भारतीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान पटना
Indian Institute of Technology, Patna
IITP/ACAD/PhD/2018/1/c
Ph.D. Admission – July 2018 CORRIGENDUM
Applications are invited for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programme, starting in July
2018 in the following Departments. The areas of research in IIT Patna are as follows:
Department Areas of Research
Chemical & Process system engineering, Process design and optimization, Process Integration, Energy
Biochemical management, Pinch Analysis, Renewable energy integration for process applications,
Engineering Scheduling and optimization of batch processes, Sustainable engineering of resources,
Modeling and simulation, Transport phenomena, Electrochemical energy storage, fuel cells
and batteries, solar cells, Modeling and simulation, Waste Water Treatment Technology,
Microwave Assisted Material/Biomaterial Processing, Renewable energy sources and their
applications, Catalysis, Nanocatalyst synthesis, characterization and application,
Gasification/ Pyrolysis, Chemical Reaction Engineering and Reactor Design, Heat
Transfer, Process intensification andpurification technology, [Link] Modelling and
Simulation, Statistical Thermodynamics, Equilibrium, Dynamic and Interfacial Properties
of Complex fluids, Development of Novel Materials like super-hydrophobic, super-
oleophobic, anti-fouling, anti-icing surfaces etc.; Self-Assembled Monolayer in application
of chemical sensor, Thermo-physical properties of actinides compounds in application of
nuclear [Link] and Biochemical Engineering, Fermentation Technology,
Bioenergy, Algal Technologies and Nanotechnology for biofuel/bioremediation, Value
Added Nutritional Products from fruit processing waste, supercritical fluid/CO2
[Link] catalysis engineering for clean energy applications (particularly
forreactions such as NH3 production (use of Fixed bed reactor with online gas
chromatograph), photocatalytic CO2 reduction to fuel,pre-/post-combustion CO2capture),
Investigation of Gas-Solid reaction at micro/nanoscale withaid of in situ
spectroscopy,Catalysis for clean energyapplication (such as hydrogen storage), Solid-gas
based reactions at bulk and nanoscale, and any other important specialization in chemical
engineering.
Chemistry
Organic Chemistry, Carbohydrate Chemistry, Gas Phase Molecular
Spectroscopy, Computational Chemistry, Theoretical Chemistry: Reaction
dynamics and Spectroscopy,Theory and Molecular Simulation of Liquid.
Biochemistry, Biophysical Chemistry Bioorganic Chemistry, DNA
Nanotechnology, Coordination driven self-assembly and supramolecular
chemistry, Polymer chemistry (synthesis/characterization and
applications). Green Polymer Synthesis, Polymer Bioconjugates and
Nanomaterials, Fluorescence Spectroscopy, Solid state and Materials
Chemistry.
Civil & Environmental Engineering – Water and Wastewater Treatment, Waste Treatment and
Environmental Resource Recovery, Automated Waste Sorting, Water Treatment, Environmental
Engineering Application and Implication of Nanoparticles; In-situ groundwater remediation, Colloid
transport; Geotechnical Engineering –Ground improvement, Geotechnical Earthquake
Engineering and geo-environmental engineering; Rail track geotechnology; Hydraulics
and Water Resources Engineering (HWRE); Structural Engineering, Earthquake
Engineering.
The candidates may be asked to provide referee details.
Computer
Science and Online Algorithms, Complex Networks, Social Networks, Theoretical Computer
Engineering Science.
CAD for VLSI, Real Time Embedded Systems, Algorithms, Deep Learning
Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning Applications, Information Extraction,
Web mining and Text mining.
Peer-to-Peer Systems, Online Social Networks, Complex Networks, Distributed Systems
Cloud Computing, Distributed Systems, Big Data Analytics
Formal Methods, Abstract Interpretation, Programming Languages, Static Analysis and
Verification, Databases.
Security & Privacy and Database Systems
Lightweight Cryptography, Computer Security, Network Security, Cloud computing
Security, Secure Quantum Communication
Machine Learning, Multi objective Optimization, Text Mining, Bioinformatics, Soft
Computing
Fault tolerant Computing, Secure systems, Ubiquitous Computing and Embedded
Engineering, IoT analytics, Deep Learning Systems.
Image Processing, Medical Imaging, Bioinformatics, Computer Vision
Social Network, Mobile Social Computing, Human Computer Interaction
Application mapping strategy (algorithm, machine learning) onto the multicore
architecture, Self-Healing Software or Automated Program Repair, Test (algorithm,
machine learning) strategy of muticore systems, Multicore Architecture for Big Data and
Graph Analytics and Computer Architecture.
