Department Computer Science & Engineering, IIT Guwahati
Ph.D Admission- July 2020-Frequently Asked Questions

1. How will I reach IIT Guwahati from airport /railway station?

Kindly refer to our sample call letter. The last page contains ome basic information on how to reach IITG campus.

2. Upon reaching campus what should I do (for those who wish to stay in the hostel)?

Upon arrival  at  IITG  campus,  you  may  report  to  the  security  desk  of  the  concerned  hostel.  Hostel name will be put up on our webpage by  20^th May  2020.  Names of all 
candidates  will be handed over to the security section of the respective hostel. The security will assign  rooms to you. To lock the room, kindly carry a lock and key set with you.

3.  Will  the  accompanying  guardian  get  an  accommodation  in  the  hostel  when  I 
come for admission test?

As per IIT Guwahati policy, only for the candidate, we will provide accommodation. It is  not possible to accommodate guardians who accompany the candidates in our hostels.

4.  How long is the accommodation available in the campus hostel?

Accommodation will be available  to candidate one day before written test to one day after the interview. If an extension is needed, you have to contact the caretaker of the respective 
hostel. If you need bedding, then you may need to pay at the security desk of the hostel at  the time of check-in. You may dine at the hostel mess by paying the respective charges.

5.  What should I do on the written test day?

Report at the Seminar Room, CSE Department, IITG by 9:AM am with all your documents mentioned in the call letter. A room wise seating plan for the written test will be displayed 
on the notice board. The security personnel and our student volunteers will guide you to the respective room for writing the exam.


6.  What all documents have to be brought for the admission process?

All documents mentioned in the call letter (refer sample call letter given in admission page) in original and one set of self-attested copies of them have to be brought during admission.

7.  What all documents have to be with the candidate during the written test?

The  candidate  needs  to  carry  a  printout  of  the  application  form  and  a  valid  proof  of  identification (Aaadhar card, Driving license, PAN card, Voters ID card, Passport). Other 
documents are needed only at the time of document verification.

8.  Do I need to bring original certificates?

If you have originals with you, bring them. Else, bring the attested copies and show it at  CSE department office.  You have to give a declaration that you will produce the originals 
later for completing the admission (if you are selected). Till then you will be offered only a provisional admission.

9.  As per the shortlist cut off I am eligible to be called for the test, but neither I got  any mail nor my name is there in the list of shortlisted candidates. What should I do?
Write  an  email  to  cseadmissions@iitg.ac.in  mentioning  your  application  number  and  academic credentials.

10. What will be the duration of the written test? What will be the model of the test?

The admission test will be a descriptive  type test of 2-hour duration. The syllabus is available in CSE department admission page.

11. By what time the result of the written test will be declared?

The interview shortlist will be announced by 2.30 PM (approximately) of the day of Written Test.


12.  When will be the interview held for those who qualify the written test?

The interview will  be (next day of Written Test) on 04 June 2020  from 9AM onwards. It may go up to late in the evening.
Hence you are requested to plan for your accommodation and travel accordingly.

13. Are candidates eligible for reimbursement of travel expense for attending the Ph.Dadmission test?

Regular category candidates are eligible for reimbursement of sleeper class train fare/non-AC bus fare. When you appear for Ph.D admission test, submit your travel tickets and bank
account information. The amount will be credited to your account after getting approval from competent authorities.

 14.  If I have any other question, what should I do?

Send an email to cseadmissions@iitg.ac.in mentioning your application number.