Ph.D Programme 2018-19

Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women (IGDTUW) has been upgraded from Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology in May 2013 vide Delhi State Legislature Act 9, 2012, as a non-affiliating teaching and research University at Delhi to facilitate and promote studies, research, technology, innovation, incubation and extension work in emerging areas of professional education among women, with focus on engineering, technology, applied sciences, management and its allied areas with the objective to achieve excellence in these and related fields. The objective of the University is to foster industry relevant research and innovations  and empower the women of our country through value based higher education making them employable, self reliant, responsible citizen of the country with concern for environment and society. 

Research is important for both the economic and social development of a nation. IGDTUW has a mission to promote high quality scientific research in the fields of engineering, science and technology, and related areas. IGDTUW offers admission to only female candidates in the Ph.D. program commencing from August, 2018.

The program is designed to encourage research in the frontier areas of science and technology and its applications to produce new technologies for future. The program provides the candidates an enriching research experience enabling them to grow in their professional and academic career. It also helps the students to develop an inquisitive and pragmatic approach blended with sensitivity to the needs of the society and industry.

Applied Science & Humanities (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English)

Atmospheric Sciences (carbonaceous aerosols, organic compounds and trace gases), Nano composites for waste water treatment, Green Corrosion Inhibitors, Nanotechnology, Nano materials, Thin Film Technologies, Applied Optics, Digital Image Processing, Optical Information Processing, Panoramic and 3-D Imaging, Materials Science, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, English Literature, Communication Studies

Admission Eligibility

For Full Time Ph.D. Program

For Engineering (CSE, IT, MAE, ECE): 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 equivalent CGPA & B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent with minimum of 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA.

For Computer Application: MCA from a recognized University/ Institution with minimum of 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA &Graduation Degree (with Sciences and Mathematics) with minimum of 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA.

For Sciences and Humanities (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English) :Master Degree in the relevant discipline from a recognized University/Institution with 60% marks or equivalent CGPA & undergraduate degree in the relevant discipline with 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA

Admission Process

• Admission to the Ph.D.Program will be common to the two categories (Full time and Part Time) of applicants.
• Admission shall be made on the basis of a written Test viz. Research Aptitude Test ( RAT) or an interview or both as decided by the Admission Committee of the university.
• The RAT exam will be conducted in a given subject only if the number of applications from exempted category applicants is less than 4 times the number of seats available in that subject .
• However, the university reserves the right to conduct the RAT and also the application fee of Rs. 1000/- deposited by the applicants is non-refundable irrespective of conduct or non-conduct of RAT examination.
• In case of conduct of RAT, the exempted category applicants in a subject will not be required to undergo the test for that subject.

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