INFORMATION Booklet

Ph.D. ADMISSION
2023-24(Phase-II)

Application Commences from 4th October, 2023

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

(INDIAN SCHOOL OF MINES)
DHANBAD-826004
JHARKHAND, INDIA
PHONE: (0326) 223 5001-5004 FAX: (0326) 2296563
https://www.iitism.ac.in
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Contents
1. ABOUT IIT (ISM) DHANBAD ........................................................................................ 4
2. ABOUT Ph.D. ADMISSION 2023-24 (Phase-II) ............................................................... 5
2.1 Important Dates ........................................................................................................ 5
2.2 Disciplines ................................................................................................................. 6
2.3 Institute Assistantship (IA) ........................................................................................ 6
2.3.1 Contingency grant ................................................................................................ 7
2.4 Rules and Regulations ............................................................................................... 7
2.5 Program Fee ............................................................................................................. 7
2.6 Opportunities for IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Doctoral Students ........................................... 8
2.6.1 Sandwich PhD program......................................................................................... 8
2.6.2 Financial support for international travel ................................................................. 8
3. ADMISSION ................................................................................................................... 8
3.1 General Information.................................................................................................. 8
3.2 Application Fee ......................................................................................................... 9
3.3 Admission Procedure ................................................................................................. 9
3.3.1 GATE/NET(Assistant Professorship)/CAT/GMAT candidates .................................. 9
3.3.2 CFTI & Top 20 NIRF ranking graduates (CGPA of 8.0 or above) .............................. 9
3.3.3 Project candidates ................................................................................................. 9
3.3.4 Steps of admission process .................................................................................... 9
3.4 Eligibility Criteria for Admission ............................................................................. 10
3.4.1 Essential criteria for Ph.D. in Engineering ............................................................. 10
3.4.2 Essential criteria for Ph.D. in Science ................................................................... 10
3.4.3 Essential criteria for Ph.D. in Humanities and Social Sciences ................................. 11
3.4.4 Essential criteria for Ph.D. in Management ............................................................ 11
3.4.5 Language proficiency.......................................................................................... 11
3.4.6 Special cases ...................................................................................................... 11
3.4.7 Qualifying degree ............................................................................................... 12
3.5 Reservation Policy ................................................................................................... 14
3.6 Medical Fitness........................................................................................................ 15
3.6.1 General requirements .......................................................................................... 15
3.7 Application Procedure ............................................................................................. 16
3.7.1 Registration and online application ....................................................................... 16
3.7.2 Submission of hard copy of application form ......................................................... 16
3.7.3 Selection process ................................................................................................ 16
3.7.4 Interview procedure ............................................................................................ 17
3.7.5 Final admission .................................................................................................. 17
3.7.6 Withdrawal and refund of admission fee ............................................................... 18
❖ ......................................................................................................................................... 18
4 DISCLAIMER ............................................................................................................... 18
4.1 Terms and Conditions ............................................................................................. 18
4.1.1 No warranty ....................................................................................................... 18
4.1.2 Limitation of liability .......................................................................................... 19
4.1.3 Network services ................................................................................................ 19
5 JURISDICTION ............................................................................................................ 19
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6 COMMUNICATION WITH IIT (ISM) DHANBAD ....................................................... 19

7 ANNEXURES ................................................................................................................ 19
7.1 Format for EWS Certificate ............................................................................................ 19
7.2 Format for OBC-NCL Certificate .................................................................................... 20
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1. ABOUT IIT (ISM) DHANBAD

Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) [IIT (ISM)], Dhanbad, previously known as ISM
Dhanbad, is one of the prestigious institutes of the country, built on the pattern of the Royal School of Mines,
England, United Kingdom (U.K.) in the year 1926. Today, it enjoys the status of an Institute of National
Importance, fully funded by the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India (GOI) and was declared as an IIT on 6th
September 2016. IIT (ISM), while administering its programs through various Departments and Centres of
excellence, offers its services to several industries, especially in mining, mineral, petroleum, and metallurgy
sectors. IIT(ISM) focuses its education on various engineering, science and management disciplines. The
institute offers B.Tech., M.Sc., M.Sc. (Tech.), M.Tech., MBA, M.Tech. Dual Degrees, Integrated M.Tech.
programs, besides awarding Ph.D. and D.Sc. in all disciplines.

The Institute aims at excellence in teaching and research that benefits both academia and industry through 18
departments in various areas of Engineering: Civil, Computer Science & Engineering, Chemical, Electrical,
Electronics, Environmental Science & Engineering, Fuel, Mineral & Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical,
Mineral, Metallurgical, Mining, and Petroleum; Science: Physics, Chemistry & Chemical Biology, Mathematics
& Computing, Applied Geology, Applied Geophysics, besides Management Studies & Industrial
Engineering, and Humanities & Social Sciences. It has been focusing its academic and research activities on
various aspects of industries ever since its inception.

