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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 Hyderabad. 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

     MoE/Institute Fellowship

    55% marks or equivalent CGPA in the Master’s degree in the subject or allied areas.

    • For obtaining MoE/Institute fellowship, a candidate must have qualified the UGC-NET or GATE or an equivalent qualifying examination.

    • Shortlisted candidates must pass a written test and/or interview conducted by the Department of Liberal Arts, IITH. • Candidates must also provide evidence of passing the UGC-NET/equivalent qualifying examination.

    • Failure to provide final proof of the qualifying degree (Masters degree, etc.) at the time of registration at IIT Hyderabad will lead to the cancellation of the applicant’s admission.

    UGC-JRF or Comparable Fellowship

    55% marks or equivalent CGPA in the Master’s degree in the subject or allied areas.

    • Shortlisted candidates must pass a written test and/or interview conducted by the Department of Liberal Arts.

    • Candidates must also provide documentary evidence of qualifying for UGCJRF/equivalent fellowship.

    • Failure to provide final proof of the qualifying degree (Master’s degree, etc.) at the time of registration at IIT Hyderabad will lead to cancellation of the applicant’s admission.

    External

    55% marks or equivalent CGPA in the Master’s degree in the subject or allied areas. • Shortlisted candidates must pass a written test and/or interview conducted by the Department of Liberal Arts.

    • Those employed (full-time/part-time) in any organization should produce a noobjection certificate from their employer to be eligible to write the written test and/or appear for the interview.

    • Candidates should have a minimum experience of two years following the Master’s degree.

    • Failure to provide final proof of the qualifying degree (MA, MSc, etc.) at the time of registration at IIT Hyderabad will lead to cancellation of the applicant’s admission.

    Admission Details

    The admission is based on the performance in the written test followed by an interview.

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