Master of Science [M.Sc] + Ph.D. (Molecular Medical Microbiology) From IIT Kharagpur, Kharagpur

Candidate seeking admission to 2 Years Full-Time M.Sc + Ph.D Program:-

• All candidates admitted through JAM should have a Bachelor’s degree.

Fee Structure as on date for Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. Candidates
 

Details of the allowance for SC/ST Students and Scholarship opportunities for Joint M.Sc. – Ph.D. students :

• SC/ST students whose parental annual income is not more than Rs. 50,920.00 are entitled to get free seat in the hostel, free basic menu and Rs. 250.00 per month as pocket allowance for a maximum period of two years of M.Sc. study.
• Merit-cum-Means Scholarship of Rs. 1000.00 p.m. upto 25% of the students (for the first 2 years of M.Sc. programme)
• All students admitted to the Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. will be given waiver of tuition fee for first two years of M.Sc. only.
• Students not covered under item 1 and 2 above will be paid scholarship of Rs. 1000.00 p.m. for the first 4 semesters provided they give an undertaking to continue with the Ph.D. programme.
• A scholarship of Rs. 5000.00 per month for the first two years of M.Sc. programme will be paid to the students who join the Ph.D. programme. The total amount will be released after the Ph.D. registration.

IITKGP offers Joint M.Tech, M.Sc and Integrated M.Sc programs in various disciplines. The minimum eligibility criteria for M.Sc and M.Sc+Ph.D. courses is 55% (50% for SC/ST/ PWDs) in the relevant UG degree. For M.Tech program, BE/ B.Tech in the relevant discipline or AMIE with 60% (55% for SC/ST/ PEDs) is required.

JAM qualified candidates can apply for M.Sc and M.Sc+Ph.D. courses while GATE score is mandatory to secure admission in M.Tech program. IITKGP also offers Integrated MCP+Ph.D. in City Planning for NET holders.

Key Points:

• B.Tech students from IITs with minimum CGPA of 8 are exempted from the requirement of GATE score, i.e. they are eligible for direct admission to Integrated M.Tech-Ph.D. program.
• Application form can be filled online for M.Tech and M.Sc programs on payment of INR 500 (INR 250 for SC/ ST/ Female/ PWDs) as application fee.

How to Apply M.Tech Program?

Documents required

• Scanned copy of the Eligibility Certificate in pdf format 
  • Degree Certificate; or
  • Provisional Certificate; or 
  • Certificate from the Head of the Department/Institute format, available in GOAPS website
• Scanned copy of PwD Certificate (if applicable) in pdf format
• Scanned copy of Dyslexic Certificate (if applicable) in pdf format
• Scanned passport size photograph of the candidate between 480×640 to 240×320 pixels in JPEG format.
• Scanned signature image can be between 160×560 to 80×280 pixels in JPEG format.

• Application process:

• Register for the exam through Online Application form. 
• Enter the login details for creating a unique ID and password.
• Enter personal login with the unique ID and password and enter personal information (name, date of birth, personal mobile number, parents’ name, parents’ mobile number, etc.)
• Upload photograph, signature and other documents like eligibility certificate, category certificate (SC/ST/PwD) and/or Dyslexic certificate as applicable.
• Enter the GATE paper (subject) and Choice of examination cities
• Pay the application fee through any of the electronic payment modes.
• The application fee for male candidates is 1500 INR and for female/SC/ST/OBC candIdates is 750 INR
• After submission, check the Status of the application form and retain the hard copy of it.