Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT: Phase II (Chip to Startup (C2S) Project)

Digital India Corporation, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, has granted scholarships under the "Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT: Phase II". Admissions are open to the PhD degree program on a full-time basis (one seat under the “Chip to Startup (C2S)” Project). Monthly scholarship of Rs. 38750/- for the first two years and Rs. 43750/- for the rest 3 years (support up to 5 years). Reimbursement of Rent (ROR): As per funding agency norms, if accommodation is not provided by the Institute. Annual contingency grant up to Rs. 1,20,000 per year. Financial Support for attending international conferences. Other terms and conditions: As per the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme Phase –II, funded by MeitY. Minimum Qualifications for students in Engineering Departments: M.E/M.Tech. or equivalent in an appropriate area with a minimum CGPA/CPI of 6.5 (on a 10-point scale) or equivalent (60% of marks). For SC/ST candidates, a minimum CGPA/CPI of 6.0 (on a 10-point scale) or equivalent (55% of marks). B.E./B.Tech. with an excellent academic record and with a CGPA/CPI of at least 8.0 (on 10 10-point scale) or equivalent (75% of marks). For graduates from IITs/NITs, the minimum CGPA/CPI requirement is 7.0 (on 10 10-point scale). For SC/ST candidates, there is a relaxation of 0.5 CGPA/CPI or 5% of marks. Specialization in Electronics and Communication Engineering under “Chip to Startup (C2S)” Project: Analog VLSI, Digital VLSI, Mixed-mode VLSI, Chip design, VLSI optimisation, quantum VLSI, Neuromorphic computing, IC packaging, RTL design, Physical design, topics related to VLSI. It is essential to work on research problems having relevance to Industry.