PhD Review for Architects/Planners @IIT Kgp

Positive- Highly reputed, prestigious IIT tag.Self Sustainable campus, you get everything within the campus, including hotels, hospital, bank, post office, police station etc. Negative- Poor Location, no city life beyond campus, far from Kolkata around 150km

It's all upto you, there's no pressure. If your good enough, you can complete the course in 3-4 years with a good number of publications. If not, then do it at your ease. There are Course works to be completed for everyone too.

Research does not require you to do an internship. You will be of very high value in the Indian Architectural Academic system with current derth of qualified faculties. You shouldn't find a problem in the job sector once you have the degree.

Kshitij is the Annual Tech Fest. And Spring Fest is one of India's largest cultural fest. The footfall is around 20-30k every year. Sponsors are in plenty, so are the prize amounts for various events.

Feasible for a middle class Family. Around 40k per semester including Hostel and Mess charges. Scholarships available for Economical weaker section. Stipend provided too as you must be gate qualified. 31000 for the first 2 years and then forth 35000 till then end of your 5th year.

Gate qualified students get Regular Institute Scholarship of 31000 for first 2 years and then 35000 till the end of your 5th year. Loans are also provided by Banks like SBI, which is present within the campus itself for course fees.

Gender Ratios are better for Research Scholars, its almost 1:1 I believe. Otherwise for Bachelors, its like 4:1, 4 being Boys. Number of clubs are very high. Ranges from Literary, Dance, Music, Sports, Adventure, Book reading, Coding and many more. There are hardly any cultural issues since people from all over India and even foreign students study here. It's highly diverse in nature. Politics not allowed inside the campus.

Hostels are in plenty. You would definitely get a single occupancy room. Services are good. Every Hostel has its own Mess Halls. Common toilets even have Washing Machines. Girls Hostels even have common Kitchen for individual cooking as well.

Alumni is actively involved in the College's development. Every year a reunion of former batches are conducted. They help in expanding the infrastructure and other services like job opportunities for current students of the campus.

Best place in India to get your Doctorate in Architecture, highly recognised with high job opportunities. To get admission you need to be thorough with Gate in Architecture and Planning, have good vigour for Research and have a good proposal.

Faculties are highly trained with many of them holding degrees from highly reputed foreign universities as well. Most of them should help you guide you effectively in your field of interest. Try contacting one of them before coming for the interviews.