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IIT Kanpur PhD Admission 2024: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Form, Financial Assistance

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Ph.D

Course Fees

Course Duration

3 Years

Tuition Fees

2.50 K

1 Year Fees

23.70 K

Total Fees

52.20 K

Detailed Fees

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semester	Tuition Fees	Admission Fees	Other Fees	Total Fees
semester 1	₹ 2500	₹ 2450	₹ 11625	₹ 16.57 K
semester 2	₹ 2500	-	₹ 4625	₹ 7.13 K
semester 3	₹ 2500	-	₹ 4625	₹ 7.13 K
semester 4	₹ 2500	-	₹ 4625	₹ 7.13 K
semester 5	₹ 2500	-	₹ 4625	₹ 7.13 K
semester 6	₹ 2500	-	₹ 4625	₹ 7.13 K

Course Information

Course Description

IIT Kanpur PhD Admissions 2024 are ongoing and the application deadline for Phd programs is November 03. The college is also accepting applications for international students who can apply till November 15. IIT Kanpur Admission

IIT Kanpur Ph.D Key Points:

Admission in PhD course at IIT Kanpur is open for national as well as international students.
Applications for IIT Kanpur Phd are made twice a year. Once in April for the July session or Ist semester. Next in September for the IInd semester in December.
Admission criteria includes entrance scores followed by a personal interview and/or a written test.
PhD in Design accepts CEED scores for admission. While other disciplines commonly accept GATE / NET / JRF scores.
The PhD program at IIT Kanpur is offered in Engineering, Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Interdisciplinary Areas.

Table of Content

IIT Kanpur PhD Important Dates
IIT Kanpur PhD Eligibility Criteria
IIT Kanpur PhD Admission Criteria
IIT Kanpur PhD Application Process
IIT Kanpur PhD Course Details
IIT Kanpur PhD Financial Assistance
IIT Kanpur PhD Fees
IIT Kanpur PhD FAQs

IIT Kanpur PhD Admission

Events	Dates
PhD application begins	October 19, 2023
Interviews for Shortlisted Candidates	na
Ph.D. admissions Application deadline	November 03, 2023

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IIT Kanpur PhD Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for PhD course that candidate need to fulfil is:

Specializations	Eligibility Criteria
Engineering
Aerospace Engineering Biological Sciences & Bioengineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Science & Engineering Electrical Engineering Industrial & Management Engineering Materials Science & Engineering Mechanical Engineering	Masters degree in the field of engineering with a good academic record UG degree in engineering with at least 75% and valid score in GATE Degree of masters in science while fulfilling the below-given criteria: At least 65% marks in masters degree 1st division in UG degree JRF/95 percentile/more score in GATE In case of PhD Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, candidate must have completed masters degree in medicine/pharmacy/veterinary science or bachelors degree with at least 75% marks In case of PhD in Computer SCience and Engineering, candidate must have completed masters degree in computer applications
Sciences
Chemistry Earth Sciences Physics Mathematics & Statistics	Masters degree in relevant stream or UG degree in engineering Candidate must have GATE score/qualified JRF In case of Economic Sciences, candidate must have completed Degree of masters in Economics/UG degree in engineering he candidate need to have valid score in GATE/qualified JRF/NET
Humanities and Social Sciences
Fine Arts Psychology English Philosophy Sociology	PhD in Masters degree in relevant stream/UG degree in engineering
PhD in Management	Completed masters degree in field of management or relevant stream in engineering UG degree in engineering with at least 75% marks Masters degree in arts/science/commerce while fulfilling the below given criteria: At least 65% marks in master degree 1st division in UG degree
PhD in Design	Masters degree in design or engineering/Bachelor's degree in design or engineering with at least 75%. GATE / CEED scores are accepted.

IIT Kanpur PhD Admission

In order to get admission in PhD candidates must have a valid GATE score or any entrance exam score as given in the table above. The candidates would be shortlisted for an interview (also a written test) on the basis of fulfilment of the minimum proposed eligibility criteria.

