Monday, March 18, 2013

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KHARAGPUR Joint MTech /MCP-PhD Programme 2013-2014


INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KHARAGPUR

Joint MTech /MCP-PhD Programme 2013-2014

IIT Kharagpur invites applications for the Joint Masters and PhD programme in various disciplines for the admission year 2013-2014. For details on the Joint MTech /MCP-PhD programmes at I IT Kharagpur, please visit http://gate.iitkgp.ac.in/mtech. The duration of MTech/MCP is of two years. Those who will not be eligible for PhD can exit the programme after successful completion of MTech/MCP.

ELIGIBILITY
The programme is open to candidates of all categories with Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology/Architecture / MSc or equivalent professional degrees (AMIE etc.) and having valid GATE score. NET qualified applicants in Economics/Sociology or Geography are eligible for admission to MCP. Candidates shall have to possess a minimum of 60% marks (or a CGPA of 6.5 in 10 point scale) for General /OBC categories and 55% marks (or a CGPA of 6.0 in 10 point scale) for SC/ST/PD categories. For details on eligibility seethe website.
All selected candidates, graduating in 2013 have to produce the certificate with regard to the marks secured in the final qualifying degree by 31 October, 2013. Seats are reserved for OBC/SC/ST candidates and persons with disability (PD) as per Government of India rules. NT BTech graduating in 2013 or graduated in 2012 having CGPA 8.0 or above may be admitted to the Post-Graduate programme without GATE score.

SELECTION
The admission for some of the programmes will be directly based on GATE Score and for others it will be based on GATE Score and an interview. GATE Score and interview marks will have 70% and 30% weightage respectively. Personal interview will be held to test the following: (a) Motivation and aptitude for the Programme (b) Suitability for the department/centre (c) Skills in basic science, engineering, and relevant areas. For detai led selection criteria see the website. Personal interview will be conducted at NT Kharagpur.
Important Note: A candidate who fails to appear for the personal interview will not be considered for admission.

SPONSORED CANDIDATES
An applicant employed in an industry or any other recognized organization/institution with at least two years of experience are eligible for admission to the Joint MTech/MCP-PhD programme, provided the applicant is sponsored by the employer. The applicant shall have to possess a minimum of 60% marks (or a CGPA of 6.5 in 10 point scale) for General / OBC categories and 55% marks (or a CGPA of 6.0 in 10 point scale) for SC/ST/PD categories. For sponsored applicants GATE/NET score is not mandatory and they are not eligible for assistantship. For details see the website.
Short-listed sponsored candidates need to qualify through personal interviews and/or test at NT Kharagpur

ASSISTANTSHIP
Students in the two-year MTech/MCP programme receive assistantship of Rs. 8000 p.m. Students selected for the PhD programme will receive assistantship of ? 12000 p.m. in the second year of their study, and ? 18000 p.m. after enrolment for PhD.

APPLICATION FEE
Theapplicationfeeis ? 500/-for GN/OBC Candidates and ? 250/-for PD/SC/STCandidates. Female candidates are exempted from payment of application fee.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Application for Joint MTech/MCP-PhD programme is to be submitted only by an ONLINE process by accessing the website http://gate.iitkgp.ac.in/mtech from 18 March 2013 to 8 April2013. The candidate should first pay the Application Fee by obtaining a Demand Draft drawn in favour of NT Kharagpur on any nationalized bank payable at Kharagpur, West Bengal. The draft details are required while filling up the ONLINE application form. Candidates are required to take a print of the ONLINE application form after successful submission of data. The printed form, with candidate's signature and photograph along with the Demand Draft, copy of GATE Score Card and relevant certificate for OBC/SC/ST/PD (as appl icable) must be sent by speed post so as to reach by 15 Apri 12013.
The Chairman GATE, I IT Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302

IMPORTANT DATES
Commencement of Online Application Form submission 18 March 2013 (Monday)
Website Closure for submission of online Application Form 8 April 2013 (Monday)
Last date for receipt of completed Application Form at the GATE office by post 15 April 2013 (Monday)

CONTACT DETAILS
The Chairman GATE NT Kharagpur Kharagpur 721302, West Bengal Phone: 03222-282091/92/93
Fax: 03222-278243 E-mail:gate2013@adm.iitkgp.ernet.in


For Details visit website http://gate.iitkgp.ac.in/mtech

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