I.
Important Guidelines
i. Please read the instructions given in the brochure carefully before filling up the
application form.
ii. Application Form & Information Brochure are available on the Institute website
www.iiitp.ac.in
iii. Interested candidates meeting the eligibility criteria are invited to submit a hard copy of
the fully filled application form, along with their latest passport-size photograph and
self-attested copies of educational certificates, date of birth proof, relevant experience
documents, caste certificate (if applicable), and any requisite fees. All submissions must
reach the designated address no later than April 15, 2025. The prescribed application
form, duly completed and signed, along with the fees and enclosures (self-attested
photocopies of all mentioned documents), should be dispatched via Speed/Registered
Post, Courier, or Hand Delivery to the following address:
To,
The Registrar,
Indian Institute of Information Technology Pune
(IIITP),Pune Survey No. 9/1/3, Ambegaon Budruk,
Sinhgad Institute Road, Pune 411041, Maharashtra
On the top of the envelope clearly mention- (Application for PhD: of applied
Branch)
iv. All applications which are not in prescribed form / without relevant supporting
enclosures / received after the last date / without application fees will be out rightly
rejected. No correspondence shall be entertained in this regard. Interim correspondence
will also not be entertained or replied to.
v. The Institute will not be responsible under any circumstances for any sort of postal
delay/loss of the application form. A non - refundable processing fee of Rs. 590/- (for
GEN/OBC/EWS) and Rs. 295/- (for SC/ST/PwD) are required to be paid online directly
to:
Indian Institute of Information Technology
Pune.
State Bank of India A/C No.- 42797787814
IFSC code SBIN0011648,
Branch: SBI, Ambegaon, Pune
vi. The employed candidates are required to submit the No Objection Certificate (NOC)
from the respective organization as per Annexure-I.
vii. Final Year appeared candidates are also eligible to apply under suitable category
provided that the candidate must submit the provisional degree on declaration of
results.
viii. Selection of candidates will be done on the basis of written test and/or Interview.
NoTA/DA will be paid for attending the written test and/or interview.
ix. Shortlisted candidates should bring the following documents at the time of admission:
a. Photo ID Card
b. Hard copy of the application form submitted
c. Receipt of the processing fee
d. Thesis / dissertation / report / publications
e. Copy of certificates and mark-sheets along with originals and
f. Two passport size photographs
x. Any queries related to admissions may be directed to [email protected]
xi. Last date for submission of completed application forms April 15, 2025.
II. About the Institute
Indian Institute of Information Technology Pune (IIIT Pune), is an Institute of National
Importance set up under Act of Parliament (2017), with a view to develop new knowledge
in information technology and to provide manpower of global standards for the
information technology industry. IIIT Pune was established by Ministry of Human
Resource Development, Govt. of India in 2016 on not-for-profit basis in public-private
partnership (PPP) with Government of Maharashtra and industry partners. The Institute
offers B.Tech and M.Tech programmes in Electronics & Communication Engineering
(ECE) and Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) and Ph.D. programmes in CSE, ECE,
and Applied Science & Humanities.
The permanent campus of the Institute is being developed on a 100-acre land in the serene
surroundings of village Nanoli situated on the banks of Indrayani River in Pune district.
Presently, IIIT Pune is operating from the temporary campus at Ambegaon Budruk,
Sinhagad Institute Road, Pune 411041. The temporary campus of IIIT Pune is at a
distance of 13 km from Pune Railway Station, 20 km from Pune Airport. IIIT Pune is a
residential Institution and provides residential facilities to students on availability basis.
III. Ph.D. Programmes:
(A) Institute PhD Scheme:
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Programme is aimed at assisting students in acquiring
proficiency in their chosen area of research. The academic programme leading to the
Ph.D. degree is broad-based and involves a course credit requirement and a research
thesis submission. The IIIT Pune offers a diverse range of research areas available for
PhD students under the supervision ofvarious faculty members:
CSE: Digital Forensics, Cyber Security, Natural Language Processing, Data Science, Big
Data Analytics, Deep Learning, Soft Computing, Wireless Sensor Networks, Cloud
Computing, Machine Learning, AI, Data Mining, Software Engineering, Formal Methods,
Human-Computer Interaction, Usability Engineering, Augmented Reality, User-Centered
Deep Learning, IoT, VANET, Mobile and Wireless Networks, Image Processing,
Biometrics with Deep Learning, Presentation Attack Detection, Data Privacy, and
Security.
ECE: VLSI, Internet of Things, Wireless Communication, 5G, Antenna, Synchronization
Parameters Estimation, Modulation, Robotics, Cognitive Radio, NOMA, IRS, Energy
Harvesting, Free Space Optics, Machine Learning, Under Water Communication.
Applied Science and Humanities: Abstract & Linear Algebra, Discrete Mathematics,
Lattice Theory, Order Structure, Graph Theory, Commutative Algebra, Fractional
Differential Equations, Computational Dynamics, Optimization, Fluid Mechanics.
English Literature, Communication Skills, Linguistics, Women's Studies, Cultural Studies
and Media Studies, etc.
a. General Eligibility Criteria for Institute Scheme
The relevant details of the eligibility criteria are as under:
For PhD in CSE and ECE
Sr
Category Eligibility
No
Essential:
1. M.Tech/ME in CSE/IT/ECE/EE or relevant area in
engineering/Technology with B.Tech/BE in
Engineering / Technology with First class or 60%
marks ((55% marks for SC / ST / PwD) / CPI or
CGPA greater than 6 (5.5 for SC / ST / PwD) on a
10 point scale.
