IIIT Delhi PhD Admission 2023 (Dec) – Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Delhi invites application for PhD admission for the academic session 2023-24 (Dec Session).
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IIIT Delhi PhD Programs
- Computational Biology (CB)
- Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
- Electronics and Communications Engineering (ECE)
- Human-Centered Design (HCD)
- Mathematics (Maths)
- Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH)
Research Areas
Computational Biology
| Department | Research Areas |
|---|---|
| CB | Bioinformatics |
| CB | Systems and mathematical biology of biological networks, metabolic network modeling |
| CB | AI for ICUs, Bioinformatics |
| CB | Metabolic Engineering/ Chemogenomics/ AI in Drug Design |
| CB | Computational diagnostics and therapeutics/ HPC for life science projects |
Computer Science and Engineering
| Department | Research Areas |
|---|---|
| CSE | Networked systems |
| CSE | Theoretical Computer Science, Graph Theory, Algorithms |
| CSE | Compilers, Operating systems |
| CSE | Quantum Computing |
| CSE | Human-Centered AI (HCAI), HCI, Virtual/Mixed Reality |
| CSE | Graphics, AI in graphics |
| CSE | Information Management, AI for Data Integration |
| CSE | Distributed Machine Learning |
| CSE | Provable Algorithms for Machine Learning |
| CSE | Natural Language Processing |
| CSE | ML for Speech and Audio Applications |
| CSE | Human-AI Interaction, Human-LLM Interaction |
| CSE | Algorithms/Computational Geometry |
| CSE | Multimedia and Vision, Machine Learning |
| CSE | Networks and Systems Security |
| CSE | Autonomous Driving in India |
Electronics and Communications Engineering
| Department | Research Areas |
|---|---|
| ECE | Wireless Communication & System, Machine Learning for Wireless Systems, RF sensing |
| ECE | AI/DL/ML in Cancer Imaging;AI/DL/ML in Cardiology;AI/DL/ML in Genomics |
| ECE | Machine learning for Control systems and Robotics |
| ECE | Nanoelectronics, Spintronics |
| ECE | RF microelectronics, Metamaterial/Metasurface |
| ECE | Nanoelectronics, Machine Learning in VLSI Design |
| ECE | Communication and Information Theory |
| ECE | Radar, communications, navigation |
| ECE | Synthetic aperture radar |
| ECE | Estimation and control for space robotics |
| ECE | Neural Networks on Optical Networks, Advanced Optica Comm Testbed |
| ECE | Quantum Key Distribution |
| ECE | Wireless Networking for Robotic Applications (Industry 4.0, Vehicle-to-vehicle, V2X, Teleoperation, etc.) |
| ECE | End-to-End Autonomous Driving |
| ECE | Single photon detector, All-optical transistor |
| ECE | Online Machine Learning, Adaptive Control, Networked Robotics |
| ECE | Non-terrestrial networks (satelite, UAVs) and 5G/6G wireless communication |
| ECE | Edge AI |
| ECE | Multimedia and Vision, Machine Learning |
Mathematics
| Department | Research Areas |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | Algebra |
| Mathematics | Partial Differential Equations |
| Mathematics | Optimization for Machine Learning |
| Mathematics | Number Theory |
| Mathematics | Applied and Computational Mathematics |
| Mathematics | Statistics |
| Mathematics | Algebraic Geometry |
| Mathematics | Computational Geometry, Shape Analysis |
| Mathematics | Functional Analysis, Differential Geometry |
| Mathematics | Function Theory, Operator Theory |
| Mathematics | Number Theory |
| Mathematics | Applied and Computational Mathematics |
| Mathematics | Theoretical Deep Learning |
| Mathematics | Graph Theory, Algorithms |
Social Sciences and Humanities (Philosophy, Communication, Governance and Politics)
| Department | Research Areas |
|---|---|
| SSH | Theoretical/Empirical Industrial Organization (Merger policy, endogenous product differentiation, platform markets, mixed oligopoly) |
| SSH | Social and Political Philosophy, Applied Ethics, Ethics in AI |
| SSH | STS, Visual Culture, Media Studies, Political anthropology and violence, topics in social and cultural anthropology |
| SSH | Game Theory, Decision Theory |
| SSH | Gender, Violence Studies, Digital Ethnography, Sociology of Northeast India |
| SSH | Urban Politics, Urban Theory, Smart Cities, Political Theory and Democracy |
| SSH | Agricultural and Resource Economics, Development Policy |
| SSH | Political Economy, Game Theory, Development Economics |
| SSH | Affective Cognitive Neuroscience |
| SSH | Cognitive Neuroscience – Visual perception |
| SSH | Digital Health, ICTs and Social Transformation | Health Psychology | media and Health |
| SSH | Transcendental Idealism, Phenomenology, Critical Theory, Ethics |
Human-Centered Design
| Department | Research Areas |
|---|---|
| HCD | Assistive Technology |
| HCD | Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Haptics, Digital Twin |
Admission Categories
Regular Ph.D. – Candidates who are not holding regular work/employment and are primarily engaged in their academic program only. Those who are already employed will have to resign and submit the relieving before joining the Programme.
