IIT Indore PhD Admission 2025-26 Notification Out | Excellent Subjects & Fellowship Details
Indian Institute of Technology Indore | IITI/Acad/PhD Admissions/2025-26
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Introduction to IIT Indore PhD Admission 2025-26
The **IIT Indore PhD Admission 2025-26** advertisement is officially out, inviting applications from highly motivated and research-oriented applicants. This program is available in various specializations across different departments. We are providing a detailed breakdown focusing on the **Mathematics** and **Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS)** departments. Applicants are strongly advised to check the profiles of the faculty members and the specific department advertisements before applying. The selection process is rigorous, involving evaluation and interviews, and merely applying does not guarantee admission into the PhD program.
Important Dates for IIT Indore PhD Admission 2025-26
| Department | Last Date (Indian Applicants) | Last Date (International Applicants) |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 28 October 2025 | 28 October 2025 |
| Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) | 31 October 2025 | 31 October 2025 |
Applicants should apply through the online portal: pgad.iiti.ac.in/
Minimum Eligibility Criteria (MEQ & QE)
Please verify your eligibility carefully before paying the non-refundable application fee.
Department of Mathematics
- For Indian Applicants: Masters’ degree in the relevant Department of Science, Engineering, or Technology (with first division) AND valid GATE or UGC-JRF or CSIR-JRF or Equivalent Fellowship. OR Masters’ degree with UGC-NET (Lecturership) AND valid GATE. OR Four-year Bachelors’ degree in the relevant Department of Engineering or Sciences (with first division) AND valid GATE or UGC(JRF) or UGC(PhD).
- For International Applicants (MEQ): Masters’ degree in relevant Science or Engineering or Technology Department (with first division). (QE): Valid TOEFL or IELTS or equivalent qualification OR Valid GATE qualification.
Department of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS)
Specializations include Economics, Psychology, Philosophy, English, Sociology, and History.
- For Indian Applicants: Masters’ degree in the relevant Department of Engineering or Technology or Science or relevant HSS specialization or Business Administration OR M.Phil. degree in relevant specialization (all with first division). AND relevant QE like GATE or UGC-JRF or CSIR-JRF or UGC-NET or Equivalent Fellowship. OR MPhil degree in a relevant specialization of HSS OR Master’s degree in a relevant specialization of HSS with UGC-JRF or UGC-NET.
- For International Applicants (MEQ): Masters’ degree in relevant HSS specialization or Science or Engineering or Social Sciences or International Business (with first division). (QE): Valid TOEFL or IELTS or equivalent qualification OR Valid GATE qualification.
PhD Admission Categories
The **IIT Indore PhD Admission 2025-26** offers multiple categories for applicants:
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| FA (Fellowship Awardee) | Fellowship Awardees from agencies like CSIR, UGC, NBHM, DST etc. |
| FAP | Fellowship Awardee, funded from Research Project (JRF or SRF staff). |
| FAR | Fellowship Awardee, funded from Research Development fund. |
| TA (Teaching Assistantship) | Institute Teaching Assistantship (MHRD guidelines) or Valid CSIR-NET or UGC NET Category-3. |
| SW (Sponsored) | Sponsored WITHOUT Institute scholarship from R&D organization or Industry (Full Time or Part Time). |
| IS (Institute Staff) | Regular staff members of IIT Indore (Part Time basis). |
| DF (Defense Forces) | Serving personnel of defense forces WITHOUT Institute scholarship. |
| CT (College Teacher) | Permanent Employee of sponsoring College or Institute or University WITHOUT Institute scholarship. |
| ISF/ISW/GSW | International categories: Self Finance, Sponsored by Industry or NGO, or Sponsored by Government organisation (ICCR or Foreign Govt.). |
Important Application Notes
Note on GATE: The GATE qualification is NOT compulsory for applicants applying under the **DF or IS or CT or SW** categories for both Mathematics and HSS departments.
Documents: Applicants under the IS, DF, SW, and CT categories are required to send the Sponsorship letter, NOC, Co-Supervisor selection form (if required), and other employer forms in original to the Office of Dean, Academic Affairs.
