IIT Guwahati PhD Admission 2026: Apply Now | Dates & Fees

University Name

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

University Type

Public Technical University

Established

1994

Motto

Jnana Paramam Dhyeyam (Knowledge is the Highest Goal)

Location

Guwahati, Assam, India

Approval

INI | UGC | AICTE | CoA | NMC | PCI | NIRF |

Notification Date

March 15, 2026

Application Start

March 15, 2026

Application Last Date

April 20, 2026

Online Entrance Exam

Varies by Dept (May/June)

Entrance Exam Result

Mid-June 2026

Interview Date

June 1 – 15, 2026

Final List Selected Candidate

Late June 2026

Last Date of Admission

July 21, 2026

Online

Online Application Submission

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

Written Entrance Test (if applicable)

Departmental Interview / Research Proposal Presentation

Evaluation by Departmental Research Committee

Supervisor / Guide Allocation

Final PhD Admission and Registration

Full-Time

Part-Time

Full-Time

3 years to 6 years

Part-Time

4 years to 7 years

PhD Full-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

PhD Part-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

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 Card / Passport)

Passport Size Photographs

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

Migration Certificate

Entrance Exam Admit Card

Mechanical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Design

Biosciences and Bioengineering

Chemical Engineering

Physics

Chemistry

Mathematics

Humanities and Social Sciences

Agro and Rural Technology

Business

Energy Sciences and Engineering

Health Sciences and Technology

Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Disaster Management and Research

Environment

Indian Knowledge Systems

Linguistic Science and Technology

Nanotechnology

Sustainable Polymers

Intelligent Cyber Physical Systems

Sustainable Water Research

Drone Technology

Computer Science and Engineering

Electronics and Electrical Engineering

Entrance Exam Fee

₹600

Registration Fee

₹ 2,000

Security Deposit

₹ 12,000

Course Fee Semester (Full Time)

₹ 15,000

Course Fee Semester (Part Time)

₹ 30,000

Exam Fee

₹ 500

DRC Fee

Included in Registration

Thesis Submission Fee

₹ 10,000

Extension Fee

Subject to Ordinance

Viva Fee

Included in Thesis Fee

Name

IITG R&D Account

Account Number

10196461054

IFSC

SBINO014262

Bank Name

State Bank of India

Branch

IIT Guwahati Branch

MICR Code

781002053

Swift Code

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

Written Test will comprise of two types of questions.

50% questions on research aptitude

50% questions on respective subject

International Admission Portal

PhD Disciplines & Eligibility

Syllabus for Written Test:

Seat Matrix (2026)

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