INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY GUWAHATIGUWAHATI – 781039, INDIA
Admission to MTech, MDes and PhD Programmes to start from July 2010
Applications are invited for admission to the Master of Technology (MTech), Master of Design (MDes) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programmes starting in July 2010. The departments/centres and areas in which these programmes will be offered are:
PhD Programme
Departments/Centres
Areas
Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering
Algorithms; Computational Geometry; Mobile Robotics; Artificial Intelligence; Speech Processing; Natural Language Processing; Image Processing; Software Engineering; Formal Verification; CAD for VLSI; VLSI Testing; Computer Security; Networks; Operating Systems; Distributed Systems; and Human-Computer Interactions.
Dept. of Electronics & Communication Engineering
Biomedical Signal Processing; Communication Systems; Computer Networks; Control Systems; Digital Signal Processing; Image Processing; Instrumentation; Multimedia Security; Power Electronics; Power Systems; Radar Signal Processing; RF and Microwaves; Speech Signal Processing; VLSI Systems and MEMS.
Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
Solid Mechanics; Composite Materials; Structure-property correlation of materials; Machine Design; Dynamics and Controls; Robotics; Vibration; Nonlinear Vibration; Composite & Smart Structures; Noise; Tribology; Condition monitoring; Thermal Science; Computational and experimental fluid dynamics, Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer; low speed and high speed aerodynamics; Hydrogen Energy; Metal hydride based Thermal Machines; Energy Storage and Fluidization; Advanced Manufacturing; Metal Cutting; Mechatronics; Materials Processing and Heat Treatment; Metal Forming; Experimental Identification of Mechanical Systems; Flow Control; Welding; Bio-mechanics; Bionanocomposites and nanofluids.
Dept. of Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering; Geo-technical Engineering; Transportation Systems Engineering; Geo-informatics; Engineering Geosciences; Environmental Engineering; and Water Resources Engineering.
Dept. of Biotechnology
Biochemistry and Industrial Microbiology; Plant Functional Genomics; Protein Biophysics & Protein Aggregation; Plant Biotechnology; Nanobiotechnology; Nanotechnology; Bioinformatics; Stem Cell Biology; and Bioprocess Engineering,
Dept. of Chemical Engineering
All areas of Chemical Engineering
Dept. of Design
Product Design; Ergonomics; Usability Engineering including Human Computer Interaction (HCI); Design Pedagogy; Design Management; Design Theory; Form and Perception Studies; and Design and Visual culture
Dept. of Physics
Laser and Photonics (experiment and theory); Condensed Matter Physics (experiment and theory); Theoretical and Mathematical Physics; High Energy Physics; and Statistical Physics.
Dept. of Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry; Organic Chemistry; Physical Chemistry; Theoretical Chemistry; Biochemistry; Polymer Chemistry and
Materials Chemistry; Chemical Physics; and Analytical Chemistry.
Dept. of Mathematics
Algebraic Number Theory, Algebraic Geometry, Commutative Algebra, Functional Analysis, Numerical Functional Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Differential Equation, Water Wave Mechanics, Distributed Computing, Wireless Sensor Networks, Mathematical Finance
Dept. of Humanities & Social Sciences
Philosophy, Economics, Psychology, Sociology and Archaeology.
Centre for Nanotechnology
Theoretical and Computational Nanotechnology and VLSI; Nano Electronics and Optics; Nanomaterials and Biology; Nanobiotechnology and Nano Devices and Application.
MTech and MDes Programmes
Departments
Specializations
Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering
(i) CSE, and (ii) Information Security,
Dept. of Electronics & Communication Engineering
(i) Signal Processing, (ii) VLSI, (III) Communications Engineering, and (iv) Applied Control
Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
((i) Fluids and Thermal Engineering, (ii) Machine Design, and (iii) Computer Assisted Manufacturing
Dept. of Civil Engineering
(i) Structural Engineering, (ii) Geo-technical Engineering, (iii) Water Resources Engineering and Management, (iv) Environmental Engineering, and (v) Transportation Systems Engineering
Dept. of Chemical Engineering
Petroleum Refinery Engineering
Dept. of Biotechnology
Biotechnology
Dept. of Design (MDes programme)
Design (With focus on Product Design and Development; Ergonomics; Usability Engineering including Human Computer Interaction (HCI); Communication Design)
Categories of MTech/MDes Students
The IITG admits MTech students under the following categories:
I) REGULAR (FULL -TIME)
These are students who work full-time for their MTech/MDes degrees and receive assistantships from the Institute or fellowship from any other recognised funding agency.