IIT(ISM) maintains its all-India character, drawing faculty and students from all across the country. It occupies
a unique position around the globe and has contributed to the development of the mining, mineral, and petroleum
sector substantially. The institute possesses state-of-the-art facilities for advanced studies and research in several
areas of Engineering, Sciences, Management, and Humanities & Social Sciences. The institute campus is spread
over an area of 220 acres.
IIT(ISM) Dhanbad

IIT (ISM) is located in the city of Dhanbad, which is also known for its Coal Mines. Hence referred to as the
Coal Capital of India. One can reach Dhanbad by rail and road. It is 259 km from Kolkata, 167 km from Ranchi,
67 km from Bokaro Steel City, and about 180 km from Jamshedpur. Trains are available from all parts of the
country to reach Dhanbad via Kolkata, Delhi, and Bombay. Ranchi, Kolkata and Durgapur are the nearest
airports. Deluxe and Express buses ply from Kolkata, Ranchi, Jamshedpur, and Bokaro to Dhanbad. IIT (ISM)
campus is just 2.5 km from Dhanbad railway station where taxis and rickshaws ply round the clock. People
arriving by train should exit from the main gate located near the platform No.1 to avail the taxis/rickshaws for
local conveyance to the institute.
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2. ABOUT Ph.D. ADMISSION 2023-24 (Phase-II)

IIT(ISM) Dhanbad provides Institute Assistantship (IA) to the deserving and eligible candidates
qualified through the institute selection procedure and, thus, providing ample opportunities for carrying
out research leading to the Ph.D. degree. IA is open to the candidates who possess the minimum
eligibility criteria given in section 3.4. The respective department will scrutinize the eligibility of the
candidate at every stage as per the specific criteria of the respective discipline of the Ph.D. program
(Table 6). The applicants should submit the correct information during online registration and
application. The application which has incorrect/insufficient information will be rejected at any stage.
Applications for admission by such candidates are received at the beginning of each semester through
Calls for Admission to PhD programs twice in an academic year. Applicants can apply through the
portal for applications. Candidates admitted under the IA category will draw their fellowship from IIT
(ISM) Dhanbad.

The total number of seats for the 2023-24 admission depends on the availability of funds and vacancy
for the academic year 2023-24. The discipline-wise distribution of seats will be as per the requirement
of respective departments. The reservation policy directed by the Government of India will be
followed, and the number of positions to each category is fixed at the institute level and not for each
discipline.

2.1 Important Dates

Table 1 gives the tentative crucial dates for the Ph.D. admission 2023-24 (Phase-II). Any change in
date(s) will be notified through IIT(ISM)’s website. Candidates are requested to visit IIT(ISM) website
frequently for any information regarding Ph.D. admission, including change of date, if any.

PHASE – II
Table 1: Important dates for IA Category Applicants.#
Details Date(s)
Commencement of online application October 04, 2023
Last date for applying through online portal October 30, 2023
Intimation to shortlisted candidates for interview* November 10, 2023
Interview for shortlisted candidates** November 29-30, 2023
Declaration of the merit list December 06, 2023
Fee payment & Seat Acceptance of Merit list candidates December 06-11, 2023
Declaration of extended merit list December 13, 2023
Fee payment & Seat Acceptance of Extended Merit list
December 13-18, 2023
candidates
Physical Admission (in Campus) & joining of admitted students December 26, 2023

#
Any of the dates may be changed due to unforeseen circumstances. *Appropriate academic criteria/methodology
will be adopted by the respective departments for shortlisting applications received against the Ph.D. admission call.
**In normal situations, the interview will be held physically in the campus at respective departments. However, it
may be online, if a situation arises.
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2.2 Disciplines

This scheme is currently available to only those disciplines given in Table 2, with an emphasis on
interdisciplinary research. IIT(ISM) encourages registration for Ph.D. in the interdisciplinary areas,
which may be offered to the successful candidates.

Table 2: List of disciplines

Sl. No. Department Discipline Name Code
1 Applied Geology Applied Geology AGL
2 Applied Geophysics Applied Geophysics AGP
3 Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering CHE
4 Chemistry & Chemical Biology Chemistry CHY
5 Computer Science & Engg. Computer Science & Engg. CSE
6 Civil Engineering Civil Engineering CVL
7 Electronics Engg. Electronics Engg. ECE
8 Electrical Engg. Electrical Engg. ELE
9 Humanities & Social Sciences English Language/Literature ENG
10 Humanities & Social Sciences Philosophy PLY
11 Humanities & Social Sciences Psychology PSY
12 Humanities & Social Sciences Sociology SOC
13 Environmental Science & Engg. Environmental Science & Engg. ESE
14 Fuel, Mineral & Metallurgical Engg. Fuel, Mineral & Metallurgical FMM
Engg.
15 Management Studies & Industrial Industrial Engg. & Management IEM
Engineering
16 Management Studies & Industrial Management MAN
Engineering
17 Mathematics & Computing Mathematics MAT
18 Mathematics & Computing Statistics STA
19 Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering MEC
20 Mining Engineering Mining Engineering MNE
21 Petroleum Engineering Petroleum Engineering PET
22 Physics Physics PHY

2.3 Institute Assistantship (IA)

The Institute may provide full-time Ph. D. students who have qualified GATE/NET (Assistant
Professorship) or any other eligible national level examination, financial assistance in the form of
teaching or research assistantships (referred to as IA). IA will also be provided for IIT graduates having
CGPA greater than or equal to 8.0 in their qualifying degree. The Ph.D. students will be awarded the
assistantships for a period of five years based on the performance every year. The assistantship is paid
at the approved rates as specified by the MHRD, GOI, time to time. Full-time Ph.D. students,
financially supported by research projects, may avail IA after completion of the project, provided that
she/he has qualified GATE or any other eligible national level examination and have been admitted
through the Institute selection process (Section 3 of Ph.D. Manual). The maximum duration of
assistantship is five years (inclusive of Project and Institute funding) from the date of admission to the
Ph.D. program. Extension of assistantship shall not be given in any case, beyond five years.
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A student should devote eight hours per week towards teaching/laboratory assistantship assigned to
him/her. The renewal of assistantship is contingent on the recommendation of the Doctoral Scrutiny
Committee (DSC) on the good performance of the candidate in the academic program and the discharge
of assistantship duties.

