IIT Gandhinagar

start early Phd

fellowship 2019-20
FOR FINAL YEAR BTECH STUDENTS
IIT Gandhinagar invites applications from eligible BTech final
year students (Class of 2019) for its Start Early PhD programme
beginning in July 2019
PROGRAMME SELECTION PROCESS
HIGHLIGHTS Shortlisted candidates will be invited to IITGN for a
Direct admission after BTech to PhD Programme written test and/or interview
of IITGN Interviews through video conferencing may be
Eligible to apply for the programme immediately considered in exceptional cases.
after completing the third year of BTech ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
GATE score is NOT mandatory for admission
BTech students (Class of 2019) from IITs with a CPI/
Candidates can choose to appear for GATE for a CGPA of not less than 6.0 at the end of their third year
boost in stipend after joining the programme
BTech students (Class of 2019) from NITs and other
Monthly stipend of ₹35,000 (For candidates with select colleges, who are among the top five rank holders
valid GATE score) or ₹25,000 (for others) in the department at the end of their third year

International travel support to the extent of ₹2 Applicants must possess the requisite levels of aptitude
Lakhs for attending conferences and motivation for research

A support of up to $12,500 may be considered for This is the only available admission window
research at leading Universities/Labs abroad for a for Start Early PhD programme beginning in
period of 4 to 6 months July 2019
APPLICATION DEADLINE

10 OCTOBER 2018 For more information:

www.iitgn.ac.in/admission.htm