II) SPONSORED (FULL-TIME)
A candidate in this category is sponsored by a recognised R&D organisation, academic institution, governmental organisation or industry for doing MTech/MDes in the Institute on a full-time basis. The applicant must be a regular employee of his/her organisation with at least two years of experience at the time of admission and be engaged in professional work in the discipline in which admission is sought. He/She will not receive any financial support from the Institute. Sponsorship letter (Form I) must be attached with the application.
III) PART-TIME
This category refers to candidates who are professionally employed personnel (including the staff of IIT Guwahati), who can attend classes at the Institute while employed. These candidates should be able to attend regular classes as per the schedule of the Institute. The applicant must be a regular employee of a recognized organisation with at least two years of experience at the time of admission and be engaged in professional work in the discipline in which admission is sought. No financial assistance will be provided by the Institute to such students. A No Objection Certificate from the Head of the Institution/ Organisation in which he/she is employed (Form II) must be enclosed at the time of application.
IV) PROJECT STAFF
This category refers to candidates who are presently working on sponsored projects in the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati. The remaining duration of the project at the time of admission should be at least one year. This category of students may be registered on a full-time or part-time basis. No Objection Certificate (Form III) must be attached with the application.
Note: The word `Form’ used under this section refers to the forms as specified in the Application Form for Admission to
MTech/MDes Programmes.
Categories of PhD Students
The Institute admits PhD students under the following categories:
I) REGULAR
A student in this category works full-time for his/her PhD degree. He/she receives assistantship from the Institute or fellowship from CSIR/UGC or any other recognized funding agency.
II) SPONSORED (FULL-TIME)
A student in this category is sponsored by a recognized R&D organization, academic institution, government organization or industry for doing research in the Institute on a full-time basis. He/She must be a regular employee of the sponsoring organization with at least one year of professional experience in the respective field. The Institute does not provide any assistantship/fellowship to such a student. Sponsorship letter (Form I) must be attached with the application.
Iii) SELF-FINANCED (FULL-TIME)
A student in this category works full-time towards the PhD Programme. He/She must have at least one year of professional experience in the respective field. The Institute does not provide any assistantship/fellowship to such a student.
iv) PROJECT STAFF
This category refers to a student who is working on a sponsored project in the Institute and is admitted to the PhD Programme to work on a full-time or part-time basis. The remaining duration of the project at the time of admission should be at least one year. If the project gets completed before the student completes his/her PhD Programme, his/her category will be converted to that of SELF-FINANCED unless he/she is granted an assistantship/fellowship from the Institute or any other agency. No Objection Certificate (Form II) must be attached with the application.
v) PART-TIME
A student in this category is a professionally employed person (including the staff of IIT Guwahati), who pursues the PhD Programme while continuing the duties of his/her service. He/She must be a regular employee of the sponsoring organization with at least one year of professional experience in the respective field. The Institute does not provide any assistantship/fellowship to such a student. A No Objection Certificate from the Head of the Institution/Organisation in which he/she is employed (Form III) must be enclosed at the time of application.
vi) EXTERNAL
This category refers to a student employed in an R&D organization/academic institution/industry having adequate research facilities. The research work leading to the PhD degree may be carried out largely in the parent organization of the candidate under a Local Supervisor from the organization but with the overall guidance provided by a faculty member (Institute Supervisor) of the Department/Centre in which he/she is registered. He/She must be a regular employee of the sponsoring organization with at least one year of professional experience in the respective field. The Institute does not provide any assistantship/fellowship to such a student. A certificate from the Head of the sponsoring Institution/Organisation in which he/she is employed (Form IV) must be enclosed at the time of application.
Note: The word `Form’ used under this section refers to the forms as specified in the Application Form for Admission toPhD Programme.
Minimum CPI or Percentage of marks in the qualifying degree, with specific requirements for different streams, have been indicated below:
Note: (a) For eligibility for financial assistance for regular category candidates, please see the section “Financial Support” below.
(b) Minimum experience required for Sponsored (Full-time), Self-Financed, Part-Time, and External categories of candidates, have also been indicated below.
