IIT Kanpur PhD Admission 2023
IIT Kanpur invites applications from eligible applicants to offer admission to Ph.D. programs in relevant streams in March and November every year. The interested applicants should apply for IIT Kanpur PhD admissions on or before the last date of application. The selection of the Ph.D. course is done on the basis of score of GATE followed by Written Test/ Personal Interview conducted by IIT Kanpur. The applicants are advised to visit the official website (www.iitk.ac.in) of IIT Kanpur regularly.
Disciplines for PhD programmes
For Engineering
| Computer Science | Aerospace |
| Civil | Mechanical |
| Chemical | Material Science |
| Biological Science & Bio-eng. | Industrial & Management |
| Photonics Science | Electrical |
| Nuclear Eng. & Technology | Earth Science |
For Science
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics & Statistics
For other Streams
| Humanities & Social sciences | Research |
| Fine arts | Electrical eng. |
| Sociology | Civil eng. |
| Psychology | Chemical eng. |
| Philosophy | Mechanical eng. |
| English (literature & linguistic) | Computer science & eng. |
Eligibility criteria
Ph.D. in Engineering
- A master’s degree in engineering with marks/CPI not below the specified minimum. or
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering or science (4-year program) with a required percentage of marks. or
- A master’s degree in science or an allied area with a required percentage of marks and first division in bachelor’s degree, and JRF/95 percentile or higher in GATE score.
- For a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences and Bioengineering: A Master’s degree in pharmacy/medicine/veterinary science or bachelor’s degree in pharmacy/medicine/veterinary science with a required percentage of marks.
- For Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering: Same as the above criteria and
- A valid GATE score is required for the candidates with a bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Design/Architecture, except in the case of candidates with bachelor’s degrees in Engineering from the centrally funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs). The candidates with a master’s degree in science must either have a valid GATE score or must have qualified for/in JRF/NET.
Ph.D. in Sciences
- A master’s degree in the relevant subject or a bachelor’s degree in engineering or science (4-year program) with marks/CPI not below the specified minimum.
- A valid GATE score (with a valid JEST score) / Qualified JRF/ INSPIRE fellowship.
- For Economic Sciences:
- A master’s degree in economics or
- A master’s degree in sciences or in an allied field of economics with marks/CPI not below the specified minimum.
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering or sciences (4-year program) or
- A valid GATE score or must have qualified JRF/NET.
Ph.D. in Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS)
- A master’s degree in the relevant subject or
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering or science (4-year program)
- A master’s degree in sciences or in an allied field of HSS with marks/CPI not below the specified minimum.
- A valid GATE score or must have qualified JRF/NET.
Ph.D. in Management
- A master’s degree in management or relevant disciplines in engineering/technology. Or
- A master’s degree in science/arts/commerce/chartered accountancy with first division in bachelor’s degree, and JRF/95 percentile or higher in GATE/CAT/GMAT/NET or any other national level examination.
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering or science (4-year program). Or
- A valid GATE score is required for the candidates with a bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
- The candidates with a master’s degree in science/arts/commerce must either have a valid GATE/CAT/GMAT score or must have qualified for/in JRF/NET.
Master of Technology (MTech)
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering or science (4-year program) or
- A master’s degree in science with marks/CPI not below the specified minimum.
- A valid GATE score is required for admission to the MTech program in the case of regular (non-sponsored) candidates.
MS (By Research)
- For Aerospace Engineering: A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or science (4-year program) or
- A Master’s degree in science with marks/CPI not below the specified minimum.
- For Electrical Engineering & Mechanical Engineering: A bachelor’s degree in Engineering or science (4-year program) with marks/CPI not below the specified minimum.
- A valid GATE (GATE/ CSIR/ JRF/ NET) score is required in the case of regular candidates (non-sponsored/non-project candidates).
Application Fee
- 400/- for general applicants.
- 200/- for reserved applicants.
- The applicants can pay the application fee through DD payable to The Registrar, IIT Kanpur payable at Kanpur.
How to apply?
- Visit the official website iitk.ac.in or click on the link given above.
- Go to the “Students” section on the home page.
- Now go to “Future Students” and click on the link “Admission Notice for Ph.D. & MS (Research) program”.
- Click “Computer science & eng. department” link.
- Now click on the link “Register Now”. Now enter all the details & click on submit.
- After this login your ID and fill up the online application form.
- You also need to upload documents (if required).
- The applicants are advised to take the print out of the application form for further reference.
For other departments
- The applicants can download the application form from the official website and submit it after completely filling it up.
- You also need to attach documents (if required).
- The duly filled application forms along with required documents and application fee have to be sent at-
The Convener, DPGC- Department/Program of Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur- 208016 (UP)
Selection Process
- Selection is done on the basis of score of GATE followed by Written Test/ Personal Interview conducted by IIT Kanpur.
- The institute also offers admission on the basis of the Departmental written test followed by admission.
- NET qualified candidates are eligible for the scholarship assistance.
Check Here: PhD Admission Notification 2023