RESEARCH WORK/THESIS

Foreign nationals registered for a UG/PG/PhD degree in a recognized Institute/University who are officially sponsored by that Institute/University to carry out Project work or to avail of a laboratory or other facilities at IITPKD for a period not exceeding two semesters can be accepted as visiting students under the MoU or non-MOU category.

The admission of foreign nationals under the MoU will be made in accordance with the terms and conditions spelt out in the MoU agreed to between IITPKD and the partner University/Institution concerned. Students are required to bear costs related to living expenses, boarding, lodging and travel. Accommodation is provided in hostels on payment basis (approx. Rs.27,000/- per semester).  Students arriving under the MoU will not be charged tuition fees.

For the admission of foreign nationals under the non-MOU category, students are requested to pay the corresponding tuition fee per semester as per the rules and regulations of IITPKD. 
 

2.1 The student must be registered under a UG/PG/PhD program in a recognized foreign Institute/University.
2.2 The student should be nominated/recommended by the recognized university for the Project work, for both MOU and non-MOU category. 
2.3 The student is requested to identify a faculty advisor they are interested to work with in IITPKD. They should approach the concerned IITPKD faculty for acceptance to be their supervisor at IITPKD throughout their project work with the recommendation from their advisor/guide at the home institute.

*The Office of International Relations can also help the students in identifying supervisor at IITPKD*
2.4 Students are expected to have a good knowledge of English. 

3.1 Students are requested to fill in the Application form and email the necessary documents 

3.2 Documents to be submitted
       3.2.1 Photo (less than 50 kb)
       3.2.2 Official Passport with a minimum validity of 6 months
       3.2.3 Curriculum vitae 
       3.2.4 University transcripts
       3.2.5 Nomination letter from the home institute mentioning the department the student would like to apply to. 
       3.2.6 Acceptance letter from an IITPKD professor willing to guide the student throughout the research work.. 

4.1 There is no deadline for the submission of project work applications. Students can apply at any time during the year.

4.2 If project work accompanies course work requirements, the students are requested to start along with the commencement of the semesters as follows; 
Fall semester: Commences on July 2nd week
Spring semester: Commences on January 1st week 

5.1 What kind of visa should I apply for?
UG/PG students can apply for a student visa and MS, PhD students are requested to apply for a research visa. 

5.2 Can a UG student do Project work?
Yes, UG students can apply for Project work.

APPLICATIONS & GENERAL QUERIES

Name : Ms Nibedita Dey
Executive Officer, International Relations
Agora Building, Nila Campus
E-mail: ir_office@iitpkd.ac.in
Landline: +91 +91-4912 09 2111
Mob: +91 7595911769

Name: Ms. Kavitha G R 
Designation: Manager, International Relations
Email: iar@iitpkd.ac.in
Contact: +91 9444536574