Rolling Ph.D. Admission
Rolling Admission to the Ph.D. Programme
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Unlock a world of opportunities with the Director’s Platinum Jubilee Excellence Ph.D. Fellowship (DPEF) at IIT Kharagpur!
The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur is delighted to announce the launch of the Director’s Platinum Jubilee Excellence Ph.D. Fellowship (DPEF) Scheme for GATE 2026 candidates
Selected candidates will receive a high-value fellowship:
- ₹80,000 per month for the first two years
- ₹90,000 per month for the subsequent three years
(Subject to meeting all admission criteria of IIT Kharagpur)
This is a truly exceptional opportunity—take the next step in your academic journey and pursue your Ph.D. at IIT Kharagpur!
IIT Kharagpur invites applications from eligible candidates for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programme throughout the year. Admission is offered to the Ph.D. Programme in all categories, including Regular with Institute Assistantship, Individual Fellowship (i.e. CSIR/UGC/DBT/ICMR/INSPIRE etc.), Sponsored, and Working Professionals in all disciplines of Engineering, Technology, Science, Architecture & Regional Planning, Humanities & Social Sciences, Rural Development, Law, Intersection of Law and Public Policy, Management and Medicine. Admission of reserved-category candidates will be done as per the Government of India notification.
Since this is a rolling advertisement, candidates may apply for Ph.D. admission throughout the year. Processing of applications will be done at least quarterly by each academic unit; unprocessed applications, if any, will remain valid till the end of the next quarter.
Candidates should carefully read the eligibility criteria as available in the Information Brochure (ADDENDUM) before applying for the programme. Since all the applications will be screened/shortlisted on the basis of data submitted by the candidates in the online application form, the candidates must satisfy themselves of their suitability for programme to which they are applying. If at any stage, the candidate is found to have furnished false or wrong data/information, their candidature/admission will be rejected/cancelled.
Once submitted successfully, the Application cannot be altered/resubmitted under any circumstances. Further, no request with respect to making changes in any data/particulars entered by the candidate in the Online Application will be entertained. Therefore, please keep all data/information ready before you start filling up the Application Online. Please note that a candidate should submit only one application. Duplicate applications will be summarily rejected and no refund will be processed.
Applicants are required to apply online only. The Application fee (Non-refundable) is Rs.1000/- for Unreserved/OBC/EWS/Transgender candidates and Rs. 500/- for SC/ST/PwD/Women candidates.
- Click here to download the format of OBC-NCL certificate.
- Click here to download the format of Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) certificate.
- Click here to download the format of sponsorship certificate.
- Click here to download the format of NOC for working professional.
Applicants are advised to visit the concerned Department/Centre/School Webpage for more details about research areas. They must also read the Information Brochure for Ph.D. Admission of the Institute for ELIGIBILITY and other details.
For queries, you can send an email to: rs_phd@adm.iitkgp.ac.in
Application for Admission to the Ph.D. Programme [Regular with Institute Assistantship, Individual Fellowship (i.e. CSIR/UGC/DBT/ICMR/INSPIRE etc.), and Sponsored]: Apply Online
Application for Admission to Ph.D. Programme [Working Professionals]: Apply Online