# Ph D in Engineering Design
**URL:** https://community.askiitm.com/t/ph-d-in-engineering-design/711
**Category:** Academics
**Created:** [26 November 2024 07:59 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/ph-d-in-engineering-design/711 "2024-11-26T07:59:44Z")
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### Author:  [@kalki2k4](https://community.askiitm.com/u/kalki2k4)
#### Post date: [26 November 2024 07:59 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/ph-d-in-engineering-design/711/1 "2024-11-26T07:59:44Z")
After completing the B Tech ( Smart Manufacturing ) from IITDM will I be eligible to take up Ph D on Engineering Design from IIT Madras, if yes, what are the pre-requisites / procedure to apply and take up Ph D in Engineering Design from IIT Madras.
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### Author:  [@admin](https://community.askiitm.com/u/admin)
#### Post date: [27 November 2024 07:20 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/ph-d-in-engineering-design/711/2 "2024-11-27T07:20:26Z")
Completing a B.Tech in Smart Manufacturing from IIITDM Jabalpur can make you eligible to apply for a Ph.D. in Engineering Design at IIT Madras, but you must meet the following criteria:
1. **Educational Qualifications** :
- While a Master’s degree (M.Tech or equivalent) in a relevant field is generally required for Ph.D. admission at IIT Madras, exceptional candidates with a B.Tech degree may be considered for direct admission to the Ph.D. program if they meet specific requirements.
1. **Minimum Academic Performance** :
- A minimum CGPA of 8.0 on a 10-point scale is usually needed for candidates transitioning from M.Tech to Ph.D. This standard may also apply to direct Ph.D. applicants.
1. **Entrance Exams** :
- Candidates are often expected to have cleared national-level exams such as GATE or UGC-NET/JRF, which can strengthen your application, particularly if applying directly after B.Tech.
By fulfilling these conditions, you may be able to pursue a Ph.D. in Engineering Design at IIT Madras. For more details, do refer tohttps://www.iitm.ac.in/sites/default/files/Ordinances/PhD\_Ordinance\_updated-01-04-2024.pdf and we wish you all the very best!
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### Author:  [@kalki2k4](https://community.askiitm.com/u/kalki2k4)
#### Post date: [12 January 2025 16:40 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/ph-d-in-engineering-design/711/3 "2025-01-12T16:40:07Z")
So, In summary, I can go for Ph.D (Engineering Design) in IIT Madras directly from B Tech ( Smart Manufacturing ) from IIITDM Kanchipuram