Faculty Information Slides – Click here

SAFE App login procedure – click here

Admission Procedure Outline:

The Ph.D. admission procedure is divided into the following stages:

1. Preparatory stage (25^th – 27^th April.):
   1. Open-house session
   2. Review of information
   3. Selection of specialization (from Aerodynamics, Dynamics and Control, Propulsion, Structures) based on research interest
   4. Arrangement and installation of necessary tools for the test.
   5. Mandatory Mock test
2. Online Written Test (29^th April.):
   • 1.5 hours exam
   • 15 marks for language and math.
   • 15 marks for specialization specific questions
   • Results to be announced by 4th^h May on Aerospace department website.
3. Interview (10^th – 14^th May.):
   1. 15-20 minute long panel interviews of the candidates shortlisted after the test.
   2. Results to be declared by the academic office by early June.

Action Items for the Applicants:

1. Attend the open-house session after going through this document (25th April, 3:00 – 4:00 pm)
   Meeting Details: Link
   Meeting number (access code): 184 476 6911

Meeting password: kJxiJsEs533

2. Study the faculty information slides and select up to 3 faculties whose work aligns well with your research interest. You also need to select the specialization based on the specialization of the faculties of your interest. Your online exam and the interviews will be based on the specialization you select. If your interests are cross-disciplinary, select the specialization closest to your liking and go through the procedure. You may be considered for an interview in the other specialization panel if found fit.
   The specializations are: Aerodynamics, Dynamics and Control, Propulsion, Structures.
   You are required to fill the Interest Form indicating your specialization and faculty choices by 27^th April. 23:59.

3. There will be a mandatory Mock Test a week before the actual test to get familiar with the online exam setup. You can join either one of the following 2 slots: 26^th / 27^th April (3:00 – 4:00 PM). Not participating in the mock test will automatically disqualify you from the admission process.

4. You will need to install the SAFE App on your Android or iOS phone and follow the steps mentioned in the “SAFE Login Procedure” on the department website. Use your Department Registration Number (example: “RAE20211XXXX”) as your “Roll Number”. You may also go through the following youtube channel for more information on SAFE.
   https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bZp8Qhr-SYTlD9SGsxGzmONXx9AzUdl

5. Study the Standard Operating Procedure available on the aerospace department website for the online exam and make necessary arrangements before the Mock test (arrange for two devices, install the necessary applications in both, identify an appropriate spot for the exam).
6. Register for your selected specialization on the SAFE App using the registration code which will be shared on 28^th April, and download the test on the App two hours before the test on 29^th. Appear for the online exam for your selected specialization following the guidelines. Any attempt to use unfair practices at any stage will lead to disqualification from the admission process.
7. Candidates shortlisted after the test will appear for the interviews by the panel from the selected specialization. The interview time will be allocated and communicated after the shortlisting.

Refer the following detailed list of action items along with the timeline:

Action Checklist: