IIT Roorkee invites PhD applications for spring 2026-27 intake

IIT Roorkee has announced its PhD admission process for the spring 2026-27 semester, welcoming applications from eligible candidates across its research programmes. The institute is accepting candidates with BTech, BE, BArch, and BDes degrees from Ministry of Education-funded technical institutions.

The Sakuntala fellowship has been specifically designed to support female candidates pursuing doctoral studies at the institution. To be eligible for this fellowship, applicants must hold a qualifying bachelor's degree from a government-funded technical institution and meet the required CGPA threshold. The fellowship aims to encourage greater female participation in research and higher academic pursuits within the engineering and architecture sectors.

Interested candidates are advised to review the detailed eligibility criteria and application requirements on IIT Roorkee's official admissions portal. The institute conducts a rigorous selection process based on academic credentials, entrance examination scores, and research potential. Prospective PhD scholars are encouraged to identify potential supervisors and research areas aligned with their interests before submitting applications.

IIT Roorkee, one of India's premier engineering institutions, offers doctoral programmes across multiple disciplines including engineering, sciences, and humanities. The institute remains committed to fostering quality research and providing comprehensive support to its doctoral candidates.