Autumn Semester of Academic Year 2020-21

Admission to Ph.D. Programme

(REGULAR or FULL TIME) Indian Institute of Technology Goa
at Goa Engineering College Campus
Farmagudi, Ponda Goa 403401

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Applications are invited online for the admission to the Ph.D. Program for the Academic Year 2020-2021
starting from July 2020.
Candidates from reserved categories, residents of J&K and women are encouraged to apply.

1. Minimum Eligibility Criteria

1.1. General Eligibility Criteria for Engineering Streams 1
1.1.1. For General/OBC(NCL)/EWS Categories
1. Master’s Degree in Engineering/ Technology or equivalent degree with a minimum of 60%
marks in aggregate
OR
A minimum CGPA/CPI of 6.0 on a scale of 10 or an equivalent to 6.0 on other corresponding
proportional requirements when the scales are other than 10.

2. B. Tech/M. Sc in Engineering/ Technology or equivalent degree with a minimum of 70% marks

in aggregate
OR
A minimum CGPA/CPI of 7.0 on a scale of 10 or an equivalent to 7.0 on other corresponding
proportional requirements when the scales are other than 10.
AND
Additional requirements as listed in Annexure 1 below.
1.1.2. For SC/ST/PwD
1. Master’s Degree in Engineering/ Technology or equivalent degree with a minimum of 55%
marks in aggregate.
OR
A minimum CGPA/CPI of 5.5 on a scale of 10 or an equivalent to 5.5 on other corresponding
proportional requirements when the scales are other than 10.

2. B. Tech/M. Sc in Engineering/ Technology or equivalent degree with a minimum of 65% marks

in aggregate.
OR
A minimum CGPA/CPI of 6.5 on a scale of 10 or an equivalent to 6.5 on other corresponding
proportional requirements when the scales are other than 10.
AND
Additional requirements as listed in Annexure 1 below.
1.1.3. For IIT B.Tech. and M.Tech. degree holders
Candidates having a last qualifying degree (i.e. B.Tech. or M.Tech. degree) from IITs with a
CGPA/CPI score of 8 on a scale of 10 and above may be admitted to the Ph.D. program under
TA or TAP positions through written test and/or interview.

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Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
 1.2. General Eligibility Criteria for Science Streams 2
1.2.1. For GEN/OBC(NCL)/EWS
Master’s Degree in Science or equivalent degree with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate.
OR
A minimum CGPA/CPI of 6.0 on a scale of 10 or an equivalent to 6.0 on other corresponding proportional
requirements when the scales are other than 10.
1.2.2. For SC/ST/PwD
Master’s Degree in Science or equivalent degree with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate
OR
A minimum CGPA/CPI of 5.5 on a scale of 10 or an equivalent to 5.5 on other corresponding proportiona l
requirements when the scales are other than 10.

Please note that, School of Physical Sciences (Physics) limited its admission to
students who are externally funded, i.e. students with UGC/CSIR JRF
qualification.

1.3. General Eligibility Criteria for Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) Streams 3
1.3.1. For GEN/OBC(NCL)/EWS
Master’s Degree in Arts or equivalent degree in allied subjects with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate
OR
A minimum CGPA/CPI of 6.0 on a scale of 10 or an equivalent to 6.0 on other corresponding proportional
requirements when the scales are other than 10.
1.3.2. For SC/ST/PwD
Master’s Degree in Arts or equivalent degree in allied subjects with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate
OR
A minimum CGPA/CPI of 5.5 on a scale of 10 or an equivalent to 5.5 on other corresponding proportional
requirements when the scales are other than 10.
1.4. Annexure 1
Candidates eligible in sections 1.1.1(2), 1.1.2(2), I.2, and I.3 must fulfil ONE of the following additional
requirements

1. Valid GATE Score in the relevant streams.

2. Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) of CS IR/ UGC/ NBHM/ DB T/ ICAR/ ICMR/ ICPR
Fellowship in the relevant streams.
3. Candidates having UGC-NE T Lectureship (LS) or M.Phil. in relevant discipline are also
eligible for Teaching Assistantship in addition to other academic qualifications in the
Humanities & Social Sciences stream. Candidates with exceptional academic record
without UGC-NE T will also be considered based on their score in the written test and
interview conducted by the SHSS.

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Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics
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Linguistics
 4. Minimum of 2 years of professional experience (acquired after obtaining the qualifying
degree and completed before the starting of the semester in which admission is sought) in
the relevant areas. This criterion is only applicable for 1.1.1(2) and 1.1.2(2) given above.