Electrical Electrical Engineering: Power Electronics and Electrical Drives, Renewal Energy
Engineering Integration, Smart Grid and Energy Storage, control system, Underwater target tracking,
statistical signal processing, networked control system.
Electronics Engineering: Microelectronics, Optoelectronics,
Devices Modeling and Simulations, Analog & Mixed Signal systems, RF IC Design, Low
Power Circuits and Systems, and Security for Embedded Systems. VLSI & Embedded
Systems, System On Chip, Computer Architecture.
Communication Engineering: Wireless communication, 5G communication, Underwater
communication, Digital Communication, Optical Communication, Photonics, Wireless
Sensor Networks, Cyber Physical Systems, Internet of Things (IoT), Video Surveillance,
Digital Video Processing, Digital Signal processing, Digital Image Processing,
Neuroscience, Neural SignalProcessing, Neuro-congnition, Medical Signal and Image
Processing, multimedia.
Humanities Economics: Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Development Economics,
and Social International Economics.
Sciences
English: ELT (English Language Teaching), Discourse Studies, Postcolonial
Theory, Translation Studies, Indian Writing in English, Gender Studies,
Literary Censorship and Diaspora Studies.
Linguistics: Phonetics and Phonology, Language Typology, Sociolinguistics,
Endangered and Lesser Known Languages
Management: Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior.
Social Sciences: Population and Public Health, Gender and Development,
Regional Development, Health Care Management, Development Discourse,
Migration and Diaspora Studies, Social Networks,
Education, Public Policies, Youth.
Materials Metal matrix composite,
Science & ceramic matrix nanocomposite, Thermal Spraying, Process-structure-property relationship,
Engineering mechanical properties of materials, Tribological property
Process-Structure-Property Relationships in Complex Multi-cationic Oxides,
nanocrystals, materials chemistry, ceramics, Phase Transformations in Oxides
Polymer science and technology with specialization in plastics, rubbers,
polymer blends / polymer alloys, new generation nanofillers, nanocomposites, adhesion,
rheology, and chemical synthesis related to polymers and nanofillers
Mathematics Aggregation operators, Algebraic graph theory, Algorithmic graph theory, Applied
algebra for wireless communication, Coding and Information theory, Dynamical systems,
Finite Difference, Finite Element and Finite Volume methods, Functional analysis, Group
theory, Mathematical ecology and epidemiology, Mathematical modeling, Multi-criteria
decision making, Nonlinear Optimization, Optimal control, Rings and Modules,
Sequence design for wireless communication, Sobolev spaces and its application in PDEs,
Theoretical and Numerical analysis of ODEs and PDEs, Topological graph theory,
Topology, Uncertainty handling in decision making, Variation Inequalities.
Mechanical Design of Tribological Element and Lubrication, Under-water robotics, virtual reality,
Engineering CAD/CAM, Fatigue and Fracture of Welded Joints, sheet metal forming, computational
plasticity, molecular dynamics for deformation and damage simulation on metals, In situ
analysis of Manufacturing Processes, Friction stir welding, Micro-Friction Stir Welding,
Additive Friction Stir Processing, hot deformation of metallic materials, additive
manufacturing, Surface Engineering and Tribology, Biomechanics, Condition monitoring,
XFEM,FEM/ Meshfree Method, two-phase flows, heat transfer, Boiling, Condensation,
Energy, Heat Exchangers, fluid-solid interaction, biophysical hydro/ aerodynamics,
Vibrations and Rotordynamics.
Physics Condensed Matter Physics, Nanoelectronics, Spintronics
Quantum Optics (Experimental)
Computational Atomic and Molecular Physics
Nanoscale device applications based on atomic switch technology
Experimental Condensed Matter Physics: Nanomaterials, Magnetic materials,
Multiferroics, Nanocomposite, Ferroelectric relaxor materials & highly correlated electron
materials,
Bose-Einstein Condensate (Theory), Quantum Optics (Theory)
Biophotonics & Nanophotonics
Applied Optics (optical signal processing, information security), Digital Holography,
Ultrafast spectroscopy & Biophysics
Renewable Energy Materials & Devices, EMI Shielding, Ferroelectrics & Dielectrics
Experimental Condensed Matter Physics
Condensed Matter and Nanoscale Physics
Organic Electronics
Applicants having external fellowship from recognized Government funding agencies are encouraged to
apply.
