The minimum entry qualifications for Full-Time/Part-Time Research Scholars are as follows:

• 1) For Engineering: Degree in M.E. / M.Tech or equivalent from a recognized University/ Institution in the relevant discipline with minimum of 60% marks in aggregate or its equivalent CGPA in the point scale and B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent with minimum of 60 % marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA.
• 2) For Computer Applications: MCA from a recognized University/ Institution with minimum of 60% marks in aggregate or its equivalent CGPA in the point scale and Graduation Degree (with Sciences and Mathematics) with minimum of 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA.
• 3) For Sciences: Masters Degree in the relevant discipline from a recognized University/Institution with 60% marks in aggregate or its equivalent CGPA in the point scale and undergraduate degree in the relevant discipline with 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA.
• 4) For Humanities: Masters Degree in the relevant discipline from a recognized University /Institution with 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent CGPA in the point scale and undergraduate degree in the relevant discipline with 55% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA.
• 5) For Architecture and Planning: 1. Master degree of a recognized institution or University in various specialization of Architecture or Planning or allied subject with 55% marks (50% for reserved categories) or equivalent grade or 2. (a) Bachelor’s degree of a recognized institution or University in Architecture or Planning with 60% marks (55% for reserved categories) or equivalent grade. (b) Professional/Research Experience for a minimum period of eight years after obtaining the Bachelor’s degree.
• 6) For Management: Master’s degree in Management/ Engineering/ Technology/ Commerce/Economics and other behavioral Sciences and allied relevant disciplines, or equivalent, with a minimum 55% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA. Diploma courses considered equivalent to Master degree recognized by AICTE/UGC only shall be considered in determining the eligibility. In such cases candidates would be required to produce the necessary certificate(s) from the Competent Authority.

Direct Ph.D Program (Full Time) after 4-year Bachelor’s Degree/1st year Master Degree.
• A. The candidates who have completed their final year (eighth semester) of their Bachelor’s degree program (or result awaited) and have a minimum CGPA of 7.5/10 or equivalent percentage shall be eligible to apply for direct Ph.D. admission. Please refer to the eligibility criteria given in Table- I below.
• B. For admission after 1st year/2-semester Masters degree program (after a 4-year undergraduate degree) candidate must have at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade B in the UGC 10- point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) in Master’s program in relevant discipline. Also, the candidate should have secured at least 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA in Bachelor’s Degree.
• C. SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/EWS/Differently Abled applicants shall be given a relaxation of 0.5 score i.e; CGPA of 7/10 or an equivalent relaxation of grade in minimum eligibility marks.
• D. Candidate must have minimum 01 Scopus conference/journal publication (published/accepted).

Eligibility criteria for Admission to Direct Ph.D. Program after 4-years Bachelor’s degree
• 1. Ph.D. CSE/ Artificial Intelligence & Data Science: Minimum CGPA of 7.5/10 or equivalent percentage in the qualifying exam as under: B.Tech/B.E. Degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/ Computer Science & Engineering/Information technology/Electronics & Communication Engineering/Software Engineering or equivalent from a recognized University.
• 2. Ph.D. IT: Minimum CGPA of 7.5/10 or equivalent percentage in the qualifying exam as under: B.Tech/B.E. Degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/ Computer Science & Engineering/Information technology/Electronics & Communication Engineering/Software Engineering/Electrical Engineering/Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering/Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering/ Engineering or equivalent from a recognized University.
• 3. Ph.D. ECE: Minimum CGPA of 7.5/10 or equivalent percentage in the qualifying exam as under: B.Tech/B.E. Degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering/Electrical Engineering/Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering/Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering/Computer Science Engineering/ Information Technology/Information Science Engineering or equivalent from a recognized University.
• Kindly refer to the Guidelines for Direct Ph.D. Program (Full Time) after 4-years Bachelor’s degree/1st year Master’s Degree:https://igdtuw.ac.in/pdfs/Guidelines%20for%20Direct%20Ph.D.%20Program%20after%20B.Tech.M.Tech-Exit%20option-feb.%202023%20(1).pdf

Note: Applicants belonging to Schedule Caste, Schedule Tribe, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and Differently-abled Categories will be given 5% relaxation in minimum entry qualification marks. Applicants appearing in Final year/semester of their qualifying degree may also apply.

An applicant is eligible for Part-Time Research Scholar (Sponsored)/ Full-Time Research Scholar (Sponsored), provided she fulfils the following conditions:

• 1)The Applicant possesses the minimum entry qualifications for the degree as mentioned in latest PhD Regulations, refer R.1.2.1.
• 2) The applicant is presently employed under any of the following categories:
  • a. Applicant is working in organizations which have MOU with IGDTUW.
  • b. Applicants working on Full-Time basis (regular/adhoc/contract) in a National Level R&D Lab/ a reputed Organization/ recognised educational Institution / University/ PSU/ Corporate/ Industry registered under Company’s Act Organization.
  • c. Applicants working in projects (JRS/SRF/Project Assistant/Research Assistant etc.) in National-Level R&D Institutions.
• 3) The Applicant possesses at least two years of relevant work experience in the above categories, as at point (ii) b. However for point (ii) c. work experience is not mandatory.
• 4) The applicant gets an NOC from her employer, at the time of provisional registration.

IGDTUW-Junior Research Fellow (IGDTUW-JRF) An applicant shall be eligible for Junior Research Fellowship instituted by IGDTUW provided she fulfils the following conditions:

• 1) She possesses the minimum entry qualifications as in R1.2.1.
• 2) The University may provide financial assistance to few deserving Research Scholars and appoint them as Junior Research Fellowship (JRF). Scholar shall be eligible for the fellowship after completion of course work with CGPA≥ 7.5, attendance ≥ 75%. and successful approval of the Research Plan in the Departmental Research Committee. Kindly refer to the Guidelines for Revised IGDTUW Research Fellowship Scheme (JRF/SRF)2022: https://igdtuw.ac.in/pdfs/Revised%20%20Research%20Fellowship%20Scheme%20%20JRF%20SRF%202022%20(5).pdf
• 3) She is not receiving any financial assistance from any other sources.
• 4)The maximum duration of fellowship will be five years from the date of award. However, the fellowship shall terminate on completion of Ph.D tenure (as per R 13.2) OR submission of Ph.D thesis, whichever is earlier.