PhD in Engineering
For admission to the PhD Programme in Engineering departments, a candidate must satisfy one of the following criteria:
i) Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Medical Sciences/Veterinary Sciences/Pharmacy in a relevant area with a minimum Cumulative Performance Index (CPI) of 6.5 or 60% of marks.
ii) Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Medical Sciences in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.5 or 70% of marks.
iii) Bachelor’s degree from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.0.
iv) A candidate having MSc degree with Mathematics as a subject at bachelor’s level is also considered for admission in the Department of Civil Engineering. The candidate should have a minimum of 7.5 CPI or 70% marks in Master’s level with consistent first class at other levels.
v) A candidate with MSc in a relevant area is also considered for admission to the Department of Biotechnology. The Candidate should have a minimum of 7.5 CPI or 70% marks in Master’s level.
vi) A regular student of IIT Guwahati who is continuing his/her MTech studies and having a minimum CPI of 8.0 at the end of second semester may be enrolled in the PhD programme of the Department in the beginning of his/her third semester of study. Such students can receive only PhD Degree.
PhD in Design
For admission to the PhD Programme in Design, a candidate must satisfy one of the following criteria:
i) Candidates having MArch/MDes degree or MTech/ME degree in a relevant area, with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks.
ii) Master’s degree in Applied Arts/Ergonomics/Fine Arts/Psychology/Physiology with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% marks.
iii) Bachelor’s degree in Design or Engineering/Technology in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.5 or 70% of marks.
iv) Bachelor’s degree from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.0.
v) A two-year Post-graduate Diploma in Design (NID/CEPT or equivalent) with first class at Bachelor’s level.
vi) BFA (4-year professional programme, after 10+2)/GD Art (5-year programme after 10th standard) with one year professional experience, with a minimum CPI of 7.5 or 70% of marks.
vii) A regular student of IIT Guwahati who is continuing his/her MDes studies and having a minimum CPI of 8.0 at the end of second semester may be enrolled in the PhD programme of the Department in the beginning of his/her third semester of study. Such students can receive only PhD Degree.
PhD in Science
For admission to the PhD Programme in Science departments, a candidate must satisfy one of the following criteria:
i) Master’s degree in Science in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks.
ii) Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Design in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks.
iii) Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Design from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.0.
iv) Bachelor’s degree in a related area in Engineering/Technology/Design (from other than IITs) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.5 or 70% of marks.
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:
i) Master’s degree in Arts/Commerce/Science in a relevant area with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent.
ii) Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Design in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% marks.
iii) Bachelor’s degree from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.0.
iv) Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Design (from other than IITs) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.5 or 70% marks.
PhD in Centres
i) Master’s Degree in Engineering/Technology/Design/Architecture/Medical Sciences in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks.
ii) Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Medical Sciences in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.5 or 70% of marks.
iii) Bachelor’s degree from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.0.
iv) Master’s degree in Science in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% marks.
v) Master’s degree in Social Sciences, in a relevant area, with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% marks, is also considered for admission to the Centre for the Environment.
MININMUM EXPERIENCE FOR SPONSORED, SELF-FINANCED, PART-TIME AND EXTERNAL CATEGORIES
1. Candidate in Sponsored, Part-time and External categories must be a regular employee of the sponsoring
organisation with at least one year of professional experience in the respective field.
2. Candidates in Self-financed category should have at least one year of professional experience in the respective field.
Eligibility Criteria For Admission Into MTech Programme
Minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks in the qualifying degree, fulfilling specific requirements for different disciplines, as indicated below:
Note: (a) All regular category candidates (except those having BTech degrees from an IIT with a minimum CPI of 7.0) must possess a valid score of Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE). For eligibility for financial assistance for regular category candidates, please see the section “Financial Support” below.
(b) Minimum experience required for Sponsored (Full-time), Self-Financed, and Part-Time categories of candidates, have also been indicated below.
Computer Science & Engineering
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology or equivalent in an appropriate area or MSc (Computer Science/Information Technology) or MCA from a recognized Institution and a valid GATE score in CS or IT
Electronics & Communication Engineering
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/ Electronics Engineering or Equivalent or MSc(Electronics) and a valid GATE score in EC/EE
Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology in an appropriate area and a valid GATE score in ME
Civil Engineering
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology in an appropriate area and a valid GATE score in CE
Chemical Engineering
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology in an appropriate area and a valid GATE score in Chemical Engineering
Biotechnology
Master’s degree in Science or 4-year Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, with biology or related subjects as one of the papers at the 10+2 level or later, along with a valid GATE score (for candidates with BE/BTech degree) / valid NET certificate or GATE score (for candidates with MSc degree).
Eligibility Criteria For Admission Into MDes Programme
Minimum CPI of 6.0 or 55% of marks in the qualifying degree/diploma as indicated below:
Note: (a) All regular category candidates (except those having BTech/Bdes degrees from an IIT with a minimum CPI of 7.0) must possess a valid score of all India Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED). For eligibility for financial assistance for regular category candidates, please see the section “Financial Support” below.