Category of Admission:
The Institute admits Ph.D. students under the following categories:
1.1 REGULAR and FULL-TIME
A student in this category works full-time for her/his PhD degree. They can be classified as
1.1 a) Institute Fellows
She/he receives assistantship from the Institute. The qualifying Degree for Financial Support is:
1.1.1 BE/ BTech/ MSc/ MA/ MBA/ MCA /equivalent degree with valid GATE score above the prescribed
cut off level/ NET qualification.
[Link] from IITs with CGPA 8.0 and above are exempted from GATE qualification as per MHRD letter
no. 17-2/2014-TS.I dated Feb 18, 2015.
1.1.2 ME/ MTech/ MPhil /equivalent degree with GATE/ NET qualification.
Age Limit: Please refer Eligibility Criteria for Admission into Ph.D. Programme
1.1 b) Research Fellows (JRF/SRF)
She/he receives fellowship from any government recognized funding agencies, such as
CSIR, UGC, DBT, NBHM, DST (INSPIRE programme), etc
1.2 SPONSORED
A student in this category is sponsored by a recognized industrial R&D organization, academic institution
(universities/colleges), government organization (defence or other ministries of the Government of India or
any other government organizations including PSUs and autonomous bodies) or reputed industries (as may
be recognized by this Institute) for doing research in the Institute.
The Institute does not provide any assistantship/fellowship to such a student.
Candidate in Sponsored category must be a regular employee of the sponsoring organization (of repute) with
a minimum of two-year job experience in the respective field. A student in this category is therefore a
professionally employed person, who pursues PhD while continuing her/his services. The candidate has to
work full time in institute to obtain the degree for a period of 3 years. An intending sponsored candidate
must submit his/her application in prescribed format (Forms I & IA, available with the application
form) for admission through his/her employer, who will forward the same to the Institute with
suitable endorsement.
1.3 PROJECT STAFF
This category refers to a student who, as a project staff, is working on a sponsored project (registered in
R&D Unit, IIT Patna). The said project staff is eligible to be admitted in the PhD Program (of this Institute)
to work on a full-time basis. The minimum remaining duration of the project at the time of admission as well
as tenure of the project employee should be at least 2 years from the date of joining the Ph.D. program.
She/he must have qualified GATE/NET.
If the project gets completed before the student completes her/his PhD, her/his category will no longer be
that of Project Staff and her/his category will be converted to that of SELF-FINANCED unless she/he is
granted an assistantship/fellowship from the Institute or any other agency.
A project staff intending to join the PhD program of IIT Patna must submit her/his application in prescribed
form (form II, available with the application form) for admission through Principal Investigator, Head of
the Department and Dean/ Associate Dean R&D with suitable endorsement.
1.4 EMPLOYED & PART-TIME
A candidate in this category is a professionally employed person (including staff of IIT Patna), who pursues
the Ph.D. program, while continuing the duties of his/her service. The institute does not provide any
assistantship/ fellowship to such a student. The minimum residential requirement is one or two semester(s)
depending on the completion of mandatory course work required for Ph.D. students. Candidate in Employed
and Part-time category must be a regular employee of his/her organization with at least two years of
professional experience in the respective field. NOC letter (Form III, available with the application form)
must be attached with the duly filled in application form.
Minimum Eligibility Criteria for Admission in to Ph.D. Programme
In all the disciplines, the upper age limit is 28 years ([Link]./B.E./[Link]./MA/MCA/MBA) and 32 years
([Link]./M.E./M.S./[Link].) to be calculated from the last date for receiving the application form (Printed
and Signed version, 12.04.2018) and is applicable only for candidates applying in Regular and Full time
category, as institute fellow. For externally funded candidates norms of the funding agency will follow. In
absence of the guidelines, the norms prescribed for Institute fellows shall be applicable. Upper age is relaxed
up to 05 years in case of candidate belonging to Schedule Castes/Schedule Tribes, Women, Physically
Handicapped and OBC applicants.
A.1 PhD in Engineering
For admission to the PhD Programme in Engineering Department, a candidate must satisfy one of the
following criteria:
A.1.1 Candidates having [Link]./M.E. degree in a Engineering/Technology, with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or
60% of marks.
A.1.2 Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of
marks.
A.1.3. Master’s degree in Science in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks.
A.2 PhD in Science
For admission to the PhD Programme in Science departments, a candidate must satisfy one of the following
criteria:
A.2.1 M. Phil. or Master’s degree in Science in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks.
A.2.2 Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of
marks.
A.2.3 Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of
marks.
A.3 PhD in Humanities and Social Sciences
For admission to the PhD Programme in the department of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS), a
candidate must satisfy one of the following criteria:
A.3.1 M. Phil. or Master’s degree in Arts/Commerce/Science/Management in a relevant area with a
minimum of 55% marks or equivalent.
