IIIT Tiruchirappalli PhD Admission 2025-26: Important Notification Out!
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IIIT Tiruchirappalli PhD Admission 2025-26 (January Session)
The Indian Institute of Information Technology Tiruchirappalli (IIIT Tiruchirappalli) (IIITT) has announced admissions for its Ph.D. Programme 2025-2026 (JANUARY SESSION), including admissions under the Institute and the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme. IIITT is one among the 20 IIITs established under the non-profit Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Model by the Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India, through an Act 74 of 2017 of Parliament. The Institute was established in the year 2013-14. IIITT is an Institute of National Importance and Autonomous Academic Institute funded by Govt. of India, Govt. of Tamil Nadu, and Industry Partners. Industry Partners of IIITT include Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTS), Infosys, Ramco Systems, Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited (ELCOT), and Navitas (Take Solutions).
Departments and Specializations at IIIT Tiruchirappalli
The institute offers Ph.D. programs in various departments. Candidates are permitted to register for the Ph.D. programme in interdisciplinary areas related to circuit branches.
| Department | Specializations Offered |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Generative AI, Image & Video Processing, Medical Image Processing, HCI, IoT, Blockchain, Information Security, Cyber Security, Remote Sensing & GIS, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Digital Agriculture, LLM Models and any emerging area of specialization related to CSE discipline. |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | VLSI Design, ASIC & FPGA system design, RF & Microwave, Optical communication, Micro & Nano Electronics, Device Modeling & Simulation, Wireless Communication, Communication Networks, Vehicular Communications, Software-Defined Networks, Machine Learning for Wireless Communications, Digital Twin Networks, Quantum Communication and Networks, Quantum Computing. |
| Mechanical Engineering | Additive Manufacturing, Smart Materials, Energy Storage Materials and Devices and Computational fluid dynamics. |
| Science and Humanities: Physics | Optoelectronic Materials & Devices, Fiber optics, Plasmonics, Semiconductor hetero-structures, Graphene based biosensors, Ferroelectric materials for next generation applications. |
| Science and Humanities: Mathematics | Fluid Dynamics, Machine Learning. |
| Science and Humanities: English | Applied Linguistics, English Language Teaching. |
Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme: Fellowship & Support (IIIT Tiruchirappalli PhD Admission 2025-26)
Details about the Visvesvaraya PhD scheme are provided by the institute. Candidates admitted under this scheme will be governed by the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MEITY), Govt. of India.
Number of Fellowships Available:
4 full-time fellowships are available under the Visvesvaraya Ph.D. Scheme.
| Department/Programme | Number of Full-Time Fellowships | Number of Part-Time Fellowships |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics and Communication Engineering & Computer Science and Engineering | 2 | – |
| Chip to Startup Programme (C2S) | 2 | – |
Financial Support Details:
Full-Time Ph.D. Candidates:
- Fellowship: Rs. 38,750/- per month (I & II year).
- Rs. 43,750/- per month (III to V year – on satisfactory progress).
- Fellowship is provided until Ph.D. completion or a maximum of 5 years, whichever is earlier.
- Research Contingency Grant: Rs. 1,20,000/- per year for the support duration of the Ph.D. program/Ph.D. candidate.
- International Conference/Lab Visit Support: One Time International Conference Support and One Time Support for Visit to Labs abroad @ Rs. 1.5 Lakhs/Full Time Ph.D.
- Accommodation: Rent Reimbursement (as per Government of India norms).
Part-Time Ph.D. Candidates:
- Incentive: A one-time incentive of Rs. 3,00,000/- upon successful completion of the Ph.D. degree.
Admission Categories (IIIT Tiruchirappalli PhD Admission)
Candidates will be admitted to the Ph.D. programme under one of the following modes:
- Full-Time: Regular full-time scholars without fellowship / JRF fellowship / Sponsored scholars being employees of Defense organization, Research & Development organization, a private industry /institution having MoU with IIIT Tiruchirappalli.
- Part-Time: Regular/Full-time teachers/employees working in Govt./Govt. aided /Private Engineering/ Technology colleges or Science and Arts Colleges/ Universities / Industry / Public sector organizations. At the time of application, a ‘No Objection Certificate’ from the Parent College / Organization must be submitted.
Eligibility Criteria for IIIT Tiruchirappalli PhD Admission
Ph.D. in Engineering
- Master’s Degree: Candidates with Master’s degree in Engineering/ Technology or a Master’s degree by Research (M.S. By Research) in Engineering/ Technology disciplines with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks (or) CGPA of 6.5/10 in UG or PG for OC/OBC candidates. The requirement is 55% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA of 6.0/10 for SC/ST candidates.
- Bachelor’s Degree (Direct Admission with GATE): Candidates with Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Technology with valid GATE Score and a minimum of 90% aggregate marks (or) CGPA of 9.5/10 in UG for OC/OBC candidates. The requirement is 85% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA of 9.0/10 in UG for SC/ST candidates.