(b) Minimum experience required for Sponsored (Full-time), Self-Financed, and Part-Time categories of candidates, have been indicated below.
1) 4-year Bachelors’ degree or equivalent in Design, Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design or a Design related field.
OR
4-year Professional Diploma in Design of NID or Professional Diploma of CEPT (5-year programme)
MININMUM EXPERIENCE FOR SPONSORED FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME CATEGORIES OF APPLICANTS FOR MTECH/MDES PROGRAMME
1. Candidate in Sponsored Full-Time and Part-time categories must be a regular employee of the sponsoring
organization with at least 2(two) years of professional experience in the respective field.
2. Candidates in Self-financed category should have at least 2(two) years of professional experience in the respective field.
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS FOR CANDIDATES STILL TO APPEAR IN QUALIFYING EXAMINATIONS
Candidates still to appear in their qualifying degree examinations may also apply, provided they appear in all their qualifying degree examinations and complete all requirements for their degrees before 16-07-2010. If selected, such candidates shall be admitted provisionally, and they will have to furnish the results of their qualifying degree examinations latest by 16-09-2010. Further, they must fulfill the minimum requirements of marks/CPI, and other conditions like GATE score/CEED score/NET certificate (as may be applicable) etc., as mentioned under eligibility criteria for respective programmes. Failure to fulfill any of these requirements, shall automatically result in cancellation of admission.
Relaxation for SC/ST/PD Candidates: Eligibility criteria will be relaxed by 5% marks or 0.5 CPI for SC/ST/PD applicants.
Reservation of Seats for SC, ST, OBC and PD categories: As per Govt. of India rules. OBC(Non-creamy layer) candidates will have to enclose certificate and self-declaration statement as per formats as indicated at ANNEXURES-I and II.
(For regular students, who are Indian nationals)
For PhD programme
1. Institute assistantships will be available to eligible students as per prevailing (MHRD, GOI) norms, as applicable from time to time. The present rates of assistantships are as below:
Qualifying Degree
Assistantship Rates
BE/BTech/MSc equivalent with valid and qualifying GATE score [valid and qualifying CEED score (for Dept. of Design)] above the prescribed cut off level/NET qualification [GATE/CEED score requirement is exempted for students with Bachelor’s degree from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) with minimum CPI of 8.0]
1st & 2nd Year : Rs.12,000/- p.m.
3rd t & 4th Year : Rs.14,000/- p.m.
5th Year : Rs.15,000/- p.m.
ME/MTech or equivalent
1st & 2nd Year: Rs.14,000/- p.m.
3rd t & 4th Year #: Rs.15,000/- p.m.
Note:# No assistantship will be available beyond 4th year for this category of students.
2. Assistantships from external funding organizations will be available as per terms and conditions of the concerned
funding organizations.
3. Students receiving assistantships from the Institute or fellowships from any other funding agencies, are required to
perform academic duties as per prevailing norms.
4. The continuation of the assistantship/fellowship is subject to satisfactory performance of the assigned duties and
satisfactory progress of the student in the PhD Programme.
For MTech and MDes Programmes @ IITG
1. Assistantships are provided to regular students (Indian nationals) at the rate of Rs.8,000/- per month, with valid GATE score (for a candidate with BTech/BE degree) or valid NET certificate (for a candidate with MSc degree) for MTech programme; and valid CEED score for MDes programme . GATE/CEED score requirement is exempted for students with Bachelor’s degree from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) with minimum CPI of 8.0.
2. Assistantships from external funding organizations will be available as per terms and conditions of the concerned funding organizations.
3. Students receiving assistantships from the Institute or from any other funding agencies, are required to perform academic duties as per prevailing norms.
4. The continuation of the assistantship is subject to satisfactory performance of the assigned duties and satisfactory progress of the student in the MTech/MDes Programme.
5. Financial assistantship will be for a maximum period of 2(two) years.
For appearing in the PhD interview under regular category of candidates, to-and-fro sleeper class railway fare or equivalent will be paid by the shortest route from the communication address to the Institute.
Application forms with details can be downloaded from the links given below.
Application forms and Information Brochures can also be obtained from the Deputy Registrar (Academic), Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati - 781 039, Assam, personally or by ordinary Post. To receive application forms by post, send a request along with a self-addressed unstamped envelope (24cm x 15cm size). Request for a form must be sent in an envelope super-scribed with ‘Request for PhD/MTech/MDes Application form’ (as may be applicable). For example, a candidate interested in applying for MTech programme, should super-scribe on his/her envelope as ‘Request for MTech Application form’.
