Ph.D
at Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad, Palakkad, Kerala
Eligibility: Master's degree with minimum 60% (55% for SC/ST/PwD) or equivalent CGPA in relevant discipline; valid GATE/UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/JRF required; selection via IIT Palakkad written test and personal interview. B.Tech with CGPA ≥ 8.0 from IITs eligible via PMRF scheme.
Specializations Available (1)
Engineering (CSE, EE, ME, Civil, Biological Sciences and Engineering) / Sciences (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry) / Humanities and Social Sciences
| Fee Quota | Yearly | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|
Institute Fellowship (GATE/CSIR/UGC-NET Qualified) | INR 8K | INR 40K |
Note: Nominal tuition fee INR 8,000/year. Institute fellows receive monthly stipend INR 31,000–35,000 + HRA. Administered by the Graduate Research Council — faculty can hold multiple departmental affiliations enabling interdisciplinary PhD research across departments. Two intake cycles per year. Special admission drive for SC/ST PhD candidates. Applications via IIT Palakkad admissions portal. | ||
Externally Funded / Sponsored | INR 8K | INR 40K |
Note: Same nominal tuition fee. Stipend from external agencies (CSIR, DST, DBT, DRDO, industrial sponsors) as per respective scheme norms. | ||
Interested in Engineering (CSE, EE, ME, Civil, Biological Sciences and Engineering) / Sciences (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry) / Humanities and Social Sciences?