- Bachelor’s Degree (with Experience): Candidates with Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Technology with 15 years of proven experience in reputed industries are also eligible.
Ph.D. in Science & Humanities (Mathematics/ Physics / English)
- First Class Degree: Candidates with First class Bachelor or First class Master degree in Sciences/Humanities in the relevant discipline. Must have a minimum of 60% aggregate marks (CGPA 6.5/10) in UG or in PG for OC/OBC category, and 55% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA of 6.0 in UG/PG for SC/ST candidates.
Selection Procedure and Written Test Details
The selection process for the IIIT Tiruchirappalli PhD Admission 2025-26 involves a written test and a personal interview.
- Initial Shortlisting: Eligible candidates possessing the minimum educational qualifications and satisfying additional criteria set by the Institute will be called for a written test and interview by the selection committees.
- Written Test Date: Will be conducted tentatively on December 15, 2025 (11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon).
- Syllabus: The syllabus for the written test is given in Appendix I.
- Test Format: The written test comprises 50 multiple choice questions for 50 marks.
- Syllabus Breakdown: The question paper pattern comprises 20 marks from general skills (English and Mathematics) and 30 marks from Technical skills (Respective discipline).
- Personal Interview: Candidates who appear for the written test need to appear for a personal interview by the Departmental Research Committee. During the interview, the candidates shall present their research area/concept.
- Admission & Reservation: Admission will be made as per the reservation policy of the Government of India.
- Supervisor Allocation: The allocation of supervisors will be done by a committee after the selection of candidates for the Ph.D. programme.
Fee Structure (IIIT Tiruchirappalli PhD Admission)
The fee structure for the Ph.D. programme is detailed below. The candidate must pay fees every semester as prescribed by the institute failing which registration will be cancelled automatically.
| Particulars | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| A. ONE TIME FEES | |
| Admission Fee | 2,400 |
| Certificate/ Thesis Fee | 12,000 |
| Student Welfare Fee | 2,400 |
| Infrastructure Development Fee | 3,600 |
| Alumni Life Membership Fee | 1,200 |
| Total (A) | 21,600 |
| B. SEMESTER FEES | |
| Tuition Fee | 14,400 |
| Registration | 1,200 |
| Medical Fees | 3,600 |
| Library Fee | 2,400 |
| Total (B) | 21,600 |
| TOTAL [A+B] (First Semester) | 43,200 |
Application Process and Important Dates for IIIT Tiruchirappalli PhD Admission 2025-26
Application Procedure:
Candidates applying for the Ph.D. programme can apply through the online portal available at www.iiitt.ac.in.
- Pay the application fee: A non-refundable application fee of Rs. 1000/- (Rs.500/- for SC/ST/Divyang) has to be paid. The transaction number must be noted for the online application.
- Account Name: Indian Institute of Information Technology Tiruchirappalli
- Bank: Punjab National Bank, Sethurapatti, Tiruchirappalli
- Account Number: 1088000106101545
- IFSC: PUNB0108800
- Submit separate applications: If you are applying for more than one department / mode, submit a separate application for each department /mode.
- Scan documents: Scan the Recent color passport size photo and signature (file size less than 3MB). Scan the supporting documents as listed below in a single PDF file in the correct sequence:
- Fee Details proof
- OBC/SC/ST and PH Certificate (if applicable)
- UG Consolidated Marksheet
- PG Consolidated Marksheet
- UG Degree Certificate
- PG Degree Certificate / Provisional Certificate
- Research Proposal (Max 500 words)
- GATE/UGC/NET/CSIR/SLET score card (if applicable)
- HSC Marksheet
- SSLC Marksheet
- No Objection Certificate (if applicable)
- Experience Certificate (if applicable)
- Journal publications (First page alone)
- Aadhar card
- Final Submit: After Final Submit, you cannot edit the application. Applications which are not duly filled in and are not having supporting documents will be summarily REJECTED.
Important Note:
The end date for submission is December 05th, 2025 at 5:00 pm. Applicants are strongly advised to complete and submit their applications well ahead of the deadline. The Institute will not be responsible for any last-minute problems such as poor internet connectivity. The shortlisted candidates will be announced only on the IIITT website, and no other communications will be sent regarding the Ph.D admission process.
Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Start date of Online Application | 13/11/2025 |
| Last Date of filling up Online Application and time | 05/12/2025, 5 PM |
| To publish the shortlisted candidates list for screening test | 08/12/2025* |
| Written test & Interview | 15/12/2025* & 16/12/2025* |
| Provisionally selected candidates list | 16/12/2025* |
| Last date for fee payment | 27/12/2025* |
| Course registration | 28/12/2025 |
| Commencement of course work | 29/12/2025 |
| *Dates are Tentative | |