The selection criteria at IIT Kanpur for the PhD program is divided into 4 stages, namely:

Stage 1: Application process
Stage 2: Shortlisting of candidates for the interview round
Stage 3: Interview and written test
Stage 4: Preparation of selection list

Application process

Candidates who have a Master’s degree in a relevant field with a minimum of 55% marks or 5.1 CPI can apply for the program.
Candidates who have a bachelor’s degree with minimum of 75% marks of 7.5 CGPA and a valid GATE score can also apply for the PhD program.

Shortlisting of the candidates for the interview round

The applicants will be shortlisted on the basis of written test and academic record as well as work experience. The institute offers 20 seats for the PhD program. 10 seats are given to open category students whereas the other 50% of seats is distributed among the reserved category students.

Interview and Written test

To prepare the selection list, the institute will determine the candidates’ potential on the basis of a written test and personal interview. PI round will evaluate the academic background of the applicant, his/her general academic proficiency, academic & related publications and such related matters.

Preparation of selection list

After conducting the PI round, the institute will prepare the selection list based on written test and personal interview. 40% weightage is given to the written test and the rest 60% is given to the personal interview round.

How to Apply for PhD at IIT Kanpur?

Candidates can fill the admission form for PhD by going through the Institute official website.

Register yourself to the College PG admission portal
After completing the registration, use the credentials in order to log in
Enter the name, email address to the Institute PG admission portal
Read the guidelines and brochure carefully before applying to this program
Fill the application form correctly as given in the guidelines
Upload the documents as required in PDF format and pay the application fees
Submit the form and take its print out too

Documents Required

Candidates need to carry the original documents at the time of written test and interviews.

Educational and Experience Certificates
GATE / CEED / NET / JRF Score Card
Original Caste Certificate (SC/ST)
Original Photo identity Proof
Parents income certificate
Transfer Certificate/MIgration Certificate

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IIT Kanpur PhD Course Details

PhD candidates at IIT Kanpur who have completed a masters degree need to take at least 6 courses whereas a direct PhD candidate has to take at least 10 courses.

The candidate needs to register for minimum 36 credits in semester.
There are 72 credits for candidates who apply without a degree of masters in Engineering.
Applicants can apply twice a year for PhD at IIT Kanpur. The admission criteria is the same for both rounds.

IIT Kanpur PhD Specializations

The PhD program at IIT Kanpur is offered in the following disciplines.

Aerospace Engineering	Industrial and Management Engineering
Biological Sciences and Bio-Engineering	Materials Science and Engineering
Chemistry	Materials Science Program
Chemical Engineering	Mathematics (including Statistics)
Civil Engineering	Mechanical Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering	Nuclear Engineering and Technology
Design	Photonics Science and Engineering
Earth Sciences	Physics
Electrical Engineering	Sustainable Energy ENgineering
Humanities and Social Sciences (Economics, English, Philosophy, Psychology and Sociology)	-

The 2-semester programme coursework will incorporate mandatory courses in fields like advanced microeconomics, advanced macroeconomics, econometrics, Mathematical Analysis for Economics.

Elective Courses

The students have to opt for a set of elective programmes from the below- given courses:

Applied Econometrics	Bayesian Data Analysis
Bayesian Econometrics	Contract Theory
Development Economics	Efficiency and Productivity Analysis
Financial Econometrics	Foundation of Finance
Game Theory	Labour Economics
Law and Economics	Monetary Economics
Topics in Economic Growth

Program Structure:

Course Work: PhD candidates with masters degree have to take at least 6 courses and direct PhD candidates have to take at least 10 courses.
Comprehensive Exam: Within 6 months of course work completion, the student has to clear a comprehensive exam which is in written as well as oral form both.
State of the Art Seminar: The candidate has to present her/his research issue and necessary literature survey in 6 months of date of comprehensive exam
Open Seminar: Once thesis work gets clear by the department, she/he will be allowed for submitting it
Defense: After the review from referees, candidate can give defense of their work

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IIT Kanpur PhD Financial Assistance

For students of PhD, corresponding financial assistance given is INR 18,000 in case of engineering, INR 16,000 in case of Sciences/Social Sciences for first 2 years and after that it’s raised to INR 20,000 and INR 18,000 for another 2 years.

