PhD in Computer Science and Engineering

About the Program

The Ph.D programme in Computer Science and Engineering imparts the knowledge, skills and attitude to do world class research in the area of computer science. Doctorate students are expected to publish their work in leading international journals and conferences pertaining to their area of research. Research programmes leading to M.S/Ph.D. degrees are the main thrust in the institute. These programmes attract students from all corners of the country, in addition to some international students.

The research programmes have a limited amount of course work, essentially to prepare the student to carry out research, and to develop adequate breadth in the subject area. The main emphasis is on the research work leading to a thesis. This involves delving in depth into a research topic and includes grasping, evaluating and refining ideas, mathematical rigor, problem formulation, literature survey, implementation (programming) and performance evaluation. Typically students decide on their research area and faculty advisor within the first year while doing course work. Thereafter, the steps involved are finishing course work (to build research background and breadth), thesis proposal defense, and thesis defense. Upon clearing the requirements and the acceptance of their thesis proposal, the student works on the thesis, and its successful defense leads to the degree.

Course Duration

Flexible (6 semesters minimum; 12 semesters maximum). Typical duration varies between 4-6 years.

Eligibility

B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M Tech all branches, M.Sc, MCA, MA (Maths).

Curriculum

Breadth courses
A student has to take and clear any 3 courses (1 each from 2 sets, another from any set) from the following 2 sets by getting an average grade of B or higher.
Foundation Courses
CSE411 Complexity and Advanced Algorithms
CSE471 Statistical Methods in AI
CSE415 Principles of Programming Languages
CSE481 Optimization Methods
CSE418 Principles of Information Security
Systems Courses
CSE431 Distributed Systems
CSE441 Database Systems
CSE435 Computer Networks
CSE419 Compilers
CSE461 Software Engineering
Background Breadth Courses Depth Courses Comprehensive
Exam
Starting Academic
Level

PG from outside (respective area)

3

3

Required

L1

B.Tech from IIIT-H

*

6

Required

 L1

B.Tech (Honours) from IIIT-H

*

4

Required

L1

M.Tech from IIIT-H

*

4

Required

L1

Converted from MS to PhD without degree (After completing course requirements and making significant progress on research)

*

2

Required

L1

MS by Research Graduate from IIIT-H

*

2

**

L1

All others

3

4

Required

L1

– Not required as they have finished the courses during their stay at IIIT-H
** – Not required as they have successfully defended their MS Thesis at IIIT-H.
 

 A minimum of Rs.15,000/- and upto Rs.21,000/- per month (Based upon performance in course work) until completion of Comprehensive Examination.

 A minimum of Rs.22,000/- and upto Rs.30,000/- per month (Based upon candidates performance in research work) after comprehensive examination.

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