1.5. School of Electrical Sciences and Mechanical Sciences offer TA through Project (TAP) category
based on their availability. The eligibility criteria for TAP category is same is that of TA category.
The duration of funding for a TAP category Ph.D. student is for a minimum of 3 years and only till
the tenure of the project. The applicant must submit an undertaking for self -finance for the period
after the project funding .

2. Areas of Specializations:

2.1. School of Che mical & Biological Sciences

2.1.1. Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Enantioselective Catalysis, Medicinal Chemistry

2.1.2. Time Resolved Spectroscopy, Physical Chemistry
2.1.3. Inorganic Chemistry, Organometallic chemistry, Mechanically Interlocked Molecules (MIM)
2.1.4. Theoretical chemistry, statistical mechanics, computational (bio)-physical chemistry.

2.2. School of Electrical Sciences

2.2.1. Communication and Signal Processing:
Signal Processing for 4G/5G cellular communication, Non-orthogonal Multiple Access (NOMA)
techniques for 5G, Wideband spectrum sensing for Cognitive Radio, Spatial Modulation and
Detection algorithm in Massive MIMO Communication, Error -Correcting Codes, Information
Theory, Coherent Optical Communication Systems, Sparse signal processing, Compressed
sensing, Image Processing, Computational Imaging, Inverse Problems.
2.2.2. VLSI and Microelectronics:
Analog Mixed Signal Design, Integrated Circuits and Systems, Integrated Circuits for Analog
Signal Processing, Micro/nano fabrication, MEMS devices, Microsensors, Drug delivery, Energy
harvesting.
2.2.3. Power System, Power Electronics and Control:
Insulation engineering, High voltage engineering, Plasma-assisted techniques, Design and
Modelling of Electrical Machines, Motor Drives and control, Power Electronics for Renewable
Energy. System and Control, Control of PV and Microgrid System, Wide Area Control of P ower
System, Control of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles.
2.3. School of Humanities & Social Sciences
2.3.1. Linguistics, Sociolinguistics, Language contact, Language variation and Change, Languag e
Policy and Planning, Language Endangerment

2.4. School of Mathe matics & Computer Sciences

2.4.1. Computer Science and Engineering:
Theoretical computer science, algorithms, computational complexity, arithmetic complexity,
theoretical machine learning, Formal methods of computation, automata theory, Semi group
theory, Functional Programming and Categories, Large scale simulation of IoT systems,
Software verification, compilers, static analysis and debugging. Medical Assistive Devices,
Computer Science in Robotics, Computer Security, Computing Hardware for AI, Computing
Systems Performance.
2.4.2. Mathematics: Topology and Geometry
2.4.2.1. Hyperbolic geometry, Mapping class groups of surfaces, Surface group representations

