Indian Institute of Technology, (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad is inviting applications for Phase II admission to its PhD program (full-time, IA OR sponsored) Program in Engineering, Science, Humanities and Social Science and Management disciplines for the academic session 2023-24. Interested candidates can submit their application online by October 30, 2023. The candidates are shortlisted on the basis of a written test/personal interview. The interview of the candidates is scheduled to be held on November 29–30, 2023.

IIT Dhanbad PhD admissions are based on  GATE/NET/CAT/GMAT Scores. IIT Dhanbad offers a full-time Ph.D. program for a minimum duration of 4 years in the field of Engineering, Science, Management, and Humanities and Social Sciences.

• IIT Dhanbad offers the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in 23 specializations namely Applied Geology, Applied Geophysics, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science and Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Humanities and Social Science, Environmental Science, Environmental Science and Engineering, Fuel Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Management, Mathematics & Computing, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Machinery Engineering & Management Mineral and Metallurgical Engineering, Management Studies, Petroleum Engineering, Mining Engineering, Physics, Philosophy, and Statistics.
• The minimum eligibility criteria for admission to IIT Dhanbad Ph.D. program is a master’s degree.
• Candidates must qualify GATE/NET/Appropriate National Level Examination.

IIT Dhanbad PhD Important Dates 2023-24

IIT Dhanbad PhD Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who seek admission to the various Ph.D. programs offered at IIT Dhanbad shall have the following eligibility:

• Must have qualified for GATE/NET/CAT/GMAT or other appropriate entrance examinations.
• Shall have adequate knowledge of English

For Ph.D. in Engineering

• Must have passed with a first-class division or minimum of 60% aggregate marks or CGPA of 6.0 in Master’s degree in Engineering in the relevant subject. OR
• Must have passed with a minimum of 70% aggregate marks or CGPA of 7.0 in Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. OR
• Must have passed with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks or CGPA of 6.0 in Master’s degree in Science or an allied area.

For Ph.D. in Science

• Must have passed with a first-class division or minimum of 60% aggregate marks or CGPA of 6.0 in Master’s degree in the relevant subject. OR
• Must have passed with a minimum of 70% aggregate marks or CGPA of 7.0 in Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. OR
• Must have passed with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks or CGPA of 6.0 in Master’s degree in Science or an allied area.

For Ph.D. in Humanities and Social Sciences

• Must have passed with a first-class division or minimum of 60% aggregate marks or CGPA of 6.0 in Master’s degree in the relevant subjects such as Arts, Commerce, Humanities, Engineering, Technology, Science, Commerce, Management and Social Sciences. OR
• Must have passed with a minimum of 70% aggregate marks or CGPA of 7.0 in Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. OR

For Ph.D. in Management

• Must have passed with a first-class division or minimum of 60% aggregate marks or CGPA of 6.0 in Master’s degree in Management or allied areas or Engineering or Technology, Science, Arts, Commerce. OR
• Must have passed with a minimum of 70% aggregate marks or CGPA of 7.0 in Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. OR
• Those who have qualified for CA/ICAI/ICMA/CS with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks or CGPA of 6.0 in Bachelor’s Degree.

IIT Dhanbad Ph.D. Admission Guidelines

The selection criteria for Admissions to the Ph.D. programs of the university are based on the GATE/NET/CAT/GMAT scores and further Interview or Written Ability Test/ screening test.

• The first selection of the candidates will be based on qualifying degree and GATE/NET/CAT/GMAT scores.
• The department may adopt a screening test if required based on the number of applications received.
• Candidates who get shortlisted based on merit rank will be called for the interview process. The institute will display the list of shortlisted candidates on its official website in their respective departments.
• The selection committee of the respective department will be interviewing the shortlisted candidates, and candidates will obtain marks based on the performance of the candidate during the interview only.
• The merit list will be prepared based on the candidate’s performance in the interview and qualifying degree scores.

How to apply?

• Candidates are required to fill out the online application form by visiting the official website of IIT Dhanbad @iitism.ac.in.
• Register your name using a valid email ID and phone number in order to submit the application form.
• Fill in all the application forms with utmost care; incomplete, wrong, or false information in the application form will lead to the rejection of candidature.
• Candidates are also required to submit the application form fee (non-refundable) online through Credit Card, Debit Card (Visa/ MasterCard), or Net Banking.
• Take the print of the application form to be submitted during the time of the interview.

