PhD queries from current enrollees
I am seeking information regarding the average duration for completing a Ph.D. at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), specifically within the Computer Science and Automation (CSA) department. I understand that many Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are now seeing completion times of 4-5 years, and I have observed instances of completion in as little as 3.5 years at institutions like IIT Roorkee.
Additionally, I would appreciate details on the current stipend structure and the prevalence of top-up fellowships. My interest in pursuing this degree is significant, to the extent that I would be foregoing a current position with a 25 LPA salary. While I do not expect to match my current income, the financial support should be sufficient to ensure a sustainable lifestyle, rather than the approximately 37,000 INR often cited.