The selected candidates will be provided IA, as delineated in Table 3.

Table 3: Institute Assistance*

Sl. IA per month (INR)
Qualifying Degree
No. First 2 years 3rd, 4th and 5th year
1 M.Tech. / M.Phil. / MBA / B.Tech.
31,000.00** 35,000.00**
/ M.Sc. Tech. / M.Sc. or equivalent
*Subject to satisfactory progress. **May be revised.

2.3.1 Contingency grant

A cumulative contingency grant of INR 30,000.00 per annum is allowed with prior approval from the
Guide and Head of the Department and the contingency is cumulative in nature. The work performance
of the research scholars would be assessed as per the Institute rules. The IA may be
withdrawn/withheld/discontinued at any time if the performance is unsatisfactory.

2.4 Rules and Regulations

The details are provided on the academic webpage of the IIT (ISM) website
(https://admission.iitism.ac.in/index.php/admission/phd). Selected candidates are required to adhere to
the prescribed rules and regulations issued through various orders by the IIT(ISM) authorities from
time to time. Besides, all Ph.D. students need to complete the Ph.D. course work, including two
mandatory subjects, namely, Research Methodology & Statistics and Research & Technical
Communication, as per the Ph.D. rules. Research scholars may avail admissible leave as per the
relevant section of the Ph.D. manual.

2.5 Program Fee

The details of fees required at the time of admission for Ph.D. programs are given in Table 4. The fee
should be paid through the online payment gateway provided during the registration process. The link
for payment will be made available to the selected candidates before the admission. Payment of fees
will be accepted only in online mode (Netbanking/debit card, etc.).
Table 4: Fee structure*
Sl. No. Particulars Fee (INR)

1 Fee payable at the time of admission (UR/OBC-NCL/EWS) 64450

2 Fee payable at the time of admission (SC/ST/PwD/Transgender) 58450
*May be subject to change; Including mess fee for one semester.
Also, payment of an additional amount towards accident insurance etc., as per actual, at the time of
admission is required. The fee structure is subject to change from time to time. The exact fee structure
will be notified at the time of admission.
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2.6 Opportunities for IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Doctoral Students

2.6.1 Sandwich PhD program

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad offers its doctoral students the possibility for visiting and working in some of the
topmost research laboratories of the world through the Sandwich Ph.D. program. The program serves
to provide the Ph.D. students of the institute with an opportunity to improve research capabilities, and
to establish and/or increase work opportunities in an international context. The facility is available for
up to 20 fellowships per year. The selection of the Ph.D. candidates is dependent on the fulfillment of
certain criteria. The institute offers funding of up to Rs. 4.5 lakhs for each individual including
fellowship, air travel, visa processing fees, medical insurance, accommodation charges and daily
expenses, depending upon the country of the partner Institute/University. For more details, applicants
are encouraged to visit IIT (ISM) webpage for Research and Development or by using the following
link URL: https://www.iitism.ac.in/deans/research/Sandwich_PhD.php

2.6.2 Financial support for international travel

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad provides financial support to its doctoral candidates for participation in
international seminars/conferences. The opportunity is available to Full-Time doctoral students for
presenting oral papers in the seminars/conferences. The criteria for shortlisting eligible candidates as
well as the selection criteria are available on the IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, Research & Development
webpage. Applicants are encouraged to visit the IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Research & Development
webpage or use the following URL for more details:
https://www.iitism.ac.in/deans/research/phdGrant.php

3. ADMISSION
3.1 General Information

Interested candidates may submit their application online ONLY, between 04.10.2023 to 30.10.2023.
The following information is also available from the institutional website at
https://admission.iitism.ac.in/index.php/admission/phd
a. Advertisement for Ph.D. admission 2023-24 (Phase II)
b. Information brochure: with details of the application and important dates
c. Link for online registration and application
d. Any other notifications viz. change in important dates, details of the interview, admission,
results, etc.

The last date for submission of online application is 30.10.2023. The candidates are advised to save a
soft copy of the application form after successful submission for future references. The hard copy of
the application form or any other document is NOT required to be submitted at the time of application.
However, the candidates are advised to keep a hard copy of the application form for their own
reference. It is the responsibility of the candidate to follow the instructions given in the Ph.D. admission
brochure and on the website carefully before submitting an online application. Any erroneous/wrong
information provided during the online application, intentionally or unintentionally, will result
in cancellation of the applicant’s candidature. No further information/clarification will be intimated
to the candidates in such cases. Extension of the deadline will NOT be allowed in any case.
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3.2 Application Fee

The application fees for Ph.D. selection are provided in Table 5. The application fee is to be paid by
the online payment option provided during the application. The application fee will not be refunded
under any circumstances. No communication will be entertained in this regard.

Table 5: Application fee

Sl. No. Category Fee (INR) /
Program Applied
1 UR/OBC/EWS 1000.00
2 SC/ST/PwD/Female/Transgender 500.00

3.3 Admission Procedure

All candidates seeking admission to the Ph.D. program (full-time) to the institute must apply
online through the admission portal of IIT (ISM) Dhanbad at
https://admission.iitism.ac.in/index.php/admission/phd

3.3.1 GATE/NET(Assistant Professorship)/CAT/GMAT candidates

A candidate, who has qualified GATE/NET/Appropriate National Level Examination, is ELIGIBLE
for Ph.D. admission ONLY in Engineering, Science, Management Studies and Humanities & Social
Sciences under the IA. A candidate who has qualified CAT/GMAT is eligible for Ph.D. in Management
under the IA.

