IIT Roorkee PhD Admission 2024-25 Autumn Semester – IIT Roorkee invites application for admission to PhD Program in various disciplines for the 2024-25 Autumn Semester.
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IIT Roorkee PhD Programs
Category of the PhD Admission
Full-time Research Scholar (FTRS):
- Institute Assistantship Research Scholars (IARS)
- Externally Funded Research Scholar (EFRS)
- Fellowship
- Foreign Nationals
- Project Funded
- In service External Research Scholar (ISERS)
- SAKUNTALA (Scheme for Aspirants of Knowledge UNder TALent Advancement) Fellowship, a special scheme for female candidates
- Golden Girl Scheme for Females
Part-time Research Scholar (PTRS):
- In-Service Internal Research Scholar (P-ISIRS)
- In-Service External Research Scholar (P-ISERS)
In-Service Special External Research Scholars (ISSERS):
- IITR@175 Fellowship
Available PhD Programs
Departments / Centers offering PhD
Roorkee Campus
- Architecture and Planning
- Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering
- Department of Civil Engineering
- Department of Chemical Engineering
- Department of Chemistry
- Department of Computer Science and Engineering
- Department of Design
- Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Earthquake Engineering
- Department of Earth Sciences
- Department of Electrical Engineering
- Departments of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Hydrology
- Hydro and Renewable Energy
- Department of Management Studies
- Department of Mathematics
- Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
- Department of Physics
- Water Resources Development & Management
- Centre for Transportation (CTRANS)
- Institute Instrumentation Centre
- Centre for Disaster Mitigation & Management
- Centre for Nanotechnology
- Centre for Photonics and Quantum Technology (CPQCT)
- International Centre of Excellence for DAMS
- Centre for Space Science and Technology
- Centre for Sustainable Energy
- Mehta Family School of Data Sciences and Artificial Intelligence
Saharanpur Campus
- Applied Mathematics and Scientific Computing
- Paper Technology
- Polymer & Process Engineering
Eligibility Criteria for IIT Roorkee PhD Admission 2024-25 Autumn Semester
Common Minimum Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants with Master’s degree should satisfy the following:
- General, GEN-EWS and OBC category: Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 6.0 on a 10-point scale, or 60% marks. SC / ST / PWD category: Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 5.50 on a 10-point scale or 55% marks.
- Qualified in a national level test, such as- GATE / CEED / JEST / UGC-NET / CSIR-NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or equivalent or holding a national level fellowship.
- Applicants of all categories (GEN/GEN-EWS/OBC/SC/ST/PWD) with 4-Year Bachelor’s degree should satisfy the following:
- Qualified in a national level test, such as- GATE / CEED / JEST / UGC-NET / CSIR-NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or equivalent or holding a national level fellowship.
- Candidates from Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs): a minimum CGPA of 7.0 on a 10-point scale or 70% marks.
- Candidates from institutions other than CFTIs: a minimum CGPA of 7.50 on a 10-point scale or 75% marks
- Applicants of all categories (GEN/GEN-EWS/OBC/SC/ST/PWD) with Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from IITs with a CGPA of 8.0 and above on a 10-point scale. Such candidates are exempted from the requirement of qualifying in a national level test, such as- GATE / CEED / JEST / UGC-NET / CSIR-NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or equivalent or holding a national level fellowship.
- Applicants of all categories (GEN/GEN-EWS/OBC/SC/ST/PWD) with MBBS / BAMS / BHMS / BDS degree from Indian Universities / Institution shall have minimum CGPA of 6.0 on a 10-point scale, or 60% in the qualifying degree. Such candidates are exempted from the requirement of qualifying in a national level test, such asGATE / CEED / JEST / UGC-NET / CSIR-NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or equivalent or holding a national level fellowship.
- Applicants with Master of Surgery (MS) / Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from Indian Universities / Institutions are exempted from the minimum CGPA as well as the requirement of qualifying in a national level test, such as- GATE / CEED / JEST / UGC-NET / CSIR-NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or equivalent or holding a national level fellowship.
