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IIT Kanpur - Indian Institute of Technology campus, Kanpur

IIT Kanpur - Indian Institute of Technology

Kanpur, Uttar PradeshPublic / Government, AutonomousEngineering

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PhDScienceFull time

Ph.D. in Earth Sciences

at IIT Kanpur - Indian Institute of Technology · Ph.D.

Duration
3 yrs
Total fee
₹74,300
Entrance exam
GATE
Regulator
UGC

Eligibility at a glance

Entrance exams accepted

Fees

Fee breakdown for Ph.D. in Earth Sciences
Tuition₹48,550
Hostel₹25,750
Total₹74,300

The total includes hostel and one-time charges.

Fee notes

The above-mentioned fee is for General Day Scholar students (Regular/ Non-sponsored). The total fee also includes Hostel Seat Rent (Rs.1250 per sem) which is mandatory for all Day Scholar students. The tuition fee for 1st sem Sponsored / Part-time students is Rs. 25000 In addition to the above hostel fee, students will have to pay Hostel Caution Money Rs.10000 and Hostel Admission Fee Rs.500 For more information, refer to https://www.iitk.ac.in/dosa/data/Approval-of-Revised-Fee-Structure-29-07-20.pdf

As published by the institute; confirm with its admissions office. All fees at IIT Kanpur

Full eligibility (official wording)

(i)A master's degree in the relevant subject or a bachelor's degree in engineering or science (4 year programme) with marks/CPI not below the specified minimum.(ii)The candidate either must have a valid GATE score or must have qualified JRF. The requirement of GATE/JRF is waived for candidates having a master's degree in science from IITs with a minimum CPI of 8.0.

What you’ll study

Typical outline for Ph.D.; the institute’s own syllabus may differ.

Coursework, research methodology, literature review, original research, publications or presentations, thesis, and viva voce.

Core subjects4

  • Research Methodology
  • Discipline Coursework
  • Research Ethics
  • Literature Review

Career paths8

  • Research Scholar
  • Assistant Professor
  • Scientist
  • Research Associate
  • Academia
  • Research labs
  • Policy research
  • Industry R&D

Higher education1

  • Postdoctoral research

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