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IIT Indore PhD Admission 2023 ! Apply Now
IIT Indore PhD Admission 2023 :-Applications are invited from highly motivated and research-oriented applicants for admission to PhD Program in the following specializations of different Departments as per the below mentioned categories of admission and time schedule. Applicants are advised to visit the profiles of the faculty members at the respective Department web page, and the advertisement uploaded by each Department, before applying for PhD Program.
Applicants are selected for admission to PhD programs through a rigorous evaluation process which includes an interview by a selection committee and mere application does not imply admission into the PhD program.
Before making arrangements for paying non-refundable application fee, please verify your eligibility by checking the MEQ and QE requirements of the Department to which you intend to apply.
IIT Indore PhD Admission 2023: Application Fee
For Indian applicants: 100/- Indian Rupees (non-refundable) to be paid through Online.
For International application: Payment of application fee of US $ 30 (non-refundable) through Online
IIT Indore PhD Admission 2023: Admission Categories
For Indian Students
FA (Fellowship Awardee): Fellowship Awardees from the funding agencies such as CSIR, UGC, NBHM, DST etc., OR JRF/ SRF project staff working in a sponsored research project under a faculty member, PI of the project, of IIT Indore. The scholarship will be as per the rules of the concerned funding agency.
TA (Teaching Assistantship): Institute Teaching Assistantship with scholarship as per MHRD guidelines.
SW (Sponsored WITHOUT Institute scholarship): For applicants sponsored from a highly reputed R & D organization or Industry. [After completion of required course work, either on Full Time (SWF) or Part Time (SWP) basis, with approval of the competent authority]
IS (Institute Staff): Only for regular staff members of IIT Indore (on Part Time basis).
DF (Defense Forces): Serving personnel of defense forces WITHOUT any scholarship from the Institute.
CT (College Teacher): Permanent Employee of the sponsoring College/Institute/University WITHOUT any scholarship from the Institute.
Applicants under IS, DF, SW and CT categories are required to send following documents in original, along with a copy of application form to the Office of Dean, Academic Affairs. However, copies of these documents should also be sent or to be produced along with original application form as required by the respective Department.
For International Students
ISF (International Self Finance): Self-Financing Students.
ISW (International Sponsored by Industry or NGO):
(i) Industry Sponsorship
(ii) NGO ( Non-Government Organization) Sponsorship.
GSW (International Sponsored by Government organisation):
(i) ICCR Scholarship of Government of India
(ii) Foreign Government Sponsorship
IIT Indore PhD Admission 2023: Minimum Educational Qualifications and Qualifying Examination
Departments of Engineering
- Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
- Electrical Engineering (EE)
- Mechanical Engineering (ME)
- Civil Engineering (CE)
- Metallurgy Engineering and Materials Science (MEMS)
- Biosciences and Biomedical Engineering (BSBE)
- Astronomy, Astrophysics and Space Engineering (AASE)
Minimum Educational Qualifications (MEQs) and Qualifying Examination (QE) for Indian applicants
Masters’ degree in the relevant Department of Engineering/ Technology (with first division as defined by the awarding Institute/ University) AND GATE qualification,
OR
Four-year Bachelors’ degree OR five-year integrated degree in the relevant Department of engineering (with first division as defined by the awarding Institute/ University) AND valid GATE qualification,
OR
Masters’ degree in the relevant Department of Science (with first division as defined by the awarding Institute/ University) AND valid GATE qualification OR UGC/CSIR-JRF qualification OR Equivalent Fellowship.
OR
Masters’ degree in the relevant Department of Science (with first division as defined by the awarding Institute/ University) with UGC-NET (Lectureship) AND valid GATE qualification
GATE is not compulsory for DF / IS / CT / SW category.
