus Monday, July 22, 2024
Date of Orientation Programme  Thursday, July 25, 2024
Commencement of classes  Thursday, August 1, 2024

Please write to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for any questions or queries regarding admission related matters.

Important Guidelines for Ph.D. Application

  1. The link to the online application form is available in the Apply Online tab. After filling out the form, please take a print and keep it for your record.
  2. The application fee is as follows:
    • GEN/EWS/OBC-NCL Male candidates : Rs.400/-
    • GEN/EWS/OBC-NCL Female candidates : Rs.200/-
    • SC/ST and PwD candidates : Rs.200/-

    The application fee is non-refundable. Please ensure to save the payment reference number.

  3. A candidate can apply to more than one department; however, the maximum number of departments to which he/she can apply will be three.
  4. Candidates called for the written test/interview must produce a copy of the application submitted online along with originals and photocopies of the relevant certificates.
  5. Reservation/concession/relaxations for EWS/OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD and Kashmiri- Migrants (KM), including Kashmiri Pandits/Kashmiri Hindu Families: As per the Government of India rules. A copy of a valid OBC-NCL/ST/SC/EWS/PwD certificate must be uploaded during the ONLINE application and must be submitted at the time of admission.
  6. A Statement of Purpose (SoP) must be uploaded along with the online application. The guidelines for preparing the SoP are available at this Link.
  7. At the time of physical reporting to the Institute, candidates must submit self-attested copies of the relevant certificates as specified in the Documents tab, failing which admission will stand cancelled.
  8. Please make all files ready with following format and size before going to file upload:
    • Passport size Photo (jpg, jpeg, png), size <=500 KB
    • Signature (format jpg, jpeg, png) size <= 200 KB
    • 10th Certificate (pdf) size <=1024 KB)
    • 12th / Diploma / Equivalent Certificate (pdf) size <=1024 KB
    • Qualifying UG Degree Certificate (pdf) size <=1024 KB
    • Consolidated UG mark sheet (pdf) size <=1024 KB
    • Qualifying PG Degree Certificate (pdf) size <=1024 KB
    • Consolidated PG mark sheet (pdf) size <=1024 KB
    • Community Certificate if applicable (pdf) size <= 1024 KB
    • PwD Certificate if applicable (pdf) size <= 1024 KB
    • Applicable National Level Exams/GATE (pdf, jpg, jpeg) each size <= 1024 KB
    • SoP/Research Proposal, (pdf) size <=1024 KB
    • First page of publication, if applicable (pdf, jpg, jpeg) each size <= 1024 KB

      • Additional documents for external/part-time/internal category candidates

    • Proof of Employment such as Identity Card/latest salary statement (pdf) size <= 1024 KB
    • No-Objection Certificate or Undertaking as given, format available at this link, (pdf) size <=1024 KB
  9. Please visit the institute’s website regularly for important announcements and results.
  10. In case of any queries, please write to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 0877-2503531 (9.00 AM to 5.30 PM on all working days).
Ph.D. admissions are made under various modes of HTRA (Half Time Research Assistantship) and Non-HTRA categories as mentioned below:

HTRA Category:

  1. Regular (Full-time scholars): The research scholars selected under regular registration will be eligible for assistantship through various schemes (please see Financial Assistance)

Non-HTRA Category:

