IIIT Bhagalpur PhD Admission 2026 (July)

Indian Institute of information technology Bhagalpur, Bihar invites application for PhD admission Autumn Semester2026 (July-Dec).

Research Areas

Computer Science and Information Security (CSE)

• Computer Architecture, Data Science and AI: Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Soft Computing, Data Mining, Medical Informatics, Pattern Recognition, Machine learning in Agriculture, Image processing, Computer Vision, Cloud Computing, Mobile Computing, Quantum computing, Cryptography, Post-Quantum Cryptography, Fault tolerance systems, Computer Networks and Wireless communications, IoT and Sensors.

Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)

• Communication Systems, RF & Microwave Engg. Signal and Image Processing, Biomedical Engineering, IoT & Sensors, VLSI & Microelectronics, Control Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Quantum computing, Quantum Communication, Soft Computing.

Mechatronics and Automation Engineering (MAE)

• Machine Design, Electric Vehicle Technology. UAV/Drone Technology. Manufacturing Engineering, Robotics and automation, IoT & Sensors, Al Applications in Electrical Machines, Advance materials and processes.

Basic Science and Humanities (BSH)

• Mathematics:
  • Word Combinatorics, String Algorithms, Graph algorithms, Graph Exploration, Mathematical Modelling of ecological/ epidemiological/biological systems.

PhD Admissions Categories

• Full Time Research Scholars
  • Institute Fellowship
  • JRF/SRF and Other External Funding
  • Sponsored candidates
  • Self-Financed
  • Project Staff
• Part-Time
  • Employed
  • Project Staff

Eligibility Criteria

For PhD in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology in a relevant area with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 6.5 or 60% of marks or first class.

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Medical Sciences in a relevant area with a minimum CGPA of 8.0 and/or 75% of marks with qualified GATE score.

OR

Bachelor’s degree from an IITs/NITs/IIITs/CFTIs or any Institute of repute in a relevant area with a minimum CGPA of 7.0 and/or 70% of marks.

For PhD in Mathematics

• Master’s degree in Mathematics or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 6.5 and/or 60% of marks or first class or equivalent.

Selection Procedure

• The selection procedure for admission to PhD Programme is based on a consistently good academic record, written test and interview conducted by the Institute.

Application Process

Application for admission is to be done through online portal which will remain available on the IIIT Bhagalpur website www.iiitbh.ac.in

• Advertisement on the Institute website and newspaper: 17 April, 2026
• Last date for submission of online application forms: 15 June, 2026
• Intimation regarding written test/interview call uploaded on Institute website: 19 June, 2026
• Tentative Date of written test/interview in offline mode: 30 June, 2026
• Tentative Date of announcement of results: 6 July, 2026
• Last date of fee submission and Admission Reporting: 17 July, 2026

• Information Brochure
• Application
• IIIT Bhagalpur Website