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Ph.D. ORDINANCES
Ph.D. REGULATIONS
R.1
R.2
R.3
R.4
R.5
R.6
R.7
R.8
R.9
R.10
R.11
R.12
R.13
R.14
R.15
R.16
R.17
R.18
R.19
R.20
R.21
R.22
R.23
R.24
R.25
R.26
R.27
R.27
R.29
Categories of Admission
Eligibility
International Students
Selection Procedure
Admission
Choice of Guide
Eligibility for being Guides
Change/Addition of Guide
Doctoral Committee
Registration
Course Work
Progress Report
Comprehensive Examination
Enrolment
Minimum Residential Requirement
Relief from Ph.D. Programme to take up job
Maximum duration of Programme
Withdrawal from the Programme
Cancellation of Registration
Reversion of upgraded Ph.D. Registration to Masters Programme
Conversion of Ph.D. Registration to MS Programme
Synopsis
Submission of Thesis
Panel of Examiners
Thesis Report
Viva Voce Examination
Award of Ph.D. Degree
Discipline
Power to Modify
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M.S. ORDINANCES
M.S. REGULATIONS
R.1
Categories of Admission
R.2
Eligibility
R.3
International Students
R.4
Selection Procedure
R.5
Admission
R.6
Choice of Guide
R.7
R.8
Change/Addition of Guide
R.9
R.10
Registration
R.11
Course Work
R.12
Progress Report
R.13
Enrolment
R.14
R.15
R.16
R.17
R.18
Cancellation of Registration
R.19
R.20
R.21
Synopsis
R.22
Submission
R.23
Panel of Examiners
R.24
Thesis Report
R.25
R.26
R.27
Discipline
R.28
Power to Modify
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O.1
A candidate who has qualified for the award of Master's degree of this
Institute or a recognised Institute or University in the discipline as
prescribed in the regulations of the Senate is eligible to apply for the
Ph.D. programme of this Institute.
O.2
O.3 The award of the Ph.D degree shall be in accordance with the regulations
of the Senate of this Institute.
REGULATIONS
R.1
Categories of Admission
Candidates will be admitted to the Ph.D programme of the Institute under one of
the following categories:
Particulars
(a)
Reso.
No.
(b)
9/2015
(BR.5)
9/2013
(BR.7)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
30/2009
9/2013
(BR.5)
(h)
1/2013
Inter-disciplinary MS/PhD
a. The faculty member interested in guiding Inter-disciplinary
Research has to prepare the area of research and eligibility
criteria and send to Academic Section by January end for
the February advertisement and August end for October
advertisement.(Pl refer MS PhD admission brochure for details of
area of research)
b. The DC of the scholar will decide the course requirement.
c. DC will decide about the method of Comprehensive
Examination.
the DC members for Interdisciplinary scholars to be nominated
as follows:
(a) one DC member each from respective departments of
guides.
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(b) 3 DC member from the department other than the
departments.
(c) for interdisciplinary MS one member from primary
department and other members from any other
department.
R.2
R.2.1
Eligibility
Minimum Educational Qualifications
(b)
Ph.D. in Engineering
Candidates with a Master's degree in Engineering/Technology
with a good academic record or a Master's degree by Research
in Engineering/ Technology disciplines, with a good academic
record.
Candidates with Master's degree in Sciences with a good
academic record and of exceptional merit are eligible for the
relevant Engineering discipline and with a valid GATE score or
UGC/CSIR-NET/NBHM or equivalent qualification in the relevant
area tenable for the year of registration. In the case of
candidates with more than 5 years relevant experience after the
Master's degree, the requirement of a test score may be waived
by the Selection Committee.
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55/2014
(c)
55/2012
(BR.5)
(d)
(e)
53/2014
(AR.4)
(ii)
55/2014
70/2013
(AC.17)
73/2014
(AR.2)
(BR.5)
2.1.2
Ph.D. In Sciences
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a) Applications will be sought from bright students who are in their 4 year
in between October-and December and after completion of selection
process, offer of admission to PhD programme for July session of next
year to be finalized by December.
