Admission Notice- IITGn Announced Admission into MSc 2016

Anjani Chaand

Updated On: November 30, 2015 12:59 pm IST

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Gandhinagar invites applications for admission to 2 years Master of Science (M.Sc) in Cognitive Science program
Admission Notice-  IITGn Announced Admission into MSc 2016

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Gandhinagar invites applications for admission to 2 years Master of Science (M.Sc) in Cognitive Science program for the session 2016. Admission to MSc Program is offered on the basis of entrance test and interview. The Institute will invite a limited number of candidates for a written test and interview based on the academic records and aptitude for cognitive science. The final selection will be based on all of above, viz., academic records, aptitude for cognitive science, written test and interview. The Institute may also exercise the option of offering admission to a few outstanding candidates based on academic records without calling them for written test and/or interview.

Test and interview will be held at IIT Gandhinagar. However, if there is any change in the venue, the shortlisted candidate will be intimated.

The candidates appearing for the Test/Interview will be reimbursed any amount exceeding Rs.600/- for to and fro single second-sleeper class railway fare by the shortest route from their place of residence to the Institute /venue of the Test / Interview. For example, in case of total railway fare of Rs.1000/- the candidate will be reimbursed Rs.400/-. It is required to produce evidence (railway ticket) in support of the claim.

Eligibility Criteria

Students who have a Bachelor’s degree (e.g. B.A., B.Sc., B.Tech.) with a minimum of 55% (5.5 CGPA for students with letter grades/CGPA) aggregate marks for General/OBC category candidates and at least 50% (5.0 CGPA for students with letter grades/CGPA) aggregate marks for SC, ST and PD category candidates in the qualifying degree, are eligible to apply for admission to the Master’s program in Cognitive Science. The students who would be completing Bachelor’s degree in the academic year 2015-2016 are also eligible to apply.

The short-listing of the applications is based on the overall credentials (Marks in the qualifying examinations, academic achievements and aptitude for cognitive science. The eligibility criteria mentioned above is minimum. The committee may use higher cut-off levels for shortlisting.

Fees (Tentative)

Particulars

INR per Semester

Semester Fee

19,750 (less 5000 for SC/ST/PD)

Refundable Security Deposit

5,000

One time Admission Fee

4,000

Mess + Laundry fee

15,550

Financial Support

Eligible candidates admitted to MSc Cognitive Science program will receive a monthly scholarship of Rs. 5,000/-. The stipend support will be renewed per semester subject to a student’s continued satisfactory progress in the program.

Travel Scholarships

Institute encourages MSc students to present their research work at national and international conferences, and provides travel scholarships of up to Rs. 60000/- to such students.

Hostel Facility

All students admitted to MSc Cognitive Science is eligible for hostel accommodation on a sharing basis.

Application Procedure

All applications must be submitted online. You NEED NOT send the hard copy of the application form. However, you need to furnish hardcopy of the application form with photograph and all the documentary evidence in original (testimonials, certificates, publications, work experience and research/professional experience) at the time of interview. Incomplete applications will be rejected. There is NO application fee.

Important Dates

Last date for submitting applications

January 15, 2016

Web announcement of short-listed candidates

January 30, 2016

Test and interview

March 12-13, 2016

Web announcement of selected candidates

March 25, 2016

Last date for payment of fees

April 15, 2016

Format of Written Test

The examination is a multiple choice test that will assess general reading and comprehension in English.

For More information visit http://www.iitgn.ac.in

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