The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) has invited applications for admission to its Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programmes for the December 2026 session.

Departments and Research Areas:
PhD admissions are offered through various departments, schools and centres, including Biosciences and Bioengineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Design, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Humanities and Social Sciences, Agro and Rural Technology, Health Sciences and Technology, Business, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Energy Science and Engineering, Nanotechnology, Indian Knowledge Systems, Linguistic Science and Technology, and Interdisciplinary Studies and Sustainability. Admissions are also listed for the Manekshaw Centre of Excellence for National Security Studies and Research under the employed part-time category. Availability varies by admission scheme and discipline.

Eligibility:
Candidates must satisfy the minimum educational qualifications and other requirements prescribed for their chosen discipline and admission category. Eligibility criteria differ across departments and schemes. Applicants seeking admission under the regular category with institute assistantship must meet the applicable qualification and entrance-examination requirements. Accepted qualifications and examinations may include relevant postgraduate or professional degrees, GATE, CEED, UGC-CSIR-NET and other recognised fellowship qualifications, depending on the discipline and category. Candidates should consult the official eligibility page before applying.

Important Dates:
Last date to apply: October 28, 2026, 5 p.m.
Selection period: November 24 - December 5, 2026

For more details: https://iitg.ac.in/acad/admission/pg_admission/Dec_2026/PhD_Admission_Dec_2026.pdf