Prospective candidates can now apply for Ph.D. programmes at the Indian Institute of Technology, Patna (IIT Patna), with registrations officially open. Those interested in pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) can submit their applications through the official website, i.e. iitp.ac.in. The registration process will conclude on April 17, 2023. To ensure eligibility and determine application fees, candidates can visit the website for further details.

The Ph.D. programmes are available across multiple departments at IIT Patna, including Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Biological and Chemical Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Humanities and Social Science, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, and Physics. Interested candidates are encouraged to explore their options and select the department that aligns with their research interests and career goals.

IIT Patna Ph.D. Admission 2023 Important Dates

IIT Patna Ph.D. Admission 2023 Eligibility Criteria

To apply for Ph.D. programmes at IIT Patna, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria specified by the institute. Prospective applicants are advised to carefully review the eligibility requirements before registering for the 2023 Ph.D. programme.

The maximum age limit for JRF in all disciplines is 28 years (BTech, BS, BE, MSc, MA, MCA, MBA), while for SRF, the upper age limit is 32 years (MTech, ME, MS, MPhil). However, these age restrictions only apply to candidates applying as Institute Fellows in the regular and full-time categories. If there are no age restrictions set by funding agencies, the institute regulations will be followed. In addition, Institute Fellow applicants must hold a valid GATE score as it may be required from time to time.

Eligibility requirements for SC and ST applicants are relaxed by 5% points or 0.5 CPI. Moreover, candidates who fall under the SC, ST, OBC, or Physically Disabled categories are granted a maximum five-year age relaxation for the Ph.D. programme.

Application Fee for IIT Patna Ph.D. Admission 2023