For Current IDRP Scholars

Information for Enrolled IDRP Scholars

Constitution of Doctoral Committee (DC) for PhD /General Test Committee (GTC) for MS

DC:

One DC member each from respective departments of guides.

3rd DC member from a department other than that of the two guides.

GTC:

One member from Host department and other members from any other department.

Coursework

  • The DC/GTC of the scholar will decide the course requirement.

  • Zeroth DC/GTC meeting: Physical meeting to decide the course work.

  • ID6020 (Introduction to Research) is a compulsory course. For ID6021, contact your respective Host departments.

  • IDRP student can take any course in the institute in consultation with DC/GTC.

  • Course work cannot be waived

Comprehensive Examination

  • Follow the guidelines of the parent/host department

  • IDRP scholars need to participate in both written and oral exam as per the institute norms

  • The DC in consultation with the scholar will decide the syllabus/paper for both the written and oral exams based on the scholar background and research problem (These may be identical to that of a regular scholar)

  • The weightage for oral and written exam should also be in accordance with the parent department

  • Under any circumstance, comprehensive examination will not be waived

TA Responsibilities

  • 8 hours per week as per MHRD Guidelines

  • Typically in the host department

  • Indicate your preference to the Host Department through your guide/ID coordinator of your Department

  • TA Orientation – attendance mandatory

Placement Opportunities

IDRP scholars can attend placements in both primary and secondary departments.