New Delhi, 27 March 2021: In India there are more than 1,000 Universities. Out of these Government Controlled Universities offer affordable and quality education. For doctoral programmes, many government universities offer attractive Fellowships, known as Institute Fellowships or Junior Research Fellowships.
As on 26 March 2021, there are more than 28 government universities have opened admission portal for PhD programmes. These universities include IITs, IIITs, Central Universities and State Universities. These institutes are popular destinations for PhD aspirants.
List of IITs where Open PhD Admission:
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR)- 31 May 2021
- National Centre for Cell Science Pune- 25 May 2021
- Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) – 31 March 2021
- Nalanda University – for MBA, MA and PhD Admission
- Tripura University – PhD Admission 139 seats for 2021 – 26 March 2021 Closing Date
- Mizoram University – PhD Admission for Winter Session 2021 -31 March 2021
- University of Lucknow- 15 April 2021
- IIIT Delhi- 04 April 2021
- Manonmaniam Sundaranar University Tirunelveli – 31 March 2021
- Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata – 01 June 2021
- National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS) Bangalore -15 April 2021
- Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research Mumbai – 18 April 2021
- 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 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 Gandhinagar- 27 March 2021
- IIT Indore
- IIT Mandi -15 April 2021
- Google India PhD Fellowship 2021- 11 April 2021
AcSIR Common PhD Entrance Test August 2021 for 44 CSIR Research Labs ! Application Portal Opens
New Delhi, 23 March 2021: Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) New Delhi, an Institute of National Importance, has opened applications portal for admission to PhD in Science and Engineering Programs for the August 2021 Batch. The research streams are disciplines of Science and Engineering – an exciting opportunity to pursue doctoral research in world renowned CSIR Laboratories – the Nation-wide Network of AcSIR Centers.
AcSIR is common PhD Entrance test for 44 CSIR Laboratories coming under AcSIR. There is no application fee for PhD Test.
IRMA Announces Admission to Fellow Programme in Rural Management 2021 with Fellowships
Anand, Gujarat, 23 March 2021: Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) has announced Admission to Fellow Programme in Rural Management (FPRM 2021) programmes.
IRMA’s FPM (RM) is a doctoral level programme approved by the All India Councilfor Technical Education (AICTE) and recognized as Ph.D by Sardar Patel University,Vallabh Vidyanagar.
Fellowship: Monthly Fellowship of Rs. 25000-28000 & annual contingency grant ofRs. 20,000 for 4 years. Only, top 5 candidates in the merit list would be given thescholarship
Key Dates: The closing date for submission of online application is 31 March 2021.
Pune, 24 March 2021: The National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS), Pune an autonomous organisation under the Department of Biotechnology, invites application from eligible candidates for admissions to PhD programme of August 2021 session. The PhD programme is offered in research areas of Modern Biology.
The research at NCCS is focused on cell biology, cellular signalling, stem cell biology, immunology, genomics, proteomics, systems biology, structural biology and microbial ecology.
Rajgir, Bihar, India, 06 March 2021: Nalanda University, a Central University under Ministry of Culture Govt of India, has announced Admissions for MA and MBA programmes for Academic Year 2020-21. The Admission is open for both Indian and International Students.
The entire application process for admissions is paperless and online.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Ecology and Environment Studies
Historical Studies
Buddhist Studies, Philosophy and Comparative Religions
PhD applications will be called separately
Mizoram University, a Central University, Opens PhD Admission for Winter Session 2021
Aizawl, 19 March 2021: Mizoram University, Aizawl, a Central University, has announced PhD Admission for Winter Session 2021. Admission is offered for those candidates having completed M.Phil or those having UGC-JRF and completed Course Work.
Key Dates: Last date for receiving online application is 31 March 2021
University of Lucknow PhD Admission 2021-22: 442 Seats Full Time PhD & 89 Seats for Part Time PhD
Lucknow, 15 March 2021: University of Lucknow, a government owned research university in Uttar Pradesh, has released PhD Admission Notification for 2021-22. The total number of PhD vacant seats are 442 under Full Time category and 89 PhD Seats under Part Time Category.
These Doctoral seats are available both at Lucknow University and its affiliated colleges.
As per LU PhD Ordinance 2020 the admission would be done on the basis of Research Entrance Test (RET).
Key Dates: Last date of online form submission without Late Fee is 15 April 2021.
Last date of online form submission with Late Fee Monday, February 22 April 2021.
