IIIT Pune PhD Admission 2025 (March)

25 March, 2025

Full details for IIIT Pune PhD Admission 2025 (March).

Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Pune, Maharashtra invites online application for PhD admission for March 2025.

Vacancy

Computer and Science Engineering (CSE)

Digital Forensics, Cyber Security, Natural Language Processing, Data Science, Big Data Analytics, Deep Learning, Soft Computing, Wireless Sensor Networks, Cloud Computing, Machine Learning, AI, Data Mining, Software Engineering, Formal Methods, Human-Computer Interaction, Usability Engineering, Augmented Reality, User-Centered Deep Learning, IoT, VANET, Mobile and Wireless Networks, Image Processing, Biometrics with Deep Learning, Presentation Attack Detection, Data Privacy, and Security.

Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)

VLSI, Internet of Things, Wireless Communication, 5G, Antenna, Synchronization Parameters Estimation, Modulation, Robotics, Cognitive Radio, NOMA, IRS, Energy Harvesting, Free Space Optics, Machine Learning, Under Water Communication.

Applied Science and Humanities

Abstract & Linear Algebra, Discrete Mathematics, Lattice Theory, Order Structure, Graph Theory, Commutative Algebra, Fractional Differential Equations, Computational Dynamics, Optimization, Fluid Mechanics. English Literature, Communication Skills, Linguistics, Women’s Studies, Cultural Studies and Media Studies, etc.

Eligibility Criteria

For PhD in CSE and ECE

Candidate from Industry

M.Tech/ME in CSE/IT/ECE/EE or relevant area in engineering/Technology with B.Tech/BE in Engineering / Technology with First class or 60% marks ((55% marks for SC / ST / PwD) / CPI or CGPA greater than 6 (5.5 for SC / ST / PwD) on a 10 point scale. AND Minimum 1 years of relevant experience in CSE/ECE/IT and allied fields. OR
B.Tech/BE in Engineering / Technology with First Class or 60% marks (55% marks for SC / ST / PwD) / CPI or CGPA greater than 6 (5.5 for SC/ST/PwD) on a 10-point scale. AND Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in CSE/ECE/IT and allied fields.

Academic Institution(s) Candidate

Essential: M.Tech/ME in CSE/IT/ECE/EE or relevant area in Engineering / Technology with B.Tech/BE in Engineering / Technology in ECE/CSE and allied disciplines with First Class or 60% marks (55% marks for SC/ST/PwD) / CPI or CGPA greater than 6 (5.5 for SC/ST/PwD) on a 10-point scale. Desirable: A valid GATE Score. 3 Other Candidates Essential: M.Tech/ME in CSE/IT/ECE/EE in Engineering / Technology or relevant area with B.Tech/BE in Engineering / Technology in ECE/CSE/ MECH/INDUSTRIAL and Allied Disciplines with First Class or 60% marks (55% marks for SC/ST/PwD) / CPI or CGPA greater than 6 (5.5 for SC/ST/PwD) on a 10-point scale.
Desirable: A valid GATE Score.

Other Candidates

Essential: M.Tech/ME in CSE/IT/ECE/EE in Engineering / Technology or relevant area with B.Tech/BE in Engineering / Technology in ECE/CSE/MECH/INDUSTRIAL and Allied Disciplines with First Class or 60% marks (55% marks for SC/ST/PwD) / CPI or CGPA greater than 6 (5.5 for SC/ST/PwD) on a 10-point scale.
Desirable: A valid GATE Score.

For PhD in Applied Science & Humanities (ASH)

Candidate from Industry

Essential
- Master’s Degree and Bachelor’s Degree in Basic Science/Arts in English with First class or 60% marks (55% marks for SC / ST / PwD) / CPI or CGPA greater than 6 (5.5 for SC / ST / PwD) on a 10-point scale. AND Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in relevant fields. OR
- Bachelor’s Degree in Basic Science/Arts in English with First Class or 60% marks (55% marks for SC / ST / PwD)/ CPI or CGPA greater than 6 (5.5 for SC/ST/PwD) on a 10-point scale. AND Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in relevant fields.
Desirable: A valid GATE/NET score is desired.

Academic Institution(s) Candidate

Essential: Master’s Degree in Basic Sciences/Arts in English with First class or 60% marks (55% marks for SC / ST / PwD) / CPI or CGPA greater than 6 (5.5 for SC / ST / PwD) on a 10-point scale.
Desirable: A valid GATE/NET Score.

Other Candidates

Essential: Master’s degree in basic sciences/Arts in English or relevant area with Bachelor’s degree in basic sciences/Arts in English and/or Allied Disciplines with First Class or 60% marks (55% marks for SC/ST/PwD) / CPI or CGPA greater than 6 (5.5 for SC/ST/PwD) on a 10-point scale.
Desirable: A valid GATE/NET Score.

Admission Process

Admission Mode

Institute Scheme: Self-Sponsored/ Working Professionals/ Fellowship from UGC/ CSIR/ DRDO/ AICTE etc. (CSE/ ECE/ ASH)

Admission Procedure

Ph.D. candidates will be selected on the basis of written and/or interview. Merely satisfying the general eligibility criterion as well as criterion set for each admission category does not guarantee for being called for written test and/or interview.
Depending on the number of applications received and considering the constraints of time and other resources for conducting written test and/or interview, the academic units may put additional academic performance-based shortlisting criterion.
No TA/DA will be paid for attending the written test and/or interview.
The procedure will be as follows. Eligible candidates are required to appear for the written test and/or Interview. Dates and timing will be communicated to the eligible candidates.

Syllabus for the Written test

The question paper for written test shall be based on GATE/ NTA NET Syllabus for respective categories as follows (including but not limited to)

For Electronics and Communication Engineering Branch: Engineering Mathematics, Networks, Signals and Systems, Electronic Devices, Analog Circuits, Digital Circuits, Control Systems, Communications, Electromagnetics.
For Computer Science and Engineering Branch: Engineering Mathematics, Digital Logic, Computer Organization and Architecture, Programming and Data Structures, Algorithms, Theory of Computation, Compiler Design, Operating System, Databases, Computer Networks, Software Engineering.
For Applied Mathematics: Abstract and Linear algebra, Real analysis & Complex analysis, Differential equations: ODE & PDE, Discrete mathematics, Probability theory, Topology.
For Humanities and Social Sciences: British Literature, American Literature, European Literature, Postcolonial Literature, Indian Writing in English, Literary Criticism, Literary Theory, Literary Terms and Devices, Literary Movements, Language and Pedagogy, Linguistics, Cultural Studies and Research Methodology.

Application Process

Please read the instructions given in the brochure carefully before filling up the application form.
Application Form & Information Brochure are available on the Institute website www.iiitp.ac.in
Interested candidates meeting the eligibility criteria are invited to submit a hard copy of the fully filled application form, along with their latest passport-size photograph and self-attested copies of educational certificates, date of birth proof, relevant experience documents, caste certificate (if applicable), and any requisite fees.