IIT BHU Varanasi PhD Admission 2025-26 | Notification Out
The Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, has officially released the notification for the IIT BHU Varanasi PhD Admission 2025-26 for the Even Semester. This presents a strong and exciting opportunity for aspiring researchers to join one of India’s premier technical institutions. The PhD programmes aim to cultivate high-quality manpower with a robust theoretical and experimental foundation across various disciplines, including Engineering, Sciences, and interdisciplinary fields. All applications for the IIT BHU Varanasi PhD Admission 2025-26 must be submitted exclusively through the online portal.
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Important Dates for IIT BHU Varanasi PhD Admission 2025-26
The following are the crucial dates for candidates applying to the Even Semester 2025-26 Ph.D. admissions.
| EVENTS | Important Dates |
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| Opening of admission portal for online submission of application form | October 30, 2025 (1200 Hrs.) |
| Last date for Online submission of application form | November 14, 2025 (1700 Hrs.) |
| Date of Test/Interview (for shortlisted candidates) | November 24-28, 2025 |
| Announcement of List of candidates Offered Admission | December 05, 2025 |
| Last date for online submission of Admission Fee | December 08, 2025 |
| Commencement of Classes | December 19, 2025 |
Minimum Qualification Requirements for IIT BHU Varanasi PhD Admission 2025-26
Full Time Regular Registration Category Minimum Qualification
The minimum eligibility criteria are based on the discipline and the highest qualifying degree, with specific provisions for candidates with professional experience.
| Ph.D. Programme Type | Minimum Eligibility Requirement |
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| Ph.D. in Engineering |
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| Ph.D. in Pharmacy |
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| Ph.D. in Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematical Sciences) |
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| Ph.D. in Humanistic Studies |
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| Ph.D. in Architecture, Planning and Design |
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| Interdisciplinary Programmes |
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Admission of Candidates having National-level Scholarships
There is a provision for admission to Ph.D. programmes for candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria for the respective programmes and also have qualified in any of the national level JRF/SRF tests conducted by UGC, CSIR, Department of Biotechnology, Indian Council of Medical Research or DST-INSPIRE fellowship or Dr. K.S. Krishnan Fellowship of DAE, etc.
- Applicants must have the requisite qualification with minimum marks/CPI as specified for the Full Time Regular category.
- Such candidates may be offered admission after an interview as and when they apply in Departments/Schools where they are eligible.
- They will be recommended by DPGC to register for the programme at the next available semester. Such candidates who are applying for admission in response to this advertisement for the current session will go through a similar process of selection as other applicants.
Financial Assistance and Fellowship
Financial assistance is available primarily for students admitted under the Full Time Regular registration category and those with external scholarships. The details are as follows:
| Fellowship/Assistantship Type | Eligibility Criteria | Amount/Details |
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| Institute Assistantship (Teaching Assistantship – TA) | Candidate must be admitted under the Full-Time Regular category and must have qualified GATE/GPAT/NET-LS/UGC-CSIR NET. |
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| JRF/SRF (External Fellowships) | Candidates possessing a valid UGC-CSIR JRF/SRF, DST-INSPIRE, or other such national-level fellowships. |
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Total Number of Available Institute Assistantships (Table 1C)
The number of available Institute Assistantships is listed below. Note that this number is NOT the total available seats, as applicants from sponsored or external fellowship categories may still apply even if no Institute Assistantship is available.
| Discipline | Total Number of Available Assistantship |
|---|---|
| Architecture, Planning and Design | 09 |
| Biochemical Engineering | 14 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 06 |
| Ceramic Engineering | 19 |
| Chemical Engineering | 26 |
| Chemistry | 08 |
| Civil Engineering | 35 |
| Computer Science & Engineering | 28 |
| Electrical Engineering | 21 |
| Electronics Engineering | 25 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | 16 |
| Industrial Management | 06 |
| Materials Science & Technology | 12 |
| Mathematical Sciences | 11 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 40 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 36 |
| Mining Engineering | 20 |
| Pharmaceutical Engineering & Technology | 15 |
| Physics | 11 |
| Systems Engineering | 09 |
Available Disciplines & Categories of Admission
IIT BHU offers Ph.D. programs across a wide range of departments and interdisciplinary schools, promoting multi-disciplinary research.
