IIT Bhubaneswar PhD Admission 2026-27 Overview
IIT Bhubaneswar PhD Admission 2026-27 notification has been released for round-the-year admissions. Candidates can apply online across multiple categories such as Institute Scholars, Sponsored Candidates, Working Professionals, and more.
The application portal remains open throughout the year and admissions are processed in different windows for Autumn and Spring sessions.
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IIT Bhubaneswar PhD Admission 2026-27 Categories
- Category 1: Institute Ph.D. Scholar
- Category 2: Sponsored Ph.D. Scholar
- Category 3: Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D. Students (IIT Bhubaneswar)
- Category 4: Institute Staff Category
- Category 5: Ph.D. for Working Professionals
Important Dates
| Window | Dates | Last Date | Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window-1 | 1 Feb – 30 Apr | 30 April | Autumn |
| Window-2 | 1 May – 31 July | 31 July | Autumn |
| Window-3 | 1 Aug – 31 Oct | 31 October | Spring |
| Window-4 | 1 Nov – 31 Jan | 31 January | Spring |
Applications are processed within 1.5 months after deadline.
Research Areas
- Electrical & Computer Sciences
- Infrastructure (Civil Engineering)
- Mechanical Sciences
- Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
- Humanities, Social Sciences & Management
- Basic Sciences
- Earth, Ocean & Climate Sciences
- Artificial Intelligence & HPC (AHRC)
Subjects / Disciplines
| School | GATE Disciplines | NET Disciplines |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical & Computer Sciences | EE, IN, CS, DA, EC | Computer Science (87), Electronic Science (88) |
| Infrastructure | CE | - |
| Mechanical Sciences | ME, PI, AE, CH, BT, BM, XE | - |
| Metallurgical & Materials | BM, BT, CH, CY, EC, ME, MN, MT, PH, PI, XE, DA, CE, ES, GG | Physics, Chemistry |
| Humanities | Economics, English, Linguistics, Philosophy, Psychology | Economics, English, Linguistics, Philosophy, Psychology |
| Basic Sciences | PH, CY, MA, ST, CS, BT, XL | Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Life Sciences |
| Earth Sciences | GG, GE, ES, XE | Earth & Environmental Sciences |
| AHRC | DA, CS, ECE | - |
Eligibility Criteria
Engineering Schools
- M.Tech/ME (60%) OR B.Tech/BE (70%)
- GATE required
- 60% from Class 10 onwards
Humanities
- Master’s with 55%
- GATE / NET required
Basic Sciences
- Master’s with 60%
- GATE / NET / JAM / JEST
Earth Sciences
- Master’s OR B.Tech (70%)
- GATE / NET required
CFTI Students
- CGPA ≥ 8.0
- No GATE required
Sponsored Candidates
- Minimum 3 years experience
- No GATE required
Working Professionals
- Minimum 3 years experience
- Relaxed residency
AHRC
- M.Tech OR B.Tech (70%) + GATE (DA/CS/ECE)
- M.Sc + GATE
💡 Pro Tip
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Selection Process
- Written Test + Interview (40% + 60%)
- OR Interview Only
- Cut-offs decided by departments
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹500 |
| SC/ST/PwD | ₹250 |
| Foreign Nationals | USD 50 |
| Female Candidates | Exempted |
General Instructions
- Apply online only
- No hardcopy required
- Upload original documents
- Eligibility does not guarantee selection
- NOC required for working candidates