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IIT Kanpur PhD Fees

IIT Kanpur PhD Fees
Particular	Amount
Tuition fee (per semester)
Tuition fee	INR 27,250
One Time Payment at the of admission (non-refundable)
Admission fee	INR 150
Grade Card	INR 150
Provisional Certification	INR 100
Medical Examination	INR 100
Student's Welfare fund	INR 800
Modernization	INR 500
Hostel admission	INR 500
Alumni Subscription	INR 200
Publication	INR 250
Career Development Programs	INR 200
One Time Payment at the of admission (Refundable)
Institute Caution money	INR 1000
Library caution money	INR 1000
Institute Amenities Security Deposits	INR 5000
Hostel Caution Money	INR 10000
Semester Fee
Examination	INR 300
Registration	INR 300
Gymkhana Fees	INR 500
Festival Fee (annual)	INR 200
Medical	INR 50
Student's Amenities Subscription	INR 300
Laboratory Contingency	INR 300
Students Benevolence Fund	INR 100
Student's Health Insurance	INR 1500
Hostel Charges per semester
Hostel Seat Rent	INR 1250
Water Charges	INR 25
Mess Establishment Charges	INR 13050

IIT Kanpur PhD FAQs

Ques. What is the maximum duration to complete the PhD program at IIT Kanpur?

Ans. Students can complete their PhD program between 3- 6 years at IIT Kanpur.

Ques. What are the requirements to submit the thesis at IIT Kanpur?

Ans. Students after finishing their thesis work are to present it before the department. Only after the thesis work has been cleared from the department, they are allowed to submit it.

Ques. How many number of course works can a PhD aspirant do at IIT Kanpur?

Ans. A PhD student with a Master’s degree is required to take a minimum of 6 courses, whereas, a direct PhD student takes a minimum of 10 courses.

Ques. Can a student who has passed his graduation take direct admission at IIT Kanpur?

Ans. Yes, if the student has cleared the written test and Personal interview round then he is allowed to take direct admission. Although he will have to devote 5-6 years to complete the PhD program at IIT Kanpur.

Ques. What are the specializations offered at IIT Kanpur PhDprogram?

Ans. IIT Kanpur offers various specializations under the Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences, Manufacturing Science, Robotics and Automation and Solid Mechanics and Design under the PhD program.

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IIT Kanpur - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITK]: 70 answered questions

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Is IIT Guwahati becoming the next IIT Kanpur?

● Top Answer By Saugata Nayak on 30 Mar 23

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Both IIT Guwahati and IIT Kanpur are well-respected institutions, known for their high-quality education and research. Comparing the two is already justified and saying that one institution is becoming the next of the other is more so. Both institutions have their strengths and areas of expertise. Yet, if I was to choose one I would have always gone for IIT Kanpur. Some points that favor my preference are as follows: The quality of coursework at IIT Kanpur is extremely challenging and will keep you on your toes always. It offers the best quality of education and you will learn much more than other IITs if you are regular to classes and take your academics seriously, The usual schedule of a student at IIT Kanpur is not always jammed, unlike the general opinion. The timings of the clubs align with the classes and you can take out time for both if you are good at managing your time well. Another challenging aspect of IIT Kanpur is its tough grading system, (10,8,6,4..) under which anything below 10 is 8. Thus you are under tremendous pressure to maintain your CGPA and is enough of a motivating factor. Overall, even if Guwahati was to be compared to IIT Kanpur, it still has a long way to go until it becomes the next IIT Kanpur.

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Is IIT Kharagpur better than IIT Kanpur?

● Top Answer By Saugata Nayak on 30 Mar 23

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Almost all IITs are excellent engineering colleges providing the best education and amenities. Yet there might be some comparisons that can be drawn based on common aspects like choice, infrastructure, and geographical location. Eventually, it’s a matter of your preferences and not the institute's worth. For example, if you are someone who considers Academics the most important factor to determine the credibility of an institute, then IIT Kanpur is the best choice for you. It has the toughest grading system and the entire focus is on studies. So if you are excellent in academics, you will remain at the top here. Both institutes face a certain level of locational disadvantage but IIT Kanpur is still slightly better in this aspect.

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What should I choose between IIT-Kanpur CSE and IIT Madras CSE?

