Answer:The duration varies as per the qualifying and/or highest degree of the candidate (Bachelors/Masters). For example, candidates with MBA or equivalent degree in Management will have a minimum duration of 4 semesters and maximum of 6 years. Click here for further information on which category you fall under (https://www.iitk.ac.in/doaa/data/PG-Manual.pdf) Follow Section 7.1. [Minimum Duration, Maximum Duration and Academic Requirements]
Answer: Check section [4.3. Semester Load Requirements]
(https://www.iitk.ac.in/doaa/data/PG-Manual.pdf)
Answer: Yes. Check Section 2.9 for part-time PhD programme details (eligibility criteria etc.)
(https://www.iitk.ac.in/doaa/data/PG-Manual.pdf)
Answer: Check for details under Section 4.3. [Semester Load Requirements]
(https://www.iitk.ac.in/doaa/data/PG-Manual.pdf)
Answer: Yes. For details check Section 4.8. [Change of Registration from Full-Time to PartTime Ph.D. Programme] of PG Manual (https://www.iitk.ac.in/doaa/data/PG-Manual.pdf)
Answer:Click on the following link to access the Ph.D. Course structure and curriculum
(https://iitk.ac.in/doms/ph-d-course-structure-and-curriculum)
Answer: Please note that IIT- Kanpur employs a centralized standard format of certificate for reserved category students. Those students who have applied in the reserved category (SC/ST/OBC/PD), should bring with them the appropriate certificate in that prescribed format when they come for the written test.
Click here for SC/ST Format
Click here for OBC format
Click here for PD format
Answer:Your referees will receive an e-mail from This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with subject "Request for Reference". Referees can submit their recomendations through the link provided in that e-mail.
Answer: Click here for important instructions.
Answer: Accommodation can be arranged in hostel of IIT Kanpur on additional payment. Please contact admission facilitator for the same. Food related bills have to paid by the candidates themselves.