Documents Required are:

Candidates shall bring the photocopy of below mentioned attested documents along with the hard copy of the filled application and original certificate form during the time of the interview:

• A printout of your self-attested Registration Slip
• Certificate of Proof of Age
• 10th, 12th, Graduation, Master’s Degree Passing Certificate
• Eligibility for qualifying examination
• 10th, 12th, Graduation, Master’s Degree mark sheets
• Reservation Certificate, if necessary
• GATE/NET/CAT/GMAT scorecard and certificates

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IIT Dhanbad Ph.D. Course Details

The Ph.D. program at IIT Dhanbad is offered in 23 different specializations for a duration of minimum of 4 years.

Tabulated below are the details of Specializations offered in Ph.D. program of IIT Dhanbad:

Prescribed Coursework

Course Duration:

• Full-time Ph.D. program for the students having Master’s Degree shall be of a minimum duration of 4 years divided into 8 semesters including coursework and a maximum of six years having 12 semesters.
• Full-time Ph.D. program at IIT Dhanbad for the students having Bachelor’s Degree shall be of a minimum duration of 4.5 years divided into 9 semesters including coursework and a maximum of 7 years having 14 semesters

Tabulated below is the course structure of Ph.D. program offered at IIT Dhanbad

Course Work: Students are required to register for coursework in the first two semesters.

• Ph.D. students having master’s degree shall choose a minimum of 8 courses from the prescribed syllabus.
• Ph.D. students having a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree from different fields shall choose a minimum of 10 courses from the prescribed syllabus.
• The minimum course work needs to be completed within the first four semesters, failing which the candidature is deemed to be terminated.
• Ph.D. student shall have secured a minimum CGPA of 7.0.

Comprehensive Examination: After the successful completion of course work, a Ph.D. student is required to appear for the Comprehensive Examination.

• The comprehensive examination is designed to test the overall comprehension of the student in the program registered for Ph.D.
• Students shall clear the comprehensive written and oral examination with Satisfactory (S) grade.
• Ph.D. students shall clear the examination within 6 months after the completion of their coursework.
• Maximum of two attempts are allowed to clear the comprehensive examination, failing which the candidature is deemed to be terminated.

Research Proposal Seminar: After the successful completion of the comprehensive examination, Ph.D. student is required to deliver a research proposal seminar on the area of research before DSC within the 6 months of qualifying for comprehensive examination.

Research Work Credits: Ph.D. students are also required to earn 9 credits for each Ph.D. project/thesis unit the student is registered in the semester.

• At the end of the semester, the supervisor and DSC will assess the student’s progress towards the project/thesis work during the semester and will award the grades.

• S grade will be awarded for each unit if the work is satisfactory and X for every unsatisfactory unit.
• Student’s supervisor will do the continuation evaluation at regular intervals.

Tabulated below are the Thesis Credits and Grading:

Degree Award: Students will be awarded the doctoral degree after the successful completion of coursework, Comprehensive Examination, Proposal Seminar, and Research work grades.

IIT Dhanbad Ph.D. Fee Structure

Mentioned below is the detailed fee structure of Ph.D. programs offered in all the specializations of IIT Dhanbad.

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IIT Dhanbad Ph.D. Scholarship

IIT Dhanbad also provides financial assistantship to full-time Ph. D. students who have qualified GATE or any other eligible national level examination in the form of teaching or research assistantships.

• The Assistantships are awarded on a yearly basis for a period of up to five years.
• The stipend for the assistantship is paid at the approved rates as specified by the MHRD
• Additionally, Full-time Ph.D. students get financially supported by research projects and may avail of institute fellowship after completion of the project.
• The eligibility for the same is that the student must have qualified GATE or any other eligible national level examination.
• The maximum duration of fellowship in all such cases will be up to five years,
• Students shall devote up to eight hours per week towards teaching/laboratory assistantship assigned to him/her.
• The assistantship can be renewed for more years based on the performance of the candidates

IIT Dhanbad Assistantship