● Top Answer By Prabhat Tripathi on 27 Jul 22

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You should choose IIT Madras CSE. Being a metro city, Chennai has an edge over Kanpur. It will be easier to get resources, internships, projects, and placements. IIT Madras has a smaller batch size. So, it’s easier for students to communicate with teachers. If you are interested in Machine Learning and AI, then IITM will be the better option. CSE Prof. Balaraman Ravindran has been featured in reputed business magazines. IIT Madras placements are excellent for CSE. Students of the branch usually receive an average CTC of around INR 17.54 LPA.

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Which is a better IIT overall: IIT Kanpur or IIT Madras?

● Top Answer By Tathagatha Bose on 09 Aug 22

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On an overall scale, IIT Madras is better. It is an old IIT with a great placement record. IIT Madras Research park is one of a kind. It is the first university-based research park in India. IITM collaborates with many industries for R&D. The institute has an excellent start-up culture. If you have a good start-up idea, you will get the guidance and resources required from the institute. IIT Madras placements are great. During the 2022 placement drive, the highest CTC stood around INR 1.98 CPA. The average CTC for the institute is INR 21.48 LPA. IIT Madras offers an enviable campus life. The fests and clubs are amazing. IIT Madras campus used to be a part of Guindy national park. Spotting deers, monkeys, wildcats, and blackbucks running around the campus is an everyday event.

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Which is better, an MBA from IIT Kanpur or a PGDISEM program from NITIE?

● Top Answer By Tanya Debnath on 11 Aug 21

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MBA from any IIT would be nothing more than a disappointment that you would face except for Mumbai. ISEM is more of a cranny/vocational course that imparts knowledge and skills about maintaining, supporting, and for the well-being of society. Categories MBA from IIT Kanpur PGDISEM from NITIE Course Fee 8.38 lakhs 14.63 lakhs Highest CTC 28 LPA 25 LPA Average CTC 15 LPA 12-16 LPA Recruiting Companies Nestle, Asian Paints, HSBC, IBM, etc. ICICI Bank, Bosch, Cognizant, HP, etc. Hence, it leaves no scope of finance, marketing, and other fields of MBA that you would wish to explore. When it comes to placements, they provide better placement opportunities in comparison to MBA programs at IIT. Make a wise choice in the selection of your college.

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Which institute is better for M.Sc. Physics IIT Kanpur or IIT Madras?

● Top Answer By Raveesha Pandey on 30 Jul 21

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Both IIT Kanpur and IIT Madras are excellent institutes for M.Sc in Physics, considering the student is actually interested in learning the subject to the core. The points below give a brief overview of IIT Madras, stating some of the advantages of choosing it over IIT Kanpur. ? Professors will help you to get involved in challenging projects during your course, with specializations in complex topics like cosmology, etc. ? The main motto of the faculties of IIT Madras is to build their students to at least a certain limit of knowledge, over anything else. ? Most of the professors have a solid foundation in advanced concepts of theoretical physics, for example, Prof. M V Satyanarayana, Prof. M Pattabiraman, Prof. V Balakrishnan, Prof. A Lakshminarayan, etc. ? Although the level of questions set during the exams at IIT Madras is always up to the mark, almost no students fail in the institute due to the teaching facilities offered throughout the year. ? Talking about the campus of IIT Madras, it is extremely beautiful, being close to the sea as well. Therefore, although both the institutes are equally excellent, IIT Madras can be a better option for students interested in Physics, considering the points listed above.

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Which college should I join among IISER Pune, IIT Madras Physics, IIT Kanpur Physics or IIT Engineering Physics?

● Top Answer By Simran Kaushik on 25 Jan 22

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If you are truly passionate about Physics, be it theoretical or practical, you should choose either IISER Pune or IISER Kolkata. IISER Kolkata is the best option for Physics, while IISER Pune is well-known for its overall academics and infrastructure. Here are the reasons why you should prefer IISER over IIT. Most students joining IIT, aim to get corporate jobs. If you are interested in the subject and want to do actual research on it, IISER is the best place. You will get to meet like-minded people too. You can check the faculty and the curriculum for Physics at IIT. Even IIT Kanpur which is known for its Physics department puts more emphasis on applied Physics. Most IITs leave out theory-oriented courses like ‘Cosmology’. Also, you won’t get the lab infrastructure similar to IISER at IITs. The labs at IISERs are specifically designed for research works. From the 5th semester onwards, the course curriculum at IITs become quite different. It becomes more technology-oriented. While students at IISERs are required to do a one-year-long research project. Based on the performance over the last few years, IISER Pune will be better than IISER Kolkata.

