PhD in Cognitive Science

About the Program

Cognitive Science is an interdisciplinary approach to study mind and behaviour by embracing artificial intelligence, psychology, neuroscience, linguistics, philosophy, and anthropology. Cognitive science is playing an increasingly important role in understanding human behavior, especially when interfaced with technology.

The PhD programme in Cognitive Science (CogSci) is a research-based programme. Students in the B.Tech, MS and PhD programs in CSE or ECE in IIIT-H can also do a thesis in Cognitive Science. The research is expected to be of sufficient quality to be publishable in leading international journals and top conferences pertaining to the area of research.

We have state-of-the-art infrastructural facilities like Tobii Eye Tracker, Emotiv EEG, physiology monitoring devices from BioNomadix and Thought Technology, VR and access to high performance
computing facilities.

Course Duration

Flexible (6 semesters minimum; 14 semesters maximum). Typical duration varies between 4-6 years.

Eligibility

BE / BTech / MBBS / MA / MSc / MTech / MD or equivalent degree in CogSci / Psychology / Linguistics / Philosophy / Anthropology / Sciences / related disciplines

Admission Process

The admissions selection processes is mainly through the Post Graduate Entrance Exam (PGEE). Applicants will have to write and clear the common General Aptitude paper.

Alternatively, students with COGJET score https://www.cogjet2022.info/ can apply through the PG Standing Committee. An Interview will be held for short-listed candidates.

Additionally exceptional students and students pursuing research at IIIT already can also apply through the PG Standing Committee. An Interview will be held for all such candidates.

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