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IIT Roorkee PhD Admission 2026 (Autumn Semester 2026-27) application is open from 24 March to 20 April 2026. Check eligibility, departments, application fee, selection process, and direct links for doctoral programmes at the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee.

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Short Information	IIT Roorkee PhD Admission 2026 (Autumn Semester 2026-27) application is open from 24 March to 20 April 2026. Check eligibility, departments, application fee, selection process, and direct links for doctoral programmes at the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee.

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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.

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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

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1	table	Particulars Dates	Online Application Start Date 24 March 2026 Last Date to Apply Online 20 April 2026 Academic Registration (In-person) 13–14 July 2026 Commencement of Classes 16 July 2026

Eligibility Criteria for IIT Roorkee PhD 2026

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1	paragraph	Candidates must satisfy the Common Minimum Eligibility Criteria (CMEC) and the department-specific Minimum Educational Qualification (MEQ).
2	paragraph	Common Minimum Eligibility Criteria (CMEC):
3	list		unordered	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).
4	paragraph	Department-wise MEQ details (Engineering, Sciences, Architecture, Management, Humanities, Nanotechnology, Data Science, etc.) are given in the official Information Brochure.

Departments Offering PhD at IIT Roorkee

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1	paragraph	IIT Roorkee offers PhD programmes on both Roorkee and Saharanpur campuses across a wide range of disciplines, including:
2	paragraph	Architecture & Planning, Biosciences and Bioengineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Humanities & Social Sciences, Management Studies, Hydrology, Hydro & Renewable Energy, Water Resources Development & Management, Centre for Nanotechnology, Centre for Disaster Mitigation & Management, Mehta Family School of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, and many more interdisciplinary centres.
3	paragraph	For the complete list and specific eligibility, refer to the official brochure.

Selection Process for IIT Roorkee PhD Admission

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1	paragraph	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?

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1	list	unordered	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.
2	paragraph			Apply Online Link: Available on the official IIT Roorkee website.
3	paragraph			Application Fee:
4	list	unordered	₹500 per Department/Centre/School for GEN/GEN-EWS/OBC-NCL candidates. ₹250 per Department/Centre/School for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
5	paragraph			Fee is non-refundable and must be paid online.

Categories of PhD Programmes

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1	list	unordered	Full-Time: Institute Assistantship Research Scholars (IARS), Externally Funded (EFRS), Project-funded, Foreign Nationals. Part-Time: In-Service Internal (P-ISIRS), In-Service External (P-ISERS / ISERS). Special Schemes: Golden Girl Scheme and SAKUNTALA Fellowship for meritorious female candidates (direct interview, fellowship benefits).