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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 ===== |
| + | * **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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| ==== 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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| == How do I prepare for the test and interview? == | == 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 follow one or more of the 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. | * Your test and interview will test you on circuit analysis, electrical networks, and analog circuits at the undergraduate level. You can follow one or more of the 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. | * 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: 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. | + | * Analog electronics: Sedra and Smith, //Microelectronic Circuits//, Oxford University Press, USA, [[https://global.oup.com/ushe/product/microelectronic-circuits-9780199339136?cc=in&lang=en&|seventh edition]]. Chapters 2, 7 and their pre-requisites. Other editions have similar content in different chapters. |
| - | * [[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 and Magnetic Circuits** and **Analog Circuits** video lectures available [[http://www.ee.iitm.ac.in/~nagendra/videolectures/doku.php?id=start|here]] | + | |
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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 == | ||
| - | * [[http://www.iitm.ac.in/reaching|This link]] has directions to IIT Madras. | ||
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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 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? == | == 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 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 at [[:tiiprogram/applicationform|here]]. You will be automatically be considered for the general research programme. | + | * If you want to apply to the TI MS program, you have to fill out both the above form and the form at [[:tiiprogram/applicationform|here]]. You will 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? == | == 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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| == 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 ==== | ||
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| - | * Applications will be accepted from 15<sup>th</sup> March 2018. The application form will be inaccessible till then. | ||
| - | * Last date for submitting applications: 30<sup>th</sup> March 2018. | ||
| - | * 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 2018. | ||
| - | * Test and Interview dates: Test and interview will be conducted on two dates: 21<sup>st</sup> April 2018(Saturday) and 19<sup>th</sup> May 2018(Saturday). The invitation email will contain the interview date which you indicated on the application form. | ||
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