3.3.2 CFTI & Top 20 NIRF ranking graduates (CGPA of 8.0 or above)
3.3.2.1 CFTI graduates (Masters and/or Bachelor’s degree holders) having a CGPA/OGPA of 8.0 or
above are also eligible for Ph.D. admission at IIT(ISM) Dhanbad. For Masters and/or
Bachelor’s degree holders from IITs only having a CGPA of 8.0 or above, the requirement of
GATE/NET/CAT/GMAT is waived off.
3.3.2.2 Candidates from TOP 20 Institute/ Universities in Engineering/Overall category in any of the
last two years NIRF ranking and having a CGPA of 8.0 or more in Master/Bachelor’s degree
will also be consider without the requirement of GATE/NET/CAT/GMAT

3.3.3 Project candidates

This admission procedure also applies to candidates holding positions in projects being executed
in various departments at the Institute for availing IA beyond the project tenure. In such cases,
the candidate must give the details in the online application portal, such as, the current position,
admission number availed, project title, name of the project investigator (PI), department, date of
joining, date of completion of the project. Such projects should be of minimum one year duration.

3.3.4 Steps of admission process

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For IA the admission procedure consists of (i) scrutiny and shortlisting and (ii) interview. Appropriate
shortlisting criteria will be adopted by the department for the shortlisting of applications received
against the Ph.D. admission 2023-24 (Phase- II). This includes (a) scrutiny against the eligibility
criteria of admission to the particular program, academic credentials, etc (b) fixing appropriate cut-off
GATE/CAT/GMAT score and/or (c) NET (LS) marks/rank and/or CGPA/OGPA/percentage in the
qualifying degree and will be decided by the respective department.

The final selection of the candidates for admission to the Ph.D. program will be based on their
performance in the interview conducted by the respective departments. The interview of the shortlisted
candidates is scheduled to be conducted between 29.11.2023 to 30.11.2023. However, IIT (ISM) may
conduct the interviews of the shortlisted candidates on any other date(s) due to unforeseen
circumstances.

Candidates must ensure their eligibility to the Ph.D. program in various disciplines of the
respective department from the Table 6 before filling the online application form.

3.4 Eligibility Criteria for Admission

For admission to Ph.D. programs of different disciplines, an applicant possessing qualifications

mentioned against the subjects mentioned in Table 6 are eligible to apply:

Candidates in the final year of the qualifying degree may be considered for provisional admission,
provided that they give an undertaking that the results will be made available to the Institute on or
before the date of physical admission (26.12.2023 tentatively). The provisional admission of such
candidates will stand cancelled if they fail to produce the result by the specified date or fail to obtain
the required class/division or CGPA/% of marks.

It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure that he/she satisfies all eligibility criteria for a
particular program, as mentioned in this information brochure, and submit complete and correct
information in the Institute admission portal accordingly.

3.4.1 Essential criteria for Ph.D. in Engineering

● An applicant must have a Master’s degree in Engineering in the relevant subject with first
class/division or a minimum of 60% marks/CGPA of 6.0 (on a 10 point scale),
OR
● An applicant must have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with a minimum of 70%
marks/CGPA of 7.0 (on a 10 point scale), as per Table 6.
OR
● An applicant must have a Master’s degree in Science or an allied area with first-class/division
or a minimum of 60% marks/CGPA of 6.0 (on a 10 point scale).

3.4.2 Essential criteria for Ph.D. in Science

● An applicant must have a Master’s degree in the relevant subject with first class/division or a
minimum of 60 % marks/CGPA of 6.0 (on a 10-point scale),
OR
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● An applicant must have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with a minimum of 70%

marks/CGPA of 7.0 (on a 10 point scale), as per Table 6.
OR
● An applicant must have a Master’s degree in Science or an allied area with first-class/division
or a minimum of 60% marks/CGPA of 6.0 (on a 10 point scale).

3.4.3 Essential criteria for Ph.D. in Humanities and Social Sciences

● An applicant must have a Master’s degree in the relevant subject, Arts, Commerce, Humanities
and Social Sciences with first class/division or a minimum of 60% marks/CGPA of 6.0 (on a
10 point scale),
OR
● An applicant must have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with a minimum of 70%
marks/CGPA of 7.0 (on a 10 point scale), as per Table 6.
OR
● An applicant must have a Master’s degree in Engineering / Technology/Science/ Commerce /
Management with first class/division or a minimum of 60 % marks/CGPA of 6.0 (on a 10 point
scale).

3.4.4 Essential criteria for Ph.D. in Management

● An applicant must have a Master’s degree or equivalent in Management or allied areas or
Engineering / Technology with first class/division or a minimum of 60% marks/CGPA of 6.0
(on a 10 point scale),
OR
● An applicant with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with a minimum of 70% marks/7.0
CGPA, as per Table 6.
OR
● An applicant must have a Master’s degree in Science/Arts/Commerce with first-class/division
or a minimum of 60% marks/CGPA of 6.0 (on a 10 point scale),
OR
● An applicant who has qualified for CA/ICAI/ICMA/CS, with first-class/division or a minimum
of 60% marks/CGPA of 6.0 (on a 10 point scale) in Bachelor’s degree.

Note: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering means regular full-time Bachelor’s degree. A candidate
with AMIE or similar degree is not eligible for admission.