  1. External:
    • The applicant must be regular employee and have at least two years of professional experience as on the last date of receipt of applications.
    • The applicant must be sponsored by and employed in an industry/organization/national laboratories, having R&D facilities and recognized by DST or by IIT Tirupati.
    • Research scholars admitted under this category will normally carry out part or all of their research in the parent organization under supervision of a faculty from IIT Tirupati and a co-supervisor employed in their parent organization.
    • The following documents are required along with the application
      • Proof of employment (Identity Card or latest salary statement)
      • No-Objection Certificate or Undertaking (format available at this link)
    • The following documents are required at the time of admission
      • Certificate of Support from the Employer: Link
      • Relieving Certificate from the Employer: Link
  2. Part-Time:
    • The applicant must be employed in an industry, organization or institution located within commutable distance of IIT Tirupati.
    • The applicant should have at least two years of professional experience as on the last date of receipt of applications.
    • The following documents are required at the time of application
      • Proof of employment (Identity Card or latest salary statement)
      • No-Objection Certificate or Undertaking (format available at this link)
    • The following documents are required at the time of admission
      • Relieving (Leave) Certificate from the Employer: Link
  3. Internal (IIT Tirupati Staff):
    • The applicant must be regular employees of IIT Tirupati.
    • The applicant should have atleast two years of experience as a regular employee as on the last date of receipt of applications.

    4. Note:

    • (i) The minimum residential requirement for the Ph.D. research scholars under External/Part-time category of admission is one semester.
    • (ii) Candidates admitted under Non-HTRA category cannot be moved to HTRA category at a later date.
    • (iii) More details on External/Part-time category of admission, including any questions regarding the recognition of the organization/laboratory might be addressed to the Head of the department of interest or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Research Areas

Applicants are required to select the research areas in the online admission portal as per the availability in the respective category/scheme. The available research areas for July 2024 admission notification are tabulated below. For interdisciplinary research, applicants are encouraged to browse research areas offered by various departments. Interested candidates with degree in Electrical / Electronics and Communications / Computer Science and Engineering are encouraged to apply for Robotics and Mechatronics listed under Mechanical Engineering.
SoP is mandatory for Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineening and Physics Click here for SoP template

