IIT Hyderabad Ph.D Admission 2027 applications are now open for the January 2027 academic session. The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) started accepting applications on 21 October 2026. Eligible candidates can apply online through Online Application Portal until 10 November 2026 at 5:00 PM IST.
Direct Link to IIT Hyderabad Ph.D Admission 2027
IIT Hyderabad Ph.D Admission 2027 - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Institute Name | Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) |
| Admission Name | IIT Hyderabad Ph.D. Admission 2027 |
| Programme | Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) |
| Admission Session | January 2027 |
| Academic Level | Doctoral Research |
| Application Start Date | 21 October 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Online Application Portal | admissions.iith.ac.in |
IIT Hyderabad Ph.D Admission 2027 - Important Dates
| Admission Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Starts | 21 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 10 November 2026 |
| Admission Session | January 2027 |
How to Apply for IIT Hyderabad Ph.D Admission 2027?
- Visit the official Ph.D. admission website at iith.ac.in/phdadmissions.
- Read the general eligibility criteria for the January 2027 session.
- Choose the department or interdisciplinary research programme relevant to your academic background.
- Download and review its departmental brochure.
- Click the Apply Here link to open the online admissions portal.
- Register or sign in according to the portal instructions.
- Select the appropriate Ph.D. admission category and department.
- Fill in the required personal and academic information.
- Provide the qualification, entrance-test and experience details applicable to your admission category.
- Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
- Review the completed application and pay any fee displayed by the portal.
- Submit the application before 10 November 2026 at 5 PM IST.
- Save the submitted application and acknowledgement for reference.
IIT Hyderabad Ph.D Departments 2027
| S. No. | Department or Programme |
|---|---|
| 1 | Artificial Intelligence |
| 2 | Biomedical Engineering |
| 3 | Biotechnology |
| 4 | Centre for Interdisciplinary Programs |
| 5 | Chemical Engineering |
| 6 | Chemistry |
| 7 | Civil Engineering |
| 8 | Climate Change |
| 9 | Computer Science and Engineering |
| 10 | Design |
| 11 | Electrical Engineering |
| 12 | Engineering Science |
| 13 | Entrepreneurship and Management |
| 14 | Greenko School of Sustainability |
| 15 | Heritage Science and Technology |
| 16 | Liberal Arts |
| 17 | Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering |
| 18 | Mathematics |
| 19 | Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering |
| 20 | Physics |
Important Instructions
- Check the criteria for the cycle. The next cycle is for the semester beginning Jan 2027. The eligibility criteria and brochure from the July 2026 round are only a reference and might change.
- Apply only through the right channel. IIT Hyderabad has a centralized online application portal for Ph.D admission, and candidates must apply through it. The exception is QIP: for QIP admissions you must apply through the AICTE website, not the IITH portal.
- Meet the eligibility before applying. In the July 2026 round, Regular Ph.D needed an ME/M.Tech/MS or equivalent with First Class without GATE. An M.Sc. with First Class needed GATE/CSIR/UGC/DST-Inspire or equivalent. Direct Ph.D needed a BE/B.Tech or equivalent from CFIs with a minimum CGPA of 8.0 without GATE. First class means 60% or CGPA 6.0, with 10% relaxation for OBC and 15% for SC/ST. Requirements vary by department.
- Expect shortlisting, then a test or interview. For the January round, shortlisted candidates may be invited directly to one or more rounds of online interviews. The written test is typically held in the July round. Departments can also set their own cut-offs.
- Keep your funding and documents ready. Students are funded by IITH through Ministry of Education funding. Candidates with INSPIRE or CSIR-UGC NET JRF funding can also apply. Candidates must upload all necessary documents through the online portal at the time of admission. Admissions are provisional until all documents are provided