3.4.5 Language proficiency

The medium of instruction, the publication of research papers, and reporting will be in English.
Therefore, scholars are required to possess adequate knowledge of English.

3.4.6 Special cases

● Colour blind candidates are not eligible for admission in Applied Geology.
● Physically challenged candidates with any form of the physical challenge will NOT be considered
for Mining Engineering disciplines.
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3.4.7 Qualifying degree

❖ The disciplines for Ph.D. admission are provided in Table 2.

❖ The candidates’ qualifying degree and subject should match with the discipline, degree, and
specialization detailed in Table 6.
❖ For all disciplines, applicants with UG/PG degree from IITs with minimum CGPA/OGPA 8.0, are
eligible to apply. The concerned department will shortlist such undergraduate candidates for
interview by adopting appropriate shortlisting criteria.
❖ Candidates appearing for their final semester exams are ELIGIBLE to apply under Result
Awaiting (RA) category. However, they have to submit proof of the completion of their previous
degree within the prescribed date, failing which their candidature or even admission will be
cancelled.

Table 6: Eligibility and Qualifying degree for various departments.#

Sl Department Discipline Code
1 Applied Geology Applied Geology AGL
M.Sc./M.Sc. Tech in Geology / Applied Geology or M.Sc./M.Sc. Tech. in Geology/Applied Geology with
specialization in Marine Geology / Oceanography / Hydrogeology / Geochemistry/ Applied Geochemistry /
Geoinformatics / Natural Hazards & Disaster Risk Management / Remote Sensing and GIS / Geophysics /
Petroleum Geosciences. OR
Integrated M.Sc./M.Sc.Tech/M.Tech. in Geology/Applied Geology or M. Tech. in Geological Technology. OR
M.Tech in Mineral Exploration/Engineering Geology/Petroleum Exploration/Geo-exploration/ Exploration
Geosciences / Remote Sensing / Remote Sensing and GIS applications / Geoinformatics/ Petroleum Geosciences/
Marine Geosciences having M.Sc./M.Sc. Tech in Geology/Applied Geology or Integrated M.Sc./M.Sc. Tech./
M.Tech. in Geology/Applied Geology or M. Tech. in Geological Technology.

2 Applied Geophysics Applied Geophysics AGP

M.Sc/M.Sc. Tech/./Integrated M. Tech. /M. Tech. in Applied Geophysics/ Exploration Geophysics/ Geophysics or
M.Sc.Tech. in Marine Geophysics or M.Tech in Earthquake Science and Engineering or M. Tech. in Geo-
exploration or M. Tech. in other relevant fields.
3 Chemical Engg Chemical Engg CHE
ME/M.Tech./MS (Research) r equivalent in Chemical Engineering or in related branches of Engineering with an
academic background relevant with the ongoing research areas of the Department of Chemical Engineering of IIT
(ISM) Dhanbad
OR
BE/B.Tech. or equivalent degree in Chemical Engineering or in related branches of Engineering with an academic
background relevant with the ongoing research areas of the Department of Chemical Engineering of IIT (ISM)
Dhanbad.
OR
M.Sc. or equivalent degree (along with CSIR/UGC NET JRF) in disciplines consistent with the ongoing research
areas of the Department of Chemical Engineering of IIT (ISM) Dhanbad.

To know more about the ongoing research activities of the Department of Chemical Engineering of IIT (ISM)
Dhanbad of Chemical Engineering of IIT (ISM) Dhanbad , please visit the website: https://chemical.iitism.ac.in/
4 Chemistry & Chemical Biology Chemistry CHY
M.Sc in Chemistry/Applied Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry/Biochemistry/Biological
Sciences/Microbiology/Pharmaceutical Science /Physics.
OR
M.Tech in Chemical Engineering/Biotechnology/Material Sciences & Engineering /Environmental Sciences &
Engineering.
5 Computer Science & Engg. Computer Science & Engg. CSE
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M.Tech or equivalent in Computer Science & Engg. / Information Technology / Computer Application / Software
Engineering / Electronics Engg. / Electronics and Communication Engg. / Electrical Engg. WITH B. Tech. or
equivalent in Computer Science & Engg. / Information Technology / Electronics Engg. / Electronics and
Communication Engg. / Electrical Engg.
6 Civil Engg. Civil Engg. CVL
M.Tech. or equivalent degree in Civil Engg./ Structural Engg./ Geotechnical Engg./ Water Resources Engg./
Environmental Engg./ Transportation Engg./ Remote Sensing & GIS/ Construction / Aerospace Engg./ Naval
Architecture/ Agricultural Engg. and Technology/ Applied Mechanics/ Infrastructure/ Tunnelling/ Earthquake
Engg/ Applied Geology/Engineering Geology/ Applied Geophysics/ Seismology/ Soil Dynamics/ Rock
Mechanics/ Rock Engineering/ Hydraulics Engineering/ Structural Dynamics specialization with BTech/BE in
Civil Engg./ Construction Management, Aerospace Engg, Naval Architecture, Agricultural Engg. And
Technology..
7 Electronics Engg. Electronics Engg. ECE
B.Tech / B.E. in Electronics/Electronics & Communication/Electronics & Telecommunication/ Electronics &
Instrumentation/Electrical Engineering/Computer Science Engg/Information Technology or related field.
OR
M. Tech. / M.E. / MS in Electronics/Electronics & Communication/Electronics & Telecommunication/Electronics
& Instrumentation/Electrical Engineering/Computer Science Engg/Information Technology or related field.
OR
M.Sc. in Electronics or related field.