Department Division Areas of Research
Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering Nanobiotechnology, Process Control and Optimization, Machine Learning for Nanomaterials, Computer Vision for Process Engineering, Production and Distribution Optimization, Biomass to Chemicals/Fuel, Materials for Li-Ion and Na-Ion Batteries, Catalytic Conversion of Co2 to Fuel, Granular Flow, Theoretical Fluid Mechanics, Membrane Science, Food Science and Technology, Microfluidics, General Chemical Engineering, Molecular simulations for energy materials, Molecular simulations for soft matter and interfaces.
Chemistry Physical Chemistry Fluorescence Spectroscopy and Microscopy, Biophysical Chemistry, Chemical Biology
Computational and Theoretical Chemistry Theoretical investigation of sea-water desalination, Theoretical spectroscopy of aqueous osmolytes, Computational biophysics.
Theoretical Chemistry Quantum Chemistry,Modelling Light-Matter Interactions,Stochastic Thermodynamics, Active matters,Theoretical Biophysical Chemistry, Active matters
Organic Chemistry Asymmetric total synthesis of bioactive natural products, *Organic Synthesis: C-H Activation, Photocatalysis, Electrochemical Organic Synthesis, *Total Synthesis, Carbohydrate chemistry, Synthestic Vaccines and adjuvants, Organic Synthesis, Alternative solvent to TCE, Transition Metal Catalysis, Asymmetric Catalysis, Organomatallic Catalysis, Photo Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry Polyoxometalate chemistry, Supramolecular Chemistry, Surface activation, Interlocked molecules, Energy storage, Waste-water treatment, Synthetic inorganic and bioinorganic chemistry
Organic & Inorganic Chemistry Chemical Biology, Environmental Chemistry, Bioorganic and Bioinorganic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry
Civil and Environmental Engineering Environmental Engineering Environmental Engineering
Geoinformatics and Remote Sensing Geoinformatics and Remote Sensing
Geotechnical Engineering Geotechnical Engineering
Structural Engineering Structural Engineering
Transportation Engineering Transportation Engineering
Water Resources Engineering Water Resources Engineering
Computer Science & Engineering Algorithm and Architecture Parallel Computing, High Performance Computing, Graph Analytics, Algorithms and Data Structures, Algorithms and Computational Complexity, Architecture and Processor Design, AI Accelerator/Hardware, VLSI Testing and Verification
Learning Systems AI + Software Engineering, Software SystemsComputing for Education, Human-Computer Interaction, Reinforcement Learning, Data Science Algorithms and Applications,Adversarial Deep Learning, Federated Learning, Deep learning for Edge Devices, Deep Reinforcement Learning Deep Learning, Multi Agent Systems
Intelligent Networks Computer Networks, Internet of Things, Machine Learning for IoTs, AI for Cybersecuirty
Electrical Engineering Power and Control Control and Robotics, Power Electronics, Smart Power Grids
Signal Processing & Communications Computer Vision, Deep Learning and Medial Imaging, Next Generation Wireless Communication and Networks
Electronics Digital VLSI Design and Processor Architecture, Electronic Devices and Circuits, Electronic Instrumentation
RF & Microwave Applied Electromagnetics, RF Sensors and Metamaterials, Antenna System Architecture
Humanities and Social Sciences Organizational Behavior/HRM Sustainable HRM, Decent Work and positive work outcomes, Positive Organizational Behavior, Strategic HRM and Organziational Performance, Academic Leadership.
Operations Management/Industrial Engineering Supply Chain Management, Reliability Engineering & Maintenance Management, Production Planning & Control, Project Management, Applications of Operations Research, Statistics and Machine Learning in Operations Management.
Economics Climate Change Economics, Disaster Management, Environmental Economics, Development Economics, Political Economy, Applied Econometrics and Machine Learning.
English Indian Poetics, Comparative Literary Studies, Environmental Humanities.
Philosophy Modern Indian Philosophy, Social and Political Philosophy, Moral Philosophy.
Mathematics and Statistics Mathematics Partial Differential Equations, Inverse Problems, Metric Fixed Point Theory, Numerical Analysis, Meshfree Methods, Computational Fluid Dynamics, GPU Computing, Fractals.
Statistics Non-parametric Statistics, Multivariate Statistics, Biostatistics, Geospatial Statistics, Time Series Analysis, Machine Learning, Reliability and Survival Analysis, Causal Inference, Spatial-Temporal Models, Generalized Linear Models.
Mechanical Engineering Advance Manufacturing Smart CNC Machine Tools, 4D Printing, Digital twin for metal additive manufacturing, Distortion control in ship buidling structures, Robotics in large-scale welding , Functionally graded materials manufacturing using twin wire arc additive manufacturing, Composite Filaments for 3D Printing, 3D Printing of Composite Structures, Advanced Manufacturing Processes
Fluids and Thermal Engineering Fluid mechanics, Low speed aerodynamics, Wind tubrines,Drones, Energy storage ,Combustion, Heat transfer, High-speed combustion modelling, Hydrodynamics, Waves in Fluids, Non-Newtonian Fluid Flow, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
Robotics and Mechatronics Autonomous underwater Robot Design and Control, AI assisted concrete 3D printing, Optimization in robotics, Nonlinear estimation and control
Solid Mechanics and Design Vehicle dynamics, Automotive NVH, Fault detection, Digital twin for health monitoring, Experimental and theoretical biomechanics, Physics informed machine learning, Computational Solid Mechanics, Machine Learning in Mechanics
Physics Theoretical Physics Astrophysics: Astro particle physics, Cosmology, High energy phenomenology.
Ultrafast physics: Theory of quantum dynamics at attosecond time scales, Theoretical atomic, molecular and optical physics, Computational physics.
AMO and Plasma Physics: Relativistic Many body physics, Machine Learning based plasma modelling and diagnostics, Computational Atomic Physics, Relativistic calculations of electron atom processes.
Soft/condensed Matter Physics: Computational soft matter physics, Ion trapping, Quantum many body physics, Relativistic Many body physics, Multiscale-modeling and machine learning in condensed matter and materials physics, Non-equilibrium statistical physics and Rheological characterization of glassy systems and complex fluids, Non-equilibrium systems.
Experimental Physics Spectroscopy and Experimental plasma Physics: Time resolved imaging for plasma characterisation, Tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy, Nonthermal plasma development and application in environmental remediation, Plasma-assisted material processing.
Quantum optics: Precision laser spectroscopy, Laser cooling, Ion trapping, Ultracold atoms ions and molecules, cavity QED, quantum communication, portable atomic clocks and cavity ring down spectroscopy.


