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 ====== Research Associateships in Analog and Mixed Signal VLSI Design ======
 
 ===== Frequently asked questions ​Important dates ===== 
   * **Applications are now closed. Applicants meeting the shortlisting norms have been sent email notifications about the interviews.** 
   * 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: Online test and interviews will be held on 30th April 2025.  
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 ===== Frequently asked questions =====
 
 ==== 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? ==
   * The stipend in this programme is higher. You will receive minimum emoluments of Rs. 2025,000/- 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? ==
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 ==== Eligibility ====
 
 == 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 met the following requirement for Have a valid GATE score of 650 or more in 2013 EC, EE, or 2014 
     * IN. Currently, ​GATE EC paper: Rank 1 to 1000scores are valid for 3 years. ​ 
      * GATE EE paper: Rank 1 to 750requirement is waived for IIT BTech students with a cumulative grade point average(CGPA) or 8 or higher.
 
 == I have not yet written GATE. Can I join this programme and write GATE next year? ==
   * No. A valid GATE 2013 or 2014 score is essential for admission to this programme unless you have a BTech degree from one of the IITs with a cumulative grade point average(CGPA) or 8 or higher.
 
 == I have a valid GATE score but less than the above cutoff. Can an exception be made? ==
   * No exceptions can be made to the cutoffs mentioned above. GATE requirement is waived for IIT BTech students with a cumulative grade point average(CGPA) or 8 or higher.
 
 == I have a GATE score above the cutoff, but in IN. Can that be considered? ==
   * No. Our department rules require GATE in EC or EE for admission to MS in microelectronics and VLSI. GATE requirement is waived for IIT BTech students with a cumulative grade point average(CGPA) or 8 or higher.
 
 == I have a BTech degree from one of the IITs. What are my eligibility norms? ==
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 == How do I apply? ==
   * Apply online [[:​tiiprogram/​applicationform|here]].
   * 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.
 
 == I filled out the form. How do I know it has been received? ==
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 == How do I prepare for the test and interview? ==
   * Your test and interview will test you on circuit analysis, electrical networks, and analog circuits at the undergraduate level. You can solve problems from follow one or more of the following books references below to brush up your basics. See the  questions of {{tiiprogram:​ti_sample.pdf|this paper}} for examples. You can also look at {{tiiprogram:​basicckts_freqdomain.pdf|this problem set}} and {{tiiprogram:​basicckts_timedomain.pdf|this one}} for the kind of basic questions on electrical circuits you can expect. ​ 
     * The courses below cover the relevant topics 
       * IIT Madras courses **Electrical and Magnetic Circuits**, **Electrical Circuits and Networks**, **Analog Systems and Laboratory**,​ and **Analog Circuits** deal with electrical networks and analog circuits 
       * [[http://​nptel.ac.in/​courses/​117106108/​|Basic Electrical Circuits]]: Online course on NPTEL 
       * [[http://​nptel.ac.in/​courses/​108106084/​|Analog Circuits]]: Online course on NPTEL 
     *  Electrical Networks: Hayt and Kemmerly, ​**//Engineering Circuit Analysis**//, McGraw Hill, 6/e. Chapters 1-10. 
     *  Analog electronics:​ Sergio Franco, ​**//Design with operational amplifiers and analog ICs**//, Tata McGraw Hill. Chapters 1-5, 8-10 
     *  Analog electronics:​ Sedra and Smith, ​**//Microelectronic Circuits**//, Oxford University Press, USA. (various editions). All chapters in part I, Chapters 1 and 6 in part II. 
     * **Electrical and Magnetic Circuits** and **Analog Circuits** video lectures available at [[httphttps://www.eeglobal.iitmoup.ac.incom/~nagendraushe/videolecturesproduct/doku.phpmicroelectronic-circuits-9780199339136?idcc=startin&​lang=en&​|http://wwwseventh edition]]. ee.iitm.acChapters 2, 7 and their pre-requisites. Other editions have similar content ​in /​~nagendra/​videolectures/​dokudifferent chapters. php?​id=start]]
 
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 == I've been shortlisted,​ what should I do? ==
   * The email notifying you that you've been shortlisted will include the instructions.
 
 == 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.
 
 == How do I reach IIT Madras campus for the test/​interview ==
   * [[http://​www.iitm.ac.in/​reaching|This link]] has directions to IIT Madras. ​
 
 == 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? ==
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 == I am interested in the regular research programmes at IIT Madras. Should I fill in this application to be called for the interview? Will applications to this programme automatically apply to the general research programmes? ==
   * If you want to apply only to the regular research programme at IIT Madras, fill out the application at [[http://​research.iitm.ac.in/​|http://​research.iitm.ac.in/​]]. You don't need to fill out the form for this program. ​
   * If you want to apply to the TI MS program, you have to fill out both the applications ​above form and the form at [[:​tiiprogram/​applicationform|here]]. You will be automatically ​be considered for the general research programme ​as well. 
 
 == I have been called for interviews of this program as well as the regular MS program. Do I need to pay the fees twice? ==
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 ==== Important dates ====
 
 == What is the deadline for applying to this programme? When and where are the interviews? ==
   * **Applications will be accepted from 12<​sup>​th</​sup>​ March 2015**. The application form will be inaccessible till then.
   * **Last date for submitting applications:​ 20<​sup>​th</​sup>​ March 2015** (The website will close at 5pm).
   * Notification to shortlisted candidates: 23<​sup>​rd</​sup>​ March 2015 (Email notification will be sent to the address provided).
   * Test and Interview dates: Test and interview will be conducted on two dates: ​ TBA. You can attend either of them. You should indicate which one you will be attending on the application form. The invitation email will contain the interview date which you indicated on the application form. 
 
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 ==== Other queries ====
 
 == I have other queries regarding this program. Whom should I contact? ==
   * Send any queries about the TI research associateship programme to ''​analogresearch@ee.iitm.ac.in''​.
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