Categories of Admission

• Regular Full-Time: Scholars with or without MoE Assistantship/Institute Fellowship or project support.
• Part-Time: For staff members of the Institute or individuals employed in R&D environments/industries.
• External Registration (ERP): For candidates sponsored by and employed in industries/organizations with R&D facilities.
• Lateral Entry: Available for candidates already pursuing M.Tech/M.S. in recognized institutes, allowing for credit transfer.

Eligibility Criteria

Regular Full-Time

• Standard: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology or Master’s in appropriate Sciences including Humanities/Social Sciences.
• CFTI Graduates: B.Tech/B.E. from CFTIs with a minimum CGPA of 7.5 are eligible. National Level examinations are waived for HTRA Scholarship.
• Professional Bodies: Candidates with Associate Membership (e.g., IEI, ASI) who have passed both Part A and B with a good record and valid GATE score.

Part-Time/External

• Same educational qualifications as regular candidates, with an additional requirement of at least two years of work experience.

Program Requirements

• Course Work: Minimum 15 credits of postgraduate level courses plus "Research Methodology". Minimum CGPA of 7.5 required.
• Residency Requirement:
  • Regular Full-Time: Minimum period of 18 months on campus.
  • Part-Time/ERP: Flexible residency allowed to complete course work (minimum 16 weeks on campus, which can be split into visits).
• Conversion to Ph.D.: Meritorious scholars (min. CGPA 8.00) may apply to convert their registration to the Ph.D. program after 2 semesters.

Thesis & Award

• Synopsis & Seminar: Presentation of synopsis and at least one open seminar talk.
• Publication: Research results must be published in a refereed reputed conference proceeding or journal before thesis submission.
• Viva Voce: Final evaluation by a board of examiners.
• Duration: Full-time scholars: 3 years; Part-time scholars: 4 years.