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| ====== Research Associateships in Analog and Mixed Signal VLSI Design ====== | ====== Research Associateships in Analog and Mixed Signal VLSI Design ====== | ||
| - | ===== Frequently asked questions ===== | + | |
| + | ===== Important dates ===== | ||
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| + | * **Applications are now closed. Shortlisting emails have been sent to candidates who meet the criteria(CFTI: 80%; CGPA is converted to % according to IITM's prescribed formula as 10*CGPA-0.5; non-CFTI: GATE score of 650 and must meet the regular MS criteria)** | ||
| + | * You have to first apply to the MS program at IIT Madras at [[https://research.iitm.ac.in/|https://research.iitm.ac.in/]]. Choose EE6 as our first preference for specialization in that form. | ||
| + | * Test and Interview dates: They will be scheduled between 29th April and 6th May. The schedule will be communicated after applications are processed. | ||
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| ==== General information about the programme ==== | ==== General information about the programme ==== | ||
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| == What is the difference between doing an MS under this scheme and a regular MS at IIT Madras? == | == What is the difference between doing an MS under this scheme and a regular MS at IIT Madras? == | ||
| - | * The stipend in this programme is higher. You will receive minimum emoluments of Rs. 20,000/- per month throughout the programme subject to your performance. You will have the opportunity to intern at Texas Instruments India(TII) and are expected to join TII after you receive your MS degree. The requirements for the MS degree are the same as in the regular MS programme at IIT Madras. The degree you will receive is exactly the same as the regular MS degree from IIT Madras. | + | * The stipend in this programme is higher. You will receive minimum emoluments of Rs. 25,000/- per month throughout the programme subject to your performance. You will have the opportunity to intern at Texas Instruments India(TII) and are expected to join TII after you receive your MS degree. The requirements for the MS degree are the same as in the regular MS programme at IIT Madras. The degree you will receive is exactly the same as the regular MS degree from IIT Madras. |
| == How long does it to take to receive the MS degree? == | == How long does it to take to receive the MS degree? == | ||
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| == What are the requirements I need to satisfy to apply to this programme? == | == What are the requirements I need to satisfy to apply to this programme? == | ||
| * You must have a Bachelor's degree in Electronics/Electrical/Telecommunications/Instrumentation engineering (or allied disciplines) with an aggregate of 65% (up to the final semester; if the final semester results are not yet announced, up to the seventh semester). | * You must have a Bachelor's degree in Electronics/Electrical/Telecommunications/Instrumentation engineering (or allied disciplines) with an aggregate of 65% (up to the final semester; if the final semester results are not yet announced, up to the seventh semester). | ||
| - | * Have a valid GATE score of 700 or more in EC, EE, or IN. Currently, GATE scores are valid for 3 years. | + | * Have a valid GATE score of 650 or more in EC, EE, or IN. Currently, GATE scores are valid for 3 years. |
| * GATE requirement is waived for IIT BTech students with a cumulative grade point average(CGPA) or 8 or higher. | * GATE requirement is waived for IIT BTech students with a cumulative grade point average(CGPA) or 8 or higher. | ||
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| == I've been shortlisted, what should I do? == | == I've been shortlisted, what should I do? == | ||
| * The email notifying you that you've been shortlisted will include the instructions. | * The email notifying you that you've been shortlisted will include the instructions. | ||
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| - | == I am interested in this programme, but I cannot attend the test because my exams fall on the same day. What should I do? == | ||
| - | * To accommodate such clashes, test and interviews are held on two dates. You can choose to attend on either day. | ||
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| - | == How do I reach IIT Madras campus for the test/interview == | ||
| - | * Frequently used entry points to Chennai and possible modes of transportation are given below. Please check the internet for up to date information. Within IIT Madras, there are buses from the main gate to academic and hostel zones. | ||
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| - | == For how many days is the interview process? == | ||
| - | * The process will be over in a single day. You should plan to be here up to 7pm. | ||
| == I don't have the degree certificate yet. What should I bring? == | == I don't have the degree certificate yet. What should I bring? == | ||
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| == I want to get a Master's degree from IIT Madras. Should I do an MS or an MTech? == | == I want to get a Master's degree from IIT Madras. Should I do an MS or an MTech? == | ||
| * In the area of analog/mixed signal integrated circuit design, the short answer is: **MS**, definitely! Click [[:forstudents:msversusmtech|here]] to find out why. | * In the area of analog/mixed signal integrated circuit design, the short answer is: **MS**, definitely! Click [[:forstudents:msversusmtech|here]] to find out why. | ||
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| - | ===== Important dates ===== | ||
| - | * Applications will be accepted from 10<sup>th</sup> March 2019. The application form will be inaccessible till then. | ||
| - | * Last date for submitting applications: 31<sup>st</sup> March 2019. | ||
| - | * You will also need to apply to the MS program at IIT Madras at [[https://research.iitm.ac.in/|https://research.iitm.ac.in/]]. Choose EE6 as one of your specializations in that form. **The last date for this will be notified at https://research.iitm.ac.in** | ||
| - | * Notification to shortlisted candidates: 3<sup>rd</sup> April 2019. | ||
| - | * Test and Interview dates: Test and interview will be conducted on two dates: 20<sup>th</sup> April 2019(Saturday) and 18<sup>th</sup> May 2019(Saturday). The invitation email will contain the interview date which you indicated on the application form. | ||
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