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Eligibility Criteria for IIIT Delhi PhD Admission 2023 (Dec)
For PhD in Computational Biology (CB)
- Candidates must have a BTech / BE / B.Pharma / M.Pharma / MTech / MS / ME /MCA / MSc / M.B.B.S. or equivalent, to be eligible to apply. AND
- Candidates must have a CGPA of at least 6.5 on a scale of 10 (or equivalent) or 60% (applicable for all degrees).
For PhD in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
- BTech/ BE/ MTech/ MS/ ME in CSE/ IT/ ECE/ EE and allied areas, with a CGPA of at least 7.5 on a scale of 10 (or equivalent) or 70%. OR
- MCA/MSc (CSE/IT/ECE/EE and allied areas) degree is considered equivalent to the BTech/BE degree. Such students are eligible to apply with a condition that they have BSc in Computer Science or BSc in any other subject with Mathematics as one of the courses. The marks requirement is same as given above. OR
- MSc in Mathematics with at least 70% marks in both B.Sc and M.Sc or 7.5 CGPA and strong inclination towards CSE/ECE.
For PhD in Electronics and Communications Engineering (ECE)
- BTech/ BE/ MTech/ MS/ ME in CSE/ IT/ ECE/ EE and allied areas with a CGPA of at least 7.5 on a scale of 10 (or equivalent) or 70%. OR
- MCA/MSc(CSE/IT/ECE/EE and allied areas) degree is considered equivalent to the BTech/BE degree. Such students are eligible to apply with a condition that they have BSc in Computer Science or BSc in any other subject with Mathematics as one of the courses. The marks requirement is same as given above. OR
- MSc in Mathematics with at least 70% marks in both B.Sc and M.Sc or 7.5 CGPA and strong inclination towards CSE/ECE
For PhD in Mathematics
- JRF from either UGC/CSIR/NBHM/DST or GATE score at least 400. AND
- MSc (Maths)/ MSc (Physics)/ MSc(Statistics)/ MStat/ MPhil(Maths)/ BTech/ MTech/ BE / ME in CS/ ECE/ Maths & CS and similar inter-disciplinary programs with a CGPA of at least 7.5 on a scale of 10 (or equivalent) or at least 70% marks at UG and PG levels.
For PhD in Social Sciences & Humanities (SSH)
- MA/MPhil degree in any Social Sciences, Humanities, Liberal Arts, Media and Communication or similar areas with a minimum of 55% or 7.0 CGPA on a scale of 10.
- MSc in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Cognitive Science/Psychology or any basic sciences with at least 55% marks or 7.0 CGPA on a scale of 10.
- BTech/ MTech or equivalent in any discipline with at least 70% marks or 7 CGPA on a scale of 10 AND/ OR MBA with at least 70% marks or 3.0 CGPA on a scale of 4.
- MSW/ MCom with a minimum of score of 55% or 7.0 CGPA on a scale of 10.
- Two years Full-Time Post-Graduate diploma in journalism, dig
For PhD in Human-Centered Design (HCD)
- UG or PG Engineering degrees in CSE/ECE/Design/Architecture/ Social Science or other related disciplines (4-year duration course). OR
- B.Des/M.Des OR
- MBBS/MD/MPhil. OR
- MCA OR
- M.Sc/M.A. degree in design or computing-related disciplines.
- The marks requirement is CGPA of at least 7.5 on a scale of 10 (or equivalent) or 70%.
