IISc, The Materials Research Centre

Students who either have a masters degree from a recognized university or IISc in materials science and/or engineering, metallurgy, ceramics, mechanical, electrical, electronics or chemical engineering can enroll in the Ph. D. program. Students enrolled in the Ph. D. program are required to do 12 credits of course work. Currently Ph. D. are supported by a monthly stipend of INR 16000 for the first two years and INR 18000 for three years after ... Read More

Eligibility: Students who either have a masters degree from a recognized university or IISc in materials science and/or engineering, metallurgy, ceramics, mechanical, electrical, electronics or chemical engineering can enroll in the Ph. D. program. Students enrolled in the Ph. D. program are required to do 12 credits of course work. Currently Ph. D. are supported by a monthly stipend of INR 16000 for the first two years and INR 18000 for three years after that, on completion of the comprehensive exam. At the end of approximately 5 years students are expected to summarize their research in a thesis which they defend at a colloquium followed by submission of the thesis for review within 3 months. The thesis is reviewed by two examiners, one from within India and one from abroad. Following receipt of reviews the student then defends his thesis which constitutes the final academic step prior to receiving the degree. Read Less