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

IIT Hyderabad

University Name	Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
University Type	Public Technical University
Established	2008
Motto	Inventing & Innovating in Technology for Humanity
Location	Inventing & Innovating in Technology for Humanity
Approval	INI \| UGC \| AICTE \| CoA \| NMC \| PCI \| NIRF \| ARIIA

IIT Hyderabad PhD Application Important Date

Notification Date	Second Week of March 2026
Application Start	Second Week of March 2026
Application Last Date	April 30, 2026
Online Entrance Exam	May 15 – 25, 2026
Entrance Exam Result	Late May 2026
Interview Date	May 15 – June 10, 2026 (Varies by Department)
Final List Selected Candidate	June 15 – 20, 2026
Last Date of Admission	July 22, 2026 (Fixed per Academic Calendar)

IIT Hyderabad PhD Entrance Exam Mode

Online

IIT Hyderabad 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

Guide / Supervisor Allotment

Final PhD Admission and Registration

IIT Hyderabad PhD Types

Full-Time

Part-Time

IIT Hyderabad PhD Duration

Full-Time	3 years to 6 years
Part-Time	4 years to 7 years

IIT Hyderabad 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 Hyderabad 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 Hyderabad PhD Subject List

Artificial Intelligence

Biomedical Engineering

Biotechnology

Center for Interdisciplinary Programs

Chemical Engineering

Chemistry

Civil Engineering

Climate Change

Computer Science and Engineering

Design

Electrical Engineering

Engineering Science

Entrepreneurship and Management

Greenko School of Sustainability

Heritage Science and Technology

Liberal Arts

Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering

Mathematics

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Physics

IIT Hyderabad PhD Fee Details

Entrance Exam Fee	₹500
Registration Fee	₹ 13,500
Security Deposit	₹ 6,000
Course Fee Semester (Full Time)	₹ 10,000
Course Fee Semester (Part Time)	₹ 35,000
Exam Fee	Included in Registration
DRC Fee	Included in Registration
Thesis Submission Fee	₹ 10,000
Extension Fee	Per Semester Tuition
Viva Fee	Included in Thesis Fee

IIT Hyderabad Bank Account Details

Name	Indian Institute Of Technology Hyderabad
Account Number	30859844343
IFSC	SBIN0014182
Bank Name	STATE BANK OF INDIA
Branch	IITH KANDI
MICR Code
Swift Code	SBININBB762

IIT Hyderabad 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