The Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur, offers Ph.D. programs in various disciplines of engineering, science, architecture, and humanities. Below are the details regarding the admission process, steps to apply, last date, and online process for Ph.D. admissions.
Check Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates must have a Master’s degree in a relevant field with a minimum of 60% marks (or equivalent CGPA).
For engineering disciplines, a Bachelor’s degree (B.Tech/B.E) with a valid GATE score or equivalent may also be considered.
Relaxation in marks is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates as per government norms.
Research Areas and Supervisors:
Identify your research area and potential supervisors from the IIEST faculty. You can check the departmental websites or the official IIEST Ph.D. brochure for details.
Online Application Process:
Visit the official IIEST Shibpur website: https://www.iiests.ac.in.
Navigate to the Admissions section and select Ph.D. Admissions.
Register yourself and fill out the online application form.
Upload the required documents, including:
Academic transcripts
Research proposal
Category certificate (if applicable)
Valid GATE/NET scorecard (if applicable)
Passport-sized photograph and signature
Pay the application fee online (varies for general/OBC/SC/ST/PwD candidates).
Written Test and Interview:
Shortlisted candidates will be called for a written test and/or interview conducted by the respective department.
The test and interview evaluate the candidate’s research aptitude, subject knowledge, and alignment with the proposed research area.
Final Selection:
Selection is based on the candidate’s performance in the written test, interview, academic record, and research proposal.
Selected candidates will receive an admission offer via email or the official website.
Admission Confirmation:
After selection, candidates must complete the admission formalities, including document verification and fee payment.
Application Start Date: Usually in March/April (for July session) and September/October (for January session).
Last Date to Apply: Typically April/May (for July session) and October/November (for January session).
Written Test/Interview: Conducted in June (for July session) and December (for January session).
Note: Exact dates may vary each year. Check the official IIEST website for the latest updates.
Visit the official website: https://www.iiests.ac.in.
Go to the Admissions section and click on Ph.D. Admissions.
Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
Fill in the application form with personal, academic, and research details.
Upload scanned copies of required documents.
Pay the application fee online (via net banking, credit/debit card, or UPI).
Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.
For any queries related to Ph.D. admissions, contact:
IIEST Shibpur Admissions Office:
Phone: +91-33-2668-4561
Email: admission@iiests.ac.in
Address: Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur, Howrah, West Bengal, India - 711103.