Minimum Educational Qualifications (MEQs) and Qualifying Examination (QE) for International applicants
MEQ: Masters’ degree in the relevant Department(with first division as defined by the
awarding Institute/ University)
QE: Valid TOEFL/IELTS OR equivalent qualification
OR
Valid GATE qualification
Department of Sciences
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Mathematics
Minimum Educational Qualifications (MEQs) and Qualifying Examination (QE) for Indian applicants
Masters’ degree in the relevant Department of Science (with first division as defined by the awarding Institute/ University) AND valid GATE qualification OR valid UGC-JRF/ CSIR-JRF OR Equivalent Fellowship
OR
Masters’ degree in the relevant Department of Science (with first division as defined by the awarding Institute/ University) with UGC-NET (Lecturership) AND valid GATE qualification
OR
Masters’ degree in relevant Department of Engineering/ Technology (with first division as defined by the awarding Institute/ University) AND GATE qualification
OR
Bachelors’ degree in the relevant Department of Engineering/ Technology Department (with first division as defined by the awarding Institute/ University) AND valid GATE qualification
GATE is not compulsory for DF / IS / CT / SW category.
Minimum Educational Qualifications (MEQs) and Qualifying Examination (QE) for International applicants
MEQ: Masters’ degree in the relevant Department of Science (with first division as defined by
the awarding Institute/ University)
QE: Valid TOEFL/IELTS OR equivalent qualification OR Valid GATE qualification
OR
Masters’ degree in relevant Department of Engineering/ Technology (with first division as defined by the awarding Institute/ University).
QE: Valid TOEFL/IELTS OR equivalent qualification OR Valid GATE qualification
Humanities and Social Sciences
- Economics
- Psychology
- Philosophy
- English
- Sociology
- History
Minimum Educational Qualifications (MEQs) and Qualifying Examination (QE) for Indian applicants
Masters’ degree in the relevant Department of Engineering/ Technology (with first division as defined by the awarding Institute/ University) AND GATE qualification,
OR
Masters’ degree in the relevant Department of Science (with first division as defined by the awarding Institute/ University) AND valid GATE qualification OR valid UGC-JRF/ CSIR-JRF OR Equivalent Fellowship
OR
Masters’ degree in relevant specialization of (with first division as defined by the awarding Institute/ University) AND UGC-JRF qualification or Equivalent Fellowship,
OR
M.Phil. degree in relevant specialization (with first division as defined by the awarding Institute/ University) AND GATE qualification,
OR
Masters’ degree in Business Administration (with first division as defined by the awarding Institute/ University) AND UGC/ CSIR-JRF qualification OR Equivalent Fellowship.
OR
MPhil degree in a relevant specialization of HSS OR Master’s degree in a relevant specialization of HSS with UGC-JRF OR UGC-NET.
GATE is not compulsory for DF / IS / CT / SW category.
Minimum Educational Qualifications (MEQs) and Qualifying Examination (QE) for International applicants
MEQ: Masters’ degree in relevant specialization of HSS (with first division as defined by the awarding Institute/ University)
QE: Valid TOEFL/IELTS OR equivalent qualification OR Valid GATE qualification
OR
MEQ: Masters’ degree in Science/ Engineering/ Social Sciences/ International Business (with first division as defined by the awarding Institute/ University)
QE: Valid TOEFL/IELTS OR equivalent qualification OR Valid GATE qualification
Centre for Advanced Electronics (CAE)
- Centre for Advanced Electronics (CAE)
Minimum Educational Qualifications (MEQs) and Qualifying Examination (QE) for Indian applicants
FA (Fellowship Awardee):Fellowship Awardees from the funding agencies such as CSIR/ UGC/ DBT/ NBHM/DST/ equivalent OR Fellowship position in an externally funded project under a faculty member of CAE. The scholarship will be as per the rules of the concerned funding agency.
*SW (Sponsored WITHOUT Institute scholarship):For applicants sponsored from a highly reputed R&D organization or Industry. [After completion of required coursework, either on Full Time (SWF) or Part Time (SWP) basis, with approval of the competent authority]
*DF (Defense Forces):Serving personnel of defense forces WITHOUT any scholarship from the Institute.
*CT (College Teacher):Permanent Employee of the sponsoring College/Institute/University WITHOUT any scholarship from the Institute.
*This categories are exempted from valid UGC/CSIR/DBTJRF qualification OR DST INSPIRE Fellowship OR Equivalent Fellowship
GATE is not compulsory for DF / IS / CT / SW category.
