University Name

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

University Type

Public Technical University

Established

1959

Motto

From Darkness, Lead Me to Light

Location

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

Approval

INI | MoE | CFTI | UGC | AICTE | AIU | NMC | NIRF

Notification Date

March 15, 2026 (Expected)

Application Start

March 21, 2026

Application Last Date

April 15, 2026 (5:00 PM IST)

Online Entrance Exam

May 13, 2026

Entrance Exam Result

May 18 – June 5, 2026

Interview Date

June 18, 2026

Final List Selected Candidate

July 5, 2026

Last Date of Admission

July 27 – 28, 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

Guide / Supervisor 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

Aadhaar Card / Identity Proof

Passport Size Photographs

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

Migration Certificate

Entrance Test Admit Card

Aerospace Engineering

Biological Sciences & Bio Engineering

Chemistry

Civil Engineering

Computer Science & Engineering

Design

Economic Sciences

Electrical Engineering

Intelligent Systems

Interdisciplinary Programme on Materials Science

Management Sciences

Materials Science & Engineering

Mathematics

Mechanical Engineering

Photonics Science and Engineering

Physics

Space, Planetary & Astronomical Sciences & Engineering

Statistics

Sustainable Energy Engineering

Entrance Exam Fee

₹500

Registration Fee

₹600

Security Deposit

₹16,000 (One-time, Refundable).

Course Fee Semester (Full Time)

₹2,500 (Tuition) +  ₹11000 (Statutory Semester charges).

Course Fee Semester (Part Time)

₹25,000 (Tuition) +   ₹6,500 (Statutory charges, excluding hostel).

Exam Fee

₹700 per semester

DRC Fee

₹50

Thesis Submission Fee

₹2,000

Extension Fee

₹600 (Registration) + Semester charges for each extended semester.

Viva Fee

Included in the Thesis Submission Fee.

Name

The Registrar IIT Kanpur

Account Number

10426002126

IFSC

SBIN0001161

Bank Name

State Bank of India

Branch

IIT Kanpur Branch

MICR Code

208002041

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

Official Research Brochure 2026-27

OIR (International Relations)

DOSA Fee Structure Portal

Apply for PhD

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