National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS) Bangalore Announces PhD Admission ! Online Test
Bangalore, 12 March 2021: The National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS) is a premier institute in India engaged in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research in natural sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities. NIAS was conceived and established in 1988 by the vision and initiative of the late Mr J R D Tata.
NIAS has announced PhD Programme for 2021.
Key Dates: The last date for receiving applications, with all required documents, submitted online is 15 April 2021.
IIIT Delhi Announces PhD Admission for April 2021 with fellowships
New Delhi, 25 February 2021: Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Delhi, a state university in Delhi, offers PhD programs in Computational Biology (CB), Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Electronics and Communications Engineering (ECE), Human-Centered Design (HCD), Mathematics (Maths), and Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH-Economics, Sociology/Anthropology).
IIITD has released PhD Admission Notification for April 2021 Session. The PhD Admission is open for the following categories: Regular PhD and Sponsored PhD.
Tirunelveli, 14 March 2021: Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, a State University in Tamil Nadu, has announced PhD Admission for January 2021.
Bharat Ratna Dr.M.G. Ramachandran Centenary Research Fellowship is available to the Meritorious scholars who enroll for PhD full time in the University Departments. There are 29 Departments where PhD Admission is available.
Kolkata, 13 March 2021: Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata, has announced Admission 2021-22. ISI Kolkata offers Degree (UG & PG) and Diploma as well as Junior Research Fellowships (PhD) programmes.
ISI informed that the Admission Test will be held on 18 July 2021 (Sunday). The Institute will release detailed notification on 08 March 2021.
Key Dates:
On-line Application Starts – 03 May 2021
On-line Application Ends – 01 June 2021
ISI Admission Test : 18 July 2021
IIIT Delhi Announces Opening of PhD Regular Admissions for Monsoon Session 2021-22
New Delhi, 13 March 2021: Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIIT-Delhi) is inviting applications for the PhD Admissions for Monsoon Session, AY 2021-2022. The goal of the Ph.D. program at IIIT-Delhi is to empower students to become part of the global research ecosystem, and contribute to research organizations and top-class universities across the world. The program is based on the best practices models at top universities across the world.
IIIT Delhi offers PhD programs in Computational Biology (CB), Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Electronics and Communications Engineering (ECE), Human-Centered Design (HCD), Mathematics (Maths), and Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH).
Last date to apply has been extended to 04 April 2021
Mumbai, 10 March 2021: Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR), Mumbai, an Advanced Research Institute Established by Reserve Bank of India, has announced applications for admission to the following programmes: MSc (Economics); PhD (Development Studies). Ph.D. students will receive a monthly stipend of Rs.25,000/- (to be be revised) in the first two years. All candidates will be selected on the basis of their performance in an Online test and an interview.
Key Dates: Last date for receipt of Online Application form is 18 April 2021.
Bangalore, 09 March 2021: International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIIT Bangalore) invites applications for its research degree programs, namely, Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Science by Research. This call for admissions is for academic year 2021-22 (Term 1) starting in August 2021. For PhD and MSc Research Admissions both Full Time and Part Time programmes available.
Amid COVID 19 Pandemic, the institute will conduct both written entrance examination and Interview online.
Key Dates:
Research Admissions Portal is live for application submission – 15 March 2021
Last date for online application submission – 30 April 2021
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
IISER Mohali Announces PhD Admission Aug 2021 with Fellowships at INR 31K Per Month
Mohali, 20 March 2021: Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Kolkata, one of the IISER Group of Institutes under Ministry of Education, has announced PhD Admission for August 2021.
Research Areas: Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Earth & Environmental Sciences and Humanities & Social Sciences, for the session beginning in August/September 2021. Candidates interested in pursuing research in interdisciplinary areas are also encouraged to apply.
Last date: The online application facility will be open till 12.00 noon, April 30, 2021 (Friday).
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.
Google Announces PhD Fellowship India 2021 ! Apply before 22 April & Discover Eligibility
New Delhi, 21 March 2021: Google has announced PhD Fellowship India 2021. PhD Fellowship program is open for The early-stage PhD Fellowship and Late-stage PhD Fellowships. The closing date for submission of application is 22 April 2021.
Google PhD Fellowships directly support graduate students as they pursue their PhD, as well as connect them to a Google Research Mentor. This highly competitive program offers both early and late-stage PhD fellowships to recognize and encourage graduate students doing work in Computer Science and related fields.
Key Dates: The closing date for submission of online application is 22 April 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.
