IIT BHU PhD Admission 2026: Apply Now | Eligibility & Dates

IIT BHU

University Name

Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University)

University Type

Public Technical University

Established

1919

Motto

Vidya Amritam Ashnute (Knowledge Leads to Immortality)

Location

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Approval

INI | UGC | AICTE | CoA | PCI | NBA | NAAC | NIRF

 

IIT BHU PhD Application Important Date

Notification Date

March 10 – 15, 2026

Application Start

March 15, 2026

Application Last Date

April 16, 2026

Online Entrance Exam

May 20 – 25, 2026 (Varies by Dept.)

Entrance Exam Result

June 5, 2026

Interview Date

June 10 – 15, 2026

Final List Selected Candidate

June 25, 2026

Last Date of Admission

July 21, 2026 (Date of Fee Payment)

 

IIT BHU PhD Entrance Exam Mode

Online

 

IIT BHU PhD Selection Procedure

Online Application Submission

Shortlisting based on academic qualifications and GATE / NET / JRF score

Written Entrance Test (if required by department)

Departmental Interview / Research Proposal Presentation

Evaluation by Departmental Research Committee

Supervisor / Guide Allotment

Final PhD Admission and Registration

 

IIT BHU PhD Types

Full-Time

Part-Time

 

IIT BHU PhD Duration

Full-Time

3 years to 6 years

Part-Time

4 years to 7 years

 

IIT BHU PhD Eligibility According to Notification

PhD Full-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

PhD Part-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

 

IIT BHU Documents Required for PhD

Online Application Form

Master’s Degree Marksheet and Certificate

Bachelor’s Degree Marksheet and Certificate

GATE / NET / JRF Scorecard (if applicable)

Research Proposal / Statement of Purpose

Experience Certificate (for Part-Time candidates)

No Objection Certificate from Employer

Identity Proof (Aadhaar / Passport / Voter ID)

Passport Size Photographs

Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS if applicable)

Migration Certificate

Entrance Exam Admit Card

 

IIT BHU PhD Subject List

Computer Science and Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Electronics Engineering

Metallurgical Engineering

Mining Engineering

Ceramic Engineering

Pharmaceutics Engineering

Physics

Chemistry

Mathematics

Economics

English

Philosophy

Materials Science

Nanotechnology

Energy Engineering

Environmental Science

Data Science

 

IIT BHU PhD Fee Details

Entrance Exam Fee

₹1,000

Registration Fee

₹4,750

Security Deposit

₹ 9,000

Course Fee Semester (Full Time)

₹10,000

Course Fee Semester (Part Time)

₹45,000 – ₹51,350

Exam Fee

Included in Semester Fee

DRC Fee

₹ 200

Thesis Submission Fee

₹ 5,000

Extension Fee

₹ 5,700

Viva Fee

Included in Thesis Fee

 

IIT BHU Bank Account Details

Name

Registrar, IIT (BHU), Varanasi

Account Number

32778803937

IFSC

SBIN0011445

Bank Name

State Bank of India

Branch

IT-BHU Branch, Varanasi, UP-221005

MICR Code

221002036

Swift Code

SBININBB125

 

IIT BHU Payment Mode

Registration Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Course Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Coursework Exam Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

DRC Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Thesis Submission Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Extension Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

 

IIT BHU PhD Entrance Exam Syllabus

Written Test will comprise of two types of questions.

50% questions on research aptitude

50% questions on respective subject

 

IIT BHU Important Link

PhD Admission Portal

Application Fee Link

Official 2025-26 Academic Calendar

 

IIT BHU PhD Complete Course Basic Details

PhD Entrance Exam Registration

Entrance Exam

Interview and Research Proposal

Registration and Admission Process

Course-work and Exam

DRC and Synopsis Submission

Supervise Allotment  

Conference and Research Paper Publication

Progress Report Submitted

Thesis Pre-Submission

Thesis Submission

Thesis Evaluation

Viva-Voce and Convocation

 

 

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