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2/2013
(d)
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2.1.7. Inducting B.Tech students from Other Indian Institutions into IIT
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Madras at the end of 3 year
a)
Top 10% of the B.Tech students from other Institutions (which agree to
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participate in the programme) who are in their 3 year will be eligible to
apply for Direct Ph.D. This provision will be applicable to the institutes
who enter into a specific MoU with IITM in this regard. The MoU
content to be decided by the BAC for courses part and BAR for
research part.
b)
c)
Credits earned during first year of Ph.D programme at IIT Madras shall
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have equivalence to the credit needed for the 4 year of the B.Tech
programme. The credits will be transferred to their parent institution to
award B.Tech degree.
d)
e)
The students selected for admission to PhD programme are eligible for
HTRA for five years, after completing their first year of stay successfully
at IIT Madras. Students from CFTIs having a CGPA of 8 and above, will
be eligible for award of HTRA without the requirement of GATE.
Students admitted from Non-CFTIs, are required to qualify in GATE for
becoming eligible for the award of HTRA.
f)
If a student does not perform well in the courses at IIT Madras, the
student will be transferred back to the parent institution along with
credits earned.
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2/2013
(d)
g)
71/2013
(AR.3)
72/2013
M.S. scholars can opt for upgradation after clearing atleast three
courses.
minimum CGPA of 8.0 in the prescribed courses in the M.S.
Programme.
After upgradation to Ph.D., the M.S. scholars can opt for exit option
after one semester.
M.Tech. :
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(BR.3)
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29/2014
(BR.3)
59/2015
(BR.5)
53/2014
(AR.4)
(i)
53/2014
(AR.4)
(iv)
(vii)
(viii)
(ix)
2/2013
(I.d)
53/2014
(AR.4)
(v)
73/2014
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International Students
Selection Procedure
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R.5
Admission
(a)
(b)
R.6
Choice of guide
(a)
(b)
There shall be not more than two guides from the Institute for a
research scholar.
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
6/2012
(BR.3)
Department on
the recommendation of the guide within 24 months from the
date of joining for the Ph.D. scholars. After the time limit, the
co-guide shall be made with valid reasons and justifications by
the DC of the research scholar.
Every department should send the method of guide allocation
passed by their DCC to Dean (Academic Research) for
approval. The procedure should be made known to faculty and
students.
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1/2013
(4)
(h)
(i)
(j)
(k)
R.7
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
25/2013
(BR.2)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
R.8
Change/Addition of guide
Chairman
2.
3.
4.
5.
Member
Member(s)
Member
Member
Course Work
The Doctoral Committee will normally prescribe two core courses and
at least four electives. The prescribed courses shall be post-graduate
level courses of the Institute.
(a)
(b)
(c)
1/2013
(5)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
71/2013
(AR.4)
53/2014
(AR.4)
(iii)
73/2014
(AR.3)
Grades
Based on the semester performance, each student is awarded a
final grade at the end of the semester in each subject. The
grades and the corresponding grade points are as follows:
Grade
Points
S
10
A
9
B
8
C
7
D
6
Research scholars shall obtain a minimum CGPA of 7.5 in the
courses taken by them subject to a minimum of C grade in the
prescribed courses. If more than the minimum required electives
have been taken, only the electives with the best performance
will be considered for computing the CGPA.
A student is considered to have completed a subject
successfully and earned the credits if he secures a grade other
than D. Once a subject successfully completed, it cannot be
repeated.
The GPA will be calculated according to the formula
GPA =
Where C = credit for the course, GP = the grade point obtained
for the registered course, the sum is over all the courses taken in
that semester, successfully completed courses.
R.12 Progress Report
(a)
73/2014
(AR.3)
(b)
c)
R.13
(a)
(b)
(c)
(e)
(f)
2/2013
(6)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
R.18
(b)
Cancellation of Registration
The registration of a research scholar whose progress is not
found to be satisfactory by the Doctoral Committee or who has
not enrolled is liable to be cancelled.
The registration of a research scholar who has not submitted
his/her thesis before the end of
the maximum permissible period as in R.17 will be cancelled.
i)
(b)
53/2014
(AR.2) (vii)
iii)
iv)
v)
vi)
The award of HTRA to the scholar will be as per the M.S. (by
Research) programme.
R.22 Synopsis
(a) On satisfactory completion of the prescribed courses, the
comprehensive examination and the research work, the scholar
shall submit the requisite copies of the synopsis of his/her
research work in the required format through the guide(s) and
Head of the Department to the Academic Section for
consideration of the Doctoral Committee. Prior to submission of
the synopsis, the scholar is required to give at least two seminar
talks on the topic of his/her research. The scholar should have at
least one paper either published or accepted for publication in a
refereed journal. DC may consider exceptional cases, which will
be reported to Senate. This amendment shall come in to effect
for scholars joined from July 2007 onwards.
