INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE PH.D. ADMISSION

About IIT Roorkee

Indian Institute of Technology – Roorkee is among the foremost of institutes of national importance in higher technological education and in engineering, basic and applied research. Since its establishment, the Institute has played a vital role in providing the technical manpower and know-how to the country and in pursuit of research. The Institute ranks amongst the best technological institutions in the world and has contributed to all sectors of technological development. It has also been considered a trend-setter in the area of education and research in the field of science, technology, and engineering.

The Institute had celebrated its Sesquicentennial in October 1996 and now completed more than 170 years of its existence. It was converted to IIT on September 21, 2001 by an Ordinance issued by the Government of India declared it as the nation’s seventh Indian Institute of Technology, an “Institution of National Importance”.

The Institute offers Bachelor’s Degree courses in 10 disciplines of Engineering and Architecture and Postgraduate’s Degree in 55 disciplines of Engineering, Applied Science, Architecture and planning. The Institute has facility for doctoral work in all Departments and Research Centres.

The Institute admits students to B.Tech. and B.Arch. courses through the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) conducted at various centres all over India.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

All the eligibility criteria in detail are mentioned in the PMRF website and the same will be applicable. Candidates are accordingly advised to visit the PMRF website before applying. The link is given below: https://may2020.pmrf.in/index.php/guidelines/eligibility-and-application-procedure

FORMAT OF THE APPLICATION:

Format of the application form is given at Annexure-A. Application forms should be submitted as per the format only. No column/table/field should be deleted if not applicable to a candidate. Link to the Annexure-A is given below: https://www.iitr.ac.in/admissions/uploads/File/2020/ApplicationFormat.docx

STEPS FOR APPLICATION SUBMISSION:

Step 1: Application forms (duly filled in all respect) should be converted into PDF.
Step 2: Copy of relevant Degree certificates / Marksheets / GATE Scorecard should be converted into PDF.
Step 3: Combining the application form and relevant documents in one single PDF.
Step 4: Applications forms (alongwith relevant documents) in PDF should be e-mailed only at: pmrfadmission@iitr.ac.in on or before the last date and time. (Application forms submitted through any other channel / mode shall not be accepted)

APPLICATION FEE:

Application fee is nil.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:

Candidate should submit his/her ‘Statement of Purpose’ (Department / Centre wise separately) as per the Annexure-B (which is given alongwith the Annexure-A). The Statement of Purpose should include the following components:

(i) Interested Area of Research
(ii) A Synopsis
(iii) Details of Research Publications in Reputed Journals (if any)
(iv) Details of National / International Conference attended or paper presented

APPLICABLE DEPARTMENTs / CENTERs OF IIT ROORKEE:

Applications should be submitted in relation to 20 Academic Departments, 1 Academic Centre and 2 Centres of Excellence. The details are given below:

ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS:

1.  Architecture and Planning

2.  Applied Science and Engineering

3.  Biotechnology

4.  Chemical Engineering

5.  Chemistry

6.  Civil Engineering

7.  Computer Science and Engineering

8.  Earthquake Engineering

9.  Earth Sciences

10. Electrical Engineering

11. Electronics and Communication Engineering

12. Hydrology

13. Hydro and Renewable Energy

14. Mathematics

15. Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

16. Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

17. Paper Technology

18. Polymer and Process Engineering

19. Physics

20. Water Resources Development and Management

(B) ACADEMIC CENTER: Centre of Nanotechnology

1. Centre of Excellence in Disaster Mitigation & Management
2. Centre for Transportation Systems
For further information, candidates may visit the website of IIT Roorkee. The link is given below:
(i) https://www.iitr.ac.in/Main/pages/_en_Departments__en_.html
(ii) https://www.iitr.ac.in/Main/pages/_en_Centers__en_.html

OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

(Before applying, candidates are advised to read each and every instruction given in this Information Brochure very carefully)

1. The prescribed qualifications and eligibility are the minimum required and the mere fact that a candidate possesses the same will not entitle him/her for being called for an interview.
2. A candidate can apply in one or more departments / centres. Accordingly, choice of departments / centres should be in proper sequence in the application form. Any alteration/modification/change in choice will not be allowed at later stage after application submission.
3 All entries should be carefully made while applying. IIT Roorkee will not be responsible for wrong entries. Candidates shall be sole responsible for the correctness and authenticity of the information / documents provided with the application from.
4 Candidates must fill/enter their CGPA/CPI as issued by their institute/college/university. Candidate must not convert their CGPA/CPI into percentage and vice-versa.
5 Application submitted by the candidates shall be considered final and binding. Requests for making correction in the application form shall not be entertained.
7 Candidates should submit complete application in all respect. No correspondence / communication will be entertained for incomplete application.
8 The last date for submission of application shall not be extended. Accordingly, no request shall be entertained for accepting the application after the last date & time. IIT Roorkee will not be responsible for any delay in submission of application form. Therefore, candidates are advised to submit their application well in advance without waiting until the last date & time.
9. Applications will be scrutinized; relevant documents will be checked / verified for their authenticity.
10. Research Fellows shall be governed by PMRF rules and regulations in vogue and as applicable from time to time.
11. The Institute has the right to cancel, at any stage, the application of the candidate who is found unqualified or ineligible in accordance with the eligibility criteria and rules/regulations/guidelines in force.
12. Disputes if any, arising out of or relating to any matter whatsoever, concerning the aforesaid shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of Roorkee Court.

13. The Institute reserves the right to verify the antecedents or documents submitted by the candidate at any time. In case it is found that the documents submitted by the candidate are not genuine, then his/her admission shall be terminated, and disciplinary / criminal proceedings will be initiated.
14. Merely applying for / being shortlisted / appearing for the interview / written test /or subsequent processes do not imply that a candidate will necessarily be offered admission. No request for considering the candidature in department, other than in which applied, will be entertained.
15. The candidates should ensure that they fulfil all the eligibility conditions as specified. Their admission will be purely provisional subject to confirmation that they satisfy the prescribed eligibility conditions. Mere issue of call letters to the candidates should not be treated as guarantee towards admission and will also not imply that his/her candidature has been found eligible.
16. Candidates are advised to fill their correct and active e-mail addresses in the online application as all correspondence will be made by the Institute through online only. No separate communication will be made. Further, for any updates, please visit the Institute website regularly. The Institute shall not be responsible for the failure of candidates with respect to visiting their e-mails and the website on any ground.
17 Statement of Purpose should be submitted separately if applied in more than one department / centre