Regular PhD : Full-time, residential research candidates.
•Research Areas:Surface & Riverine Dynamics,Hydrology & Climate Systems,Solid Earth & Geophysics,Energy & Sustainability,Geoarchaeology & Paleoclimate,Remote Sensing & Digital Earth.
•Credit Requirements: Total credit requirement:96–100 credits
a)Coursework:16-20 Credits
b)Research:~80 Credits
c)The advisor/doctoral studies committee may assign up to 32 additional credits for knowledge enhancement.
d)Mandatory courses:i)PG Orientation Programme Aarohan – 2 credits ii)Physical Education – 0 credits
•For more Details:https://iitgn.ac.in/admissions/phd
Early PhD: A full-time residential fellowship aimed at enabling early entry into PhD directly after a BTech (or equivalent), designed to fast-track talented undergraduates into advanced research.
•ResearchAreas: Same as in Regular PhD.
•Credit Requirements: Same as in Regular PhD.
•For more Details: https://iitgn.ac.in/admissions/sephd
PhD (CDP) Continuing Doctoral Programme: A part-time PhD track tailored for working professionals, allowing them to pursue doctoral research while remaining employed.
•Research Areas: Same as in Regular PhD.
•For more Details: https://iitgn.ac.in/admissions/phd-cdp
Professional Leader’s PhD Programme: This opportunity for senior leaders in academia/ industry/ administration to further their education, gain new perspectives, and contribute to global causes
.•Research Areas: Same as in Regular PhD.
•For more Details: https://iitgn.ac.in/admissions/phd-pl
Special Ph.D. Admission Drive: Invites applications from highly motivated students from SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwD categories.
•Research Areas: Same as in Regular PhD.
•For more Details:https://iitgn.ac.in/admissions/specialdrive