PhD Program
Admissions Process for Autumn 2026-27


Applications are invited from highly motivated students for admission to PhD programmes.

Currently, we offer Ph.D. programmes in Applied Physics, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Humanities & Social Sciences and Mathematics and Computing.

Prospective students satisfying the eligibility criteria are encouraged to acquaint themselves with the research areas of our faculty members for suitable matches of interest. Details are available here:  https://pgadmissions.iiitvadodara.ac.in/details.php


Students are admitted to the PhD program through one of the following ways.

  1. Institute Selection Process
  2. AICTE QIP
  3. Study in India

A) Institute Selection Process

Eligibility Criteria:

Program

Department

Category

Minimum Qualification

PhD (Full Time)

CSE, ECE

GEN/ EWS/     OBC

6.5 CPI/CGPA on a 10-point scale (or equiv.) in MTech/ ME/ equiv. in relevant areas; OR 

8.0 CPI on a 10-point scale (or equivalent) in BE/BTech/MSc/ MCA/ BS (4 years)/ equiv. in relevant areas.

SC/ ST/ PwD

6 CPI/CGPA on a 10-point scale (or eq.)

in MTech/ME or equiv. in relevant areas; OR

7.5 CPI on a 10-point scale (or equivalent) in BE/BTech/MSc/ MCA/ BS Hon. (4 years) or equiv. in relevant areas.

Maths & Computing, Applied Physics, Humanities & Social Sciences

GEN/ EWS/     OBC

6.5 CPI/CGPA on a 10-point scale (or equivalent) in MSc/ MA or equiv. in relevant areas; OR 

8.0 CPI on a 10-point scale (or equivalent) in BE/BTech/ BS (4 years) or eq. in relevant areas.

SC/ ST/ PwD

6 CPI/CGPA on a 10-point scale (or eq.)

in MSc/MA or equiv. in relevant areas; OR

7.5 CPI/CGPA on a 10-point scale (or equivalent) in BE/BTech/ BS (4 years) or eq.

PhD (Part Time)

All

GEN/ EWS/     OBC

6.5 CPI/CGPA on a 10-point scale (or eq.)

in MTech/ME/MS/MSc/MCA/ MA/ equiv. with a minimum of one year of relevant work experience.; OR 

6.5 CPI/ CGPA on a 10-point scale (or eq.) in BTech or an equivalent degree in relevant areas with a minimum of two years of work experience.

SC/ ST/ PwD

6 CPI/CGPA on a 10-point scale (or eq.)

in MTech/ME/MS/MSc/MCA/ MA/ equiv.; OR 

6.0 CPI/ CGPA on a 10-point scale (or eq.) in BTech or an equivalent degree in relevant areas with a minimum of two years of work experience.

*Essential qualification for PhD (Part Time, in addition to the above): The applicant must be an employee (regular / on contract) of a State/ Central Govt. Departments/ PSUs/ Educational Institutes/ Research organizations/ Industries with an annual turnover of at least 2 crores of last financial year.


Timeline:

● Application Deadline: May 08, 2026.
● Date of Announcement of shortlisted candidates: May 11, 2026.
● Date of Selection Process: May 18-19, 2026.
● Date of Announcement of result: May 21, 2026.
● Date of confirmation of admission: June 1, 2026.
● Last date of joining the program: June 1, 2026.

Application Process:

Shortlisted candidates will be called for the first round of selection process (preferably online mode). For application, follow the steps given below:

  1. Pay the application fee, Rs. 590/- (inclusive of GST) via
    • SBI I-Collect: https://onlinesbi.sbi.bank.in/sbicollect/icollecthome.htm [Institution: IIIT Vadodara, Choose category: other fees/Fine and Roll No. as 202460000].
    • NEFT/IMPS etc. to the following bank account.
      Bank Account Name: Indian Institute of Information Technology Vadodara
      Account Number: 35022482626
      Bank Name: State Bank of India
      Address: Block No. 13, Udhyog Bhavan, Sector 11, Gandhinagar, Gujarat - 382017.
      Bank Branch Name: Sector 11, Gandhinagar
      IFSC Code: SBIN0060228, MICR Code: 380002128
    • Use QR code.
      Note: The application fee is non-refundable.
  2. Keep scanned copies of following documents: Marksheets & certificate of post-graduation/graduation, Category certificate, CV, photograph, Proof of payment, No Objection Certificate from current employer (if applicable)
  3. The applicants must fill up the Online Application Form and SUBMIT it. Do Not leave the form half filled.
    Scan code for application form
  4. After successful submission, an email will be sent. Print it, sign on all pages and send it along with supporting documents by email to pgadmissions@iiitvadodara.ac.in

Fees Structure:  click here

  1. Students are required to pay "Subtotal A" to confirm their provisional admission.
  2. Hostel is not mandatory for PG students. Subtotal B is indicative and includes hostel, mess and transportation fees. It is to be paid at the time of registration separately.

Financial Assistance (for Full Time PhD students):

The institute offers financial assistance to eligible Ph.D.(Full Time) students of Rs 37,000/- per month for the first two years and Rs. 42,000/- per month for the next three years. The amount may vary based on the institute norms. The financial assistance is against TAship, Research work and other co-academic work.
Note that students under the Part Time category are not eligible to avail the financial assistance from the institute.

Contact Details:
email ID: pgadmissions@iiitvadodara.ac.in

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