IIIT Guwahati PhD Admission 2026 (August) applications are invited for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme beginning in August 2026. The admission notification covers PhD opportunities in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), Humanities and Social Science (HSS), and Science and Mathematics (S&M). The notification lists research areas, faculty members, vacant positions and the applicable assistantship or fellowship status for full-time students.

The IIIT Guwahati PhD Admission 2026 (August) notification also provides details about the schedule, categories of students, eligibility requirements, reservation provisions, fee structure and application submission process. Shortlisting for the interview will be based on applications received, availability of seats and academic performance.

1. IIIT Guwahati PhD Admission 2026 (August): Introduction
2. IIIT Guwahati PhD Admission 2026 (August): Overview
3. Important Dates
4. PhD Departments and Research Areas
5. Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
6. Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)
7. Humanities and Social Science (HSS)
8. Science and Mathematics (S&M)
9. IIIT Guwahati PhD Admission 2026 (August): Eligibility
10. Reservation and Relaxation
11. Categories of Students
12. Schedule and Programme
13. IIIT Guwahati PhD Admission 2026 (August): Fee Structure
14. How to Apply
15. Documents to be Uploaded
16. Fellowship and Assistantship
17. Contact and Helpdesk
18. Important Links

The IIIT Guwahati PhD Admission 2026 (August) notification invites applications for research areas under four departments: Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Humanities and Social Science, and Science and Mathematics.

A rolling advertisement is already available on the institute website for all departments, and eligible applicants from the rolling advertisement shall also be considered.

Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)

• Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology in the relevant area with a minimum Cumulative Performance Index (CPI) of 6.5 or 60% of marks.
• MSc (CS)/MSc (IT)/MCA/Equivalent Non-Tech Master’s Degrees in the relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks having a GATE/NET/SLET score in CS/IT.
• Four-year Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Medical Sciences or equivalent in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.0 or 65% of marks.

Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)

• Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology in the relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks.
• MSc (Electronics) and equivalents with GATE/NET/SLET scores in the relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks.
• Four-year Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Medical Sciences or equivalent in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.0 or 65% of marks.

Humanities and Social Science (HSS)

• Master’s degree in Economics/English/Linguistics/Political Science/History/Other relevant areas with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent.
• Candidates with NET-JRF will be given preference.

Science and Mathematics (S&M)

• MA/MSc/M.Tech in Mathematics/Statistics with at least 60% marks or a CPI of 6.5.

For SC, ST, OBC (Non-creamy layer) and PD categories, the notification states that eligibility criteria will be relaxed by 5% marks or 0.5 CPI for SC/ST/PD applicants. Reservation is as per GOI rules.

OBC (Non-creamy layer) candidates will have to enclose the certificate and self-declaration statement as per the formats at Annexure-I and Annexure-II. The OBC (NCL) Certificate issued by the competent authority as per the Government of India rules shall only be acceptable.

Regular/Full Time

A student in this category works full-time for his/her PhD degree. He/she may get a fellowship/assistantship or may be self-financed.

Sponsored (Full-Time)

A student in this category is sponsored by a recognized R&D organization, academic institution, government organization or industry for doing research in the Institute on a full-time basis. He/She must be a regular employee of the sponsoring organization with at least one year of professional experience in the respective field.

The Institute does not provide any assistantship/fellowship to such a student. A sponsorship letter must be attached with the application.

Part-Time

A student in this category is a professionally employed person who pursues the PhD Programme while continuing the duties of his/her service. He/She must be a regular employee of the sponsoring organization with at least one year of professional experience in the respective field.

A No Objection Certificate from the Head of the Institution/Organisation in which he/she is employed must be enclosed at the time of application.

1. Shortlisting for the interview will be held based on applications received.
2. The last date of receiving application is stated in the notification as 23/28/2026 (Sunday).
3. The tentative date of written test/interview for selection is 08/09/2026 (Tuesday).
4. Shortlisting will be done based on the availability of seats and academic performance of the candidates. A candidate merely fulfilling the eligibility criteria may not be shortlisted.
5. There will be no support for travel for the interview.
6. There is no application fee.
7. Course requirements, if any, will be prescribed by individual Departments. Students will be encouraged to take courses. The Doctoral Committee of a student will evaluate the preparedness of a student and prescribe one or more courses that will have to be taken.
8. There will be a written/oral or both comprehensive examination after admission to determine if the student is ready to take up research work and to determine if the student has sufficient breadth of knowledge in the discipline in which he/she has been admitted.

Interested candidates are requested to apply by filling up the Google Forms in the links given by the institute according to the department. The notification lists application forms for CSE, ECE, HSS and S&M.

1. Choose the relevant PhD department.
2. Fill up the respective Google Form.
3. Upload the application form along with the required self-attested documents.
4. Upload the relevant GATE/NET score card copy, if applicable.
5. Submit the application within the prescribed date.

As stated in the notification, applicants must upload the APPLICATION FORM along with self-attested copies of all degrees and mark sheets. A copy of the GATE/NET score card must also be uploaded, if applicable.

• Application Form
• Self-attested copies of all degrees
• Self-attested copies of mark sheets
• GATE/NET score card copy, if any
• Sponsorship letter for sponsored full-time candidates
• No Objection Certificate for eligible part-time candidates
• OBC (NCL) certificate and self-declaration statement, where applicable

The IIIT Guwahati PhD Admission 2026 (August) notification specifies assistantship or fellowship information alongside the research areas and vacant positions. Depending on the research area, the notification mentions Institute Fellowship, Self-financed/Own Fellowship, Self-financed and JRF.

For sponsored full-time students, the notification specifically states that the Institute does not provide assistantship/fellowship to such students.

For any clarification or doubt regarding the IIIT Guwahati PhD Admission 2026 (August), the notification provides the following email contacts:

Institute Address: Bongora, Kamrup (R), Assam-781015, India.

Phone: +91-361-2801090

Use the following links for the official admission notification, application page and institute website.

IIIT Guwahati PhD Admission 2026 (August) offers PhD admission opportunities across CSE, ECE, HSS and S&M research areas. The notification provides faculty-wise research areas, vacant positions and assistantship information, along with eligibility requirements for each department. It also specifies student categories, reservation provisions, fee structure, application requirements and the tentative written test/interview schedule.

Applicants should carefully check the eligibility requirements applicable to their department and research area, prepare the documents specified in the notification and submit the relevant application form within the stated deadline. Candidates should also note that fulfilling the eligibility criteria alone does not guarantee shortlisting, as shortlisting depends on seat availability and academic performance.