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IIT Roorkee PhD Admission 2026: Check Dates, Eligibility, Fee & Selection Process

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  • Updated March 27, 2026 04:13 PM
  • by Kowsalya Chinnadurai
  • IIT Roorkee PhD Admission 2026 (Autumn Semester 2026-27) is now open at the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee / IITR). Online applications started on 24 March 2026, and the last date to submit the form is 20 April 2026. Selected candidates will complete in-person academic registration on 13-14 July 2026, with classes commencing from 16 July 2026.
  • This guide provides complete and accurate details on eligibility, departments, application process, selection procedure, fees, and important links to help serious PhD aspirants apply successfully for doctoral programmes at one of India’s top-ranked technical institutes.
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Important Dates for IIT Roorkee PhD Admission 2026

ParticularsDates
Online Application Start Date24 March 2026
Last Date to Apply Online20 April 2026
Academic Registration (In-person)13–14 July 2026
Commencement of Classes16 July 2026

Eligibility Criteria for IIT Roorkee PhD 2026

  • Candidates must satisfy the Common Minimum Eligibility Criteria (CMEC) and the department-specific Minimum Educational Qualification (MEQ).
  • Common Minimum Eligibility Criteria (CMEC):
  • Master’s degree holders: Minimum CGPA 6.0 (60%) for GEN/GEN-EWS/OBC and 5.5 (55%) for SC/ST/PwD.
  • Must have qualified a national level test (GATE, CEED, JEST, UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, or equivalent) or hold a national fellowship (in most cases).
  • Exemptions:
  • B.Tech/M.Sc with CGPA ≥8.0 from MoE-funded institutions (CFTIs).
  • Bachelor’s/Master’s from IITs with CGPA ≥8.0.
  • 4-year Bachelor’s with CGPA ≥7.5 + national test (non-CFTI).
  • MBBS/BAMS/BHMS/BDS with CGPA 6.0.
  • MS/MD degrees (exempt from CGPA and test).
  • Department-wise MEQ details (Engineering, Sciences, Architecture, Management, Humanities, Nanotechnology, Data Science, etc.) are given in the official Information Brochure.

Selection Process for IIT Roorkee PhD Admission

  • Admission is purely merit-based. Shortlisted candidates will be called for a written test and/or interview conducted by the respective Department/Centre/School. Departments will intimate the dates directly to shortlisted applicants and upload them on their portals. Final selection depends on academic record, test/interview performance, and availability of seats/supervisors.

How to Apply for IIT Roorkee PhD Admission 2026?

  • Visit the official IIT Roorkee admission portal.
  • Read the Ph.D. Information Brochure (Autumn 2026) carefully.
  • Register and fill the online application form.
  • Upload required documents (photo, signature, marksheets, category certificate, GATE/NET scorecard if applicable, etc.).
  • Pay the application fee online.
  • Submit the form and note the application number for future reference.
  • Apply Online Link: Available on the official IIT Roorkee website.
  • Application Fee:
  • ₹500 per Department/Centre/School for GEN/GEN-EWS/OBC-NCL candidates.
  • ₹250 per Department/Centre/School for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
  • Fee is non-refundable and must be paid online.

Q2. What is the application fee for IIT Roorkee PhD 2026?

  • The fee is ₹500 for GEN/GEN-EWS/OBC-NCL and ₹250 for SC/ST/PwD candidates per department/centre/school. It is payable online and non-refundable.

Q3. What is the eligibility criteria for IIT Roorkee PhD?

  • Candidates need a Master’s degree with minimum CGPA 6.0 (GEN/OBC) or 5.5 (SC/ST/PwD) along with a valid national level test score (GATE/NET etc.). Several exemptions apply for high CGPA candidates from IITs/CFTIs.
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