IGDTUW Delhi PhD Admission 2026-27

Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women (IGDTUW) Delhi invites application for admission to PhD Program for the academic year 2026-27.

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum Entry Qualifications for Full-Time/Part-Time Research Scholars

For Engineering:

• Degree in M.E. / M.Tech or equivalent from a recognized University/ Institution in the relevant discipline with minimum of 60% marks in aggregate or its equivalent CGPA in the point scale and B.E./B.Tech. Or equivalent with minimum of 60 % marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA.

For Sciences:

• Master Degree in the relevant discipline from a recognized University/Institution with 60% marks in aggregate or its equivalent CGPA in the point scale and undergraduate degree in the relevant discipline with 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA.

For Computer Applications:

• MCA from a recognized University/ Institution with minimum of 60%marks in aggregate or its equivalent CGPA in the point scale and Graduation Degree (with Sciences and Mathematics) with minimum of 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA.

For Architecture and Planning:

• Master degree of a recognized institution or University in various specialization of Architecture or Planning or allied subject with 55% marks (50% for reserved categories) or equivalent grade. OR
• Bachelors degree of a recognized institution or University in Architecture or Planning with 60% marks (55% for reserved categories) or equivalent grade.
• Professional/Research Experience for a minimum period of eight years after obtaining the Bachelor’s degree

For Department of Management:

• Master’s degree in Management/ Engineering/ Technology/ Commerce/Economics and other behavioral Sciences and allied relevant disciplines, or equivalent, with a minimum 55% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA. Diploma courses considered equivalent to Master degree recognized by AICTE/UGC only shall be considered in determining the eligibility. In such cases candidates would be required to produce the necessary certicate(s) from the Competent Authority.
• Accounts & Finance, Agricultural Economic & Business Management, Banking & Insurance, Business Administration, Business Analytics, Business Data Analytics, Business Economics, Business Law, Business Management, Business Policy & Strategic Management, Commerce, Data Analytics, Data Science, Decision Science, E Commerce, Economics, Finance & Control, Finance, Financial Management, Financial Markets, Global Business Operation, Human Resource Management, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, International Business, Knowledge Engineering, Knowledge Science, Management Science, Marketing Management, Operations Research, Organizational Development, Personnel Management & Industrial Relation, Psychology, Sales & Marketing Management, Statistics, Strategic Management, Family Business & Entrepreneurship Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Venture Development.

Note:

• Applicants belonging to Schedule Caste, Schedule Tribe, OBC (Non Creamy Layer), Economically Weaker Section (EWS), and Differently-abled (PD) Categories will be given 5% relaxation in minimum entry qualification marks.

Eligibility for Part-Time Research Scholar (Sponsored) / Full-Time Research Scholar (Sponsored)

An applicant is eligible for Part-Time Research Scholar (Sponsored) / Full-Time Research Scholar (Sponsored), provided she fulfills the following conditions:

• Applicant is working in organizations which have MOU with IGDTUW.
• Applicant is working on a Full-Time basis (regular/adhoc/contract) in a National Level R&D Lab/ a reputed organization/ recognized educational institution/ University/ PSU/ Corporate/ Industry registered under Companies Act. The Applicant possesses at least two years of relevant work experience.
• The applicant must submit an NOC from her employer, at the time of interview/provisional registration.

Minimum Qualifications for Admission to Part-time and Sponsored (full-time) Ph.D. Programme in Management:

The following eligibility conditions apply for Part-time and sponsored full-time programmes:

• Only employees of Public Sector Undertakings or Government Departments or Research and Development Organizations or Private Industries (approved by University) are eligible for admission to these programmes.
• The minimum full-time experience required after obtaining the qualifying degree and as on the date of registration, is 2 Years.
• Sponsored (full-time) candidates seeking admission to a Ph.D. programme on the basis of study leave, must submit a “Sponsorship Certificate” on a proper letterhead from the appropriate authority in the organization clearly stating the following:
  • For the period of his/her studies in the programme, the candidate would be treated as on duty with usual salary and allowances.
  • That he/she will be fully relieved and granted study leave for a minimum period of 3 years (2 years for M.Tech. and equivalent degree holders).

For Guidelines for Admission to Direct Ph.D. Program (Full Time) after 4-years Bachelor’s degree/1st year Master’s Degree refer brochure.

Selection Procedure

• Admission shall be made on the basis of a written Test viz. RAT followed by an interview.
• The RAT Examination shall be qualifying only with qualifying marks as 50%. A relaxation of 5% marks (from 50% to 45%) shall be allowed for SC/ST/OBC/Differently abled (PD) category to qualify the RAT Exam.
• The syllabus of the RAT examination shall consist of 50% of Research Methodology and 50% subject special.
• The RAT examination shall be waived off for the following applicants subject to the fulfilment of eligibility qualifications, and such applicants shall be allowed to appear in the interview directly
  • Full-Time female teaching staff (Faculty) of IGDTUW.
  • Sponsored applicants from organizations having MOU with the University.
  • Applicants who have qualified UGC-CSIR-JRF/NET Or have qualified GATE with a score above the minimum cut-off and successfully completed requisite Master’s degree.
  • Foreign students who apply through Ministry of Human Resource Development or foreign.

Application Process

Candidates has to apply online on the official website

The candidates are advised to read instruction given in the Admission Brochure very carefully before applying Online.

• Opening of admission portal for receiving online application of Ph.D.: 1 June, 2026 (Monday)
• Last date for submission of duly filled application form for Ph.D.: 22 June, 2026 (Monday)
• Conduct of Research Aptitude Test (RAT) for Ph.D (Offline): 3 July, 2026 (Friday) (Tentative)
• Display of Shortlisted candidates for Interviews: 7 July, 2026 (Tuesday) (Tentative)
• Conduct of Ph.D. Interviews (for all departments) (Offline): 15 July, 2026 to 17 July, 2026 (Tentative)
• Display of Selected Candidates: 24 July, 2026 (Friday) (Tentative)
• Last Date of Online Payment of Full Fee: 27 July, 2026 (Monday) (Tentative)
• Last date of admission to Ph.D. program: 28 July, 2026 (Tuesday) (Tentative)
• Counselling for Waitlisted Candidates (if any) and Online Payment of Full Fee: Date to be notified

• Information Brochure
• Application
• IGDTUW Delhi Website