GATE score in EE/ECE/IN/CSE/PH

8 Electrical Engg. Electrical Engg. ELE
M-Tech or equivalent in Electrical Engineering with specialization in the fields relevant to Electrical
Engineering with B.Tech or equivalent in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics/Instrumentation Engg.
9 Humanities & Social Sciences English Language/Literature ENG
Masters or equivalent in English/ELT/Linguistics.
Humanities & Social Sciences Philosophy PLY
Masters or equivalent in Philosophy or related discipline.
Humanities & Social Sciences Psychology PSY
Masters or equivalent in Psychology or related discipline.
Humanities & Social Sciences Sociology SOC
Masters or equivalent in Sociology or related discipline.
10 Environmental Science & Engg. Environmental Science ESE
M.Tech. / M.E. or equivalent in Environmental Science & Engineering / Biotechnology / Civil / Chemical /
Water Resource Engg / Mining / Atmospheric Science / Remote sensing and GIS / Any other equivalent branch.
OR
M.Phil. / M.Sc. / M.Sc. Tech. or equivalent in Atmospheric science/ Botany / Microbiology / Biotechnology /
Chemistry / Physics / Environmental Science / Environmental Science & Management / Geology / Hydrology
/ Soil Science / Remote sensing and GIS / Forestry / Any other equivalent.
branch.
11 Fuel, Mineral & Metallurgical Engg. Fuel, Mineral & Metallurgical Engg. FMM
B.Tech / M.Tech. or equivalent in Mineral / Fuel / Chemical / Energy / Metallurgical / Mining / Mechanical /
Production / Manufacturing / Environment / Waste processing / Biochemical / Power plant Engineering / Thermal
Engineering / Agricultural Engineering / Process control / Combustion Engineering or its related discipline..
12 Management Studies & Industrial Industrial Engg. & Management IEM
Engineering
Regular full-time Bachelor’s degree/Master’s degree in any branch of Engineering.
Candidate with AMIE or similar degree is not eligible for admission..
13 Management Studies & Industrial Management MAN
Engineering
MBA degree / Postgraduate degree or diploma recognized as equivalent to postgraduate in Management by AICTE
/ UGC / AIU.
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OR
Postgraduate degree in Economics / Commerce / Psychology.
OR
Professional qualifications like CA / CS / ICWA.
OR
Regular full-time Bachelor’s degree/ Master’s degree in any branch of Engineering.
Candidate with AMIE or similar degree is not eligible for admission.
14 Mathematics & Computing Mathematics MAT
M. Tech. / MS / M.Sc. or equivalent in Mathematics / Applied Mathematics / Mathematics & Computing / M.Tech.
in Computer Science.
Mathematics & Computing Statistics STA
.Sc. or equivalent in Statistics/Applied Statistics/Bio-Statistics / Statistics and Computing / Statistics and Data
Science / M.Tech. (Data Analytics).
15 Mechanical Engg. Mechanical Engineering MEC
M. Tech. or equivalent degree with specialization in Mechanical /Production / Manufacturing / Industrial
Production / CAD/CAM /Machine Design / Mechatronics / Thermal / Heat Power / Energy /Power Plant Engg. /
Automobile / Maintenance Engg./Tribology/Welding Technology/Material Science/ Mechanical Science/Hydro
and Renewable Energy/Renewable Energy/Energy Environment and Management/ Applied
Mechanics/Engineering Mechanics/Stress and Vibration Analysis/Aerospace Engineering/Robotics/Nano
Technology/Fluid power and Control/Mechanical Engg with Thermal/Fluid Mechanics as major or in Aerospace
Engineering with aerodynamics/Structures and Propulsion/Flight Mechanics as Major or in Civil Engineering with
Fluid Mechanics/Structures as Major or Chemical Engineering with Transport Phenomenon/ industrial energy
system/ bio energy/ solid waste technology as Major /Mining Machinery Engineering or any combinations of these
specializations.
WITH/OR B. E. / B.Tech./B.Sc. (Engineering) or equivalent degree in Mechanical / Production / Manufacturing
/ Aerospace / Energy Engineering /Power Plant Engineering/Automobile Engineering/Mechanical Science/
Aeronautical Engineering/ Industrial Engineering/ Automation Engineering/ Mechatronics
Engineering/Robotics/Marine Engineering/ Mining Machinery Engineering/Engineering and Computational
Mechanics/ or Any combination of the disciplines given as mentioned. .
16 Mining Engg. Mining Engineering MNE
M.Tech. or equivalent in Mining Engg. / Opencast Mining / Mine Planning & Design / Rock Excavation Engg. /
Geomatics / Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology / Rock Mechanics / Geotechnical Engg. / Petroleum
Engg. / Civil Engg. / Mechanical Engg. / Industrial Engg. / Engineering Geology / Electronics Engg. / Electronics
& Communication Engg. / Computer Science Engg; with B.Tech or equivalent / M.Sc. Tech. / M.Sc. in any
discipline.
OR
B.Tech or equivalent in Mining Engineering from Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTI) with CGPA/OGPA
of 8.00.
17 Petroleum Engg. Petroleum Engineering PET
M.Tech in Petroleum/ Chemical/ Petroleum & Petrochemical/ Mechanical/ Civil / Computer Science &
Engineering.
OR
M.Sc. in Chemistry, Mathematics, Geology and Geophysics
OR
B. Tech. in Petroleum Engineering.
18 Physics Physics PHY
M.Sc./Integrated M.Sc./M.Phil or equivalent in Physics/Applied Physics or B.Tech./M.Tech./Integrated M.Tech.
or equivalent in Engineering Physics/Material Science/Nanoscience and Technology/Optoelectronics or
equivalent.
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Equivalence degrees for B.Tech will be BE/BSc Engg. (4 years) and for M.Tech will be ME/M.Sc. Engg.