- Candidates pursuing master’s programs in Engineering / Architecture / Planning / M.Sc. / M. Des. in IIT Roorkee shall have a choice of lateral entry / switch-over to the Ph.D. program after completing the following
- First three semesters of the Master’s program with CGPA 8.0 or above for the candidates of M.Sc. program.
- First two semesters of the master’s program with CGPA 8.0 or above for candidates of other master programs.
Note –
- CGPA or percentage of marks in aggregate (in case marks are awarded) of all years / semesters will be considered. If the CGPA is awarded on a scale other than a 10- point scale, proportionate conversion to a 10-point scale will be considered.
- The requirement of qualifying in a national level test, such as- GATE / CEED / JEST / UGC-NET / CSIR-NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or equivalent or holding a national level fellowship is not applicable to candidates in ISERS or P-ISIRS or P-ISERS category.
- Candidates with a medicine degree from an overseas university / institute should have qualified the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination, or equivalent conducted by the National Board of Examination.
- Candidates with Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) / Person of Indian Origin (PIO) status will be treated at par with Indian Nationals in the General Category.
- Candidates selected under DST-INSPIRE scheme may be considered for provisional admission through departmental/centre/school Ph.D. selection procedure. Such candidates shall be required to submit their INSPIRE Fellowship “Final Offer” from the funding agency to the Institute within 18 months from the date of initial joining, failing which their provisional admission shall stand cancelled automatically, without any further consideration.
- Candidates under OBC-NC and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) category are required to submit a copy of valid certificate, issued after 31st March, 2024, while submitting the application, as per GOI issued by a competent authority. Reservation shall be applicable as per the GOI Norms.
- For details regarding EWS please go through the link: https://dopt.gov.in/sites/default/files/ewsf28fT.PDF
Minimum Eligibility Criteria for Different Departments
For department wise minimum eligibility criteria read information brochure.
IIT Roorkee PhD Admission 2024-25 Autumn Semester Important Dates
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Start of Online Application | 22 March 2024 |
| Last Date for submission of online application | 10 April 2024 |
| Date of Academic Registration by the Candidates in person | 11 July 2024 |
| Commencement of classes for 2023-24 Autumn Semester | 16 July 2024 |
IIT Roorkee PhD Admission 2024-25 Autumn Semester Application Process
- Candidates have to apply online only.
- Read Information Brochure very carefully before applying Online.
- Candidates are required to keep ready the required documents for uploading before applying online.
- If candidate opts for more than one department/centre/School, then application fee should be paid in accordance to the number of Department/Centre/School.
Steps for filling online Application Form
- Register
- Login
- Complete the application
- Submit.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| For General / Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) / OBC | Rs. 200/- |
| For SC / ST / PD category candidate | Rs. 100/- |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
Selection Process
- Selection process is purely based on merit. Stipulated dates for a written test and/or interview shall be communicated by the concerned Departments/Centres/ School to the shortlisted candidates. Simultaneously, the dates shall be uploaded in the portal of each Departments/Centres/School.
- Departments / Centres / School of the Institute reserve the right to restrict the number of candidates to be called for interview to a reasonable number, on the basis of qualifications and/or experience.
IIT Roorkee PhD Admission 2024-25 Autumn Semester Results
IIT Roorkee PhD Admission 2024-25 Autumn Semester Results will be available online.
