NAVIGATION

ADDRESS Asian Institute of Technology 58 Moo 9, Km. 42, Paholyothin Highway P.O. Box 4, Klong Luang Pathumthani 12120 Thailand

CONTACT e: unified@ait.ac.th f: (662) 524 - 6313

The Dual Doctoral Degree Program (DDDP) IIT-Kanpur and IIT-Roorkee Aims to develop academic and student exchange between two institutions whereby students who successfully complete the DDDP will be awarded a two separate doctoral degrees for the one thesis with the certificates from each Institution clearly indicating the joint nature of the degrees. Students will stay at Home Institution for 4 semesters (2 years) and continue the doctoral program at partner institution for 3 semesters. PRE-ADMISSION FORM Benefits • There is very high demand of PhDs in India as it has become mandatory to have PhD for teaching profession in Universities, • Students will pay a reduced fee as they will spend minimum 3 semesters in partner institution, during this time their 3 semesters fee will be waived off by host as well as partner institutions, • The credits of courses and the thesis will be recognized by each partner on reciprocal basis. • Students upon fulfilling the requirements of each institutions will be awarded the Doctoral Degree from the host institution and an additional degree from the partner institution mentioning that the doctoral degree was done jointly in both the institutions. • Students will receive stipend/ accommodation / health coverage from participating institutions based on MoA The Procedure • Fill up Pre-Admission Online Form • Students interested in getting admitted into the DDDP shall first be selected into the PhD program at either Institution as per the selection procedures of the respective Institution. This Institution shall be called the Home Institution. • The collaborating departments from both the Institutions shall then select potential DDDP Scholars from among the students thus selected into the individual PhD program at either Institution. • The admission to the DDDP shall be subjected to the normal application and selection criteria and other entrance requirements for entry into the PhD program at the Partner Institution. • The procedure shall normally be carried out within six to twelve months of the student initially enrolling in the PhD program, through video conference and/or by any means including exchange of data pertaining to the students, reference letters, and so on. • Students finally selected into the DDDP shall be enrolled on a full- time basis at both Institutions. Eligibility / Criteria for AIT • have strong academic records (both undergraduate and graduate) and normally hold a four-year bachelor's degree, and a Master's degree, preferably with a combination of course and thesis work, from an institution of good standing, acceptable to AIT. The minimum cGPA requirement for admission to the doctoral program is 3.50 or equivalent, at the Master's degree level. • English Proficiency Requirement: AIT-EET:6 or IELTS-Academic:6 (writing 6) or TOEFL Paper: 550 (writing 59-61) or TOEFL CBT: 213 (writing 25-26): TOEFL IBT: 80 (writing 21- 23); • submit a brief outline of dissertation research proposal (5-10 pages) including the required research facilities, if necessary. • Two recommendation letters. Eligibility / Criteria for IIT • An applicant belonging to the above admission categories should possess the following qualifications in appropriate areas to be eligible to apply for admission for the Ph.D. programme of the Institute. o Masters degree or equivalent in respective discipline with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 6.00 on a 10 point scale or equivalent as determined by the Institute wherever letter grades are awarded; or 60% marks in aggregate (of all the years/semesters) where marks are awarded, for the GENERAL (UR) category and qualified national level graduate entrance test: GATE/UGC-NET/CSIR-NET or equivalent or holding a national level fellowship. The condition for national level graduate admission test is not applicable to sponsored full-time and part-time research candidates. Candidates with postgraduate degree in professional courses can be admitted with institute assistantship. The condition of GATE/NET qualification is not mandatory. OR o B.Tech. / B.Arch. degree or equivalent in respective discipline from CFTIs with excellent academic record (with a minimum CGPA of 7.00 on a 10 point scale or 70% marks) with GATE. Graduates from the IITs getting a CGPA score of 8.00 or above (on scale of 10) would be entitled to the assistantship without having to appear in GATE. OR The candidates pursuing master’s programs in Engineering or Architecture from IIT Roorkee having CGPA of at least 8.50 on a 10 point scale (after first year/ completing all courses) shall have a choice of internal lateral entry in to Ph.D. programme after completing all requirements of the first two semesters of first year of the Master’s programme. • The admission eligibility requirements may be relaxed to 5.5 on a 10 point scale or equivalent, or to 55% marks to the following categories: o SC/ST candidates with Master’s degree or equivalent degree. o Any category of PD (Persons with different abilities) candidate holding Master’s degree or equivalent degree. Note: Candidates belonging to OBC category must submit a copy of category certificate as per GOI, the format of the same is also available on the Institute website, OBC Noncreamy layer certificate should have been issued after 31.03.2017 by a competent authority.