Newly admitted Ph.D. scholars from July 2014 are expected, but
not mandated to publish
(a)
4/2013
(AR.3)
OR
One journal paper and it must be published in top 20
journals of the department.
The research scholar shall present the synopsis before the
Doctoral Committee. The Doctoral Committee will, if it approves
the work reported in the synopsis, permit the research scholar
to submit the thesis and recommend a panel of at least eight
examiners from outside the institute. (Foreign universities)
(b)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
R.23
Submission of Thesis
the scholars should submit the synopsis along with thesis in hard and
soft copy on the day of synopsis meeting. However, one month time
will be given to improve the thesis if they want to change it. Otherwise,
the thesis submitted will be treated as final version.
1/2013
(9)
1/2013
(8)
58/2013
(B.10)
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58/2013
(B.5)
59/2015
(BR.6)
10/2016
(BR3)
2/2013
58/2013
R.25
Thesis Report
(a)
(b)
(c)
(11)
(BR.6)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
2
3
4
(b)
(c)
The viva voce board will examine the scholar on his/her thesis
work and evaluate his/her performance as satisfactory or
otherwise.
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Research
Scholar
M
M
The viva voce board will ensure that the scholar answers
satisfactorily the questions raised by the thesis examiner(s).
E-copy of the thesis to be circulated prior to reports meetings and viva
voce examination of the MS & Ph.D. thesis. The details are as follows:
(i)
(ii)
(d)
(e)
If the viva voce board on the second occasion also evaluates the
performance of the research scholar not satisfactory, the matter
will be referred to Senate for a decision.
(f)
(g)
All the research scholars shall submit one copy of the final form
of thesis in A5 size and an electronic version in PDF format after
the viva voce board recommends the award of the Ph.D degree.
(h)
58/2013
(BR.12)
53/2014
(AR.4)
The name of the MS degree under Dual Degree option will be Master
of Science in YY (name of the department).
53/2014
(AR.2) (vi)
The option for two degrees will be available to all those who have
converted / admitted direct Ph.D. from 2013.
53/2014
R.28
Discipline
Power to Modify
Notwithstanding all that has been stated above, the Senate has the
right to modify any of the above regulations from time to time.
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(AR.4) (viii)
A candidate who has qualified for the award of the Bachelor's degree in
Engineering/Technology of this Institute or a recognised Institute or
University in the discipline as prescribed in the regulations of the Senate
is eligible to apply for the Master of Science by Research (M.S.)
Programme in Engineering/ Entrepreneurship/ Management of this
Institute.
O.2
A candidate who has qualified for the award of the M.Sc. degree in basic
Sciences of this Institute or a recognised Institute or University or Master's
degree in certain areas approved by the Senate is also eligible to apply
for the M.S Programme in Engineering /Entrepreneurship/ Management of
this Institute.
O.3
The award of the M.S. degree shall be in accordance with the regulations
of the Senate of this Institute.
REGULATIONS
Particulars
R.1
Categories of Admission
Reso. No.
(c)
(d)
(e)
1/2013 (3)
MS (Applied Research)
a. The degree for MS (Applied Research) will be Master of
Science by Research as awarded for regular MS
programme.
b. The GTC can recommend appropriate method of review
for keeping thesis confidential for MS (Applied Research)
programme.
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R.2
Eligibility
R.2.1
M.S. in Engineering
(i)
a)
b)
c)
d)
2.1.1
M.S. in Entrepreneurship/Management
(ii)
a)
b)
examinations such
as JMET/CAT/XAT/MAT/
ATMA/GATE/ UGC or CSIR NET JRF or Lectureship
or equivalent, or
b) International level post graduate admission qualifying
examination such as GMAT/GRE or equivalent
c) at least 3 years of managerial experience in lieu of the
qualifying test. (This clause is only for non-HTRA
candidates)
c)
require a minimum 8.0 CGPA or qualify through GATE (or any other
national level qualifying examination as in 1.2.2 above) scores at the
time of admission for getting scholarship. Any IITM student is eligible
for admission, post BTech completion. The requirements will be
same as that of a regular MS(E) student, except that GTC can make
a case for reducing the five course MS(E) requirement on case to
case basis.
3. Upgradation of B.Tech. students at the end of 6th semester with
minimum 7 CGPA. For awarding HTRA CGPA shall be a minimum
of 8, else students should get valid GATE Score.
Two degrees [B.Tech. Degree + MS (E)]will be awarded after
successful completion of the requirements:
- The students will be required to complete all the credits required
for their B.Tech program (Dept. specific), which includes and the
BTech project of 9 credits in the form of a DPR establishing prefeasibility of the product/process to be developed, compulsorily.
