New Delhi, 07 April 2021: In India there are 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), 32 National Institutes of Technology (NITs) and Seven Indian Institute of Science Education and Research. These institutes carry Institutes of National Importance tag. For doctoral programmes, IITs, NITs and IISERs offer attractive Fellowships, known as Institute Fellowships or Junior Research Fellowships.
As on 07 April 2021, there are twelve IITs, Two NITs and five IISERs have announced PhD Admission for July-August 2021 semester. These institutes are popular destinations for PhD aspirants.
List of IITs where Open PhD Admission:
- IIT Kharagpur – 20 April 2021
- IIT Bhilai -05 May 2021
- IIT Tirupati – 30 April 2021
- IIT Ropar- 12 April 2021
- IIT Patna – 27 April 2021
- IIT BHU Varanasi-13 April 2021
- IIT Bombay -12 April 2021
- IIT Guwahati – 12 April 2021
- IIT Kanpur -15 April 2021
- IIT Hyderabad -07 April 2021
- IIT Delhi -24 April 2021
- IIT Bhubaneswar -20 April 2021
- IIT Madras -30 April 2021
- IIT Indore
- IIT Mandi -15 April 2021
List of NITs where Open PhD Admission:
- NIT Allahabad PhD – 07 May 2021
- NIT Meghalaya – 04 May 2021
List of IISERs where Open PhD Admission:
- IISER Pune -30 April 2021
- IISER Bhopal – 05 April 2021
- IISER Kolkata – 15 April 2021
- IISER Berhampur -24 April 2021
- IISER Mohali – 30 April 2021
IIT Kharagpur Announces PhD Admission July 2021 with Institute Assistantship
Kharagpur, 01 April 2021: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, an Institute of National Importance, has opened PhD Admission Portal for Autumn Semester 2021-22. Regular PhD candidates will receive Institute Research Assistantship for five years.
PhD Programmes are available in the following categories: Regular, Sponsored, Working Professionals and Individual Fellowship (i.e. CSIR/UGC/DBT/ICMR/INSPIRE categories)] of the Institute in all disciplines of Engineering, Technology, Science, Architecture & Regional Planning, Humanities & Social Sciences, Rural Development, Law, Management and Medicine.
IIT Bhilai Announces PhD Admission with Fellowships ! Decoding Eligibility
Bhilai, 06April 2021: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bhilai has announced PhD Admission for July 2021. Regular and Sponsored PhD Programs are available. Institute Fellowships are available for Regular Full Time PhD Scholars.
Key Date: The deadline for filling application form and making fee payment is 05 May 2021 (17:00 Hrs IST).
IIT Tirupati Announces PhD Admission July 2021 with Research Assistantship
Tirupati, 05 April 2021: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Tirupati, an Institute of National Importance, has announced PhD & MS Admission Portal for July 2021 Intake.
Financial Assistance is available (Half-time Teaching/Research Assistantship – HTRA) as per the norms of MoE or other funding agency.
Varanasi, 27 March 2021: Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), IIT BHU, Varanasi , an Institute of National Importance, has announced Admission to MTech, MPham and PhD Programmes for Odd semester of the Academic Session 2021-22.
Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP). Registration is Mandatory for Candidates who applying in M.Tech. Full-Time Regular Category.
For PhD Programmes Full Time Regular Registration Category, the total number seats available are 94.
IIT Kanpur Announces Admission to MTech, PhD & MS (Research) with Fellowships for Semester I 2021-22
Kanpur: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, an Institute of National Importance, has announced admission to PhD, MTech, MDes, MS(By Research) and DIIT Programmes for I Semester – 2021-22.
Fellowships: Financial support (Institute Assistantship/Scholarship) will be provided to non-sponsored PhD, MTech and MS (By Research) students.
Students who are in final year of their programme (likely to finish the program by July 15, 2021) may also apply and secure provisional admission for the session commencing in July, 2021 (2021-22-I Semester).
IIT Bombay Announces PhD Admission July 2021 ! Research Assistantship @ Monthly INR 35K to 39K
Mumbai, 22 March 2021: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, an Institute of National Importance, has Announced Post Graduate/PhD Programmes Admission for July 2021-22 semester.
The following programmes are available for the session: PhD, MTech, MTech+ Ph.D. (Dual Degree),MPhil, MSc-PhD(Dual Degree) in Energy Programmes, Master in Public Policy (MPP), MS by Research in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering and Dual Degree MA+Ph.D Programme in Philosophyfor the Academic Year 202122 starting from July 2021.
