The Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (IEOR) group in the Department of Mechanical Engineering offers a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programme for students aspiring to pursue advanced research in IEOR. Candidates with a qualifying degree in M.Tech., B.Tech., B.E., or M.Sc. are eligible to apply for admission to the Ph.D. programme, subject to fulfilling the institute’s admission criteria and programme requirements. The Ph.D. programme integrates comprehensive coursework with in-depth research, culminating in a doctoral dissertation. It is designed to provide a strong theoretical foundation, methodological rigor, and practical insights into diverse areas of industrial engineering and operations research. Graduates of the programme are expected to demonstrate the ability to conduct original and significant research, contributing to the advancement of knowledge and practice in the field of IEOR.
The Institute TA scholarship is for a period of 5 years. This is the duration within which Ph.D. students should normally attempt to finish their requirements and submit their thesis. Students admitted with scholarships (UQIDAR) will be governed by the rule of those scholarships. Ph.D. students can apply for PMRF fellowship too, as per PMRF guidelines.
More details can be found on the IIT Delhi Curriculum Information page.