Important Links
| Information Brochure 2024 | Click Here |
| Application Form | Click Here |
| IIT Roorkee Website | Click Here |
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Previous Admissions
IIT Roorkee PhD Admission 2023-24 Spring Semester
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of Online Application Process | Oct. 16, 2023, Monday |
| Last Date for Filling up of Application | Nov. 04, 2023, Saturday |
| Date of Academic Registration in Person | Dec. 26, 2023, Tuesday |
| Commencement of Classes for Spring Semester | Jan. 04, 2024, Thursday |
IIT Roorkee PhD Admission 2023-24 Spring Semester Results
Ph.D. Admission for Spring Semester 2023-24 Result
- Applied Mathematics & Scientific Computing
- Mehta Family School of Data Science & Artificial Intelligence
- Chemistry Department
- Electronics & Communication Engg. Department
- Management Studies
- Computer Science & Engg. Department
- Earth Sciences Department
- Civil Engg. Department
- Mechanical & Industrial Engg. Department
- Design
- Earthquake Engg. Department
- Centre for Photonics & Quantum Communication Technology
- Centre for Space Science & Technology
- Mathematics Department
- Biosciences & Bioengineering Department
- Metallurgical & Materials Engg. Department
- Hydro & Renewable Energy Department
- Centre for Transportation Systems
- Architecture & Planning Department
- Chemical Engg. Department
- Centre of Excellence in Disaster Mitigation & Management
- Centre for Sustainable Energy
- Institute Instrumentation Centre
- Polymer & Process Engg. Department
- Centre for Nanotechnology
- Electrical Engg. Department
- Hydrology Department
- Paper Technology
- Humanities & Social Sciences Department
- Physics Department
- International Centre of Excellence for DAMS
- Water Resources Development & Management
IIT Roorkee PhD Admission 2023-24 Autumn Semester
IIT Roorkee PhD Admission 2023-24 Autumn Semester Important Dates
| Event | Dates |
| Start of Online Application | 23 March 2023 |
| Last Date for submission of online application | 09 April 2023 |
| Date of Academic Registration by the Candidates in person | 11 July 2023 |
| Commencement of classes for 2023-24 Autumn Semester | 18 July 2023 |
IIT Roorkee PhD Admission 2023-24 Autumn Semester Results
Selected Candidates
- Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
- Department of Management Studies
- Electronics & Communication Engineering
- Earthquake Engineering
- Chemistry Department
- Centre for Transportation Systems
- Hydro & Renewable Energy
- Institute Instrumentation Centre
- Biosciences & Bioengineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science & Engineering
- Design
- Earth Sciences
- Hydrology
- Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
- Physics
- Centre for Disaster Mitigation & Management
- Mehta Family School of Data Science & Artificial Intelligence
- Centre for Photonics and Quantum Communication Technology
- Applied Mathematics & Scientific Computing
- Polymer & Process Engineering
- Architecture & Planning Department
- Chemical Engineering Department
- Centre for Nanotechnology
- Electrical Engineering Department
- Humanities & Social Sciences
- Mathematics Department
- Paper Technology Department
- Water Resources Development & Management
Shortlisted Candidates
| Applied Mathematics & Scientific Computing | Click Here |
| Architecture & Planning | Click Here |
| Biosciences & Bioengineering | Click Here |
| Centre for Transportation Systems | Click Here |
| Centre of Nanotechnology | Click Here |
| Centre for Photonics and Quantum Communication Technology | Click Here |
| Chemical Engineering | Click Here |
| Chemistry | Click Here |
| Civil Engineering | Click Here |
| Centre of Excellence in Disaster Mitigation and Management | Click Here |
| Computer Science & Engineering | Click Here |
| Department of Design | Click Here |
| Earth Sciences | Click Here |
| Earthquake Engineering | Click Here |
| Electrical Engineering | Click Here |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | Click Here |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | Click Here |
| Hydro and Renewable Energy | Click Here |
| Hydrology | Click Here |
| Management Studies | Click Here |
| Mathematics | Click Here |
| Mechanical & Industrial Engineering | Click Here |
| Metallurgical & Materials Engineering | Click Here |
| Mehta Family School of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | Click Here |
| Paper Technology | Click Here |
| Physics | Click Here |
