भारतीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान (भारतीय खनि विद्यापीठ), धनबाद
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (INDIAN SCHOOL OF MINES), DHANBAD
Ph.D. Admission Special Drive
Ph.D. Admission

ELIGIBILITY OF CANDIDATES


A candidate, who has qualified GATE/NET/Appropriate National Level Examination, is ELIGIBLE for Ph.D. admission ONLY in Engineering, Science, Management Studies and Humanities & Social Sciences under the IA.


A. Qualifying NET/GATE is not mandatory for application in Ph. D. in Engineering / Science, if the candidate -

i. Has done M. Tech/M.E. with First Class or First Division or with minimum 60% marks or equivalent CGPA or

ii. Has done B. Tech/ B.E. with a minimum CGPA of 8 (on a 10 point scale) or with equivalent percentage from any CFTI or

iii. Has done B. Tech/ B.E. with a minimum CGPA of 8 (on a 10 point scale) or with equivalent percentage from any Institute/University having 1 to 100th rank in the Overall category in NIRF India rankings (either in the year of application or in the last year).

B. Except for the candidates mentioned in the para A above, all other eligible candidates as per para 4.2 below, will have to qualify NET/GATE to apply for Ph. D. admission in Engineering/ Science.

C. Qualifying CAT/GMAT/ UGC NET/CSIR NET/GATE will be mandatory for applying for Ph. D. in Management.


It may be noted that based on number and quality of applications received in an admission cycle, the respective department may also impose additional shortlisting criteria (and shall also publish it while sending calls for interview) to restrict number of eligible applicants to be called for Interview.


 1. Essential criteria for Ph.D. in Engineering 

An applicant must have a Master’s degree in Engineering in the relevant subject with first class/division or a minimum of 60% marks/CGPA of 6.0 (on a 10 point scale),

OR

An applicant must have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a minimum of 60% marks/CGPA of 6.0 (on a 10 point scale),

OR

An applicant must have a Master’s degree in Science or an allied area with first-class/division or a minimum of 60% marks/CGPA of 6.0 (on a 10 point scale).


 2. Essential criteria for Ph.D. in Science 

An applicant must have a Master’s degree in the relevant subject with first class/division or a minimum of 60 % marks/CGPA of 6.0 (on a 10-point scale),

OR

An applicant must have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a minimum of 60 % marks/CGPA of 6.0 (on a 10 point scale),

OR

An applicant must have a Master’s degree in Science or an allied area with first-class/division or a minimum of 60% marks/CGPA of 6.0 (on a 10 point scale).


 3. Essential criteria for Ph.D. in Humanities and Social Sciences 

An applicant must have a Master’s degree in the relevant subject, Arts, Commerce, Humanities and Social Sciences with first class/division or a minimum of 60% marks/CGPA of 6.0 (on a 10 point scale),

OR

An applicant must have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a minimum of 60% marks/CGPA of 6.0 (on a 10 point scale),

OR

An applicant must have a Master’s degree in Engineering / Technology / Science / Commerce / Management with first class/division or a minimum of 60 % marks/CGPA of 6.0 (on a 10 point scale).


 4. Essential criteria for Ph.D. in Management 

An applicant must have a Master’s degree or equivalent in Management or allied areas or Engineering / Technology with first class/division or a minimum of 60% marks/CGPA of 6.0 (on a 10 point scale),

OR

An applicant with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with a minimum of 60% marks/6.0 CGPA (on a 10 point scale),

OR

An applicant must have a Master’s degree in Science / Arts / Commerce with first-class/division or a minimum of 60% marks/CGPA of 6.0 (on a 10 point scale),

OR

An applicant who has qualified for CA/ICAI/ICMA/CS, with first-class/division or a minimum of 60% marks/CGPA of 6.0 (on a 10 point scale) in Bachelor’s degree.


Note:
1. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering means regular full-time Bachelor’s degree. A candidate with AMIE or similar degree is not eligible for admission.
2. The exact qualification and eligibility requirements, and the list of programs to be offered in a year will be available in the Information Brochure published by the Institute before the start of admission process for every Academic Year.
3. For consideration of qualifications obtained from universities/institutes outside India, an equivalence certificate issued by Association of Indian Universities will be required to be submitted along with application.


Table 1: Eligibility and qualifying degree for various departments#

Sl. Department Discipline Code
1. Applied Geology Applied Geology AGL

M.Sc./M.Sc. Tech in Geology / Applied Geology or M.Sc./M.Sc. Tech. in Geology/Applied Geology with specialization in Marine Geology / Oceanography / Hydrogeology / Geochemistry/ Applied Geochemistry / Geoinformatics / Natural Hazards & Disaster Risk Management / Remote Sensing and GIS / Geophysics / Petroleum Geosciences.

