NOTIFICATION

                                  (Guidelines for eligibility of Ph.D./M.Tech (Research) programmes and their scholarships)

The Senate in its 39th meeting held on 25th April, 2023, vide item no. 39.6 discussed the proposal for guidelines for eligibility of Ph.D./M.Tech. (Research) programmes and their scholarships

After detailed discussion, the Senate resolved to approve the following:

                                                                M.Tech. (Research)/M.S. (Research)/M.A. (Research)

A. General eligibility criteria for M.Tech. (Research) /M.S. (Research)/M.A. (Research) Admission in all Schools/Centres:

Qualifying Degree:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent with a valid GATE score # OR​
2. Master’s or equivalent degree in Science/Arts/Commerce/Management (or allied subjects) with a valid GATE score # OR
3. Master’s or equivalent degree in Engineering/Technology

# Exemptions from mandatory requirements of Valid GATE score:

1. B.Tech/B.E./B.S. (or equivalent)  degree from CFTI (Centrally Funded Technical Institute)/ any of the top 100 institutes according to NIRF ranking (overall category) at the time of application/ any Himachal Pradesh Govt. institution or universities  with CGPA/CPI of at least 7.5 (on a scale of 10) or equivalent.
2. BS-MS/M.Sc/MA/MBA/equivalent from IITs, IISERs, IISc, IIMs or any of the top 100 institutes according to NIRF ranking (overall category) at the time of application with a CGPA/CPI of at least 7.5 (on a scale of 10) or equivalent.
3. NIRF Ranking (within top 100) should be in overall category granted for the year during which admission is sought.

B. Financial Support: Students joining the M.Tech. (Research)/MA (Research)/MS (Research) Regular program may be considered for the HTRA Fellowship (subjected to availability of fund) based on the above admission norms, if recommended by the selection committee.

                                                                                            Ph.D.

A. General eligibility criteria for Ph.D. Admission in all Schools/Centres:

Qualifying Degree:

1. Master’s or equivalent degree in Engineering/Technology OR
2. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent* OR
3. Master’s or equivalent degree in Science/Arts/Commerce/Management (or allied subjects) *

*For qualifying degree listed under (2) & (3) candidates must also fulfil ONE of the following additional requirements:

1. Qualified GATE / NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or any other equivalent National level examination.
2. Selected through a National level examination conducted by MoE or its agencies /Institutions such as UGC/ IIT/ IISc. / IISER/ IIIT etc.
3. Minimum of TWO years of professional experience (acquired after obtaining the qualifying degree and completed before the starting of the semester in which admission is sought)

*Exemptions from mandatory requirements of valid GATE or National Level examination:

1. B.Tech/B.E./B.S. (or equivalent)  degree from CFTI (Centrally Funded Technical Institute)/ any of the top 100 institutes according to NIRF ranking (overall category) at the time of application/ any Himachal Pradesh Govt. institution or universities with CGPA/CPI of at least 7.5 (on a scale of 10) or equivalent
2. BS-MS/M.Sc/MA/MBA/equivalent from IITs, IISERs, IISc, IIMs or any of the top 100 institutes according to NIRF ranking (overall category) at the time of application with a CGPA/CPI of at least 7.5 (on a scale of 10) or equivalent.
3. NIRF Ranking (within top 100) should be in overall category granted for the year during which admission is sought.

B. Financial Support: Students joining the Ph.D. Regular program may be considered for the HTRA Fellowship (subjected to availability of fund) based on the above admission norms, if recommended by the selection committee.