Ph.D

The PhD Program is offered for both Full time as well as in working professional mode in (Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) & Information Technology (IT), and Allied Subjects – English covering following Major areas of Research. For Computer Science & Engineering and Information Technology, applicants should possess a Master's degree such as M.Tech, M.E, or MCA+M.Tech in relevant disciplines, with a First Class or 60% marks (55% marks for SC/ST/PwD) or a CPI/CGPA greater than 6.75 (6 for SC/ST/PwD) on a 10-point scale. Additionally, a minimum of 2 years of relevant industry experience is required. Desirable qualifications include a valid GATE Score or an equivalent exam. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology with a First Class or 60% marks (55% marks for SC/ST/PwD) or a CPI/CGPA greater than 6.75 (6 for SC/ST/PwD) on a 10-point scale. Moreover, a minimum of 4 years of relevant industry experience is essential. 

The admission of a candidate to the PhD programme of IIT Kharagpur is conducted by the Departmental Academic Committee (Post-Graduate and Research), abbreviated as DAC (PG&R), of the Department/Centre concerned, on the basis ofOverall Academic PerformanceWritten Test (Through offline mode)Personal Interview (PI) (Through offline mode)The academic units shortlist the students for final interview based only on the overall academic performance or based on both overall academic performance and written test/ PI. However, final selection will be based on overall academic performance and performance in written test and final interview only.However, to be eligible to get into this course, candidates must possess a valid GATE score that is above the cut-off level of students admitted for M.Tech or MCP admission or NET qualification with Assistant Professorship. 

IIT Kharagpur offers PhD courses to students at the doctoral level with a minimum and maximum duration of three and eight years, respectively. The area of research is available in 19 departments, 12 schools and 12 centres in the areas of Engineering, Technology, Science, Architecture & Regional Planning, Humanities & Social Sciences, Rural Development, Law, Management and Medicine. Offered in regular mode with institute assistantship, individual fellowship, sponsored and for working professionals, admission to PhD programme is recommended by the Departmental Academic Committee based on the overall academic performance of the candidates and written test followed by the interview. Read more here. 

Offered in regular mode with institute assistantship, individual fellowship, sponsored and for working professionals, admission to PhD programme is recommended by the Departmental Academic Committee based on the overall academic performance of the candidates and written test followed by the interview. Candidates must complete a master’s degree with a minimum of 60% aggregate in Engineering/ Science/ Commerce/ Management/ Law and/ or equivalent to apply for PhD courses. All candidates seeking admission to the PhD must check out the below table for more information on PhD admission at IIT Khagargpur:ParticularsPhD Admission Details - IIT KharagpurEligibility- Minimum 60% aggregate or a CGPA of 6.5 on 10 point scale in the qualifying examination in Engineering/ Science/ Commerce/ Management/ Law and/ or equivalent- or a minimum 55% aggregate or a CGPA of 6.0 on 10 point scale in the qualifying examination in Humanities/ Social Science/ MBBS degree and/ or equivalent- Students who possess the minimum prescribed qualifications (without GATE/ UGC NET) and are in service in any of the following establishments with a minimum of two years of job experience are eligible for admission to the PhD as sponsored candidatesDuration3-8 yearsSelectionOverall Academic Performance + Written Test (Through offline mode) + Personal Interview (Through offline mode)Total tuition feeINR 25,000 per semesterPhD Admission Prospectus 2023Download now