3.5 Reservation Policy

Table 7: Categories
Sl. No. Code Category
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1. UR Unreserved
2. PwD Divyang/Persons with disabilities
3. OBC- Other Backward Class - Non-Creamy Layer
NCL
4. SC Scheduled Caste
5. ST Scheduled Tribe
6. EWS Economically Weaker Section (General)

● Reservation for EWS/ PwD /OBC-NCL/SC/ST candidates will be as per GOI

directive/guidelines.
● There shall be a horizontal reservation of 5% of the sanctioned strength, across all categories,
for applicants belonging to persons with disabilities (PwD).
● For Other Backward Class - Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL) candidates:
1) Certificate in the Central government format
2) Certificate issued for admission/position to state governments will not be considered.
3) The certificate should be issued on or after 01st April, 2022.
4) The original certificate should be produced at the time of the physical interview and physical
admission.
5) Candidates NOT having a valid OBC-Non-Creamy Layer certificate will not be considered for
Interview or admission for the Ph.D. program.
● EWS candidates should provide the valid EWS certificate (central government of India format) in
support of their claim. The certificate should be issued on or after 01st April, 2022.
● Candidates selected for interview should submit appropriate self-attested PwD /OBC-
NCL/SC/ST/EWS category documents (central government format) in support of their claim
along with a hard copy of their application or registration form at the time of the interview.
Application forms without self-attested supporting documents will not be considered.

3.6 Medical Fitness

A candidate selected for the Ph.D. program will be offered admission, only if she/he is found fit as per
the norms and standards of medical fitness set by IIT (ISM). An overview of the standards of medical
fitness set by IIT (ISM) is presented below.

3.6.1 General requirements

The selected candidates shall submit the medical certificate in the prescribed format at the time of
admission which will be intimated to the candidates. However, candidates may be further examined by
a medical board set by IIT (ISM) before the admission, whose decision for medical fitness will be final.
A candidate should have good general physique with:
● Chest measurement: Not less than 70 cms with a satisfactory limit of expansion and contraction.
● Vision: Should be normal. In the case of defective vision, it should be corrected to 6/9 in both
eyes or 6/6 in the better eye.
● Hearing: Should be normal. A defective hearing should be corrected.
● Heart & Lungs: Should not have any abnormality.
● No history of mental diseases or epileptic fits.

Besides the above, some special restrictions apply for the following disciplines:
● Colour blind candidates are not eligible for admission to Applied Geology.
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● Physically challenged candidates with any form of physical disability will not be considered for
admission to Mining Engineering discipline (See Section 3.4.7).

3.7 Application Procedure

3.7.1 Registration and online application

Interested candidates applying under the IA should register their name using valid email id and phone
number and submit their application online from 04.10.2023 to 30.10.2023.

Details on the application along with information brochure containing eligibility criteria can be
downloaded from the IIT(ISM) website https://admission.iitism.ac.in/index.php/admission/phd.
Application fee (Rs. 1000/- for UR/OBC/EWS and Rs.500/- for SC/ST/PwD/Female/Transgender
candidates) is to be paid online, by the available online mode of payment. The candidates will be guided
through the application process during registration and online application. It is advised to read the on-
screen instructions very carefully while filling online application. The candidates are advised to take
utmost care while filling and NOT to give any false information or conceal any information. If the
claim by the candidate is found WRONG at any stage of the Ph.D. selection process, their candidature
stands cancelled, and no communication will be made in this regard. Candidates will be responsible
for any mistake that occurred during the filling and consequent submission of online application. For
any other queries, please feel free to contact the Ph.D. Admission office through [email protected]

3.7.2 Submission of hard copy of application form

Hardcopy of the completed application is NOT required to be submitted. However, candidates must
download the softcopy of the application after successful submission in the online application portal
and should submit the hardcopy of the application form along with self-attested testimonials at the time
of the physical appearance for interview/admission, whichever is earlier.

3.7.3 Selection process

The selection depends on the number of vacancies and performance of the candidate. The department
may adopt an appropriate criteria for shortlisting the candidates applied for the Ph.D. program in the
respective discipline. The interview will be conducted for all the shortlisted candidates for the selection
to the Ph.D. program. The list of shortlisted candidates for the interview will be displayed in IIT(ISM)
website as per Table 2.1. The medium of interview will be English. The final selection of the
candidates for admission to the Ph.D. program will be based on their performance in the interview
conducted by the respective departments.

The selection committee of the respective department approved by the competent authority will
interview the shortlisted candidates, and marks will be awarded based on the performance of the
candidate in the INTERVIEW ONLY. The merit list will be prepared from the above list by
applying the reservation policy (as mentioned in Section 3.5).
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3.7.4 Interview procedure

All IA candidates shortlisted for the interview have to appear for personal interview on the scheduled
date at IIT(ISM), Dhanbad. The list of shortlisted candidates for the interview will be displayed in
IIT(ISM) website. No separate communication will be sent to these candidates.