IIIT Delhi PhD Admission 2023 (Dec) Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Start Date of Online Application | 26th Oct 2023 |
| Closing Date of Online Application | 27th Nov 2023 |
| Shortlisting of applicants | 4th Dec 2023 |
| Date of the interview | Between 8th-18th Dec 2023 |
| Conduct of Ph.D. (CSE) Programming Test & Interview (Programming Platform: Code Drills) | 8th Dec 2023 |
| Conduct of Ph.D. (Mathematics) Interview | 11th Dec 2023 |
| Conduct of Ph.D. (ECE) Interview | 13th Dec 2023 |
| Conduct of Ph.D. (CB) Interview | 12th Dec 2023 |
| Conduct of Ph.D. (SSH) Interview | 08th, 11th, 12th, 13th Dec 2023 |
| Conduct of Ph.D. (HCD) Interview | 18th Dec 2023 |
| Result Declaration | 26th Dec 2023 |
IIIT Delhi PhD Admission 2023 (Dec) Application Process
- Candidates have to apply online on the official website https://www.iiitd.ac.in/
- Submit a separate application for each discipline if applying for more than one discipline.
- After successful submission of the application form, you will receive an application number and a link to download the application form. Please save the application form.
- Candidates need to furnish a hardcopy of the application form and self-attested copies of all the relevant documents at the time of the interview.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| For SC/ST/ PD candidates | Rs. 150/- |
| For other candidates | Rs. 300/- |
Selection Procedure
- Admission is generally offered on the basis of an interview and/or written test, if necessary. The Institute will invite a limited number of candidates for a written test and interview based on the academic records, statement of purpose, etc. The final selection will be mainly based on academic credentials, written test and/or interview. The candidates who do not qualify in the written test need not appear for interview. The reserved category candidates will be given due relaxation in cutoff marks as per the norms.
- The outstation candidates (non-NCR) who are shortlisted to appear for the written test/ interview, will be reimbursed their travel fare by second sleeper or public bus fare by the shortest route, whichever is cheapest. They will have to furnish the proof of travel. If a candidate decides to choose a different mode (e.g. 3AC, air, etc.), they will be only reimbursed the second sleeper or public transport bus fare by the shortest route.
Syllabus
| Department | Document |
|---|---|
| ECE | Click Here |
| CSE | Click Here |
Financial Support
- Students joining the Ph.D. program as regular students will be considered for Institute Fellowship.
- Presently institute is offering fellowship at the rate of Rs.35,000/- per month until successfully completing the comprehensive exam and Rs. 37000 per month since completing comprehensive exam until completion of the fifth year.
Additional Financial Support
- Support upto Rs 50k is provided towards purchase of laptop/ desktop.
- Contingency grant of 20000 per year.
Important Links
| Notification | Click Here |
| Application Form | Click Here |
| IIIT Delhi Website | Click Here |
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Previous Admissions
IIIT Delhi PhD Admission 2023-24 (Monsoon Session)
IIIT Delhi PhD Admission 2023-24 (Monsoon Session) Important Dates
| Start Date of Online Application | 20th March 2023 |
| Last Date of Application Submission | |
| Announcement of Shortlisted Candidates | 22nd April, 2023 |
| Conduct of PhD Interview/Test | Between 28th April 2023 to 13th May 2023 (Tentative) |
| Conduct of Ph.D. (ECE) Interview | 29th April 2023 |
| Conduct of Ph.D. (CSE) Written Test on campus (interview dates are yet to be announced.) | 30th April 2023 |
| Conduct of Ph.D. (CB) Written Test and/or Interview | 12th May 2023 |
| Conduct of Ph.D. (HCD) Written Test and/or Interview | 04th & 13th May 2023 |
| Conduct of Ph.D. (SSH)-Economics Interview | 04th May 2023 |
| Conduct of Ph.D. (SSH)-Sociology Interview | 12th May 2023 |
| Conduct of Ph.D. (SSH)-Philosophy, Communication, Politics and Governance (PCPG) Interview | 05th May 2023 |
| Conduct of Ph.D. (SSH)-Cognitive Science Interview | 02nd May 2023 |
| Conduct of Ph.D. (Mathematics) Interview | 3rd May, 4th May, 8th May, 9th May 2023 |
| Announcement of Results | 25th May 2023 |
IIIT Delhi PhD Admission Under ADF 2022
Important Dates
| Start Date of Online Application | 22nd August 2022 |
| Last Date of Application Submission | 18th September 2022 |
| Announcement of Shortlisted Candidates | 23rd September 2022 |
| Conduct of PhD Interview (offline mode at IIITD campus) | Between 1st October 2022 to 6th October 2022 (Tentative) |
| Announcement of Results | 10th October 2022 |
IIIT Delhi PhD Admission 2022-23 (Monsoon Session) Round 2
Candidates qualified for UGC/CSIR JRF, DST INSPIRE, DBT Fellowship and fresh B.Tech. graduates with research aptitude are strongly encouraged to apply. GATE score is not mandatory for some departments.
