IIT Dharwad PhD Admission 2024: Dates, Eligibility, Application Form

The Indian Institute of Technology, Dharwad (IIT Dharwad) is inviting applications for admission to the PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) Program for the academic year 2024-25 (Autumn Semester).

Established in 2016 under the mentorship of IIT Bombay, IIT Dharwad is an autonomous premier Science and Technology Institute. It operates under the auspices of the Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India. IIT Dharwad has established the Global Centre of Excellence for Affordable and Clean Energy (GCOE ACE) with contributions from the Honeywell Foundation under Corporate Social Responsibility. The primary mission of the GCOE ACE is to advocate for Affordable and Clean Energy (ACE) to become a cornerstone of India’s development trajectory.

Prospective candidates interested in pursuing a PhD at IIT Dharwad are encouraged to apply for admission. The institute offers a conducive academic environment and state-of-the-art facilities to support research and innovation in various disciplines.

IIT Dharwad PhD Admission 2024

Aspiring scholars can contribute to cutting-edge research initiatives and become part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to advancing knowledge and addressing real-world challenges.

Departments Offering PhD Program

• Biological Sciences and Bioengineering
• Chemistry
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Science and Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• HSS
• Mathematics
• Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering
• Physics

Important Dates

Eligibility Criteria

Biological sciences and Bioengineering

• M.Tech/MSc. or equivalent in Bioinformatics/ Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Microbiology/ Computer Science or other allied biology subjects.
• Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) of CSIR/UGC/DST INSPIRE/DBT/MHRD/ICMR or any other relevant funding agencies.

Chemistry

• M.Sc. or equivalent degree in any area of Chemistry/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Microbiology/Pharmacy and/or any other related areas.
• The candidates must also fulfill any one the following additional requirements:
• Valid GATE Score or M.Phil or M.Tech./M.E. or equivalent degree in chemistry (for TA category)-applicable to SC, ST, EWS or PWD candidates only for this round
• Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) of CSIR/UGC/DST INSPIRE/DBT/MHRD/ICMR or any other relevant funding agencies (for FA category)-open to all social categories

Civil Engineering

• M.Tech. or equivalent degree in Civil Engineering with the specialization of Geotechnical Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Structural Engineering, Water Resource Engineering and Environmental Engineering (or any other equivalent PG specialization in Civil Engineering)

Computer Science & Engineering

• M.Tech. or equivalent degree in Computer Science and Engineering or any related stream.

Electrical Engineering

• M.Tech., MS, ME or equivalent degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, or any related stream. OR
• MSc in Mathematics and Statistics with valid GATE or NET scores, or any related stream.

Humanities & Social Sciences (HSS)

• Qualifying Degree (Economics) : Master’s Degree in Economics / Engineering / Science/ Commerce / Business Administration
• UGC-NET/GATE Qualified or M.Phil. in Economics
• UGC-NET/JRF Qualified Candidates are encouraged to apply
• Qualifying Degree (English) : M.A. in English
• UGC-NET Qualified or M.Phil. in English
• UGC-NET/JRF Qualified Candidates are encouraged to apply

Mathematics

• M.Sc. Mathematical Science, M.Phil in Mathematical Science (or equivalent degree)

Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering

• M.Tech./M.E./M.Sc.(Engg.) or equivalent degree in Mechanical Engineering or Materials and Metallurgical Engineering or AerospaceEngineering or equivalent stream

Physics

• M. Sc. or equivalent degree in Physics/Applied Physics/Photonics.
• B. Tech. / B. E. or equivalent degree in Engineering Physics/Electrical Engineering/ Electronics and Communications
• Engineering/Optics/Optoelectronics.
• M. Tech. / MS in Remote Sensing/Geoinformatics/Optics/Optoelectronics/Photonics/ Engineering Physics/Electrical Engineering.
• M. Phil in Physics.
• The candidates who do not have M. Tech. / M. Phil. degree must also fulfill ONE of the following additional requirements:
• Valid GATE Score in Physics.
• Valid Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) of CSIR/UGC/DST INSPIRE or any other funding agencies in Physical Sciences.
• More eligibility criteria please check on website https://www.iitdh.ac.in/

Application Process

• Please read the instructions given in the brochure carefully before filling up the application form.
• You are required to submit an application Online. Candidate can apply Online Application Form the University website http://www.iitdh.ac.in/academics_phd.php

Application Fee

Mode of Payment : Through Online Mode

• For Gen/Gen (EWS)/OBC/ all other candidates : Rs. 200/-
• For Women/SC/ST/PwD category candidates : Rs. 100/-

Selection Procedure

• The selection process consists of a screening test followed by interview(s).
• The screening test will either be online or written and will consist of multiple choice questions.

For more details and to apply online, please visit the official website