Ph.D. (Sociology) From IIT Kanpur, Kanpur

(i) A master's degree in the relevant subject or a bachelor's degree in engineering or science (4-year programme) or a master's degree in sciences or in an allied field of HSS with marks/CPI not below the specified minimum.

(ii)The candidate either must have a valid GATE score or must have qualified JRF/NET. The requirement of GATE/JRF/NET is waived for candidates having a master's degree in science/arts from IITs with a minimum CPI of 8.0.

Final fee payable for Hosteler:-

• Gen + OBC – Rs 41185
• SC / ST / PH – Rs 38685
• Sponsored / Part-time – Rs 63685
• Foreign Nationals – US $ As per MOU + Rs 38685

Final fee payable for Day Scholar:-

• Foreign Nationals – US $ As per MOU + Rs 14075

Final fee payable for SBRA/ACES/CPWD/PT/RA Type-1:-

• Gen + OBC – Rs 15825
• SC / ST / PH – Rs 13325
• Sponsored / Part-time – Rs 38325
• Foreign Nationals – US $ As per MOU + Rs 13325

IIT Kanpur provides research-based Doctoral programs in various specializations. A Master’s degree in relevant discipline is required along with a valid GATE score.

The institute also offers admission on the basis of the Departmental written test followed by admission. NET qualified candidates are eligible for the scholarship assistance.

Financial Assistance: For Ph.D., the students with corresponding financial assistance (for Engg./Sciences/Social Sciences) is INR 25,000 for the first two-year and thereafter it is raised to INR 28,000 respectively for another two-year.

Students may also avail financial assistantship from external funding agencies (such as UGC, CSIR, NBHM, DIETY, DBT, INSPIRE etc.

Ph.D. applicants must arrange two letters of reference as well. For this purpose, the names of the referees along with their e-mails addresses are to be provided by the candidates in the online applications portal.

Note: For admission in Ph.D. in Biological Sciences and Bio-engineering, applicants with a Master's degree in Pharmacy/Medicine/Veterinary Science with marks/CPI not below the specified minimum, or Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy/Medicine/Veterinary Science with a minimum of 75%marks or 7.5 CPI, may also be considered.