Admission Process
Eligibility Criteria
Note: If you have appeared for the written test and/or the interview for any of the previous two admission cycles, you are not eligible to apply in the current cycle.
B.E. / B.Tech
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Bachelor’s degree holders in Computer Science/Engineering/Technology, ECE, EE (4 years after 10+2 or 3 years after B.Sc/ Diploma in Engineering /Technology)
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Currently in the final year or already completed
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M. Sc / MCA or equivalent
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Master’s degree in any branch of Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Applications or equivalent
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Currently in the final year or already completed
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Int. M.E./ M.Tech. (Post-B.Sc.)
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Post-BSc Integrated Master’s degree programs in CSE and related disciplines (4 years program)
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Currently in the final year or already completed
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Int. M.Sc/ Int. B.S.-M.S.
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Integrated M.Sc. or 5 years integrated B.S.-M.S. program in CSE and related disciplines
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Currently in the final year or already completed
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Candidates will need to have secured 55% (or the GPA equivalent) or more in the degrees.
Written Test
The written test may consist of subjective, open-ended and multiple-choice questions. The objective of the written test is to assess the basic computer science concepts of the applicant. The topics for the written test are: (1) Discrete Mathematics (2) Probability and Statistics (3) Design and Analysis of Algorithms (4) Data Structures (4) Database Management Systems (5) Programming Languages (6) Operating Systems (7) Computer Organization and Architecture.
TimelineÂ
Application submission deadline: April 30th, 2021 (11:59 PM IST). Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
Written exam Date:Â 8th May, 2021Â (Tentative)
Interview Date:Â 15th May, 2021 (Tentative)
Note:Â Written exam and interviews will be held online.
Interview
In this cycle, all the students, who qualify in the written test, will be called for an oral interview. A typical interview will be conducted by the faculty members of the Computer Science department. The objective of the interview is to assess the student’s understanding of proposed area of research, communication skills and commitment to pursue Ph.D.
Selection Criteria
Selection will be based on merit taking a combination of factors into consideration. These factors include, but are not limited to performance of the candidate in the written test and interview, academic record and achievements such as scholarships, awards in competitions, paper publications and internship or work experience in a prestigious organization.