2.5. School of Mechanical Sciences

2.5.1. Mechanics of Granular materials
2.5.2. Slamming impact on composite structures
2.5.3. Multiscale modeling of failure of composites
2.5.4. Geometric modeling of thin materials.
2.5.5. Architectured composites for enhanced performance
2.5.6. Fiber reinforced composites for marine applications
2.5.7. Advanced Welding
2.5.8. Mechanical modelling of biological cells:
In this project, we will model the mechanics of biological cells using slender elements such as
bars, beams, membranes, and shells. These models can be used for estimating the biological
properties of single cells from mechanical measurements.
2.5.9. Characterization of novel fuels and oxidizers (propellants) for aerospace applications:
This project would involve creating rocket propellants using novel methods/ materials,
measuring the burning rates at various pressures using high-speed videography, and
comparison with suitable models.
2.5.10. An investigation into the combustion kinetics and aging characteristics of energetic
materials:
Energetic materials include fuels, pyrotechnics, explosives, and propellants. This project would
use thermal analysis techniques such as DSC and TGA to understand the kinetics of
combustion for a range of energetic materials. The thermal and hygrothermal aging of these
materials will also be studied experimentally as well as numerically .
2.5.11. A study on combustion-originated particulates:
The examples include soot generated by gaseous or liquid fuels, emissions from coal or
biomass combustion, and nanoparticle synthesized using flames. Here, appropriate
 investigations would be taken up after zeroing in on a specific problem. The project may aim to
investigate the generation mechanism, synthesis of nano-particles using flames, characteristics,
and novel application of these particulates
2.5.12. Aerosol nanoparticles:
Understanding the transport properties of airborne nanoparticles, with emphasis on indoor air
pollution. This project will also study about workplace exposure to aerosol nanoparticles and the
penetration properties of airborne nanoparticles on respiratory t racks. This would
be experimental and computational in nature.
2.5.13. Aeroelastic dynamics of insect flight:
The study of insect flight is fascinating not only due to the associated unsteady aerodynamic
principles, but also for its practical applications in the development of micro aerial vehicles.
Despite wing flexibility has been recognized as an important factor in the aerodynamics of
insect flight, majority of the experimental and numerical studies have completely neglected the
coupled aeroelastic interaction. The objective of this project is to perform fluid-structure
interaction (FSI) studies on idealized flapping wing kinematics to understand the influence of
wing flexibility on the aerodynamic force production
2.5.14. Multiscale modeling of fluid-poroelastic structure interaction:
In nature, poroelastic surface coatings are omnipresent; these are observed in the form of hairs,
feathers, and other filamentous features. These dense and anisotropic coatings interact
favorably with the surrounding fluid flow and help the animals to achieve energy-efficient
locomotion by reducing the drag force acting on them. Understanding these nature-inspired
fluid-poroelastic structure interaction (FPSI) are crucial to design biomimetic surfaces that find
potential applications in aerospace, automobile, and energy sector. The objective of this project
is to develop multi scale finite element methods to simulate the interaction of incompressible
flow with poroelastic surfaces.
2.5.15. Predictive maintenance of critical equipment using AI:
Reliability, Condition Monitoring, Data acquisition/ Real-time data collection, Use of AI tools and
techniques, Optimization techniques. Applications areas --- maritime systems, renewable
energy devices, complex equipment in medicine, industrial process etc.,
2.5.16. Reliability testing:
Reliability, Life-testing methods, Optimization techniques. Application areas --- electronics
systems, mechanical systems, mechatronics systems, composites etc .

2.6. School of Physical Sciences

2.6.1. Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics
2.6.1.1. First principles electronic structure investigation of Quantum Materials (bulk and
heterostructures)
2.6.1.2. ab-initio density functional theory- based investigation of quantum magnetism
2.6.1.3. ab-initio study of novel topological phases of matter

2.6.2. Theoretical Nuclear and High Energy Physics

2.6.2.1. QCD at high temperature
2.6.2.2. Heavy quark diffusion in quark gluon plasma
 2.6.2.3. Effective filed theory
2.6.2.4. Color glass condensate and Glasma

3. Schedule of Ph.D. Admissions

Sr. No. Particulars Date

1 Opening of Online Application Portal 04-04-2020

2 Last date for submission of completed application forms 30-04-2020
3 Submission of shortlisted candidate details to the Academic Office 07-05-2020
4 Listing of shortlisted candidates on the website by the schools 09-05-2020
5 Start date for the Selection / Examination Process Tentatively
in 3rd week
of June
4. General Instructions
Candidates are required to apply ONLINE. No downloadable forms are available.

4.1. Instructions for Application Fee Payment

4.1.1. The application fee is as follows:
Female candidates : Nil
SC/ST/PwD/EWS Category candidates : Nil
All other candidates : ₹ 200/-

The fee can be paid by NEFT/ RTGS online payment system. The details of the institute bank details are:

Bank Name : Corporation Bank

Account Name : Student Fee Account IIT Goa
Account Number : 520101260768219
Branch : Farmagudi
IFSC : CORP0001328

Candidates are required to enter valid UTR/ ITR/ Transaction Number and date in the online application form.
The application fee is non-refundable.
4.1.2. How to Apply
Please read the instructions and proceed for online application portal

1. For New Registration Click on New User Registration.

2. Fill with your valid email ID.
3. Fill the branch applying for (Fill separate applications for different programme).
4. Please click on submit, you will be redirected to login page.
5. Please login to the portal.
6. Candidates are required to fill details as given in the form and save the form.
7. Candidates are required to upload the recent Passport Photograph (Maximum 200KB),
scanned copy of Signature (Maximum 12KB), detailed CV, and Mark sheets as per eligibility
(Maximum 400KB). The CV should mention the projects completed (bachelors and masters )
and awards/recognition you received.
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9. Please fill the payment details carefully (see the corresponding section); once filled cannot
be edited.
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It may be noted that, hostel facilities of IIT Goa are limited and hostel room will be offered on sharing basis,
maximum up to 6 Months & is subject to availability.

For any academic query, please mail to [email protected] and for any technical issue, please mail
to [email protected]