Filled in application forms complete with copies of mark sheets/certificates and other testimonials and a DD for Rs.150/- (Rs.75/- for SC/ST/PD candidates) drawn in any nationalized bank and payable at Guwahati in favour of Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati should be sent to the Head of the concerned Department/Centre (as may be applicable), Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati – 781039, Assam, to reach on or before 20 APRIL 2010. The words “Application for MTech/MDes/PhD admission” (as may be applicable) should be written on the top of the envelope for sending the completed form. For example, a candidate interested in applying for PhD programme in the Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, should (a) send the filled-in application form to The Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati – 781 039, Assam, and (b) on the top of the envelope also write the words “Application for PhD admission” Similarly, a candidate interested in applying for MTech programme in the Dept. of Civil Engineering, should (a) send the filled-in application form to The Head, Dept. of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati – 781 039, Assam, and (b) on the top of the envelope also write the words “Application for MTech admission”. PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE ARE SOME EXAMPLES, AND THE CANDIDATES WILL HAVE TO ENSURE THAT THEIR APPLICATIONS ARE ADDRESSED CORRECTLY AND SENT TO THE APPROPRIATE DEPARTMENT/CENTRE, SINCE NO CLAIM LATER ON WILL BE ENTERTAINED FOR ANY WRONGLY ADDRESSED APPLICATION FORM. PLEASE ALSO NOTE THAT SEPARATE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED FOR EVERY DEPARTMENT/CENTRE.
Selection @ IITG
The Institute reserves the right to call a limited number of candidates for written test or/and interview/portfolio review, if required, based on performance in GATE/NET/CEED, grades/marks in the qualifying examination, etc.
Date of Issue of Application Forms: 2 March 2010 onwards
Last Date for issuing Application Forms ► By Ordinary Post – 10 April 2010
Last Date for receiving Application Forms ► 20 April 2010
Admission to Foreign Students
The applications of sponsored or self-financed foreign national candidates will also be considered for admission to the MTech/MDes and PhD Programmes. For prescribed academic criteria, please see the eligibility criteria for
MTech/
MDes and
PhD programmes. The desirous foreign nationals will submit their complete bio-data with regard to their academic qualifications indicating clearly (1) the class obtained, (2) percentage of marks where marks are awarded and Cumulative Performance Index (CPI) or equivalent where grades are awarded, and (3) proficiency in English.
Please download the application form
(.doc, .pdf), take a print out, fill it and
send it to the Dean of Academic Affairs, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati-781 039, Assam, India. Also, please send an advance copy of the completed application form
by fax to +91-361-258 2090/2690762. The last date of receipt of application form from foreign candidates is
30 April 2010.
No Objection Certificate(NOC)
If selected, foreign students will have to produce “No Objection Certificate (NOC)” from the Department of Secondary Education and Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resources Development, Government of India, C-Wing, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi-110001, at the time of admission at IIT Guwahati. The details of the procedures for obtaining the concerned NOC can be seen from the website
http://www.education.nic.in/schtech.asp
Fees @ IITG:
Foreign students from countries under South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation (SAARC) have to pay US Dollars (USD) 2,000/- or equivalent amount as fees every year. For students from non-SAARC countries, the fee is USD 4,000/- or equivalent amount per year. This excludes the hostel admission and mess bills.
Accommodation:
Foreign students can stay in the hostels along with Indian students. The hostel rooms are single-seated. Limited number of quarter-type accommodation for married students is also available. Mess bills in hostels are around Indian Rupees (INR) 1,650/- per month for basic menu. Only Indian food is served in the hostels.
ADVT. NO. ACAD/Admissions/01/2010
Note : The above information is not the complete set of Rules & Regulations for the MTech, MDes and PhD programmes of IIT Guwahati.
Forms
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Rajasthan 
Spices Board of India 
Department of Biotechnology 
NATIONAL DAIRY RESEARCH INSTITUTE (NDRI Karnal) 
NATIONAL BRAIN RESEARCH CENTRE (NBRC) 
St Francis Degree & PG College for Women 
Yuchra Biologicals 
DEPARTMENT OF MOLECULAR BIOLOGY & GENETIC ENGINEERING 
Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering Laboratory
Shri AMM Murugappa Chettiar Research Centre (MCRC) 
DIRECTORATE OF ADMISSIONS 