| Polymer & Process Engineering | Click Here |
| Water Resources Development & Management | Click Here |
IIT Roorkee PhD Admission 2022-23 Spring Semester
Important Dates
| Event | Dates |
| Start of Online Application | 30 September 2022 |
| Last Date for submission of online application | 18 October 2022 (5:00 p.m.) |
| Date of Academic Registration by the Candidates in person | 20 December 2022 |
| Commencement of classes for Spring Semester 2022-2023 | 03 January 2023 |
IIT Roorkee PhD Admission 2022-23 Autumn Semester
IIT Roorkee PhD Admission 2022-23 Autumn Semester Important Dates
| Event | Dates |
| Start of Online Application | 09 April 2022 |
| Last Date for submission of online application | 06 May 2022 (5:00 p.m.) |
| Date of Academic Registration by the Candidates in person | 18 July 2022 |
| Commencement of classes for Autumn Semester 2022-2023 | 26 July 2022 |
IIT Roorkee PhD Admission 2022-23 Autumn Semester Results
Selected Candidates
| Applied Mathematics & Scientific Computing | Click Here |
| Architecture & Planning | Click Here |
| Biosciences & Bioengineering | Click Here |
| Centre for Transportation Systems | Click Here |
| Centre of Nanotechnology | Click Here |
| Chemical Engg. | Click Here |
| Chemistry | Click Here |
| Civil Engg. | Click Here |
| Centre of Excellence in Disaster Mitigation and Management | Click Here |
| Computer Science & Engg. | Click Here |
| Department of Design | Click Here |
| Earth Sciences | Click Here |
| Earthquake Engg. | Click Here |
| Electrical Engg. Deptt. | Click Here |
| Electronics & Communication Engg. | Click Here |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | Click Here |
| Hydro and Renewable Energy | Click Here |
| Hydrology | Click Here |
| Management Studies | Click Here |
| Mathematics | Click Here |
| Mechanical & Industrial Engg. Deptt. | Click Here |
| Mehta Family School for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (Earlier known as CAIDS) | Click Here |
| Metallurgical & Materials Engg. | Click Here |
| Paper Technology | Click Here |
| Physics | Click Here, List with supervisor |
| Polymer & Process Engg. | Click Here |
| Water Resources Development & Management | Click Here |
IIT Roorkee PhD Physics Admission 2022-23 Autumn Semester
Tentative list of faculty members under whom PhD position is available
- Atmospheric and Space Physics
- Prof. Sumanta Sarkhel
- Atomics and Molecular Physics
- Prof. H. S. Nataraj
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Prof. Yogesh K. Sharma
- Prof. Himanshu Fulara
- Prof. Davinder Kaur
- Prof. Soumitra Satapathi
- Prof. K. L. Yadav
- Prof. Monojit Bag
- Prof. Arup Samanta
- Prof. Narayan Mohanta
- Prof. Peayush Kumar Choubey
- High Energy Physics
- Prof. Aalok Misra
- Nuclear Physics
- Prof. P. Arumugam
- Prof. Puneet Jain
- Praveen C Srivastava
- Prof. Moumita Maiti
- Prof. Mayank Goswami
- Photonics
- Prof. Akhilesh Kumar Mishra
- Prof. Anjani Kumar Tiwari
- Prof. Sachin K. Srivastava
- Prof. Rajesh Kumar
- Prof. Ajay Wasan
Shortlisted Candidates
| Atmospheric and Space Physics | List |
| Atomic and Molecular Physics | List |
| Condensed Matter Physics | List |
| High Energy Physics | List |
| Nuclear Physics | List |
| Photonics | List |
| ADDITIONAL LIST OF SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES | List |
Note
- Your confirmation about attending the PhD interview in Department of Physics, IIT Roorkee from 13-15th June 2022 is required
- Last Date and Time of Filling the Google Response form: 6th June 2022, 5.00 pm
IIT Roorkee PhD Admission 2021-22 Spring Semester
Important Dates
| Start of Online Application | 30 September 2021 |
| Last Date for submission of online application | 15 October 2021 (5:00 p.m.) |
IIT Roorkee PhD Admission 2021-22 Autumn Semester
Important Dates
| Start of Online Application | April 14, 2021 |
| Last Date for submission of online application | April 30, 2021 (5:00 p.m.) |
IIT Roorkee PhD Physics Admission 2021-22 Autumn Sem
Shortlisting criteria (Autumn 2021-22)
Institute Assistantship
IIT graduates with CGPA >= 8 or GATE score >= cut-off
GATE Score Cut-offs
| Specialization/category | GEN | GEN-EWS/NC-OBC | SC/ST/PwD |
| Atomic & Molecular Physics | 550 | 495 | 366 |
| Atmospheric & Space Physics | 590 | 531 | 389 |
| Condensed Matter Physics | 720 | 648 | 480 |
| High Energy Physics | 705 | 634 | 470 |
| Nuclear Physics | 700 | 630 | 466 |
| Photonics | 600 | 540 | 400 |
External Fellowships
CSIR/UGC NET-JRF with JRF Marks >= cut-off
Only the candidates having JRF have been shortlisted.
