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MODE

Full time

DURATION

72 Months

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) is an offered Full-time three/six-year Doctoral program and it is offered by the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati. Ph.D. programme shall be for a minimum duration of three years, including course work and a maximum of six years. Extension beyond the above limits will be governed by the relevant clauses as stipulated in the Statute/Ordinance of the individual Institution concerned.


Eligibility Criteria

For admission to the Ph.D. Programme in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS), a candidate must satisfy one of the following criteria:

  • Master’s degree in Arts/Commerce/Science in a relevant area with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent.
  • Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Design in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60%  marks.
  • Four-year Bachelor’s degree from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.0. 
  • Four-year Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Design or equivalent (from other than IITs) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.5 or 70% marks.

Student Reviews for Ph.D Humanities and Social Sciences

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The campus is hands down one of the most beautiful in the country with hills and lakes around it’s a place where you can truly breathe. The hostels are modern and well-equipped with Wi-Fi, common rooms, indoor game facilities, and canteens.

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