The details of the eligibility criteria (i.e. minimum qualifications and experience) for admission to various Ph. D programs are given below. Relaxation in academic qualification for reserved categories of students is as per Government of India guidelines.
A. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR Ph. D IN ENGINEERING
For admission to the Ph. D Program in Engineering departments, a candidate must satisfy one of the following criteria:
A.1.1 Master's degree in Engineering/Technology in a relevant area with a minimum CGPA of 6.5 or 60% of marks
A.1.2 Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology in a relevant area with a minimum CGPA of 8.5 or 80% of marks
A.1.3 A regular student of CIT Kokrajhar who is continuing his/her M. Tech studies and having a minimum CGPA of 8.0 at the end of second semester may be enrolled in the PhD Program of the Department in the beginning of his/her third semester of study. Such students can receive only Ph. D Degree.
A.1.4 A student of CIT Kokrajhar who is continuing his/her B. Tech studies and having a minimum CGPA of 8.5 at the end of sixth semester may be enrolled in the Ph. D Program of the Department in the beginning of his/her seventh semester of study. Such students can receive dual B. Tech and PhD Degree. Both the degrees will be awarded after completion of PhD degree.
B. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR Ph. D IN DESIGN
For admission to the Ph. D Program in Design, a candidate must satisfy one of the following criteria:
B.1.1 Candidates having M. Des/MFA/ MVA/M. Arch /M. Tech/ME degree in a relevant area, with a minimum CGPA of 6.5 or 60% of marks
B.1.2 Master’s degree in computer Applications/Geography/Rural development/social Sciences with a minimum CGPA of 6.5 or 60% marks
B.1.3 Bachelor’s degree in Design or Engineering/Technology in a relevant area with a minimum CGPA of 8.5 or 80% of marks
B.1.4 A two-year Post-graduate Diploma in Design (NID/CEPT or equivalent) with first class at Bachelor’s level
B.1.5 BFA/BVA (4-year professional programme, after 10+2)/GD Art (5-year programme after 10th standard) with one year professional experience, with a minimum CGPA of 7.5 or 70% of marks
B.1.6 A regular student of CIT Kokrajhar who is continuing his/her M. Des studies and having a minimum CGPA of 8.5 at the end of second semester may be enrolled in the Ph. D program of the Department in the beginning of his/her third semester of study. Such students can receive only Ph. D Degree.
B.1.7 A student of CIT Kokrajhar who is continuing his/her B. Des studies and having a minimum CGPA of 8.5 at the end of sixth semester may be enrolled in the Ph. D programme of the Department in the beginning of his/her seventh semester of study. Such students can receive dual B. Des and Ph. D Degree. Both the degrees will be awarded after completion of Ph. D degree.
C. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR Ph. D IN SCIENCE
For admission to the Ph. D Programme in Science departments, a candidate must satisfy one of the following criteria:
C.1.1 M.Sc / M.Phill degree in Science in a relevant area with a minimum CGPA of 6.5 or 60% of marks
C.1.2 M.Tech degree in Engineering/Technology/Design in a relevant area with a minimum CGPA of 6.5 or 60% of marks
C.1.3 Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology/Design in a relevant area with a minimum CGPA of 8.5 or 80%
D. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR Ph. D IN HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
For admission to the PhD Programme in the department of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS), a candidate must satisfy one of the following criteria:
D.1.1 M.A / M. Phill Master's degree in Arts/Commerce/Science in a relevant area with a minimum CGPA of 6.0 or 55% marks
D.1.2 Master's degree in Engineering/Technology/Design in a relevant area with a minimum CGPA of 6.5 or 60%marks.
D.1.3 Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Technology / Design in a relevant area with a minimum CGPA of 8.5 or 80% marks