- 5 courses for MS(E), but on case by case basis, GTC can decide
to waive up to 3 courses, based on performance of the student and
the expertise that he/she has acquired. DoMS quarter system based
courses to be counted towards course requirements of MS.
- MS(E) thesis.
4. Conversion of Dual Degree Students to B.Tech. + MS
(Entrepreneurship) programme at the end of their 3 rd year with
minimum of 7 CGPA. For awarding HTRA, the CGPA shall be a
minimum of 8, else student should get a valid GATE score.
Dual Degree students can convert to B.Tech + MS(E) program at
the end of their 3rd year and will have the same requirements as
B.Tech students converting to B.Tech + MS(E) program at the end
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of their 3 year.They have to complete the B.Tech requirement in
parent department including the project as above (point no.3) and
the course requirements will also be as discussed above in the point
no.3.
For B.Tech. and Dual Degree students of the Institute, the
application to be routed through the Faculty Advisor and Head of the
Department. MS(E) cannot be upgraded to PhD, and vice-versa (no
downgrade). MS(E) and B.Tech + MS(E) candidates can appear in
Placements only once.
2.1.2
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22/2015
(AR.3)
2.
3.
4.
R.2.2
(c)
International Students
Foreign nationals can only register as regular full-time
scholars.
Foreign nationals with degree from Indian
Universities will be treated on par with Indian nationals for
admission purposes. Foreign nationals with foreign degrees
must meet the minimum educational requirements as given in
R.2.1 equivalent to Indian Master's degree in the relevant
disciplines. In addition, they should have a valid GRE/ GMAT
/ GATE /JMET/CAT/XAT/MAT/ATMA/UGC or CSIR /NET
/JRF or an equivalent examination and should have cleared
TOEFL score in the relevant discipline. International students
are expected to have a working knowledge of English.
R.4
Selection Procedure
Eligible candidates possessing the minimum educational
qualifications, and satisfying additional/stiffer criteria set by
the departments from time to time, will be called for an
Interview and / or Test by Selection Committees of the
respective departments.
For candidates who have obtained UG degree 10 years
earlier as on the last date prescribed for receipt of completed
application, a departmental test will be conducted.
The applications of foreign nationals may be considered
without a personal interview/ test.
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Admission
(a)
(b)
(c)
R.6
(a)
Choice of Guide
Allotment of research scholars to guides will be made by the
Head of the Department taking into consideration the
research profile of the department and the preferences of the
research scholars and guides.
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(b)
There shall be not more than two guides from the Institute for
a research scholar.
(c)
(d)
R.7
55/2012
(BR.2)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
The DC/GTC has to verify the CV of the proposed coguide and appointment of co- guide can be considered
even from the Institution which do not have MoU with
IITM.
(h)
(i)
R.8
R.9
Chairman
Member(s)
Member
Member
To be Chairman of GTC
Registration
(a)
25/2013
(BR.5)
R.11
Course Work
The General Test Committee will normally prescribe three
core courses and at least four electives. The prescribed
courses shall be post-graduate level courses of the Institute.
(a)
(b)
(c)
210 Senate)].
R.12
Progress Report
(d) (a) A research scholar shall, after registration, submit
annually a written report in the required format.
Scholars to submit progress report through workflow to
the Guide, HoD, GTC members & Office of the Dean
(Academic Research) every semester. After guides
review/evaluation of the progress, HoD to approve the
same and the scholar becomes eligible for enrolment.
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Enrolment
All research scholars who are in residence and whose
registration for research degree is still in force are required to
enroll in person each semester on the stipulated date till their
submission of thesis, on payment of the requisite fees. Those
not in residence may pre-enroll in absentia during the
stipulated period after payment of the requisite fees. The
enrolment will be completed only after successful completion
of progress meeting during the semester. The enrolment will
be cancelled if the progress is not satisfactory.
R.14
54/2015
(AR.4)
(b)
R.15
R.16
R.17
R.18
Cancellation of Registration
(a)
R.19
R.20
Synopsis
(a)
(b)
(c)
R.22
(d)
(e)
Submission of Thesis
The research scholar shall, within one month of acceptance
of the synopsis, submit the requisite copies of the thesis and
abstract of the thesis as stipulated.
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4/2013
(AR.3)
Panel of Examiners
(a)
(b)
MS thesis can be referred for evaluation by one
internal examiner and one GTC member for the scholars who
have either accepted/ journal paper:
1. The paper must be either accepted or published in a
refereed journal.