A.3.2 Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Design in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or
60% marks.
A.3.3 Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of
marks.
Direct Admission (Waiver of Written Test):
For candidates in Sciences, Engineering &Technology:
The Institute may admit exceptionally bright students and Full-time (Institute Fellows) directly (i.e.,
without written test) into the Ph.D. program.
Eligible candidates meeting one of the following criteria may be considered for a waiver of the
written test:
1. [Link]. from the IITs, graduated within the last five years, with a degree in the respective
discipline with a CPI/CGPA of 8/10 and above.
2. Masters from the IITs/IISc, graduated within the last five years, with a degree in the respective
discipline with a CPI/CGPA of 8.5/10 and above.
Such a candidate has to apply online. Additionally, an application must be sent with supporting
documents to the Assistant Registrar, Academics.
There would be no admission in direct admission category in Department of Humanities and Social
Sciences.
Relaxation for SC/ST Candidates:
Eligibility criteria will be relaxed by 5% marks or 0.5 CPI for SC/ ST applicants.
Reservations:
The reservation of seats in admissions for SC, ST, OBC categories and for Persons with Disability (PD) will
be as per Government of India rules. OBC (Non-creamy layer) candidates will have to enclose certificate
and self-declaration statement as per formats as indicated at Annexure- I and II.
Financial Support:
The Institute assistantships will be available to eligible (Indian) students as per prevailing (MHRD, GoI)
norms, as applicable from time to time. At present total emoluments are
Rs 25,000/- per month.
Assistantships from external funding organizations will be available as per terms and conditions of the
concerned funding organizations.
Students receiving assistantships from the Institute or fellowships from any other funding agencies are
required to perform academic duties as per prevailing norms.
The continuation of the assistantship/fellowship is subject to satisfactory performance of the assigned duties
and satisfactory progress of the student in the Ph.D. Programme.
Applicants appearing in the Ph.D. interview under Regular and Full-time category, to-and-fro Sleeper
Class Railway Fare or equivalent will be paid by the shortest route from the place of contact address
(as filled in the application form) to IIT Patna, Permanent Campus, Bihta on producing the original
tickets.
Application Procedure:
Candidates are requested to use the following link to fill and submit application form online.
Link: [Link]
For July 2018 admission in one of the Departments, the online link will remain active till, 05.04.2018
Please login and fill up all the parts of the application form. Follow the instructions given in the document
“Instructions to Candidates”. At the end a final PDF will be generated. You can download it from your
registered email address or from your application page.
The application fee of Rs. 300/- for General/OBC (Male) candidates and Rs. 150/- for SC/ST/PD/Female
(all categories) candidates must be submitted through online mode.
Candidates are requested to use the following link to submit application fee online.
Link: [Link]
You are requested to send final submitted application generated online duly signed along with self attested
copies of mark sheets & certificates (from class X to highest degree obtained/appeared), caste certificate (if
applicable), GATE /NET/Relevant certificate related to any fellowship, experience certificate and other
testimonials (both sides) and e-receipt of online payment to the following address “ The Assistant
Registrar(Academics), Indian Institute of Technology Patna, Bihta, Kanpa Road, District - Patna, Bihar ,
PIN – 801106” to reach on or before 12.04.2018. Please note that your application must be complete in all
respects, along with all documents, including e-Receipt of payment.
The words “Application for Ph.D. admission in the Department of _________” should be written on the top
of the envelope for sending the completed form.
Candidates applying for more than one department should submit a separate application for each
department.
Please note that no application shall be received after the last day of submission of the hard copy of
application by post. The candidates are advised to post well in advance as the institute will not be
responsible for any postal delay. In the absence of receipt of the hard copy, the application shall not be
processed.
Selection:
The Institute reserves the right to call a limited number of candidates for written test or/ and interview, based
on performance in GATE/NET, grades/marks in the qualifying examination, etc.
Important Dates for Application in Departments:
Start Date of On-line Application: 09.03.2018
Last Date of On-line Application: 05.04.2018
Last Date for receipt of completed Application Forms by IIT Patna is: 12.04.2018
Note: The above information is not the complete set of Rules & Regulations for the Ph.D. programme of IIT
Patna.
For any further information, please contact
The Assistant Registrar (Academics),
Indian Institute of Technology Patna, Bihta,
Kanpa Road, District - Patna, Bihar,
PIN – 801106
Email –amitkumar@[Link], aracademic@[Link]
Phone : +91 (612) 3028240/3028697
Legal Jurisdiction The court at Patna alone shall have the jurisdiction to settle and decide all matters and
disputes related to the above referred admission process.