IIT Guwahati Announces PhD, Dual PhD & Joint Degree PhD Admission with Fellowships ! Total Seats 515
Guwahati, 22 March 2021: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, an Institute of National Importance, has announced Admission to Postgraduate Programmes for July 2021 Session. These PG Programmes include PhD, Dual-PhD, MTech, MDes, MS-R, and MA.
Total Number of PhD Seats: The total number of PhD Seats available are 515 for the July 2021 session.
The PhD Programmes are available for the following types: Regular and Full Time, Sponsored and Full Time, Employed and Part Time, Self-Financed and Full Time, Self-Financed and Part Time, Project Staff and Full Time, Project Staff and Part Time, External and Part Time, and Self-Financed and Full Time Foreign Students.
IIT Hyderabad Announces PhD Admission July 2021 with Institute Fellowship
Hyderabad, 19 March 2021: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Hyderabad, invites applications for PhD programmes for the session July 2021. There are 15 departments where PhD programmes are offered. Institute Fellowships are offered to Full Time PhD Scholars.
Key Dates: The closing date for submission of online application is 07 April 2021 (16:00 PM).
Application Fee: All GEN/OBC : Rs.300/-
All SC/ST/PwD : Rs.150/-
All Females : Rs.150/-
IIT Mandi Announces PhD Admission Odd Semester 2021-22 with Fellowships
Mandi, 17 March 2021: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi, an Institute of National Importance, has announced admission to PhD Programmes Odd Semester 2021-22 for School of Basic Sciences.
Research Areas of School of Basic Sciences:
Physical Sciences
Chemical Sciences
Biological Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
Key Dates: The last date of filling the online application is 15 April, 2021.
New Delhi, 13 March 2021: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, an Institution of Eminence (IoE), has released Admission Notification for PhD, Direct PhD and MS (R) Programmes – Semester I 2021-22. IIT Delhi offers 30 PhD Programmes with extensive choices of specializations. Full Time PhD Scholars are eligible for Teaching/Research Assistantship.
IIT Delhi informed that meritorious students with a bachelor’s degree (such as BTech.) are advised to directly apply for the PhD programmes if they wish to pursue doctoral research.
Key Dates:
Submission of online application commences on 15 March 2021 (12.00 noon)
Last date for submission of online application and application fee on 24 April 2021 (04.00 pm)
Range of dates for Test / Interview – 10 May 2021 – 23 June 2021
IIT Madras Announces PhD, Direct PhD & MS (by Research) Admission July 2021 with Fellowships
Chennai, 04 March 2021: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, an Institute of National Importance, has opened application window for PhD/Direct PhD/MS (by Research) Admission July 2021 Semester. Scholars admitted to PhD and MS programmes under Regular scheme are eligible for the following Half-Time Research Assistantship (HTRA).
Fellowships: Scholars admitted to PhD and M.S. programmes under Regular scheme are eligible for the following Half-Time Research Assistantship (HTRA). PhD Candidates will get Rs 31,000 /- Per Month while MS (By Research) candidates will get Rs 12,400 Per Month. They should work for 8 hours per week in the Departments to earn this assistantship.
Key Dates: The online application portal has opened from 01 March 2021. The last date of Receipt of Online Application is 30 April 2021.
IIT Bhubaneswar Announces PhD Admission 2021-22(Autumn Semester) with Institute Scholarship
Bhubaneswar, 14 March 2021: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar, an Institute of National Importance, has announced admission to PhD Programme under various disciplines from eligible candidates for 2021-22(Autumn Semester).
The PhD programmes are available under the following categories: Institute Scholar, Sponsored Scholar, and Project Scholar (Projects running at IIT Bhubaneswar). Institute Scholars will be eligible for Institutional Fellowships as per Ministry of Education norms.
Key Dates & Application Fees: The online admission has opened since 10 March 2021. The closing date for submission of application is 20 April 2021.
Decoding Eligibility and Selection Procedure of IIT Gandhinagar PhD Sem I 2021-22 with Fellowships
Gandhinagar, 28 February 2021: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Gandhinagar, an Institute of National Importance, has announced PhD Admission for Semester I 2021-22. Regular(RR) and Continuing Doctoral Programme (CDP) are available.
In view of the current COVID 19 situation, for 2021-22 Sem I, admission will be offered based on online interviews only.
Students joining the PhD program as regulars (RR) will be considered for Institute Fellowship based on the Ministry of Education norms. Here, SkillOutlook presents Key Points of Eligibility Criteria and Selection Procedure.
IIT Indore Announces PhD Admission June 2021 with Teaching Assistantship
Indore, 11 February 2021: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Indore, an Institute of National Importance, has Announced PhD Admission for June 2021 Semester. Institute Fellowships are available for Regular PhD Scholars.
