PhD in Metallurgical & Material Engineering is a broad discipline which emphasizes strong materials engineering fundamentals ranging from the extracting of metals and minerals from ores, to the production of steel, development and fabrication of alloys, pure metals and other materials. This program is basically designed for the working professionals where they get exposed to the most advanced science and engineering principles necessary for understanding the properties and processing of materials. Student’s potential gets broadened through this program enhancing technical versatility. The sole aim of this programme is to cater to the largest demands of the industry by providing valuable industrial experience and imparting cutting edge knowledge to the students.

Eligibility criteria:

Students who have completed their graduate study and master’s degree in relevant discipline with at least 60% marks in aggregate are eligible for this degree. For admission to this course, students have to go through the entrance exam conducted by various universities, followed by GD and interview.

Course duration:

The duration of the course is not fixed. It depends on the thesis or dissertation. Once the thesis or dissertation gets approved, the course gets completed.

Job prospects:

This course offers tremendous opportunities to the researchers who wish to pursue a career in the mineral industry. Many qualified graduate students are also work as research assistants to assist the faculty members in the completion of various research projects.

Best places to pursue in India:

•    IIT Bombay
•    National Institute of Technology Karnataka
•    IIT Kharagpur
•    IIT Kanpur
•    IIT Roorkee