Didn't take the GATE exam? You can still pursue a PhD; IIT Jodhpur offers the opportunity.

IIT Jodhpur offers an opportunity for students aspiring to pursue a PhD. A key feature of the PhD program at IIT Jodhpur is that certain B.Tech graduates can apply directly for admission without a GATE score.

Students planning to build a career in research after completing their B.Tech have the chance to pursue a PhD at IIT Jodhpur. Notably, specific B.Tech graduates can apply for direct PhD admission without needing to qualify for the GATE exam. IIT Jodhpur has announced research opportunities for PhD candidates in fields related to Aerospace Engineering. These areas include space technology, drones, flight dynamics, computational fluid dynamics, combustion, composites, and artificial intelligence & machine learning.

According to information provided by IIT Jodhpur, B.Tech graduates from Centrally Funded Technical Institutes with a CGPA of 8.0 or higher are eligible to apply for direct PhD admission. A GATE score is not required for this admission route. However, candidates must also review other eligibility criteria set by IIT Jodhpur before applying; simply having a CGPA of 8.0 is not sufficient on its own, as other conditions must also be met.

Research Opportunities in These Fields

The PhD opportunities at IIT Jodhpur encompass various research areas within Aerospace Engineering and related technologies. Students can work in fields such as space technology, drone development, and aircraft and flight research. Additionally, the program covers technical areas like computational fluid dynamics, combustion, and composites, as well as research involving the application of AI and machine learning in aerospace. B.Tech students who have an existing interest in research and wish to pursue further studies after graduation can apply for the PhD program at IIT Jodhpur.

Applications open until October 20

The deadline to apply for the PhD program at IIT Jodhpur is October 20. Applications for this program must be submitted online. According to the institute, the application deadline for the first semester was in April, while the deadline for the second semester is set for October 20. Details regarding selected, provisionally selected, and waitlisted candidates will be published on the respective web pages of the departments, IDRP schools, or centers. Candidates are also advised to review the eligibility criteria, application process, selection procedure, and research areas before applying for the PhD program at IIT Jodhpur.