ELIGIBILITY OF CANDIDATES
1.1.1 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), as per Table 1.
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).
1.1.2 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), as per Table 1.
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).
1.1.3 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), as per Table 1.
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).
1.1.4 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,
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: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering means regular fulltime Bachelor’s degree. A candidate with AMIE or similar degree is not eligible for admission.
Table 1: Eligibility and qualifying degree for various departments#
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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/Geo-exploration/ 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. |
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2. | Applied Geophysics | Applied Geophysics | AGP |
M.Sc/M.Sc. Tech/./Integrated M. Tech. /M. Tech. in Applied Geophysics/ Exploration Geophysics/ Geophysics or M.Sc.Tech. in Marine Geophysics or M.Tech in Earthquake Science and Engineering or M. Tech. in Geo-exploration/ Petroleum Exploration or M. Tech. in Geotechnical Engineering /Remote Sensing and GIS applications / Geoinformatics or M. Tech. in Geological Technology or M.Tech. in Petroleum Geosciences or M. Tech. in other relevant fields. |
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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. |
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4. | Chemistry & Chemical Biology | Chemistry | CHY |
i. M.Sc./ M Tech or equivalent in Chemistry/Applied Chemistry/Biochemistry/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 |
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5. | Computer Science & Engg. | Computer Science & Engg. | CSE |
B. Tech or B. Tech with M. Tech or equivalent in Computer Science & Engg./ Information Technology/Computer Application/Software Engineering /Electronics Engg./Electronics and communication Engg./ Electrical Engineering./Electrical & Electronics Engg. |
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6. | Civil Engg. | Civil Engg. | CVL |
B. Tech./ B. E. in Civil Engg. / Construction Management/ Aerospace Engg./ Naval Architecture/ Agricultural Engg. and Technology having specialization in their M. Tech./M. E. as Civil Engg./ Structural Engg./ Geotechnical Engg./ Water Resources Engg./ Hydraulic Engg/ Environmental Engg./Transportation Engg./ Remote Sensing & GIS/ Construction Management/Aerospace Engg./ Applied Mechanics/ Applied Geology/ Applied Geophysics/ Tunnel Engineering/ Underground Space Technology/ Earthquake Engineering/ Structural Dynamics/ Soil Dynamics/ Disaster Mitigation and Management/ Naval Architecture/ Agricultural Engg. and Technology or equivalent specialization. |
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7. | Electronics Engg. | Electronics Engg. | ECE |
M. Tech. / M.E. / MS in Electronics/Electronics & Communication/Electronics & Tele-communication/Electronics & Instrumentation/Instrumentation/Instrumentation & Control/Electronics & Electrical Engineering/Computer Science Engg/Information Technology or related field 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. | EE |
B. Tech. or equivalent in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics / Electrical & Instrumentation Engg./ Electronics & Communication Engg. 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 Engg./ Electronics & Communication Engg. |
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9. | Humanities & Social Sciences | English Language/Literature | ENG |
Masters or equivalent in English /ELT/ linguistics. |
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Humanities & Social Sciences | Philosophy | PLY | |
Masters or equivalent in Philosophy or any other discipline. |
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Humanities & Social Sciences | Psychology | PSY | |
Masters or equivalent in Psychology or any other discipline. |
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Humanities & Social Sciences | Sociology | SOC | |
Masters or equivalent in Sociology or any other discipline. |
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10. | Environmental Science & Engg. | Environmental Science | ESE |
B. Tech / M. Tech. / M.E. or equivalent in Environmental Science & Engineering /Biotechnology /Civil/ Chemical / Water Resource Engg. / Mining /Atmospheric Science / Remote sensing and GIS / Any other Equivalent branch. 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. |
