Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme
Applications are invited for PhD admission in the AI Department under the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics & IT Phase II for 2025-26.
For more details, kindly refer to: https://phd.digitalindiacorporation.in/home
Deadline for filling application form for current round: 6-June-2025, 11:59 PM.
Candidates interested to work in the following areas and also meet the eligibility criteria can apply. Areas: Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Robotics, NLP, Ethics and Explainability in AI, Autonomous Navigation, Systems for AI and Applications in Manufacturing, Sustainability, Social Media, Astrophysics or Communications.
The advertisement will be open on a rolling basis till a suitable candidate is found. The Google form will not accept applications once the position is filled.
Students admitted through the Visvesvaraya PhD scheme will be encouraged to collaborate primarily with the Department’s core faculty.
Eligibility Criteria
The minimum eligibility criteria is candidates satisfying any one of the following criteria:
Criterion 1: Candidates with a B.Tech/B.E/B.S./M.Sc/MCA in DA/CSE/EE/IT/ECE/MATH/Math & Computing with a first class or a minimum of 6.5 CGPA (or equivalent percentage) in the qualifying examination, and they have a valid GATE DA/CSE/EE/IT/ECE/MATH score.
Criterion 2: Candidates with a B.Tech/B.E/B.S./M.Sc./MCA degree in any discipline and having a M.Tech/M.E/M.S. degree in DA/CSE/IT/ECE/EE OR equivalent with a minimum of 6 CGPA (or equivalent percentage) in the qualifying examination.
Criterion 3: B.Tech. in DA/CSE/IT/EE/ECE from IITs CFTIs (Centrally Funded Technical Institutes) with a minimum of 8 CGPA (or equivalent percentage) can apply without a valid GATE score.
However, a higher shortlisting criteria may be set by the Department during scrutiny of applications depending on departmental requirement, number, and quality of applicants. Therefore, merely satisfying the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee a candidate will be called for an interview, and merely attending an interview does not guarantee admission.
Fellowship Information
- Position: PhD fellowship
- Amount: Rs. 38,750/- (1st & 2nd year), Rs. 43,750/- (3rd to 5th year)
- Rent Reimbursement: As per funding agency norms
- Research Contingency: Rs. 1,20,000 per year
Other terms and conditions: As per Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme Phase –II, Round – II funded by MeitY.
Selection Process
Subject to fulfilling eligibility criteria, short-listed candidates will be informed by email. Please note that short-listing criteria may be higher than the minimum eligibility criteria. Shortlisting/screening of applications will be done once every two weeks. Online interviews will be held for shortlisted candidates. Please note that multiple rounds of interviews may be held. Only selected candidates will be informed by email.
Contact
For any queries, email: [email protected]