PhD Admission is available for the following categories:
FA (Fellowship Awardee)
TA (Teaching Assistantship)
SW (Sponsored WITHOUT Institute scholarship)
IS (Institute Staff)
DF (Defense Forces)
CT (College Teacher)
GATE is not compulsory for DF / IS / CT / SW category.
IISER Mohali Announces PhD & Integrated PhD Admission with Fellowships for Aug 2021
Mohali, 20 March 2021: Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Mohali, an Institute of National Importance, has announced PhD and Integrated PhD Admission for August 2021.
Research Areas for PhD : Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Earth & Environmental Sciences and Humanities & Social Sciences, for the session beginning in August 2021. Candidates interested in pursuing research in interdisciplinary areas are also encouraged to apply.
Last date: The closing date for submission of application for Integrated PhD Programmes is 20 April 2021.
IISER Berhampur Announces PhD Admission July 2021 with Fellowships
Berhampur, 18 March 2021: Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Berhampur in Odisha, an Institute of National Importance under Ministry of Education, has announced PhD Admission July 2021.
Research Subjects: Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences.
Key Dates: The closing date for submission of online application is 24 April 2021.
The precise eligibility criteria for January 2021 admissions may vary from department to department.
IISER Pune Announces PhD Admission with Fellowships for August 2021
Pune, 12 March 2021: Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune, an Institute of National Importance, has released PhD Admission for August 2021 session.
In view of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, PhD interviews may be held online. IISER Pune mentioned that clear guidelines or any changes in procedure will be provided to candidates shortlisted for the interviews.
Fellowships: All selected candidates will be eligible to receive JRF fellowship as per the funding agency norms, in vogue.
Key Dates:
Department of Earth and Climate Science
The closing date for submission of online application is 30 April 2021.
IISER Bhopal Announces PhD Admission with JRF Fellowships for 2021-22
Bhopal, 09 Mar 2021: Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Bhopal, an Institute of National Importance, has released PhD for Academic Year 2021-22. All selected candidates will be eligible to receive JRF fellowship as per the funding agency norms, in vogue.
IISER Kolkata Announces PhD Admission with Fellowships Autumn 2021
Kolkata, 15 March 2021: Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Kolkata, one of the IISER Group of Institutes under Ministry of HRD, has announced Admission to PhD Programmes- Autumn 2021 session.
Doctoral Research Areas: Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Computer Sciences, Earth Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics, and Physical Sciences.
Key Dates:
Application Portal opens : 15 March 2021
Application Portal closes: 15 April 2021
Publication of the list for interview: 26 April 2021
Interview Window : 20 May 2021 to 31 May 2021
NIT Allahabad PhD Admission open for 227 seats ! Institute Fellowships Available
Allahabad, 05 April 2021: Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, a part of NIT Group of institutes and popularly known as NIT Allahabad, has released PhD Admission Notification for 2021-22 session. The PhD programmes are available in following categories: Institute Stipendiary Full Time Research Scholar; Self-financed Full- Time Research Scholar; Sponsored Full- Time Research Scholar; and Faculty/Staff/Sponsored Project Fellow of MNIT Allahabad Part-Time Research Scholar.
The total number of vacant PhD seats are 227 seats: Institute Stipendiary Full-Time Research Scholar -129; Self-financed Full-Time Research Scholar -35; Sponsored Full-Time Research Scholar -35; and Sponsored Part-Time Research Scholar.
Key Dates:
Start of online application process – 05 April 2021
Closing date for online application process 07 May 2021 up to 5.00 PM
Last date for receipt of the printed and signed application form – 10 May 2021 up to 5.30 PM
Application fee is Rs 1200/- for OPEN and OBC-NC candidates for each programme. For SC/STcategory admission fee is Rs 600 /- for each programme.
Shillong, 05 April 2021: National institute of Technology (NIT) Meghalaya, a part of NIT group of Institutes, invites applications for PhD Admission July 2021. Admissions are open in the following categories: Programme starting in July 2021 (Autumn Semester 2021) under Full time, and Sponsored (Part-Time) categories.
Full Time: Scholars under this category shall work full time for the Ph.D. courses/research. They may receive fellowship offered by the Institute as per MHRD norms / other funding agencies.
Key Dates:
Last date of filling online application- 04 May 2021
Last date for receipt of hard copy of application by post- 18 May 2021
Note: Candidates should refer the exact admission notification before applying PhD programmes of any universities or institutes. On the basis of information available in the public domain, SkillOutlook has published this story.
