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Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH), Kandi 502284, Sangareddy, Telangana

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The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) has officially released its notification inviting applications for the IIT Hyderabad PhD Admission 2025-26 for the January 2026 session. Applications are invited for regular PhD admissions across various Departments, School, and Centres. A separate notification is also out for the prestigious Direct PhD (High CGPA) program. Prospective candidates are advised to check the detailed notification and respective department brochures on the IITH website for comprehensive information, including eligibility and the selection process. The final admission under any funding category will be based on the candidate’s eligibility and the department’s discretion, irrespective of the initial application funding choice. The application fee, once paid for the IIT Hyderabad PhD Admission 2025-26, is neither refundable nor transferable. See Ongoing PhD 2025-26 Admission

Available Disciplines for IIT Hyderabad PhD Admission 2025-26

PhD Applications are invited for the following Departments/School/Centre for the January 2026 intake:
Department/School/Centre Department/School/Centre
Biomedical Engineering Biotechnology
Chemical Engineering Chemistry
Civil Engineering Climate Change
Computer Science & Engineering Design
Electrical Engineering Entrepreneurship & Management
Engineering Science Liberal Arts
Materials Science & Metallurgical Engineering Mathematics
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Physics
Heritage Science and Technology Greenko School of Sustainability
Centre for Interdisciplinary Programs (IDP)

Tentative Vacancies for Regular IIT Hyderabad PhD Admission 2025-26 (MoE Funded)

The following table lists the tentative vacant seats under the MoE (Regular) category. Candidates should see the annexure in the detailed notification and apply accordingly.
No. Department Category-wise Vacancies (UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PWD)
1 Biomedical Engineering OBC-1, SC-1, EWS-1
2 Biotechnology UR-1, ST-1
3 Chemical Engineering OBC-1, ST-1, EWS-1
4 Chemistry UR-2, SC(PWD)-1, EWS-1
5 Civil Engineering UR-2, UR(PWD)-1, OBC-2, SC-2, ST-1, EWS-1
6 Climate Change OBC-1
7 Computer Science & Engineering UR-2, UR(PWD)-1, OBC-2, SC-1, ST-1, EWS-1
8 Design OBC-1, SC-1, EWS-1
9 Electrical Engineering UR-3, OBC-2, OBC(PWD)-1, SC-1
10 Entrepreneurship & Management UR-1, SC-1
11 Heritage Science and Technology OBC-1
12 Liberal Arts SC-1, EWS-1
13 Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering UR-3, ST-1
14 Mathematics UR-2, OBC-2, SC-1, ST-1, EWS-1
15 Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering OBC-2, SC-2, EWS-1
16 Physics UR-2, OBC-1, OBC(PWD)-1, SC-2, ST-1
17 Greenko School of Sustainability OBC-1
18 Engineering Science SC-1
19 IDP (Interdisciplinary Programs) UR-1, OBC-3, SC-2, ST-1, EWS-2

Direct PhD (High CGPA) Program for IIT Hyderabad PhD Admission 2025-26

IIT Hyderabad also invites applications for the Direct PhD (High CGPA) Admissions for January 2026. This program is specifically designed for meritorious students who wish to pursue a PhD immediately after their Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.

Eligibility for Direct PhD (High CGPA)

  • Qualifying Degree: BTech/BE/BS/BDes/MSc.
  • CGPA Requirement: Students should have a final CGPA of 9.0 or above.
  • Institutes: Graduates from IITs, NITs, IISc, IISERs, and CFTIs are eligible (Please refer to Department brochure).
  • GATE Qualification: Not mandatory.
  • Note for Final Year Students: Students in their 7th semester with a CGPA of 9.0 or above may apply, but admission is subject to maintaining a CGPA of 9.0 after the 8th semester and clearing other screening processes.

Fellowship for Direct PhD (High CGPA)

The selected candidates for the Direct PhD program will receive high-value Institute Fellowships:
  • First 2 years (JRF level): Rs 50,000 per month.
  • Next 3 years (SRF level): Rs 55,000 per month.

General Eligibility, Fellowship, and Selection Process

Eligibility and Fellowship (Regular PhD)

  • Eligibility: Please visit the IITH website for the detailed notification and respective department brochure for specific eligibility criteria.
  • Fellowship: The fellowship will be as per the guidelines prescribed by the Ministry of Education (MoE) or other funding agencies, as updated from time to time.

Selection Process

For both Regular PhD and Direct PhD admissions, the respective Departments will follow their own shortlisting and selection process. Candidates must check the department-specific brochure for more information.
Important Notes on IIT Hyderabad PhD Admission 2025-26
  • The Department may offer admission under any other funding, irrespective of the applied funding, based on the candidate’s eligibility.
  • Tentative vacancies for MoE (Institute funded) are provided in the annexure.
  • Please check the IITH website from time to time for application dates.
For further details on the IIT Hyderabad PhD Admission 2025-26, please refer to the official IITH website.

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