AND
Candidate 2. Minimum 1 years of relevant experience in
1 CSE/ECE/IT and allied fields.
from Industry
OR
1. B.Tech/BE in Engineering / Technology with First
Class or 60% marks (55% marks for SC / ST / PwD)
/ CPI or CGPA greater than 6 (5.5 for SC/ST/PwD)
on a 10-point scale.
AND
2. Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in CSE/ECE/IT and
allied fields.
Essential:
M.Tech/ME in CSE/IT/ECE/EE or relevant area in
Academic Engineering / Technology with B.Tech/BE in Engineering /
Institution(s) Technology in ECE/CSE and allied disciplines with First
2
Candidate Class or 60% marks (55% marks for SC/ST/PwD) / CPI or
CGPA greater than 6 (5.5 for SC/ST/PwD) on a 10-point
scale.
Desirable: A valid GATE Score.
Essential:
M.Tech/ME in CSE/IT/ECE/EE in Engineering / Technology or
relevant area with B.Tech/BE in Engineering / Technology in
Other
ECE/CSE/MECH/INDUSTRIAL and
3 Candidates
Allied Disciplines with First Class or 60% marks (55% marks for
SC/ST/PwD) / CPI or CGPA greater than 6 (5.5 for SC/ST/PwD) on
a 10-point scale.
Desirable: A valid GATE Score.
For PhD in Applied Science & Humanities (ASH)
Sr
Category Eligibility
No
Essential:
1. Master's Degree and
Science/Arts in English with First class or 60% marks
(55% marks for SC / ST / PwD) / CPI or CGPA
greater than 6 (5.5 for SC / ST / PwD) on a 10-point
scale.
AND
2. Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in relevant
Candidate from fields.
1
Industry OR
1.
with First Class or 60% marks (55% marks for SC /
ST / PwD)/ CPI or CGPA greater than 6 (5.5 for
SC/ST/PwD) on a 10-point scale.
AND
3. Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in relevant
fields.
Desirable: A valid GATE/NET score is desired.
Essential:
Academic Master's Degree in Basic Sciences/Arts in English with First
Institution(s) class or 60% marks (55% marks for SC / ST / PwD) / CPI or
2
Candidate CGPA greater than 6 (5.5 for SC / ST / PwD) on a 10-point
scale.
Desirable: A valid GATE/NET Score.
Essential:
Other
and/or Allied Disciplines with First Class or 60% marks
3 Candidates
(55% marks for SC/ST/PwD) / CPI or CGPA greater than 6
(5.5 for SC/ST/PwD) on
a 10-point scale.
Desirable: A valid GATE/NET Score.
All the candidates shall fulfill the general eligibility criteria
.
IV. Admission Procedure
Ph.D. candidates will be selected on the basis of written and/or interview. Merely
satisfying the general eligibility criterion as well as criterion set for each admission
category does not guarantee for being called for written test and/or interview.
Depending on the number of applications received and considering the constraints of time
and other resources for conducting written test and/or interview, the academic units may
put additional academic performance-based shortlisting criterion. No TA/DA will be paid
for attending the written test and/or interview. The procedure will be as follows.
Eligible candidates are required to appear for the written test and/or Interview. Dates and
timing will be communicated to the eligible candidates.
Syllabus for the Written test: The question paper for written test shall be based on
GATE/ NTA NET Syllabus for respective categories as follows (including but not limited
to)
For Electronics and Communication Engineering Branch: Engineering Mathematics,
Networks, Signals and Systems, Electronic Devices, Analog Circuits, Digital Circuits,
Control Systems, Communications, Electromagnetics.
For Computer Science and Engineering Branch: Engineering Mathematics, Digital
Logic, Computer Organization and Architecture, Programming and Data Structures,
Algorithms, Theory of Computation, Compiler Design, Operating System, Databases,
Computer Networks, Software Engineering
For Applied Mathematics: Abstract and Linear algebra, Real analysis & Complex analysis,
Differential equations: ODE & PDE, Discrete mathematics, Probability theory, Topology
For Humanities and Social Sciences: British Literature, American Literature, European
Literature, Postcolonial Literature, Indian Writing in English, Literary Criticism, Literary
Theory, Literary Terms and Devices, Literary Movements, Language and Pedagogy,
Linguistics, Cultural Studies and Research Methodology.
V. Registration, Coursework and other requirements
The details regarding coursework, duration of program, theses etc. are provided in Ph.D.
Ordinances and Regulations on the institute website under Academics tab on the Home
page.
VI. Fee Structure
Fee Structure for Ph.D. for academic year 2025-26 (July 2025 Batch)
Note: The fee structure is tentative, and is subject to revision as per the
recommendationof Board of Governors. Please refer the institute website for updated fee
structure.
APPENDIX-I
No Objection Certificate from Employed Candidates for Ph.D.
(To be typed on letterhead of the Company / Organization / College / University)
Dear Sir,
This is to certify that Shri. / Smt. /Kum. is an employee of our
Company / Organization / College / University since _ and is currently
serving as (designation).
Our Company / Organization/ College / University has no objection to his/her application in
the (department) to join the Ph.D. Programme at IIIT Pune, under
external / sponsored category.
Further, if selected, the Company / Organization / College / University has 'NO
to allow Shri. /Smt. /Kum. to
undergo the programme of studies and also to fulfill the coursework requirements (and
qualifier examination, if applicable) at IIIT Pune.
Signature & Seal of the Head of the Company / Organization / College / University
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APPENDIX II
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Statement of Purpose (SOP) is your opportunity to share with the admission committee your
thoughts and feelings about research studies at IIIT Pune including your preparation for the
same. Briefly describe past project/ research work done by you. Restrict yourself to 500 - 600
words. The personal SOP will aid the admission committee in evaluating your application.
Applicant Name
