IIT Madras Phd Student Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 8 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at IIT Madras.
IIT Madras
PhD Student
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
It was a very nice experience. They guide you through challenging problems if you encounter difficulties. If you understand the concepts, they will surely identify your potential and select you. PhD interviews are designed for selection, not rejection.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Could you answer basic questions about vibrations?
- Could you answer basic questions about strength and material?
- Do you have knowledge about propped cantilever?
IIT Madras
PhD Student
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Coding
Phd interviews are a way to shortlist the best candidates from all those who applied. The questions will be similar to the level of competitive exams like GATE, CSIR,etc and will cover basic concepts and some application questions.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you discuss the basic concepts of biochemistry and molecular biology?
- What are some application-based questions related to biochemistry and molecular biology?
IIT Madras
PhD Student
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
It was a 45-minute interview done online. The professor whose research proposal matched mine and one other senior professor were present. It was a direct interview with no written test due to covid-19.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you introduce yourself?
- Can you tell me about your previous works?
- Do you have any questions about the basics?
IIT Madras Phd Student Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from IIT Madras interview reports.
“Can you draw the G-X curve for alloys with a miscibility gap?”
Read reports →“Could you explain what a heat exchanger is and how it's used in this specific room?”
Read reports →“Can you discuss the basic concepts of biochemistry and molecular biology?”
Read reports →“Explain metallurgy basics like G-X curves and the heat transfer equation.”
Read reports →“Do you have knowledge about propped cantilever?”
Read report →“Could you answer basic questions about vibrations?”
Read report →“Can you explain the basics of engineering?”
Read report →“Could you answer basic questions about strength and material?”
Read report →“Do you have any questions about the basics?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 8 IIT Madras interview reports.