*These research areas available ONLY under UGC/CSIR/INSPIRE/NBHM/other JRFs scheme. Candidates must possess a valid fellowship for JRF.

Eligiblity

Candidates seeking admission to the Ph.D. program in different disciplines are required to meet the minimum eligibility criteria regarding their educational qualifications and any additional qualifying exams, as outlined in the following table:
Discipline Minimum Qualifications
S. No. Educational Qualifications Additional Qualifying Exam
Engineering 1 M.E / M.Tech / M.S by Research in Engineering / 5-year integrated Masters/Dual Degree in engineering.
(or)
2 year M.Sc from IITs (entry through JAM) with a minimum CGPA of 8 on a 10 point scale (7.5 for EWS/OBC-NCL and 7.0 for SC/ST/PwD)
(or)
B.S+M.S (5-year integrated) from CFTI		 None
2 M.Sc degree holders in the relevant discipline from any recognized university/institute are eligible. Valid GATE score/ UGC- NET/CSIR-NET/NBHM/ Inspire or equivalent qualification tenable for the year of registration. In case of candidates with more than 5 years relevant experience after the M.Sc, the requirement of a test score may be waived by the selection committee.
3# B.S/B.E/B.Tech from a Centrally Funded Technical Institute (CFTI) with a minimum CGPA of 8.0 on a 10.0 point scale (7.5 for EWS/OBC-NCL and 7.0 for SC/ST/PwD) None
4# B.S/B.E/B.Tech from a CFTI without minimum CGPA 8.0 on a 10.0 point scale(7.5 for EWS/OBC-NCL and 7.0 for SC/ST/PwD) Valid GATE score
5# BE/BTech from any other university, with a minimum CGPA of 8.0 on a 10.0 point scale (7.5 for EWS/OBC-NCL and 7.0 for SC/ST/PwD) Valid GATE score
Sciences 6 M.E/M.Tech or M.S by Research in engineering
(or)
2 year M.Sc from IITs (entry through JAM) with a minimum CGPA of 8.0 on 10.0 point scale (7.5 for EWS/OBC-NCL and 7.0 for SC/ST/PwD)
(or)
B.S+M.S, or 5-year integrated degree from CFTI		 None
7 M.Sc from IITs without minimum CGPA 8.0 on a 10.0 point scale (7.5 for EWS/OBC-NCL and 7.0 for SC/ST/PwD)
(or)
M.Sc from institutions other than IITS		 Valid GATE score/UGC-NET fellowship/CSIR-NET fellow- ship/NBHM Ph.D. scholarship or equivalent qualification, tenable for the current year of admission.
8# B.S/B.E/B.Tech from a Centrally Funded Technical Institute (CFTI) with a minimum CGPA of 8 on 10 point scale (7.5 for EWS/OBC-NCL and 7.0 for SC/ST/PwD). None
9# B.S/B.E/B.Tech from a CFTI without minimum CGPA 8 on a 10 point scale (7.5 for EWS/OBC-NCL and 7.0 for SC/ST/PwD). Valid GATE score
10# B.E/BTech from any other university, with a minimum CGPA of 8.0 on a 10.0 point scale (7.5 for EWS/OBC-NCL and 7.0 for SC/ST/PwD)
 Valid GATE score
Humanities and Social Sciences 11 Master’s degree/dual-degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline Qualifying UGC–NET or JRF/CSIR-JRF/GATE score or equivalent qualification, tenable for the current year in the relevant area or an international-level post graduate admission examination such as GRE.

