Archive · 25 Sep 2026
IIT Gandhinagar PhD Applications Close September 28, 2026
IIT Gandhinagar is inviting students to apply for PhD research programmes for the 2026-27 academic year.
Applications must be submitted online by September 28, 2026, at 5 p.m.
Students can apply in subjects such as engineering, science, artificial intelligence, and humanities.
Most applicants need at least 55% marks or a 5.5 CPI in a suitable degree.
SC, ST, and PwD applicants need at least 50% marks or a 5.0 CPI.
Some regular PhD students may receive monthly financial support.
The institute may first check students' academic records and statements of purpose.
Shortlisted students may then take a written test and attend an interview.
The shortlist is tentatively due on October 15, with selection activities planned through November 5.
IIT Gandhinagar is accepting applications for its 2026-27 PhD programmes until September 28, 2026, at 5 p.m.
Programmes are available across engineering, sciences, artificial intelligence, humanities, design, and other research fields.
Applicants generally need at least 55% marks or a 5.5 CPI, while SC, ST, and PwD candidates need 50% or a 5.0 CPI.
Eligible regular PhD scholars may receive a monthly fellowship of Rs 37,000, increasing to Rs 42,000 after two years.
Shortlisted candidates may take a written test and interview, with selection activities scheduled from October 22 to November 5, 2026.
- Who
- IIT Gandhinagar and students seeking admission to its PhD programmes.
- What
- Applications are open for the institute's 2026-27 PhD programmes.
- When
- Applications close on September 28, 2026, at 5 p.m.; shortlisted candidates are tentatively to be announced on October 15, 2026.
- Where
- Applications must be submitted online to IIT Gandhinagar.
- Why
- The admissions process is for students seeking doctoral research opportunities and, for eligible regular scholars, institute fellowship support.
- Application deadline
- September 28, 2026, at 5 p.m.
- Academic year
- 2026-27
- General eligibility
- At least 55% marks or a 5.5 CPI in a postgraduate or four-year bachelor's degree in an appropriate branch
- SC/ST/PwD eligibility
- At least 50% marks or a 5.0 CPI
- Regular PhD fellowship
- Rs 37,000 per month initially and potentially Rs 42,000 per month after two years
- Application fee
- Rs 150 for SC/ST/PwD candidates and Rs 300 for other applicants
- Selection schedule
- Shortlist tentatively on October 15; written tests and interviews scheduled from October 22 to November 5, 2026