NOTIFICATION

   ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES FOR SCHOLAR RESEARCH GRANT TO PHD, DUAL DEGREE & I-PHD SCHOLARS 

In continuation to the notification No. IITMandi/Acad/Notf./2022/4115-4122 dated 06.10.2022, the following guidelines have been approved for the utilization of Scholar Research Grant:-

1. Aforementioned notification shall remain applicable as it is with the following additional conditions:-

• Purchase of computer accessories shall be limited to basic laptop/palmtop stands and laptop/palmtop bags. No fancy accessories shall be allowed. Accessories above the value of Rs. 2000/- shall not be allowed. Such accessories may also be purchased for personal laptops/palmtops, subject to the condition that only if no facility of a computer system is provided by the institute to the scholar. Such accessories shall be permitted only once during the tenure of the programme.
• Purchase of basic audible accessories- audible neck bands, earphones, earbuds, etc., may be allowed as these are used for attending research discussions, virtual conferences, and online academic sessions. No fancy accessories shall be allowed. Accessories above the value of Rs. 2000/- shall not be allowed. Such accessories shall be permitted only once during the tenure of the programme.
• Repair or add-ons/ updations to personal laptops/palmtops shall be allowed only if no facility of a computer system is provided by the institute to the scholars.
• Purchase of external hard disks, internal hard disks, RAM, and pen drives shall be allowed.
• Expenditure to purchase books shall only be allowed if the books pertain to the area of research.
• Purchase of speakers/Bluetooth speakers shall not be allowed for any purpose.
• Purchase of footwear shall not be allowed for any purpose.
• For attending workshops, conferences, field trips, cultural and technical events, etc., reimbursement shall be in line with Notification No. - IITMandi/Students/TravelAllowance/2023-24/409.
• Purchase of Smart glasses, spectacles, goggles, or any other eyewear shall not be allowed.
• Minor items other than external hard disks shall not be allowed.
• All the purchases and expenditures shall be backed by proper justification by the scholar and the guide of scholar.
• Exceptions, if any, may be permitted by the Dean (Academics).
• In the first year of admission, the grant shall be utilized on pro rata basis.

To

All Ph.D., Dual Degree, and I-Ph.D. Scholars.