2. The paper should be certified as good or excellent by
the GTC.
3. The GTC Chairman to recommend the names of the
examiners.
MS thesis evaluation by one internal examiner and one GTC
member as given below for the scholars who have either
accepted / published journal paper:
25/2013
9/2015
(BR.2)
R.24
be
Thesis Report
(a) The examiner is expected to send the report on the
thesis within six weeks from the date of receipt of the
thesis.
(b)
(e)
(f)
(g)
i) M.S. in Engineering/Management:
If reports of two examiners after referral to a third
examiner, if necessary, declare the thesis as
'commended' and if no viva voce is suggested, the
General Test Committee will consider the reports within
two weeks of receipt of copies of reports by the
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R.25
(c)
(d)
(e)
R.26
R.27
Discipline
Every scholar is required to observe disciplined and decorous
behaviour both inside and outside the campus and should not
indulge in any activity, which will tend to bring down the
prestige of the Institute.
Any act of indiscipline of a scholar reported to the Dean of
Academic Research will be referred to a Discipline and
Welfare Committee nominated by the Senate from time to
time.
The committee will investigate the charges and will
recommend suitable punishment if it finds the charges
substantiated.
The recommendation of the Committee will be considered by
the Board of Academic Research, which will authorise the
Dean of Academic Research to take appropriate action.
The Dean will report the action taken at the next meeting of
the Senate.
Appeal: The scholar may go in for appeal to the Chairman of the
Senate whose decision will be final.
R.28
Power to Modify
Notwithstanding all that has been stated above, the Senate
has the right to modify any of the above regulations from time
to time.
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ii)
53/2013
(AC.19)
58/2013
(BR.8)
53/2014
(AR.6)
Preparing the HTRA and N-HTRA merit list separately for Ph.D.
and MS programme and in this regard the Senate suggested the
following guidelines:
9/2013
(BR.7)
54/2012
22/2015
(AR.2)
that the QIP scholars after getting relief from the Institute on
completion of regular period of Ph.D. progremme if they rejoin
IITM and enrolled for the semester (with the permission of the
Chairman, Centre for Continuing Education) will be eligible for
financial assistance for attending international conference
organized during their extended period of stay.
55/2014
(BR.6)
3.
12/2014
(BR.7)
9/2015
(BR.3)
(i)
Regular Ph.D.
Direct Ph.D.
(a)
Course work
Desirable 2 semester
Desirable 3
semester
(b)
Comprehensive
Exam.
within 5
semesters
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Upgraded
Ph.D.
Desirable
2
semesters
within 2
semesters
after
53/2014
(AR.5)
upgradatio
n
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
Maximum period
Research
Proposal
meeting
Pre-Doctoral
Fellowship
Relief from Ph.D.
programme to
take up a job
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5 year progress
meeting in Dean
ARs Office
Special
Allowance
6+2+1
6+2+1
Within a year
after
Comprehensiv
e Examination
Within a
year after
Comprehe
nsive
Examinati
on
5 years
5 years
As per current
provision
As per
current
provision
After 6
year
One semester
th
after 5 year
Nil
th
29/2014
(BR.5)
2/2013
(f)
12/2014
(BR.6)
12/2014
(BR.3)
12/2014
(BR.4)
72/2013
(BR.2)
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2.
3.
to enclose quotation for Air fare, papers for registration & VISA
fee.
4.
5.
1.
2.
3.
to enclose quotation for Air fare, papers for registration & VISA
fee.
4.
5.
M.S. :
12/2014
(BR.7)
for
women
and
52/2013
(AR.2)
58/2013
(BR.7)
1.
3.
4.
5.
The Institute will seek funds for Post Doctoral positions from
industry as well, carrying the name of the Industry in which
case the scholarship provided may be even higher.
Apart from quality research work, post-docs will also be
encouraged to write funding proposals. They will not be
engaged in teaching in general, unless the scholar
himself/herself wishes so.
6.
7.
8.
9.
(b)
260th
Senate
(B.1)
(d)
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g)
h)
i)
j)
rd
b)
c)
d)
The
candidate
would
complete
the
comprehensive viva within 5 semesters after
joining IIT Madras.
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e)
f)
g)
25/2013
(BR.5)
1/2013
(8)
2/2013
(1.d)
will
be
Fellowship
th
2/2013
(1.b)
GATE qualification.
rd
2/2013
(1.g)
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2/2013
(11)