Available PhD Programs
- Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
- Electronics and Communications Engineering (ECE)
Note –
- Candidates who appeared in Round-1 CSE PhD written test / interviews are not eligible to apply for this Round-2.
- Candidates who applied in Round-1 CSE PhD, but did not appear for the selection procedure (test/interview) are eligible to apply.
IIIT Delhi PhD Admission 2022-23 (Monsoon Session) Round 2 Important Dates
For CSE
| Start Date of Online Application (CSE) | 8th June 2022 |
| Last Date of Application Submission (CSE) | |
| Announcement of Shortlisted Candidates (CSE) | |
| Conduct of PhD Interview/Test CSE (offline mode at IIITD campus) | 18th July 2022 |
| Announcement of Results (CSE) |
For ECE
| Start Date of Online Application (ECE) | 17th June 2022 |
| Last Date of Application Submission (ECE) | 3rd July 2022 |
| Announcement of Shortlisted Candidates (ECE) | 11th July 2022 |
| Conduct of PhD Interview/Test ECE (Online) | Between 15th July 2022 (Tentative) |
IIIT Delhi PhD Admission 2022-23 (Monsoon Session)
IIIT Delhi PhD Admission 2022-23 (Monsoon Session) Important Dates
| Start Date of Online Application | 4th April 2022 |
| Last Date of Application Submission | 4th May 2022, Wednesday |
| Announcement of Shortlisted Candidates | 9th May 2022, Monday |
| Conduct of PhD Interview/Test | Between 14th May 2022 to 22nd May 2022 (Tentative) |
| Conduct of Ph.D. (ECE) Written Test and/or Interview | 20th May 2022, Friday |
| Conduct of Ph.D. (CSE) Written Test and/or Interview | 16th May 2022, Monday |
| Conduct of Ph.D. (CB) Written Test and/or Interview | 14th May 2022, Saturday |
| Conduct of Ph.D. (HCD) Written Test and/or Interview | 14th May 2022, Saturday |
| Conduct of Ph.D. (SSH) Written Test and/or Interview | 20th May 2022, Friday & 23rd May 2022, Monday |
| Conduct of Ph.D. (Mathematics) Written Test and/or Interview | Will be announced shortly |
| Announcement of Results | 31st May 2022 |
IIIT Delhi PhD Admission 2022-23 (Monsoon Session) Results
Selected Candidates
- Candidates selected for Ph.D. (HCD)
- Candidates selected for Ph.D. (SSH)
- Candidates selected for Ph.D. (Maths)
- Candidates selected for Ph.D. (CSE)
- Candidates selected for Ph.D. (ECE)
- Candidates selected for Ph.D. (CB)
Shortlisted Candidates
IIIT Delhi PhD Admission Dec 2021
Important Dates
| Event | Dates |
| Start Date of Online Application | 04 October 2021 |
| Last Date of Application | 31 October 2021 |
| Announcement of Shortlisted Candidates | 12 November 2021 |
IIIT Delhi PhD Admission 2021-22 (Monsoon Session)
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Start Date of Online Application | 23rd February 2021 |
| Last Date of Application | 15th March 2021 |
IIIT Delhi PhD Admission April 2021 Results
Selected Candidates
- Candidates selected for Ph.D. (CSE)
- Candidates selected for Ph.D. (Maths)
- Candidates selected for Ph.D. (SSH)
- Candidates selected for Ph.D. (SSH) 2nd List
- Candidates selected for Ph.D. (HCD)
- Candidates selected for Ph.D. (ECE)
- Candidates selected for Ph.D. (CB)