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11. | Fuel, Mineral & Metallurgical Engg. | Fuel, Mineral & Metallurgical Engg. | FMM |
B.Tech / M.Tech. or equivalent in Mineral / Fuel / Chemical / Energy / Metallurgical / Mining / Mechanical / Production / Manufacturing / Ceramic / Material Science & Engg. or its related discipline. M.Tech in Environment with B.Tech in above disciplines or M.Sc. or equivalent degree (along with CSIR/UGC NET JRF/GATE) in disciplines such as M.Sc. Physics, M.Sc. Chemistry, MSc. Mathematics, MSc. Tech Applied Geology, M.Sc. Tech. Applied Geophysics etc., consistent with the ongoing research areas of the Department of FMME of IIT (ISM) Dhanbad. |
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12. | Management Studies & Industrial Engineering | Industrial Engg. & Management | IEM |
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) |
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13. | Management Studies | Management | MAN |
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. |
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14. | Mathematics & Computing | Mathematics | MAT |
M. Tech. / M.Sc. or equivalent in Mathematics / Applied Mathematics / Mathematics & Computing / M.Tech. in Computer Science. |
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Mathematics & Computing | Statistics | STA | |
M.Sc. or equivalent in Statistics/Applied Statistics/Bio-Statistics. |
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15. | Mechanical Engg. | Mechanical Engineering | MEC |
M. Tech. or equivalent degree with specialization in Mechanical /Production / Manufacturing / Industrial Production / CAD/CAM /Machine Design / Mechatronics / Thermal / Heat Power / Energy /Power Plant Engg. / Automobile / Maintenance Engg./Tribology/Welding Technology/Material Science/ Mechanical Science/Hydro and Renewable Energy/Renewable Energy/Energy Environment and Management/ Applied Mechanics/Engineering Mechanics/Stress and Vibration Analysis/Aerospace Engineering/Robotics/Nano Technology/Fluid power and Control/Mechanical Engg with Thermal/Fluid Mechanics as major or in Aerospace Engineering with aerodynamics/Structures and Propulsion/Flight Mechanics as Major or in Civil Engineering with Fluid Mechanics/Structures as Major or Chemical Engineering with Transport Phenomenon/ industrial energy system/ bio energy/ solid waste technology as Major /Mining Machinery Engineering or any combinations of these specializations. WITH/OR B. E. / B.Tech./B.Sc. (Engineering) or equivalent degree in Mechanical / Production / Manufacturing / Aerospace / Energy Engineering /Power Plant Engineering/Automobile Engineering/Mechanical Science/ Aeronautical Engineering/ Industrial Engineering/ Automation Engineering/ Mechatronics Engineering/Robotics/Marine Engineering/ Mining Machinery Engineering/Engineering and Computational Mechanics/ Electrical Engineering/ Electronics Engineering/ Civil Engineering/Chemical Engineering/ Mining Engineering/ Metallurgical Engineering or Any combination of the disciplines given as mentioned. |
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16. | Mining Engg. | Mining Engineering | MNE |
M. Tech. or equivalent in Mining Engg./Opencast Mining / Mine Planning & design / Rock Excavation Engg./ Geomatics / Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology / Rock Mechanics / Geotechnical Engg. / Petroleum Engg. / Civil Engg. / Mechanical Engg. /Industrial Engg. /Environmental Science/ Environmental Science and Engineering/ Engineering Geology / Electronics Engg. / Electronics & Communication Engg. / Computer Science Engg / Earthquake Science and Engineering; with B. Tech or equivalent / M.Sc. Tech. / M.Sc. in any discipline. OR B. Tech or equivalent in Mining Engineering. |
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17. | Petroleum Engg. | Petroleum Engineering | PET |
M. Tech in Petroleum/ Chemical / Petroleum & Petrochemical / Mechanical / Civil / Computer Science & Engineering/Geology/Geophysics. OR M.Sc. in Chemistry/ Mathematics / Geology/ Geophysics. OR B.Tech. in petroleum engineering / Chemical Engineering /Mechanical Engineering. OR M.Sc. Tech. in Geology/ Geophysics |
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18. | Physics | Physics | PHY |
M.Sc./Integrated M.Sc. or equivalent in Physics/Applied Physics/Chemistry or B.Tech./M.Tech./Integrated M.Tech. or equivalent in Engineering Physics/Material Science/Nanoscience and Technology/Optoelectronics or equivalent. |
# Equivalence degrees for B.Tech will be BE/BSc Engg. (4 years) and for M.Tech will be ME/M.Sc. Engg.