The shortlisted candidates are required to bring all the necessary documents, especially the following
while coming for the interview:
a. A print out of your REGISTRATION SLIP duly self-attested (downloaded online
application form).
b. One self-attested copy of all the supporting documents.
c. All necessary documents IN ORIGINAL in support of their claim as given in the application
form, especially the ones mentioned below:
i. Proof of date of birth.
ii. Educational qualifications.
iii. Eligibility of qualifying examination.
iv. Proof of FIRST CLASS/the minimum prescribed percentage or grade point average as
stipulated in Section 3.4.
v. Proof for category [EWS/OBC/SC/ST/PwD].
vi. Valid OBC/EWS certificate by the competent authority in the format as per the Central
Educational Institutions (CEIs) under GOI given in Annexure I & II of Information
Brochure for Ph.D. Admission 2023-24, issued on or after 01st April, 2022.
vii. For PwD candidates, proof of the same along with a certificate of their respective category.
viii. GATE score card.
ix. NET certificate for NET qualified candidates.

Only those shortlisted candidates will be interviewed who are found to be eligible after the verification
of their original documents. Those who do not possess required original documents during scrutiny
will not be interviewed, and their candidature will stand cancelled. No further communication will be
made to the candidate. No TA/DA will be provided for the candidates appearing for the interview.
Candidates have to make their own arrangements to attend the interview on the scheduled date and
time.
Additional instructions, if any, will be published in the institute website
(https://admission.iitism.ac.in/index.php/admission/phd) and candidates are requested to visit the link,
as and when required.

3.7.5 Final admission

All admissions to the Ph.D. program will be made from the consolidated merit list on the approval of
the Chairman, Senate on the recommendations of the Departmental Post Graduate Committee (DPGC)
and the Admission Committee. On approval by the Chairman, Senate, the Academic Section will issue
the admission letters to the candidates who will be required to accept the offer of admission by
depositing the prescribed fee on or before the specified date.

In case, a candidate does not accept the offer by paying the prescribed fee within the specified date, the
offer of admission will stand withdrawn. The offer of admission may also stand withdrawn if the
candidate, who has accepted the offer, fails to register within the date for late registration.
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In the event of any information being found false or incorrect or incomplete or non-eligibility
being detected at any time before or after admission, his/her candidature is liable for rejection
without further communication.

All such provisionally selected candidates will be invited to take physical admission on a scheduled
date at the time and venue mentioned in the offer letter. The original documents will be scrutinized
again before physical admission. Selected candidates are required to bring all the ORIGINAL
documents, including the final grade sheet, while coming for admission on the said date. No extension
will be given under any circumstances. All research scholars will be governed by the IIT (ISM)’s Rules
and Regulations and the IIT (ISM)’s Ph. D. Manual prevailing at that time.

3.7.6 Withdrawal and refund of admission fee

Candidate may withdraw his/her provisional admission by sending a request to AR (Admissions)

at [email protected] by e-mail from the registered email ID of the candidate. Refund will be
admissible as per following clause:
a) If a candidate withdraws the offer of admission within three days after the last date of provisional
admission for the round in which she/he was admitted, the entire fee collected from the candidate will
be refunded after a deduction of processing fee of Rs.2000/-

b) If a candidate withdraws the offer of admission after three days from the last date of provisional
admission for the round in which she/he was admitted, she/he will be refunded only the caution money
and advance hostel mess fee if any.

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4 DISCLAIMER

The website mentioned in this document has been launched to provide the candidates and public-at-
large, information about the IIT(ISM) Ph. D. Admission. If you do not agree to the terms and conditions
below, kindly do not access this site or any pages thereof.

4.1 Terms and Conditions

4.1.1 No warranty
The information and materials contained in the site, including text, graphics, links or other items - are
provided on an "As Is" and "As Available" basis. Although Ph.D. Admission Committee which
organizes and conducts the interview and admission to the Ph.D. program tries to provide information
accurately, it disclaims liability for errors or omissions in this information and materials.

No warranty of any kind, implied, expressed or statutory, including but not limited to the warranty of
fitness for a particular purpose and freedom from computer virus, is given in conjunction with the
information and materials.
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4.1.2 Limitation of liability

In no event, IIT(ISM) will be liable for any damages, including without limitation, direct or indirect,
special, incidental, or consequential damages, losses, or expenses arising in connection with this site
or use thereof or inability to use by any person, or in connection with any failure of performance, error,
omission, interruption, defect, delay of operation or transmission, computer virus or line or system
failure, even if IIT(ISM), or representative thereof, are advised of the possibility of such damages,
losses or expenses.

4.1.3 Network services

The Ph.D. Admission committee cannot be held responsible for reduced access speeds due to
bandwidth overloads, especially close to the last date of application submission.

5 JURISDICTION

In case any claim or dispute arises in respect of Ph.D. Admission, it is now made clear that the Courts
in Dhanbad and Dhanbad alone shall have the exclusive jurisdiction to entertain and settle any such
dispute or claim.

6 COMMUNICATION WITH IIT (ISM) DHANBAD

Communication regarding Ph.D. Admissions 2023-2024 (Phase II) should be sent to the following
address with the envelope superscripted with “Ref: Ph.D. Admissions 2023-2024 (Phase II).

Assistant Registrar (Admissions)

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (INDIAN SCHOOL OF MINES) DHANBAD
DHANBAD–826004
JHARKHAND
INDIA
Email: [email protected]

Any email communication should be addressed with full identification of the candidate, i.e., name,
email, mobile, program name(s), category, and other identifying codes given by IIT(ISM) (such as
registration number, application number etc.). For electronic communication the candidate should use
the email/mobile registered in the online application only. Before asking a query, a candidate must go
through this Information Brochure/ instructions in the online portal properly.

7 ANNEXURES

7.1 Format for EWS Certificate

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7.2 Format for OBC-NCL Certificate

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