Ph. D. FAQ

 
 
 

1. Question: What is the Minimum Duration, Maximum Duration and Academic Requirements for PhD programme?

 

Answer: The duration varies as per the qualifying and/or highest degree of the candidate (Bachelors/Masters). For example, candidates with MBA or equivalent degree in Management will have a minimum duration of 4 semesters and maximum of 6 years. Click here for further information on which category you fall under (https://www.iitk.ac.in/doaa/data/PG-Manual.pdf) Follow Section 7.1. [Minimum Duration, Maximum Duration and Academic Requirements]

2. Question: How many course credits (maximum) can I complete in a semester?

 

Answer: Check section [4.3. Semester Load Requirements]
(https://www.iitk.ac.in/doaa/data/PG-Manual.pdf)

3. Question: Can I pursue PhD as a part-time candidate?

 

Answer: Yes. Check Section 2.9 for part-time PhD programme details (eligibility criteria etc.)
(https://www.iitk.ac.in/doaa/data/PG-Manual.pdf)

4. Question: How many credits do I complete if I join as a part-time candidate?

 

Answer: Check for details under Section 4.3. [Semester Load Requirements]
(https://www.iitk.ac.in/doaa/data/PG-Manual.pdf)

5. Question: Can I convert my registration from full-time to part-time?

 

Answer: Yes. For details check Section 4.8. [Change of Registration from Full-Time to PartTime Ph.D. Programme] of PG Manual (https://www.iitk.ac.in/doaa/data/PG-Manual.pdf)

6. Question: What is the overall process followed for a PhD programme after joining DoMS, IITK?

 

Answer: Click on the following link to access the Ph.D. Course structure and curriculum
(https://iitk.ac.in/doms/ph-d-course-structure-and-curriculum)

7. Question: What are the format of SC/ST, OBC and Person with disabilty certificates?

 

Answer: Pertinent information for reserved category candidates called for written test:

Please note that IIT- Kanpur employs a centralized standard format of certificate for reserved category students. Those students who have applied in the reserved category (SC/ST/OBC/PD), should bring with them the appropriate certificate in that prescribed format when they come for the written test.

Click here for SC/ST Format

Click here here for OBC format

Click here here for PD format

8. Question: How to send the Referenece Letter?

 

Answer: Your referees will receive an e-mail from oaadmin@iitk.ac.in with subject "Request for Reference". Referees can submit their recomendations through the link provided in that e-mail.

9. Question: How to reach IIT Kanpur?

 

Answer: Click here for important instructions.

10. Question: Where to stay?

 

Answer: Accommodation can be arranged in hostel of IIT Kanpur on additional payment. Please contact admission facilitator for the same. Food related bills have to paid by the candidates themselves.

 

  

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Postdoctoral Fellowship
 

Purpose and Objective

Postdoctoral training is imparted for scholarly development and career advancement for individuals who have obtained a doctoral degree. The training is conducted under the supervision of one (or more) professor(s) who is a faculty member qualified in the discipline in which training is being sought. The faculty role is to mentor the postdoctoral candidate for career development and the external job market. Postdoctoral Fellows are expected to perform supervised research (preferably collaboratively), write grant and research proposals, and to present their research resulting in good quality publications. In addition to research skills, it is important that postdoctoral fellows achieve proficiency in other professional skills important in embarking upon a successful career. Although responsibilities other than research, such as teaching and/or organizing conferences, academic workshops and seminars, are usually minimal, such activities can be pursued in the context of the postdoctoral fellows' personal training goals, and in conjunction with department's administration.

Eligibility Criteria

 

Eligibility Criteria

The Department of Management Sciences at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, U.P., India, is looking for individuals for post-doctoral positions in all areas of Industrial Engineering and Management Science broadly defined.*While a doctoral degree is a must, evidenced experience or demonstrated potential in research will be of particular interest. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to join one or more researchers on academic topics of mutual interest.
 

The expectations from the candidates are as follows:

 

Prepare papers for journal publications, scientific and public reports, and work closely with faculty, collaborators, reviewers and other stakeholders for academic activity

 
 

Actively contribute to the design, development, and implementation of high quality research agendas

 
 

Analyze data, interpret results, prepare reports and present recommendations

 
 

Work with a team of researchers at times to meet deadlines

 
 

Communicate closely with the department's faculty

 

The ideal candidate will possess:

 

Good academic credentials

 
 

Strong and demonstrated fundamentals in industrial engineering and/or management science and related disciplines

 
 

Demonstrated ability to learn and excel in related disciplines

 
 

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

 
 

The ability to multi-task

 
 

A Ph.D. or equivalent in a related discipline

 

* : Some areas of interest to faculty members include game theory, information systems and decision sciences, operation research and management, marketing, finance, probability and statistics, economics, big data analytics, human resources, infrastructure and regulatory policy, organization behaviour, strategy, accounting, innovation, sustainable development and entrepreneurship.

  

Benefits

 

Benefits
 

Fellowship of INR 50,000 per month for the first year and INR 55,000 per month for the second year, and INR 60,000 per month for the third year. The fellowship is available for a maximum of three years. The fellowship will be renewed every year after the successful review at the end of each year. The candidates are eligible for INR 1,00,000 per year for travel and contingency. Medical benefits and other campus facilities will be the same as those of the regular students of IIT Kanpur. Leave rule will be the same as that of postgraduate students at IIT Kanpur.

  

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How to apply

Interested candidates may apply online through the portal https://pingala.iitk.ac.in/IITKFR-0/login by providing documents such as
(a) curriculum vitae,
(b) cover letter with a mention on preferred mentor(s)
(c) research plan and
(d) other relevant supporting documents.

 

  

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