Ropar, 05 March 2026: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar, an Institute of National Importance, has opened application window for PhD Admissions January 2026 session Under Product/ StartUp- Driven Ph.D. program.
Programme Description:
Under the Product/ Startup-Driven Ph.D. Pathway, candidates will undertake doctoral work that merges:
Academic research and scholarly contributions, and
Practical innovation through product development, technology translation, or startup initiatives.
The programme aims to create an ecosystem where Ph.D. scholars contribute to both scientific knowledge and societal/industrial impact.
Key Dates: Last Date of Receipt of Online Applications: 25 March 2026
REGULAR FULL-TIME PhD: Institute fellowship: Candidates under this category are entitled for Institute Research Assistantship/Fellowship as per Ministry of Education, Govt. of India norms.
Departments where PhD Admission available:
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Chemistry
Mathematics
Physics
Humanities and Social Sciences (Economics, English, Linguistics, Management, Psychology)
For further details about eligibility conditions, how to apply and other details, the candidates should refer the Admission Notification, uploaded on the official website of IIT Ropar.
