Admission to Phd offline in IIT Chennai for working employees

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Dear sir,
I am working as employee in Government organization, would like to know the procedure for getting admission in IIT Chennai for PhD, it is to mention that i have completed M. tech in IIT Bombay in the year 2012.

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1. Preliminary Planning

  • Decide Category: Full-time vs. Part-Time vs. External.
  • Clarify Recognition: Verify that your Government organisation is DSIR/DST-recognised (External) or within commuting distance (Part-Time).

2. Obtain Employer Documents (for Part-Time/External)

  • No-Objection Certificate (NOC) stating permission to pursue Ph.D. and that duties allow course attendance.
  • Sponsorship/Relief Certificate (External only) committing to salary during study leave or flexi-time.
  • Co-Guide Nomination on employer letterhead (External only).

3. Online Registration (https://research.iitm.ac.in)

  1. Create account with official email.
  2. Fill personal, academic, and work-experience details.
  3. Upload:
  • Passport-size photo & signature.
  • M.Tech. transcripts & degree.
  • Category certificates (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwD) where applicable.
  • Employer NOC/Sponsorship letters (Part-Time/External).
  1. Pay non-refundable fee online:
  • ₹1,000 (GN/EWS/OBC-NCL Male & Transgender), ₹500 (Female, SC/ST, PwD).

4. Shortlisting & Call Letter

  • Departments publish shortlist on their websites and email applicants at least 2 weeks before the test/interview date. Prepare:
    • Printed application.
    • Original certificates & NOC.

5. Departmental Test / Interview

  • Format varies by department; usually:
    • Written test on core engineering fundamentals (may be waived for M.Tech. with high CGPA).
    • Technical interview assessing research aptitude & alignment with proposed area.
  • Bring one-page Research Proposal Synopsis; focus on problem statement, objectives, and methodology.

6. Offer & Admission

  • Successful candidates receive an e-offer via portal/email.
  • Full-time must submit relieving order by joining day.
  • Part-Time/External submit final sponsorship and proceed to pay semester fees.