The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has opened applications for admission to its PhD programmes for the Spring Semester 2026–27. The institute is inviting applications from eligible candidates interested in pursuing doctoral research across various academic disciplines. The online application process began on September 21, 2026, and the last date to apply is October 20, 2026.
Candidates applying for the PhD programmes must meet the institute’s Common Minimum Eligibility Criteria (CMEC) as well as the specific requirements prescribed by the concerned department, centre or school. For applicants with a master’s degree, the minimum requirement is generally 60% marks or a CGPA of 6.0 for General, GEN-EWS and OBC categories, while SC, ST and PwD candidates require at least 55% marks or a CGPA of 5.50. Certain candidates with qualifying degrees from Ministry of Education-funded technical institutions may receive exemptions from national-level test requirements.
The selection process will include a written test and/or interview, depending on the department or programme. These are tentatively scheduled to be conducted between November 16 and November 21, 2026. Academic registration is scheduled for January 7–8, 2027, while classes are expected to begin on January 11, 2027.
IIT Roorkee is also offering the SAKUNTALA (Scheme for Aspirants of Knowledge Under Talent Advancement) Fellowship for eligible female candidates. Under the scheme, female candidates holding a BTech, BE, BArch or BDes degree from Ministry of Education-funded technical institutions with a CGPA of at least 8.5 can be considered, with the GATE/CEED or national-level examination requirement waived under the specified conditions.universities outside India, including institutions in Canada, France, Japan, Thailand, Taiwan and the UK.
