Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi and National Institute of Technology Trichy has signed an agreement that will allow research and academic collaborations, including direct admission to PhD for eligible NIT-Trichy BTech students.
NIT Trichy BTech students with a minimum CGPA of 8.0 will be eligible for direct PhD admission without GATE or any other national entry-level test. In the standard mode, candidates are expected to apply for PhD admission to the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering, or GATE. NIT Trichy's BTech students will also be conducting part of their studies including project research at IIT Delhi as per the agreement signed by IIT Delhi Director V. Ramgopal Rao and NIT Trichy Director Dr. Mini Shaji Thomas.
At the end of their third year of B.Tech, students having 8.00 CGPA will be eligible to apply for a project in summer and complete their fourth year seventh and eight semesters at IIT Delhi.
The students also show sufficient merit in the coursework and research during the B.Tech 's final year to continue joining the PhD programme.
This will also help B.Tech students increase their chances of qualifying for a research fellowship of the prime minister or a PhD PMRF fellowship at IIT Delhi.
During their stay in Delhi, IIT Delhi will not charge any academic fees from the NIT Trichy students and will also provide one-year hostel accommodation either on campus or off campus.
Dr. Mini Shaji Thomas, Director, NIT Trichy said in a statement: "The key feature of this MoU is the excellent opportunity for bright undergraduate students to be admitted to IIT Delhi directly for PhD. We are extremely positive that this MoU will foster academic partnerships and fruitful research collaborations between NITT and IIT Delhi. The institute looks forward to joint research projects and exchange programs for the faculty.”
“V. Ramgopal Rao, Director, IIT Delhi welcomed the MoU with NIT Trichy and termed it a good opportunity for the faculty and students of both the institutes to collaborate in the area of R&D,” said as per the statement.
Students and Faculty Exchange
The agreement also facilitates exchanges between the two institutes between BTech students, dual degree MTech students, research scholars and faculty members.
Student selection and nomination will be open all the way through the academic year.
The students will be classified as special exchange students under the exchange program and will be allowed to take courses as well as participate in research activities, internships and project work.
NIT Trichy Faculty can also apply for postdoctoral positions or any other available opportunities at IIT Delhi.
The agreement also facilitates exchanges between the two institutes between BTech students, dual degree MTech students, research scholars and faculty members.
Student selection and nomination will be open all the way through the academic year.
The students will be classified as special exchange students under the exchange program and will be allowed to take courses as well as participate in research activities, internships and project work.
NIT Trichy Faculty can also apply for postdoctoral positions or any other available opportunities at IIT Delhi.
The faculty from both institutes will also collaborate in the joint submission of proposals for research projects, supervision of exchange students and joint research in the disciplines of mutual interest.
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