IIT Roorkee PhD Admission 2026-27 Autumn Semester notification has been officially released for candidates seeking admission into one of India's top research institutions.
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, with a legacy of over 178 years, offers doctoral programs across Engineering, Sciences, Architecture, Management, Humanities, and more. The institute focuses on innovation, research excellence, and solving real-world challenges through advanced studies. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
See Ongoing PhD Admission| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of Online Application | March 24, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | April 20, 2026 |
| Academic Registration | July 13–14, 2026 |
| Commencement of Classes | July 16, 2026 |
Interview or written test schedule will be notified by respective departments.
Common Minimum Eligibility Criteria (CMEC)
- Master’s degree with minimum 60% marks or 6.0 CGPA (55% for SC/ST/PWD).
- Must qualify national exams like GATE / NET / JEST / CEED or equivalent.
- B.Tech/M.Sc. from top institutions with CGPA ≥ 8.0 may get exemption from test.
- 4-year Bachelor's degree holders need 75% marks + national test qualification.
- Medical degree holders (MBBS/BDS etc.) require 60% marks.
Additional Notes
- Final year students can apply provisionally.
- CGPA conversion to 10-point scale will be considered.
| S.No | Department / Centre / School | Key Areas |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Architecture & Planning | Architecture, Urban & Regional Planning |
| 2 | Biosciences and Bioengineering | Biology, Molecular Biology, Biological Engineering |
| 3 | Civil Engineering | Structural, Geotechnical, Transportation, Environmental |
| 4 | Chemical Engineering | Chemical & Allied Engineering |
| 5 | Chemistry | Organic, Inorganic, Physical, Analytical |
| 6 | Computer Science & Engineering | AI, Software, Data Science |
| 7 | Design | Design & Innovation Management |
| 8 | Electronics & Communication Engineering | VLSI, Communication, Sensors |
| 9 | Earthquake Engineering | Seismology, Structural Dynamics |
| 10 | Earth Sciences | Geology, Geophysics |
| 11 | Electrical Engineering | Power Systems, Control, Instrumentation |
| 12 | Humanities & Social Sciences | Economics, Psychology, Sociology |
| 13 | Hydrology | Water Resources, Environmental Science |
| 14 | Hydro & Renewable Energy | Solar, Hydro, Energy Systems |
| 15 | Management Studies | Finance, Marketing, HR |
| 16 | Mathematics | Pure & Applied Mathematics |
| 17 | Mechanical & Industrial Engineering | Thermal, Production, Design |
| 18 | Metallurgical & Materials Engineering | Materials Science, Metallurgy |
| 19 | Physics | Quantum, Nuclear, Photonics |
| 20 | Water Resources Development & Management | Water Engineering |
| 21 | Centre for Transportation Systems | Transport, Infrastructure |
| 22 | Institute Instrumentation Centre | Instrumentation, Nanotech |
| 23 | Centre of Excellence in Disaster Mitigation | Disaster Management |
| 24 | Centre for Nanotechnology | Nanoscience |
| 25 | Centre for Photonics & Quantum Communication | Photonics, Quantum Tech |
| 26 | International Centre for Dams | Dam Engineering |
| 27 | Centre for Space Science & Technology | Space Science |
| 28 | Centre for Sustainable Energy | Renewable Energy |
| 29 | Centre for Indian Knowledge System | Indic Studies |
| 30 | Mehta Family School of Data Science & AI | AI, ML, Big Data |
| 31 | Applied Mathematics & Scientific Computing | Computational Mathematics |
| 32 | Paper & Packaging Technology | Paper Technology |
| 33 | Polymer & Process Engineering | Polymer Engineering |
This is the complete department-wise structure as per official IIT Roorkee PhD brochure.
- Full-Time Research Scholar (FTRS)
- Part-Time Research Scholar (PTRS)
- Externally Funded Scholars
- In-Service Candidates
Institute assistantship may be provided for up to 5 years with teaching/research duties up to 10 hours/week.
- Institute Assistantship for selected candidates
- Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship (PMRF)
- TCS Research Scholar Program
- Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme
- Joint Doctoral Programs (International)
IIT Roorkee also offers awards like Excellence in Doctoral Research Award for outstanding performance.
While applying for IIT Roorkee PhD Admission 2026-27 Autumn Semester, you may need to upload documents in proper format.