Minimum Educational Qualifications (MEQs) and Qualifying Examination (QE) for International applicants
**ISF(International Self Finance):Self-Financing Students.
**ISW (International Sponsored by Industry or NGO):(i) Industry Sponsorship (ii) NGO (Non-Government Organization) Sponsorship
**GSW (International Sponsored by Government organisation):(i) ICCR Scholarship of Government of India (ii) Foreign Government Sponsorship
**This categories are exempted from valid UGC/CSIR/DBTJRF qualification OR DST INSPIRE Fellowship
Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT
- Electrical Engineering
- Computer Science and Engineering
Masters’ degree in the relevant Department of the Engineering/Technology (with first division as defined by the awarding Institute/ University),
OR
Bachelor degree in the relevant Engineering/ Technology Department (with first division as defined by the awarding Institute/ University) AND valid GATE qualification,
OR
Masters’ degree in the relevant Department of Science (with first division as defined by the awarding Institute/ University) AND valid GATE qualification OR UGC/CSIR-JRF qualification OR equivalent fellowship.
IIT Indore PhD Admission 2023: Schedule for Last date of online applications
| Name | For Indian Applicants | For International Applicants |
| Computer Science and Engineering | ||
| Electrical Engineering | 21 March, 2023 | 21 March, 2023 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 12 March 2023 | 12 March 2023 |
| Civil Engineering | 24th February 2023 | 24th February 2023 |
| Metallurgy Engineering and Materials Science (MEMS) | 28th February ,2023 | 28th February ,2023 |
| Biosciences and Biomedical Engineering (BSBE) | Feb 05, 2023 | Feb 05, 2023 |
| Astronomy, Astrophysics and Space Engineering (AASE) | 10 March 2023 | 10 March 2023 |
| Name | For Indian Applicants | For International Applicants |
| Chemistry | 10th March 2023 | 10th March 2023 |
| Physics | 22th March 2023 | 22th March 2023 |
| Mathematics |
| Name | For Indian Applicants | For International Applicants |
| Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) | February 28, 2023 | February 28, 2023 |
| Centre for Advanced Electronics (CAE) | Last date for online application: March 08, 2023 |
How to Apply for IIT Indore PhD Admission 2023
Application Procedure for Indian Applicants
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- Applicants must apply ONLINE through our website (http://academic.iiti.ac.in/). A unique application number will be assigned for each applicant.
- After submitting the application online, the eligible applicant has to bring the signed hard-copy of the application along with State Bank Collect receipt, recent photograph, self- attested copy of the relevant certificates, additional forms Appendix-I to IV (for SW/ IS/ DF applicants along with last 3 months salary slip and Employer’s PAN card) at the time of Written Test / Interview.
- In case a applicant wishes to apply in more than one Department then separate application must be filled for each Department.
Common Application Portal for International Applicants
International applicants may refer to the web link of Study in India https://www.studyinindia.gov.in and Academic web page of IIT Indore https://academic.iiti.ac.in/ for admission in PG/ PhD Programs.
- Definition of International Applicant: Anyone who is not a citizen of India will be considered as an international applicant for the purpose of admission.
- Applicants must apply ONLINE through our website (http://academic.iiti.ac.in/). A unique application number will be assigned for each applicant.
- After Submitting the application online, the eligible applicant must send the signed hard-copy of the application along with application fee receipt, recent photograph, self-attested copy of relevant certificates, valid GATE/ GRE and TOEFL score card (as applicable) and Statement of Purpose (SOP) to the concerned Department.
- In case applicant wishes to apply in more than one Department then separate application must be filled for each Department.
- Selection procedure: The selection procedure would be an interview (in-person or over video conference) for the shortlisted applicants. Statement of Purpose (SOP) and Letter of Recommendation (LOR) must be submitted by the applicant before the interview.
- There would be no specific scholarship offered as part of the program.
Fee Structure (for AY 2021-22): Fee payable by the International applicants shall be as under:
| Tuition fee per Semester (in US $) | Living Expenses charges (excluding dining charges) (in US $) |
| 1000 | 600 |
Fee Waiver: Fee waiver may be offered to the applicants admitted through Study in India Cell on the basis of their merit.
Address of Office of Dean, Academic Affairs for sending requisite documents in original by the applicants under IS, DF, SW and CT categories:
Abhinandan Bhavan, First Floor
Indian Institute of Technology Indore
Simrol Campus, Khandwa Road , P.O. Simrol,
Indore-453552, Madhya Pradesh, India
Email: phdadmission@iiti.ac.in
