IIIT Guwahati PhD Admission 2026 notification has been officially released for the January 2026 session. The Indian Institute of Information Technology Guwahati invites applications for Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programmes across four key disciplines: Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), Humanities and Social Science (HSS), and Science and Mathematics (S&M). This comprehensive guide provides all essential details about vacant positions, fellowship opportunities, eligibility criteria, application process, and important dates for prospective candidates.
IIIT Guwahati PhD Admission 2026: Available Disciplines & Vacancies
Department of Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)
| Area of Research | Faculty | Vacant Positions | Assistantship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Security, Post Quantum Cryptography, Machine Learning | Dr. Subhasish Dhal | Full time: 1, Part time: 1 | Own Fellowship or Self Sponsored |
| Machine Learning, Generative Artificial Intelligence | Dr. Kaustuv Nag | Full time: 1, Part time: 1 | Own Fellowship or Self Sponsored |
| Serverless Computing, Edge Computing, Cloud Computing | Dr. Shubha Brata Nath | Full time: 1, Part time: 1 | Own Fellowship or Self Sponsored |
| Complex Networks, Language Models | Dr. Rohit Tripathi | Full time: 1, Part time: 1 | Own Fellowship or Self-Sponsored |
| Software Engineering; Information Security, Machine Learning | Dr. Angshuman Jana | Full time: 1, Part time: 1 | Institute Fellowship |
| Machine Learning, Brain-Computer Interface | Dr. Upasana Talukdar | Full time: 1 | Self-financed |
| Computer Architecture, Hardware security, Memory security, Intermittent Computing for IoT infrastructure | Dr. Arijit Nath | Full time: 1, Part time: 1 | Institute Fellowship |
| Wireless Networks, UAV Communications and Networking, Machine Unlearning, NLP and Information Retrieval | Dr. Krishnandu Hazra | Full time: 1, Part time: 1 | Own Fellowship or Self Sponsored |
| Near-memory/data computing, 3D Network-on-chip, Security, Applying AI/ML in computing system, Edge computing | Dr. Manojit Ghose | Part time: 1 | NA |
| Computer Vision, Deep Learning, AI | Dr. Niikanta Sahu | Full time: 1, Part time: 1 | Institute Fellowship |
| Algorithms | Dr. Pawan Mishra | Full Time: 1 | Institute Fellowship |
| Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, Quantum Computing | Dr. Nilotpal Chakraborty | Full time: 1, Part time: 1 | Own Fellowship or Self Sponsored |
| Machine Learning, Deep learning, Medical and Remote sensing Image analysis. | Dr. Debashree Devi | Full time: 1 | Institute Fellowship |
| Cloud Computing, Internet of Things, Information Security | Prof. Ferdous A Barbhuiya | Full time: 1 (jointly with Dr. Rakesh Matam), Part time: 1 | Institute Fellowship |
Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)
| Area of Research | Faculty | Vacant Positions | Assistantship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swarm Approaches for AI Systems | Dr. Surajit Panja | Part time: 1 | NA |
| Embedded Systems with AI | Dr. Rajib Malik | Full time: 1, Part time: 1 | Own fellowship (CSIR/UGC/DST INSPIRE) or Self-financed |
| VLSI Digital Architectures | Dr. Babita Jajodia | Full time: 2, Part time: 1 | 1 – Institute Fellowship, 1 – Self-Financed |
| Wireless Communication | Dr. Kukil Khanikar | Full time /Part time: 1 | Self-financed |
| Machine Learning for Wireless Communication | Dr. Valmik Tilwari | Part time: 1 | NA |
| 5G and beyond communication | Dr Komal Janghel | Full time: 1 | Institute Fellowship |
| Quantum Communications, AI-Native Semantic and Goal-Oriented Communication | Dr. Sudip Biswas | Full time: 1, Part time: 1 | Own fellowship (CSIR/UGC/DST INSPIRE) or Self-financed |
| Evaluation of Quantum Communication in Fiber-Optic Amplifiers | Dr. Mohd Mansoor Khan | Full time: 1, Part time: 1 | Self-financed |
| Digital VLSI Design | Dr. Rakesh Biswas | Full time: 1, Part time: 1 | Own fellowship (CSIR/UGC/DST INSPIRE) or Self-financed |
| Analog VLSI Design | Dr. Sounak Roy | Full time: 1, Part time: 1 | Self-financed |
| Computer vision, Machine learning | Dr. Rusha Patra | Full time: 1 | Institute Fellowship |
| VLSI-based diagnostic system | Dr. Mourina Ghosh | Full time: 1, Part time: 1 | Own fellowship (CSIR/UGC/DST INSPIRE) or Self-financed |
Department of Humanities and Social Science (HSS)
| Area of Research | Faculty | Vacant Positions | Assistantship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entrepreneurship; Micro Small and Medium Enterprises; Energy Economics | Dr. Ankita Sarmah | Full time: 1 | Self-financed/JRF |
| Sociolinguistics | Dr. Suranjana Barua | Full time: 1 | Self-financed/JRF |
| ESG Integration encompassing Sustainable Development Goals, Environmental, Social, and Governance Practices, and Green Finance | Dr. Rupjyoti Saha | Full time: 1 | Self-financed/JRF |