Indian Institute of Technology - Kanpur

Indian Institute of Technology - Kanpur, India was established in 1959, is one of the premier institutions established by the

Government of India. The aim of the Institute is to provide meaningful education, to conduct original research of the highest

standard and to provide leadership in technological innovation. Researchers at IIT Kanpur do high level research often at the

forefront in its area. The diversity of research projects undertaken by IITK is a measure of the strong track record of research at

IITK. It is the result of the great synergy between the fundamental research and applied research done at IITK.

Education at IITK Education at IIT Kanpur empowers the students with a critical thinking led approach, scientific temperament and knowledge in science, engineering, management and humanities fields to solve problems that challenge humanity. The globally acclaimed education prepares the students for rewarding and exciting careers. The excellent education has enabled the alumni to succeed in diverse fields. more information of IITK PRE-ADMISSION FORM

Indian Institute of Technology - Roorkee

Indian Institute of Technology - Roorkee, India is among the foremost of institutes of national importance in higher

technological education and in engineering, basic and applied research. Since its establishment, the Institute has played a vital

role in providing the technical manpower and know-how to the country and in pursuit of research. The Institute ranks amongst

the best technological institutions in the world and has contributed to all sectors of technological development. It has also been

considered a trend-setter in the area of education and research in the field of science, technology, and engineering.

The Institute had celebrated its Sesquicentennial in October 1996 and now completed more than 170 years of its existence. It

was converted to IIT on September 21, 2001 by an Ordinance issued by the Government of India declared it as the nation’s

seventh Indian Institute of Technology, an “Institution of National Importance”.

Life at IITR “ Life at an IIT is always great, but at IIT Roorkee, it's a special blend of a modern life and traditional values. History, it is said, is a great teacher, and given our glorious and long heritage of over 150 years, we have had a long time to learn! Combine that with the latest of cutting-edge technologies, and you have IITR in a nutshell....” more information of IITR

A IT S TUDE N TS IIT S T UD E N T S V E N U E D U R A TI O N T U I T I O N F EE & REG F E E L I V I N G EXP O THER F EES ( S TU D E N T, V IS A , LC , ETC) V E N U E D U R A TI O N T U I T I O N F EE & REG F E E L I V I N G EXP O THER F EES ( S TU D E N T, V IS A , LC , ETC) A I T 4 S E M ES T E RS • PR O V I D E D BY A I T AS P E R A I T P RA C T I C E • 192,000 P E R S E M (TOTAL O F 768,00 0 ) • OTH E R F EE S AS P E R A I T STAN D ARD R ATE IIT 4 S E M ES T E RS PR O V I D E D BY I I T AS P E R II T PRACTICE IIT 3 S E M ES T E RS NO F EE S • PR O V I D E D S C HO L ARSH I P BY II T ( To c o v e r b a s ic livi n g e x p e ns e s i n c l ud i n g acc o mm o da ti o n a n d m ed i ca l / h ea lth i ns u r a n ce ) • OTH E R F EE S/ e x p e ns e s h a ll be bo r n e b y s tu de n t A I T 3 S E M ES T E RS NO F EE S • Sti p e n d p r o v i de d b y II T • t o p u p f r o m A I T f o r acc o mm o da ti o n a n d m ed i ca l / h ea lth i ns u r a n c e • OTH E R F EE S/ e x p e ns e s h a ll be bo r n e b y s tu de n t

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee India Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur India

semesters semesters semesters semesters 4 4 3 3 AIT STUDENTS IIT STUDENTS • Tuition Fees - subsidized by partial AIT Scholarship to selected students • Other fees will be as per standard AIT rate @AIT @IIT @IIT @AIT • No Tuition Fees • Other fees and expense shall be borne by student • Tuition Fees - provided by IIT as per IIT practice • Other fees and expense shall be borne by student • Stipend provided by IIT-Roorkee/Kanpur o top up from AIT for accommodation and medical/ health insurance • Other fees and expense shall be borne by student

IIT REQUIREMENTS • Master degree CGPA of 6.00 on a 10 point scale

• Master degree GPA of 3.50 or equivalent • AITEE / IELTS 6.0 AIT REQUIREMENTS

NAVIGATION

ADDRESS Asian Institute of Technology 58 Moo 9, Km. 42, Paholyothin Highway P.O. Box 4, Klong Luang Pathumthani 12120 Thailand CONTACT Email: unified@ait.ac.th

