IIT Bhilai [IITB] : Faq

Ans. To be eligible for admission to the PhD course at IIT Bhilai, a candidate must have a Master's or Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Technology or an equivalent degree with a minimum of 60% marks (55% for SC/ST) and a valid GATE/JRF score or 2 years of professional experience.

Ans. Yes, IIT Bhilai offers a 2-year full-time MSc program in Mathematics. It is one of the most popular specializations in the MSc program. The cutoff for this program is relatively high, with a rank of 491 being the highest among all specializations.

Ans. The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) manages the counselling process for admission to IIT Bhilai. Seat allotment is based on the candidate's JEE Main rank and their preferences for colleges and courses. The entire process takes place online and consists of 7 rounds of counselling.

Ans. IIT Bhilai offers BTech programs in 5 popular specializations: Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, and Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering. These specializations are based on information obtained from the JoSAA 2022 portal.

Ans. Yes, IIT Bhilai provides specific benefits to students of the SC/ST category. For example, SC/ST candidates are given a 5% relaxation in the qualifying degree marks, which means they need to have a minimum of 70% marks in class 12, as compared to other candidates who need to have at least 75% marks or be in the top 20 percentile in class 12.

Ans. Yes, IIT Bhilai offers several scholarship programs, such as the Merit-cum-Means Scholarship, SC/ST Scholarships, and Free Studentship, among others. The institute also provides fellowships to non-sponsored MTech and PhD students for 21 months and 3 years.

Ans. IIT Bhilai offers special scholarships to eligible SC/ST students. These students are entitled to free meals, boarding, and a monthly allowance of Rs 250. To be eligible for this scholarship, the combined annual income of the student's parents should be at most Rs. 5 lakhs for UR students and Rs. 6 lakhs for OBC students, and the student must maintain the least CGPA of 7.0.