| Financial economics, behavioural finance | Dr. Hari K. Choudhury | Full time: 1 | Self-financed/JRF |
| Periodical Literature/Postcolonial Studies | Dr. Rajarshi Mitra | Full time: 1, Part time: 1 | Self-financed/JRF |
Department of Science and Mathematics (S&M)
| Area of Research | Faculty | Vacant Positions | Assistantship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statistics | Dr. Masihuddin | Full time: 1, Part time: 1 | Own Fellowship (CSIR/UGC/DST INSPIRE/NBHM) or Self-financed |
| Reliability theory, Lifetime data analysis | Dr. Farha Sultana | Full time: 1, Part time: 2 | Own Fellowship (CSIR/UGC/DST INSPIRE/NBHM) or Self-financed |
| Numerical Analysis | Dr. Anuradha Jha | Full time: 1 | Own Fellowship (CSIR/UGC/DST INSPIRE/NBHM) or Self-financed |
Note: A rolling advertisement is already available on the official website for all Departments. Eligible applicants from the rolling advertisement shall also be considered for the IIIT Guwahati PhD Admission 2026.
IIIT Guwahati PhD Admission 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Last Date of Application Submission | 12.01.2026 | Monday |
| Tentative Date of Written Test/Interview | 30.01.2026 | Friday |
Important Notes:
- Shortlisting will be based on applications received and academic performance
- Mere fulfillment of eligibility criteria does not guarantee shortlisting
- No travel support will be provided for the interview
- There is no application fee
- Course requirements will be prescribed by individual Departments
- Comprehensive examination (written/oral/both) after admission to assess research readiness
Categories of PhD Students for IIIT Guwahati PhD Admission 2026
Regular/Full Time Students
Students in this category work full-time for their PhD degree. They may receive fellowship/assistantship or may be self-financed.Sponsored (Full-time) Students
Sponsored by recognized R&D organizations, academic institutions, government organizations, or industries for full-time research at the Institute. Must be regular employees with at least one year of professional experience. No Institute fellowship provided. Sponsorship letter must be attached with application.Part-time Students
Professionally employed individuals pursuing PhD while continuing their job duties. Must be regular employees with at least one year of experience. No Objection Certificate from employer must be enclosed with application.IIIT Guwahati PhD Admission 2026: Eligibility Criteria
Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)
- Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology in relevant area with minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% marks
- OR MSc (CS)/MSc (IT)/MCA/Equivalent Non-Tech Master’s Degrees with minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% marks having GATE/NET/SLET score in CS/IT
- OR Four-year Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Medical Sciences with minimum CPI of 7.0 or 65% marks
Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)
- Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology in relevant area with minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% marks
- OR MSc (Electronics) and equivalents with GATE/NET/SLET scores with minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% marks
- OR Four-year Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Medical Sciences with minimum CPI of 7.0 or 65% marks
Humanities and Social Science (HSS)
- Master’s degree in Economics/English/Linguistics/Commerce/Business Management/Other relevant areas with minimum 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 CPI of 6.5
Reservations
Eligibility criteria relaxed by 5% marks or 0.5 CPI for SC/ST/PD applicants. Reservation as per GOI rules. OBC (Non-creamy layer) candidates must submit certificate and self-declaration as per format.IIIT Guwahati PhD Admission 2026: Fee Structure
| Fee Component | Periodicity | Full-Time (₹) | Part-Time (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | Per Semester | 25,000 | 12,500 |
| Institute Caution Money (Refundable) | One Time | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Hostel Rent (if staying) | Per Semester | 13,750 | – |
| Mess Charges (estimated) | Monthly | 4,000 | – |
| Total | 47,750 | 17,500 |
IIIT Guwahati PhD Admission 2026: Application Process
Prospective candidates must apply through the official application portal. The last date to apply is 12th January 2026. Applicants need to upload the following documents:- Completed Application Form
- Self-attested copies of all degrees
- Mark sheets
- GATE/NET score card copy (if applicable)
- Sponsorship letter (for sponsored candidates)
- No Objection Certificate (for part-time candidates)
- OBC (NCL) certificate (if applicable)
Contact Information: For any clarifications or doubts, contact acadphd@iiitg.ac.in or adpg@iiitg.ac.inInstitute Address: Bongora, Kamrup (R), Assam-781015, India | Phone: +91-361-2801090