The Dual Doctoral Degree Program (DDDP) IIT-Kanpur and IIT-Roorkee aims to develop academic and student exchange between two institutions whereby students who successfully complete the DDDP will be awarded a two separate doctoral degrees for the one thesis with the certificates from each Institution clearly indicating the joint nature of the degrees. Students will stay at Home Institution for 4 semesters (2 years) and continue the doctoral program at partner institution for 3 semesters. PRE-ADMISSION FORM Benefits • There is very high demand of PhDs in India as it has become mandatory to have PhD for teaching profession in Universities, • Students will pay a reduced fee as they will spend minimum 3 semesters in partner institution, during this time their 3 semesters fee will be waived off by host as well as partner institutions, • The credits of courses and the thesis will be recognized by each partner on reciprocal basis. • Students upon fulfilling the requirements of each institutions will be awarded the Doctoral Degree from the host institution and an additional degree from the partner institution mentioning that the doctoral degree was done jointly in both the institutions. • Students will receive stipend/ accommodation / health coverage from participating institutions based on MoA The Procedure • Fill up Pre-Admission Online Form • Students interested in getting admitted into the DDDP shall first be selected into the PhD program at either Institution as per the selection procedures of the respective Institution. This Institution shall be called the Home Institution. • The collaborating departments from both the Institutions shall then select potential DDDP Scholars from among the students thus selected into the individual PhD program at either Institution. • The admission to the DDDP shall be subjected to the normal application and selection criteria and other entrance requirements for entry into the PhD program at the Partner Institution. • The procedure shall normally be carried out within six to twelve months of the student initially enrolling in the PhD program, through video conference and/or by any means including exchange of data pertaining to the students, reference letters, and so on. • Students finally selected into the DDDP shall be enrolled on a full- time basis at both Institutions. Eligibility / Criteria for AIT • have strong academic records (both undergraduate and graduate) and normally hold a four-year bachelor's degree, and a Master's degree, preferably with a combination of course and thesis work, from an institution of good standing, acceptable to AIT. The minimum cGPA requirement for admission to the doctoral program is 3.50 or equivalent, at the Master's degree level. • English Proficiency Requirement: AIT-EET:6 or IELTS-Academic:6 (writing 6) or TOEFL Paper: 550 (writing 59-61) or TOEFL CBT: 213 (writing 25-26): TOEFL IBT: 80 (writing 21-23); • submit a brief outline of dissertation research proposal (5-10 pages) including the required research facilities, if necessary. • Two recommendation letters. Eligibility / Criteria for IIT An applicant belonging to the above admission categories should possess the following qualifications in appropriate areas to be eligible to apply for admission for the Ph.D. programme of the Institute. • Masters degree or equivalent in respective discipline with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 6.00 on a 10 point scale or equivalent as determined by the Institute wherever letter grades are awarded; or 60% marks in aggregate (of all the years/semesters) where marks are awarded, for the GENERAL (UR) category and qualified national level graduate entrance test: GATE/UGC-NET/CSIR- NET or equivalent or holding a national level fellowship. The condition for national level graduate admission test is not applicable to sponsored full-time and part-time research candidates. Candidates with postgraduate degree in professional courses can be admitted with institute assistantship. The condition of GATE/NET qualification is not mandatory. OR • B.Tech. / B.Arch. degree or equivalent in respective discipline from CFTIs with excellent academic record (with a minimum CGPA of 7.00 on a 10 point scale or 70% marks) with GATE. Graduates from the IITs getting a CGPA score of 8.00 or above (on scale of 10) would be entitled to the assistantship without having to appear in GATE. OR The candidates pursuing master’s programs in Engineering or Architecture from IIT Roorkee having CGPA of at least 8.50 on a 10 point scale (after first year/ completing all courses) shall have a choice of internal lateral entry in to Ph.D. programme after completing all requirements of the first two semesters of first year of the Master’s programme. The admission eligibility requirements may be relaxed to 5.5 on a 10 point scale or equivalent, or to 55% marks to the following categories: • SC/ST candidates with Master’s degree or equivalent degree. • Any category of PD (Persons with different abilities) candidate holding Master’s degree or equivalent degree. Note: Candidates belonging to OBC category must submit a copy of category certificate as per GOI, the format of the same is also available on the Institute website, OBC Noncreamy layer certificate should have been issued after 31.03.2017 by a competent authority.