The eligibility conditions given below are the absolute minimum. Departments may prescribe any requirements over and above these.
The 'specified minimum' marks/CPI (Cumulative Performance Index), referred to in subsequent sections, implies a minimum of 55 percent marks /5.5 (on a 10 point scale) as long as it is not less than the minimum pass marks/CPI; otherwise, the 'specified minimum' marks/CPI implies the minimum pass marks/CPI.
M.Tech.: A Bachelor's degree in engineering or Master's degree in science with marks/CPI not below the prescribed minimum. Valid GATE score is required for financial assistance.
B.Tech. : Graduates from IITs with a minimum overall CGPA of 6.5 and a minimum CGPA of 8.0 during the last two semesters in B.Tech., may also apply without a GATE score (such candidates will, however, be not entitled for Institute Assistantship if CGPA is below 8.0). For M.Tech in Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, candidates with MBBS, or B.Pharma Degree may also be considered.
M.Des.(Master of Design): A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Design or Architecture (only) with marks/CPI not below the prescribed minimum. Students with Bachelor's degree in a Fine Art are not eligible at present. Valid GATE/CEED score is required for financial assistance.
Ph.D. in Engineering: A Master's Degree in Engineering with marks/CPI not below the prescribed minimum or a Bachelor's degree in engineering with a minimum of 75 percent marks/7.5 CPI. As a special case, Master's Degree in Sciences or in allied area, with exceptional academic records may also be considered. However, candidates are advised to refer the departmental websites for further details. Valid GATE/UGC/CSIR score is required for financial assistance.
Ph.D. in Sciences: A Master's degree in the relevant subject or a Bachelor's degree in engineering with marks/CPI not below the prescribed minimum. Valid GATE/UGC/CSIR score is required for financial assistance.
Ph.D. in HSS: A Master's degree in the relevant subject or a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a Master's degree in sciences or in an allied field of HSS with marks/CPI not below the prescribed minimum. Valid GATE/UGC/CSIR score is required for financial assistance.
Ph.D. in Management: A Master's degree in Management/Arts/Commerce/Science/Industrial Engineering/Production engineering/Operations research, or other relevant disciplines in Engineering/Technology, or a Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology with CPI not below the specified minimum. Valid GATE/UGC/CSIR score is required for financial assistance.