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Ph.D.

"Autumn 2026-27 Admissions"

Ph.D. admission brochure for Autumn 2026-27

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Available Modes of Entry

 

Launching applications online25/03/2026
Deadline for PhD online applications26/04/2026
Announcing Round 1 & 2: eligibility shortlist on the website and Exam/Interview timeline15/05/2026 to 22/06/2026
Date of results (Tentative)15/06/2026 to 03/07/2026
Arrival to the campus, Reporting and original document verification27/07/2026 to 28/07/2026
General Orientation 29/07/2026
Departmental Interaction30/07/2026
Online Course Registration30/07/2026
Instruction begins03/08/2026

Please note that the dates are tentative and may be revised.

 

Results

Department NameShortlisted/ Not Shortlisted for Round 1Shortlisted/ Not Shortlisted for Round 2Final Result for Autumn 2026-27 admissions
Bioscience and Bioengineering   
Chemical Engineering  
Chemistry  
Civil and Infrastructure Engineering  
Computer Science Engineering  
Electrical, Electronics and Communication Engineering  
Mechanical, Material and Aerospace Engineering  
Physics  

Updates

  • All the candidates are advised to regularly check their email for updates regarding the interview process.
  • For admission related queries, please contact pgadmissions@iitdh.ac.in

Beware of Fraudulent Activities

  • Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad does NOT offer any “management quota” or special admission seats.
  • The institute does NOT authorise any individual, agent, or third party to facilitate admissions.
  • All offer letters are issued only through official online channels (official institute email IDs).
  • All payments must be made strictly through official online payment portals.
  • All communication is sent only from official institute email IDs.
  • IIT Dharwad will never ask for payments through personal contacts, phone calls, or unofficial emails.

For all International Applicants to PhD program: All international applicants, i.e. those with a passport other than Indian Passport, can apply using the study-in-india portal to select programs in IIT Dharwad. Click Here

DIA Fellowship scheme: Government of India has announced a special fellowship scheme for applicants from ASEAN countries to PhD programs in IITs - Doctoral Fellowships in India for ASEAN (DIA). (Note- It was also referred to as ASEAN fellowship in the past.)

Website - http://www.asean.iitd.ac.in/  and http://www.asean-iit.in/    
DIA YouTube promotional video - https://youtu.be/B5wxQU715Ec 

For any queries kindly contact pgadmissions@iitdh.ac.in