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PhDScienceFull time

Ph.D. in Economic Sciences

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

Duration
3 yrs
Total fee
₹74,300
Entrance exams
GATE+1
Regulator
UGC

Eligibility at a glance

Key conditions

  • In addition to GATE/JRF, a valid JEST score is also an eligibility criterion for applying to the PhD programme in Physics
  • The requirement of GATE/JRF/NET is waived for candidates having a Master's degree in Sciences/arts from IITs with a minimum CPI of 8.0

Entrance exams accepted

Fees

Fee breakdown for Ph.D. in Economic 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)

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  • 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
  • The candidate either must have a valid GATE score or must have qualified JRF, or should have INSPIRE fellowship. In addition to GATE/JRF, a valid JEST score is also an eligibility criterion for applying to the PhD programme in Physics. The requirement of GATE/JRF/JEST is waived for candidates having a Master's degree in Science from IITs with a minimum CPI of 8.0
  • For Economic Sciences:(a)The candidate must have a Master's degree in economics or a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Sciences (4 year programme) or a Master's degree in Sciences or in an allied field of economics with marks/CPI not below the specified minimum.(b)The candidate must either have a valid GATE score or must have qualified JRF/NET. The requirement of GATE/JRF/NET is waived for candidates having a Master's degree in Sciences/arts 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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