IIT Madras releases notification for admissions in PhD

By Shweta

Updated: Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 15:27 [IST]

IIT Madras has invited applications for admission in its PhD courses (January - May 2017). The notification has been released on the official site of IIT madras. The BE/ B.Tech students can apply for the direct PhD programs (MS + PhD).

The last date to apply is October 24, 2016.

Eligibility:

Candidates with a Master's degree or Master's by Research in Engineering/Technology with good academic record
Candidates with Master's degree in Sciences with good academic record and of exceptional merit are eligible for relevant engineering disciplines (as decided by the admitting departments)
Candidates must have a valid GATE score or UGC-JRF/NET/CSIR-JRF/NBHM/INSPIRE or equivalent qualification in the relevant area tenable for the year of registration
Candidates having Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology with exceptionally good academic record in an eligible discipline will be considered for direct PhD Programs in various departments
For other details about different programs and eligibility, read the official brochure

Financial assistance:

Research scholars admitted to PhD and MS programs under regular scheme are eligible for Half-Time Teaching/Research Assistantship (HTRA).
PhD scholars will get an HTRA of Rs. 25000 per month for first two years and Rs. 28000 up to 3 years
Scholars enrolled in MS programs will get HTRA of Rs. 12400 per month up to 3 years

How to Apply:

Go to the official site
Click on 'Click here to Sign in / Sign up'
Click on 'Create new account'
Once you create the account with a valid email id, login credentials will be sent to your mail id
Log on to fill up the application form
Make the payment of application fee
Take the printout of the submitted application form

Selection Process:

Shortlisted candidates will be called for a written test and/or an interview by the respective departments
Selection will be done based on the academic record and interview