OR

Integrated M.Sc. /M.Sc. Tech/M. Tech. in Geology/Applied Geology or M. Tech. in Geological Technology.

OR

M. Tech in Mineral Exploration/Engineering Geology/Petroleum Exploration/Geoexploration/ Exploration Geosciences / Remote Sensing / Remote Sensing and GIS applications / Geoinformatics/ Petroleum Geosciences/ Marine Geosciences having M.Sc./M.Sc. Tech in Geology/Applied Geology or Integrated M.Sc./M.Sc. Tech./ M. Tech. in Geology/Applied Geology or M. Tech. in Geological Technology.

OR

BS-MS Dual Degree (5 year) in Geology/Applied Geology/Geosciences/Earth Sciences/Earth & Climate Sciences.

● Colour blind candidates are not eligible for admission in Applied Geology.
2. Applied Geophysics Applied Geophysics AGP
3. Chemical Engg Chemical Engg CHE

ME/M. Tech./MS (Research) in Chemical Engineering / Petrochemical Engineering / Petroleum Engineering / Biochemical Engineering / Biotechnology / Civil Engineering/ Energy Engineering / Environmental Engineering / Nanotechnology and Nano-science / Metallurgical Engineering / Materials Science / Mechanical Engineering / Polymer Science and Engineering and allied areas or any combination of the disciplines given as mentioned.

OR

B. E. / B. Tech. in Chemical Engineering / Petrochemical Engineering / Petroleum Engineering /Biochemical Engineering / Biotechnology / Civil Engineering/ Energy Engineering / Environmental Engineering / Nanotechnology and Nano-science / Metallurgical Engineering / Materials Science / Mechanical Engineering / Polymer Science and Engineering and allied areas or any combination of the disciplines given as mentioned.

OR

M.Sc. or equivalent degree (along with CSIR/UGC NET JRF) in disciplines consistent with the ongoing research areas of the Department of Chemical Engineering of IIT (ISM) Dhanbad.
4. Chemistry & Chemical Biology Chemistry CHY

(i). M.Sc./ M Tech or equivalent in Chemistry/Applied Chemistry/Bio-chemistry/Industrial Chemistry, any branch of Biological Sciences or Pharmaceutical Science,

(ii). B. Pharma and/or M. Pharma,

(iii) B. Tech or M.Sc in Biotechnology

(iv.) M. Tech in Material Science or nanotechnology,

(v.) M. Sc in Physics/Bio-physics,

(vi.) M. Tech in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Engineering
5. Computer Science & Engg. Computer Science & Engg. CSE
6. Civil Engg. Civil Engg. CVL
7. Electronics Engg. Electronics Engg. ECE

WITH/OR

B. Tech / B.E. or equivalent degree in Electronics/Electronics & Communication/Electronics & Tele-communication/ Electronics & Instrumentation/ Instrumentation/ Instrumentation & Control/ Electronics & Electrical Engineering/Computer Science Engg/Information Technology or related areas.

[OR]

M.Sc in Electronics,

[OR]

M.Sc in Physics (Specialization in Electronics) or M.Sc in related areas.

8. Electrical Engg. Electrical Engg. ELE

OR

M.Tech or equivalent in Electrical Engineering with specialization in the fields relevant to Electrical Engineering with B.Tech or equivalent in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics / Electrical & Instrumentation/ Instrumentation & Control/Instrumentation Engg.
9. Humanities & Social Sciences English Language/Literature ENG
Humanities & Social Sciences Philosophy PLY
Humanities & Social Sciences Psychology PSY
Humanities & Social Sciences Sociology SOC
10. Environmental Science & Engg. Environmental Science ESE

OR

M.Phil./ M.Sc. / M.Sc. Tech. or equivalent in Atmospheric science /Botany / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Chemistry / Physics / Environmental Science / Environmental Science and Management / Geology / Hydrology/ Soil Science / Remote sensing and GIS / Forestry / Any other equivalent branch.

OR

B. Tech/ M. Tech/ M.Sc. in any branch with the GATE in ES only.
11. Fuel, Mineral & Metallurgical Engg. Fuel, Mineral & Metallurgical Engg. FMM
12. Management Studies & Industrial Engineering Industrial Engg. & Management IEM

OR

OR
13. Management Studies Management MAN

OR

OR

OR
14. Mathematics & Computing Mathematics MAT

OR
Mathematics & Computing Statistics STA
15. Mechanical Engg. Mechanical Engineering MEC

WITH/OR
16. Mining Engg. Mining Engineering MNE

OR
17. Petroleum Engg. Petroleum Engineering PET

OR

OR

OR
18. Physics Physics PHY

OR