| Programme Area | Disciplines/Departments (Structure) |
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| Engineering Departments | Ten Departments (e.g., Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, Mining, Chemical, etc.) |
| Science Departments | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (Total Three Departments) |
| Interdisciplinary Schools | Systems Engineering, Industrial Management, Bio-chemical/Bio-medical Engineering, Materials Science and Technology, Jay Chaudhry Software Innovation Centre, etc. |
| Other Departments | Humanistic Studies, Architecture, Planning and Design |
Categories of Admission for IIT BHU Varanasi PhD Admission 2025-26
A candidate may apply for any of the following registration categories, provided they fulfill the respective eligibility requirements:
- Full Time Regular Registration Category
- Full Time External Registration category (Requires Form IV)
- Full Time Sponsored Registration Category (Requires undertaking/sponsorship letter)
- Part-time Internal Category
- Institute Project Category
- Part-time External Category
- Part-time Executive Category
- Candidates having National-level Scholarships (e.g., UGC/CSIR JRF/SRF, DST-INSPIRE, etc.)
Selection Criteria
Admission to the Ph.D. Programme will generally be based on a written test/interview or a combination of both for candidates shortlisted by the concerned Department/School.
Categories Exempted from the Written Test
The following categories of applicants are exempted from appearing in the written test and will be selected primarily through an interview:
- External Registration Category and Sponsored Registration Category.
- Part-time Registration (Internal/External/Executive) and Institute Project Category.
- Candidates having National Level Scholarships (e.g., UGC/CSIR JRF/SRF, DST-INSPIRE, etc.).
- Outstanding Candidates from Premier Institutions (IITs, etc.) with a CPI of 8.00 or above (on a 10.0 point scale), who are directly considered for the Teaching Assistantship seats after an interview.
A 5% relaxation in qualifying marks will be given to SC/ST candidates, who will be considered only for the reserved category seats.
Application Process & Fee Structure
14 Step Wise Online Application Process
The application is a multi-step online process. All fields are MANDATORY, and incomplete forms will not be accepted. Remember to save your entries frequently!
- Step 1. Register into the portal.
- Step 2. Login to fill the application form – Click here to view a sample application form.
- Step 3. Select the programme.
- Step 4. Fill Personal Information.
- Step 5. Upload your photograph and signature.
- Step 6. Pay online the application processing fee – Click here to view a sample fee submission form format.
- Step 7. Select the Registration Category, Programme, Department/School, Discipline/Specialization(s).
- Step 8. Fill in Details of GATE/GPAT/NET (Mandatory for Full-Time Regular Category).
- Step 9. Fill in the academic information.
- Step 10. Fill in the work experience (Mandatory for Sponsored Candidates).
- Step 11. Fill in the referees details (Only for Ph.D. programme).
- Step 12. Fill in the publication details (Only for Ph.D. programme).
- Step 13. Self Declaration.
- Step 14. Save, View, Lock/Submit and Download the application form (PDF).
Application Fee (Non-Refundable)
The application processing fee is NON-REFUNDABLE and must be paid ONLINE ONLY via the SBI Collect Portal.
Click here to Pay Application Fee via SBI Collect
| Category | Application Processing Fee (Non-Refundable) |
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| GEN/OBC-NCL/GEN-EWS candidates | Rs. 500.00 |
| SC/ST/Physically Disabled candidates | Rs. 250.00 |
Important Notes & Forms Download for IIT BHU Varanasi PhD Admission 2025-26
⚠ Critical Information and Document Checklist
Provisional Admission: Candidates with pending qualifying examination results may be considered, but proof of passing with minimum marks/grades is MANDATORY before the date of registration, otherwise admission will be cancelled.
OBC/EWS Certificate: The OBC (non-creamy layer) & Economically Weaker Section (EWS) certificate must not be dated prior to six months from 1st July, 2025.
Required Forms: Forms IV (External Registration), V (Sponsored Registration), VII (Undertaking letter for admitted candidates), and VIII (Format for letter of reference – two sealed copies required) are necessary based on your category and admission status. Download all necessary formats below:
Contact: For any queries related to the online submission of application, contact help.admission@iitbhu.ac.in. All queries should include the application number and full name.
