The Indian Institute of Technology-Jodhpur has started the application process for its MTech and PhD programs for the 2024 academic session. The selection is based on GATE and JAM scores. Notably, there has been a significant increase in the opening and closing GATE scores of selected candidates across all categories and programmes last year as compared to previous years, reflecting the Institute’s commitment to academic excellence.
The last date to apply is April 20 for all M Tech programmes. The information about the various programmes has been provided on the institute’s website — http://www.iitj.ac.in.
IIT Jodhpur offers MTech in Robotics and Mobility Systems, Intelligent Communication Systems, Materials Engineering, Bioscience and Bioengineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Physical Systems, Sensors and Internet of Things, and more.
Dr Soumava Mukherjee, Associate Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Jodhpur, said, “In the past couple of years, we have developed some of the finest curriculum for postgraduate studies, which will equip our students with cutting-edge research exposure and provide a sound academic background for future development of the country.”
Prof Prakash Tiwari, chairman, the admission committee (UG & PG), IIT Jodhpur, said, “Like the previous year, the institute is participating in the centralised admission procedure through Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP) for offering admission to the candidates. The first round of offer will be released in the 2nd week of May and there will be a total of 10 rounds of offer.”
Prospective applicants should meet the following eligibility criteria:
— The applicant must have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or science (4-year program) or a master’s degree in science, MCA, Pharmacy, Medical Sciences, Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Sciences or in a related field.
— He/ she has scored a minimum of 60% marks for GEN/OBC (55% for SC/ST/PD) category in aggregate or as specified by the university/institute, or a minimum CGPA of 6.0 for GEN/OBC (5.5 for SC/ST/PD) category on a scale of 10. The candidates from the CFTI having CGPA/CPI more than 8 may be given preference.
— Full-time regular eligible for Assistantship/Fellowship: The applicant must either have a valid GATE score or be exempted from GATE as per the Education Ministry’s circular or have qualified an equivalent National Examination and/or have qualified in the written test and/or interview conducted by IIT Jodhpur.
— Part-time/Part-time (online)/External/Employer Sponsored applicants must have a minimum of two years of work experience (after qualifying degree) in industry/R&D laboratories/Academic Institutions at the time of registration and qualify for the written test and/or interview conducted by IIT Jodhpur.
Additionally, there are programs in Medical Technologies (Masters and Masters-Ph.D.), Dual Degree (M.Tech-Ph.D) in various specializations, M.Sc. in Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Digital Humanities, and Computational Social Science, M.Sc.-M.Tech. in Data and Computational Sciences, Physics and Materials Engineering, M.S. by research in domains like Brain Science, AI-based Precision Healthcare, and Master of Design (MDes) focusing on the intersection of design, technology, and innovation.
IIT Jodhpur also collaborated with international universities like the University of Buffalo, USA, and the University of Albany, USA, offering joint degree programs and exchange opportunities for PhD students. These collaborations enrich research experiences and global perspectives.
