Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT) PhD Admission 2026 (July) notification has been released for admission to Ph.D. programmes for the Odd Semester of Academic Session 2026-27. RGIPT is an Institution of National Importance established by the Government of India and offers doctoral research opportunities across Engineering, Sciences, Humanities, Management Studies and interdisciplinary areas related to petroleum and energy.
The institute has campuses at Jais (Uttar Pradesh), Bengaluru and Sivasagar (Assam). PhD scholars can pursue advanced research with access to state-of-the-art laboratories, industry-linked fellowships and opportunities to work under the co-supervision of industry experts.
See Ongoing PhD Admission- Availability of prestigious fellowships offered by major Oil PSUs.
- State-of-the-art research laboratories of international standards.
- Opportunity to work under co-supervision of industry experts.
- Relaxation in qualifying marks and coursework waiver for experienced applicants.
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Full Time Regular | Institute Assistantship/Fellowship supported regular PhD registration. |
| Full Time External | For candidates working in recognized R&D organizations or industries. |
| Full Time Sponsored | Sponsored by educational institutions, industries or R&D organizations. |
| Part-Time | For eligible employees, faculty, staff and professionally employed candidates. |
| Project-Linked PhD | Research linked with institute projects in strategic thrust areas. |
| Programme | Minimum Eligibility |
|---|---|
| PhD in Engineering | Master's Degree in Engineering with 60% marks/6.0 CPI OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with 75% marks/7.5 CPI. |
| PhD in Sciences | Master's Degree in Science with 60% marks/6.0 CPI OR Four-Year Bachelor's Degree in Science with 75% marks/7.5 CPI. |
| PhD in Humanities | Master's Degree in Engineering/Science/Humanities with 60% marks or Bachelor's Degree (4-Year) with 75% marks. |
| PhD in Management Studies | Master's Degree in Management or allied discipline with 60% marks OR CA/ICWA/CS with required qualifications. |
A relaxation of up to 5% marks or 0.5 CPI may be considered for professionals having at least two years of industry experience.
| Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | ₹37,000 per month |
| JRF (RGIPT Sponsored Project) | ₹18,500 per month |
| CIF Teaching Assistantship | Additional ₹18,500 per month (subject to selection) |
| Total Potential Support | ₹37,000 per month |
Eligible scholars may also receive benefits under ICRGI, HPRGI, CPRGI and BPRGI PhD Research Fellowship schemes with an additional 25% supplementary stipend along with applicable benefits.
The upper age limit for Full Time Regular Registration Category is 28 years as on admission into fellowship. Age relaxation will be applicable as per Government of India rules.
Regular Admission Process
- Written Test conducted by RGIPT.
- Interview by the concerned department.
- Merit-based selection.
Written Test Exemption
- External Registration Category.
- Sponsored Registration Category.
- Part-Time Registration Category.
- Candidates with National Level Scholarships.
- Outstanding candidates from premier institutions with CPI 8.00 or above.
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| OBC (NCL) | 27% |
| EWS | 10% |
| PwD | 5% Horizontal Reservation |
SC/ST candidates are eligible for relaxation of 5% marks or 0.5 CPI in qualifying degree requirements.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwD/Female Candidates | ₹600 + GST |
| General/OBC/EWS Candidates | ₹1,200 + GST |
The application fee is non-refundable.
| Category | Amount Payable at Admission | Other Semester Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time Regular (Non-Sponsored) | ₹65,000 | ₹49,000 |
| Sponsored (All Categories)/External/QIP | ₹1,00,000 | ₹84,000 |
| External | ₹81,000 | ₹65,000 |
| Project Fellow | ₹65,000 | ₹49,000 |
| Internal Permanent Faculty/Staff | ₹32,000 | ₹28,000 |
Additional mess advance per semester: ₹25,000 (Jais & Bengaluru Campus) and ₹16,000 (Sivasagar Campus).
- Chemical & Biochemical Engineering
- Computer Science & Engineering
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Management Studies
- Mathematical Sciences
- Petroleum Engineering & Geoengineering
- Energy and Human Sciences
| Department | Research Areas |
|---|---|
| Chemical & Biochemical Engineering | Biofuels, Biomass Gasification, Catalysis, CCUS, Renewable Energy, Water Splitting, Flow Batteries, Petroleum Refining. |
| Computer Science & Engineering | AI, Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Blockchain, Cloud Computing, NLP, Computer Vision, AR/VR. |
| Electrical & Electronics Engineering | VLSI, Semiconductor Devices, Solar Cells, Wireless Communication, Smart Grid, Electric Vehicles. |
| Mathematical Sciences | Statistics, Control Theory, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Number Theory, Computational Finance. |
| Petroleum Engineering & Geoengineering | Enhanced Oil Recovery, Reservoir Simulation, Geomechanics, Formation Evaluation, CO₂ Sequestration. |
| Energy & Human Sciences | Materials Development, Nanotechnology, Biotechnology, Energy Storage Materials, Literature & Cultural Studies. |
| Situation | Refund |
|---|---|
| Withdrawal before physical registration | Total deposited fee minus ₹1,500 |
| Withdrawal on or after physical registration | Caution Money ₹9,000 + Mess Advance adjustment |
| Withdrawal during semester | Caution Money ₹9,000 + Mess Advance adjustment |
Refund applications must be submitted with admission offer letter, fee receipt, identity proof and cancelled cheque/passbook copy.
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening of Admission Portal for Online Submission of Application Form | 18 May 2026 (Monday) |
| Closing Date of Admission Portal | 05 July 2026 (Sunday) |
| Notification to Shortlisted Candidates (Written Test/Interview) | 09 July 2026 (Thursday) |
| Date of Written Test and/or Interview | 16–17 July 2026 (Thursday–Friday) |
| Announcement of List of Candidates Offering Admission including Wait Listed Candidates | 23 July 2026 (Thursday) |
| Last Date for Submission of Registration Fee (1st Round) | 28 July 2026 (Tuesday) |
| Admission Offers to Wait-Listed Candidates (Subject to Seat Availability) | 29 July 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Last Date for Submission of Registration Fee (2nd Round) | 31 July 2026 (Friday) |
| Date of Physical Registration in the Department Concerned | 03 August 2026 (Monday) |
| Commencement of Classes | 04 August 2026 (Tuesday) |
Mere fulfillment of eligibility criteria does not guarantee admission. Selection is based on the candidate's performance in the written test and/or interview as applicable. Candidates are advised to carefully verify eligibility conditions before applying for Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT) PhD Admission 2026 (July).