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Which college will be best for an MTech in industrial engineering out of IITB, IITKGP, IITK, and NITIE?

● Top Answer By Disha Patranobish on 23 Jul 22

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IIT B is the best option among these for pursuing an MTech in Industrial Engineering. Your preference order should be IITB>IIT KGP>IIT K>NITIE. IIT B has an innovative course curriculum. You will learn optimizing techniques and algorithms. The course work and curriculum inspire research. Companies such as Deloitte, Mahindra, Accenture, Sony, etc. visit the campus placements. The highest salary offered for MTech Industrial Engineering goes up to INR 19 LPA.

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How can I choose between IIT Madras and IIT Kanpur?

● Top Answer By Aditi Sengupta on 12 Apr 23

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Choosing between IIT Kanpur and IIT Madras can be a daunting task, but there are a few things to keep in mind while making this decision. If you are from the North and want to be near home, then choose IIT Kanpur. For a South Indian, IIT Madras might be a better option. If you want to explore different parts of the country and experience diverse cultures, then you should consider the IIT in the other region. For example, a north Indian should choose IIT Madras and a south Indian should opt for IIT Kanpur. Don't get caught up in the rankings or the location. Both institutes are highly prestigious and offer excellent education and opportunities. In the past, IIT Kanpur used to close early, but that should not be a decisive factor. You must keep in mind that both institutes are highly respected and highly regarded that offer excellent academic programs, faculty, and research opportunities.

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Which is better: material science at IIT KANPUR or Computer science at IIT TIRUPATI?

● Top Answer By Janvi Bhambri on 29 Oct 20

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The material science and engineering department at IIT Kanpur offers BTech, M. Tech, and Ph.D. programs with the guidance of highly accomplished and distinguished faculty members. Material science and engineering departments are nationally and internationally recognized for its academics, high-quality research, and consultancy work. The department of computer science and engineering at IIT Tirupati has always been involved in high-quality research and BTech, MTech, and Ph.D. programs are offered to students. The faculty of the department is constantly working for providing better education while working at their premier levels in their respective fields. Faculty: IIT Kanpur has a diverse highly qualified faculty of 436 members. Each member of the faculty is a Ph.D. holder in their respective disciplines and well experienced and excellent in their fields. Most of the professors of IIT Tirupati have completed their Ph.D. from IISC Bangalore, IIIT Hyderabad, and IIT Madras. Some professors who joined IIT Tirupati for following their passion for teaching, instead of working in top MNCs with a handsome salary package. Infrastructure: IIT Kanpur: It has a very well planned and spacious campus spreading across 1055 acres. The campus is very neat and beautifully laid out for providing students with academic and residential needs. Hostel facilities, sports facilities, medical facilities, etc are all available on the campus itself. IIT Tirupati: It is one of the premier institutes in the country for technical education. Wi-Fi, labs, medical facilities, sports, classrooms all are available and very well designed. Classrooms are very well conditioned and the college is very well connected to the market, railway station and the airport. Placement: IIT Kanpur: It has a very active placement cell that conducts training programs and recruitment drives regularly and efficiently. Placements are brought for students for high paying profiles with a median salary of 15 LPA. Some of the top recruiters of IIT Kanpur include Adobe, Amazon, Philips, Infosys, Genpact, TCS, Wipro, Samsung, etc. IIT Tirupati: In the graduating batch of 2020 at IIT Tirupati, 70 students were placed in reputed companies with an average package of 9.18 LPA. Companies like Afcons, Ashok Leyland, Cushman and Wakefield, Genpact, TCS innovation labs are some of the top recruiters of the college. The details discussed above will assist you in making a wise decision about which college you must opt to. However, admissions into both colleges are possible only through JEE Advance scores.

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