Candidates with only a GRE (or equivalent international-level post graduate admission examination) score are not eligible for HTRA.
# Candidates with Educational Qualifications as mentioned in the S.No. 3,4,5,8,9,10 will be considered for Direct Ph.D.

Note: A valid GATE score or UGC/CSIR-NET/INSPIRE/NBHM qualification etc. is not required in the case of candidates applying under the external/part-time/internal staff category.

In addition, applicants under External/Part-Time/Internal category have to satisfy the following criteria:

  • External:
    • The applicant must be regular employee and have at least two years of professional experience as on the last date of receipt of applications.
    • The applicant must be sponsored by and employed in an industry/organization/national laboratories, having R&D facilities and recognized by DST or by IIT Tirupati.
  • Part-Time:
    • The applicant must be employed in an industry, organization or institution located within commutable distance of IIT Tirupati.
    • The applicant should have at least two years of professional experience as on the last date of receipt of applications.
  • Internal (IIT Tirupati Staff):
    • The applicant must be regular employees of IIT Tirupati.
    • The applicant should have atleast two years of experience as a regular employee as on the last date of receipt of applications.

Financial Assistance

Financial assistance will be provided as per Ministry of Education (MoE) norms. All full time regular scholars admitted to Ph.D. and M.S (Research) programs are eligible for the Half-time Research Assistantship (HTRA) for which:

  • They should work for 8 hours per week for the Institute to earn this assistantship. The work would normally involve assistance in teaching/research and will be assigned by the Institute.
  • Renewal of assistantship every semester will be contingent on enrolment, satisfactory progress in research work and good performance during the preceding semester in the discharge of responsibility as teaching/ research assistant.
  • Assistantship for candidates who have qualified through UGC-JRF, CSIR-JRF, ICMR & AICTE etc. will be as per the norms of the funding agency.

Selection Procedure

The selection committee will call eligible candidates based on the minimum eligibility requirements and additional screening criteria for a written test (if any) and interview.

Original Documents to be submitted for Verification:

At the time of Interview and/or Written Test:

Self-attested copies of the following documents must be submitted at the time of interview and/or written test.

  • Copy of application
  • Degree certificates / Provisionals / Course completion certificates / Grade Cards / Marksheets of all the degrees obtained.
  • Community Certificate in the case of SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates issued by the Competent Authority in the prescribed GoI format.
  • Authorized Doctor’s Certificate with disability descriptions in the case of Person with Disabled (PwD) candidates.
  • Copy of GATE score or CSIR-UGC-JRF/LS/NET/DAE-JEST or any other fellowship award.
  • Candidates applying under External Category must produce No Objection Certificate - Click Here
  • Candidates applying under Part-Time Category must produce No Objection Certificate - Click Here
  • Candidates applying under Internal Category must produce : No Objection Certificate

Important: Please note that the originals of all the above certificates should be produced at the time of physical verification.

At the time of Admission:

Self-attested copies of the following documents must be submitted at the time of admission / registration

  • Offer of admission.
  • Birth Certificate / SSC / SSLC certifcate as proof of Name and Date of birth
  • Any valid government ID proof such as Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Driving License, etc.
  • Degree certificates / Provisionals / Course completion certificates / Grade Cards / Marksheets of all the degrees obtained.
  • Community Certificate in the case of SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates issued by the Competent Authority in the prescribed GoI format.
  • Degree certificates / Provisionals / Course completion certificates / Grade Cards / Marksheets of all the degrees obtained.
  • Candidates admitted under External category must also produce:
    • No Objection Certificate for using Research Facilities on the employer’s premises. (Link)
    • Consent of Co-supervisor from the parent organization in case of external candidates. (Link)
    • Relieving order from the employer (Link)
  • Candidates admitted under Part-Time category must also produce:
    • Relieving order from the employer (Link)

Important: Please note that the originals of all the above certificates should be produced at the time of physical verification.

Fees and Deposits

The applicable tuition and other fee/ deposits for Ph.D. scholars is available at the following link.

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