JRF Marks Cut-offs
| Specialization/category | GEN | GEN-EWS/NC-OBC | SC/ST/PwD |
| Atomic & Molecular Physics | 100 | 90 | 66 |
| Atmospheric & Space Physics | 114 | 102.6 | 75.24 |
| Condensed Matter Physics | 105 | 94.5 | 70 |
| High Energy Physics | 110 | 99 | 73 |
| Nuclear Physics | 95 | 85 | 63 |
| Photonics | 98 | 88.2 | 65.33 |
Minimum Educational Qualification for Admission to Ph.D. Programme
- M.Sc. in Physics / Applied Physics or equivalent.
- (M.Sc. in Chemistry / Mathematics / Biophysics / Geophysics / Computer Science / Electronics or equivalent, provided Physics was a subject at B.Sc. level.
- B.Tech. in Electrical / Electronics / Chemical / Metallurgical / Nanotechnology / Engineering Physics or equivalent.
- M.Tech. (Solid State Electronics Material), M.Tech. (Photonics), M.Tech. (Nanotechnology), M.Tech (Applied Optics), M.Tech. (Optoelectronics and Optical Communication) or equivalent.
- Integrated M.Sc. in Photonics or equivalent.
Research Divisions
- Atmospheric and Space Physics
- Atomic and Molecular Physics
- Condensed Matter Theory
- Condensed Matter Experiment
- High Energy Theory
- Nuclear Physics Theory
- Nuclear Physics Experiment
- Nuclear Engineering
- Photonics
- Quantum and Nano-electronics
IIT Roorkee PhD Admission 2020-21 Spring Semester
Important Dates
| Start of Online Application (Website Open) | 12th October 2020 |
| Last Date for submission of online application | 29th October 2020 |
IIT Roorkee PhD Physics Admission 2020-21 Spring Semester
“The interviews would be held from December 10, 2020 onwards.”
Shortlisting Criteria PhD Physics Admission Spring Sem 2020-21
Institute Assistantship
IIT graduates with CGPA >= 8 or GATE score >= cut-off
GATE Score Cut-offs
| Specialization/category | GEN | GEN-EWS/NC-OBC | SC/ST/PwD |
| Atmospheric & Space Physics | 545 | 490.5 | 363.3 |
| Condensed Matter Physics | 600 | 540 | 400 |
| High Energy Physics | 650 | 585 | 433 |
| Nuclear Physics | 500 | 450 | 333 |
| Photonics | 600 | 540 | 400 |
External Fellowships
CSIR/UGC NET-JRF with JRF Marks >= cut-off
Only the candidates having JRF have been shortlisted.
JRF Marks Cut-offs
| Specialization/category | GEN | GEN-EWS/NC-OBC | SC/ST/PwD |
| Atmospheric & Space Physics | 98 | 88.2 | 65.3 |
| Condensed Matter Physics | 97 | 87.3 | 64.67 |
| High Energy Physics | 104 | 93.6 | 69.33 |
| Nuclear Physics | 99 | 89.1 | 66 |
| Photonics | 77 | 69.3 | 51.33 |