Ph.D. in Information Technology and Systems at IIM Kashipur

Ph.D. in Information Technology and Systems at IIM Kashipur in Kashipur, Uttarakhand is a 3-year doctoral programme.

The course is about software development, databases, web technologies and networking, with more weight on applying computing to business systems.

IIM Kashipur is a public/government institute, founded in 2011. This page brings together what is on record for this course at IIM Kashipur — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most Ph.D programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means software development, databases, web technologies and networking, with more weight on applying computing to business systems. Typical first jobs: software developer, IT consultant, network or systems administrator.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask IIM Kashipur for the current semester-wise plan.

IIM Kashipur has not published a fee for Ph.D. in Information Technology and Systems on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 3 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

For admission to Ph.D. in Information Technology and Systems, you usually need a master's degree in a related subject. The minimum marks on record at IIM Kashipur are: X: 0.0, XII: 0.0, Graduation: 60.0.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through UGC NET and a university's own test. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check IIM Kashipur's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

The admission process usually runs like this:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take UGC NET and a university's own test and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to IIM Kashipur on its website (www.iimkashipur.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

Going by the latest placement record (2023) show an average package of ₹18.1 lakh, a median package of ₹17.2 lakh and a highest package of ₹37 lakh at IIM Kashipur. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

IIM Kashipur runs 2 Ph.D specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• Ph.D. in Finance and Accounting

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in software development? You will spend 3 years on it.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does IIM Kashipur compare with other colleges offering Ph.D in and around Kashipur?