IIIT Vadodara offers a PhD program in three different departments- Computer Science Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Physics, Math, and Humanities. This program comprises of one-two semester of intensive course work followed by minimum of two-three years of research and it is a full-time PhD program. IIIT Vadodara PhD degree is awarded only after the completion of of the program in addition to a research thesis of high quality based on original research.

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IIIT Vadodara PhD Key Highlights

IIIT Vadodara offers five specializations under the PhD program. The key highlights of the PhD program by IIIT Vadodara are:

  • The program is for those aspirants who wish to conduct, manage or interpret research in the academic and industrial field.
  •  It certifies the advance study in addition to a research thesis on original research and advance study.
  • The program duration of the PhD program is for three years.
  • There are in total 3 domains offered by the IIT Vadodara under the PhD program.

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IIIT Vadodara PhD Eligibility Criteria

Candidates need to meet the eligibility criteria for admission into the various specializations of PhD course as mentioned below:

  • For Engineering- Candidates must have a first class in MTech/ME in CSE/IT/ECE or any other relevant disciplines, or a first class in MScApplied Mathematics/Computer Science and related areas,  MCA, or candidates should have a 8.00 CPI on scale of 10 OR 80% in B.E/B.Tech. in relevant areas.
  • For Science and Humanities- Aspirnats must have a first class in M.Sc./M.A. in relevant areas.
  • Candidates need to appear compulsorily for the entrance exam followed by the personal interview round to complete the admission process.
  • Candidates who have qualified CSIR/NET/JRF and other related entrance exams by UGC are preferred during the admission process.

Candidates need to follow the below-mentioned guidelines for taking admission into the PhD program at IIIT Vadodara:

  • Candidates need to fill the online Application form on the official website of the IIIT Vadodara.
  • Fill up the online application form and mention all the details asked in the application form.
  • Post the application form to the address of the IIIT Vadodara with all the necessary documents required for establishing eligibility criteria.
  • Pay the application fee of INR 200 via NEFT/IMPS to the official bank account of the institute via online mode.
  • The admission is done based on the academic scores of the candidates. Marks scored in the entrance exam and personal interview are taken into consideration.

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IIIT Vadodara PhD Course Details

IIIT Vadodara offers the Ph.D. programme based on the guidelines of UGC. 

  • The entire duration of the course curriculum is of three-five years. 
  • The program consists of one-two semesters of intensive course work followed by the two-three years of research methodologies. 
  • Candidates need to demonstrate excellence in the particular specialization of the research area by producing quality publications in journals and conferences. 
  • Candidates need to meet the required credit scores, appear for the mid and terminal tests to pass in a particular semester.

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Course Specialisations:

IIIT Vadodara offers PhD courses in five different branches- Computer Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Sciences, Mathematics, Humanities and Social Sciences. The detailed specializations for each of the branch are mentioned in the table below:

Branch Specializations
Computer Science Engineering
  • C Programming
  • Java Programming
  • Data Structures
  • Algorithms
  • Computation
  • Database Management Systems
  • Computer Networks
  • Operating Systems
Electronics and Communication Engineering
  • Analog Modulation and Digital Communication
  • Signals and Systems
  • Statistics
  • Digital Signal Processing
  • Statistics
  • VLSI Design
  • Digital Circuits
  • Electronic Devices and Circuits
Sciences
  • Solid State Physics and Electronics
  • Quantum Mechanics
  • Electromagnetic Theory
  • Experimental techniques
  • Statistical Mechanics,
  • Mathematical Physics
  • Optics
  • Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Mathematics
  • Linear Algebra
  • Real Analysis
  • Abstract Algebra
  • Probability
Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Language and Communications
  • Language Structures
  • Concepts and Forms
  • Sociolinguistics

The branch availability depends upon the subject availability of seats in the particular specializations, Specializations offering in different sessions may vary. 

IIIT Vadodara PhD Fees

The fee structure for pursuing PhD at IIIT Vadodara includes caution deposit, exam fee tuition fee, medical fee and other miscellaneous charges. Given below is the detailed IIIT Vadodara PhD fees for the first semester:

Particulars Fees (in INR)
Caution Deposit (Refundable) 15,000
Institute Development Contirbution (One-time) 5,000
I Card Fee 100
Tuition Fee 40,000
Exam Fee 750
Hostel Establishment Fee 2,000
Sports, Gymkhana & Cultural Activities Fee 1,000
Medical Fees 1,000
Mess Fees 18,800
Hostel Fees 35,868
Transport Fees 8,000
Hostel & Mess Reserve Fund 1,000
Total 1,28,518

Note- Tranport Fees, Hostel & Mess Reserve Fund is applicable only if students are staying in the hostel.

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IIIT Vadodara Financial Assistance

IIIT Vadodara provides financial assisstance to its PhD students by giving a teaching assistantship of INR 31,000. The same amount will be increased to INR 35,000 after pasing of comprehensive exams but not earlier than 2 years. The institute pay this amount out of its internal revenue. 

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FAQs

Ques. Is it compulsory to appear for the entrance exam conducted by IIIT Vadodara?

Ans. The candidates must appear for the entrance exam conducted by the IIIT Vadodara. The final list is made upon combining the academic scores, entrance exam and personal interview.

Ques. Do the application form and other documents need to be sent via offline mode?

Ans. The application form and other documents need to be sent via offline mode. Failure to send the important documents may lead to the cancellation of candidature. However, candidates need to register through online mode.

Ques. What are the necessary documents that need to be sent along with the application form?

Ans. The necessary documents that need to be sent via offline mode are GATE/CSIR/NET-JRF Certificates, Qualifying certificate of the last degree, Birth Certificate and Migration Certificate.

Ques. What are application fees which need to be paid while filling the online application form?

Ans. Candidates need to pay the application fee of INR 500 via NEFT/IMPS mode for filling the application form for the PhD program. Fees are not accepted via demand draft.

Ques. How can the hostel facility be accessed at IIIT Vadodara for PhD scholars?

Ans. Hostel seats are limited and are provided based on the merit secured in the entrance exam and interview by the candidates. Academic scores are also seen while providing the students with a hostel facility.