IIIT Delhi PhD Admission 2025 (April)

Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Delhi invites application for PhD admission for the academic session 2025-26 (Monsoon Session).

Research Areas

Computational Biology (CB)

• Bioinformatics
• Systems and Mathematical Biology
• Artificial protein Engineering
• Multiscale computational biophysics

Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)

• Graph Theory, Algorithms
• Theoretical Deep Learning, Generative Speech/Audio Modeling
• Energy Efficient Deep Learning
• Networked systems, Systems for ML
• Quantum Algorithms
• Generative AI in graphics, 3D Reconstruction
• NLP, Social Computing
• Deep Learning Systems
• AI for Data and Analytics
• Computational Modelling, Human-Centered AI
• Computer Architecture for Edge AI
• Computer Networks, Wireless Sensing, Networks Security
• Deep learning applied to speech or vision problems
• Algorithms, Theoretical CS
• Symmetric Cryptography
• Data Science Applications
• Robot Planning under Uncertainty, Multi-Robot Planning
• AI for Domain-specific Learning and Project Execution

Electronics and Communications Engineering (ECE)

• Deep learning in Digital Pathology, Quantum Machine Learning
• System on Chip Design for AI applications
• Federated Learning and Trustworthy AI
• Visible Light Communication
• Machine Learning for Wireless
• Machine Learning and Computer Vision
• 6G Communication
• Autonomous systems in space
• VLSI Design and Automation
• Wireless power transfer for biomedical implants

Mathematics

• Algebra
• Algebraic Complexity Theory
• Algebraic Geometry
• Algorithms and Discrete Mathematics
• Applied Mathematics
• Functional Analysis and Operator Algebra
• Number Theory
• Optimization
• Probability Theory and Stochastic Processes
• Statistics
• Theoretical Computer Science
• Theory of Machine Learning

Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH)

• SSH (Economics): Natural Resource Economics, Applied Microeconomics, Applied Econometrics, Spatial Data Analysis
• SSH (LACH): Digital Health /Health education/Health Literacy
• SSH (Economics): Game Theory, Decision Theory, Microeconomics, Network Economics
• SSH (Economics): Game Theory, Contract Theory
• SSH (Sociology): Political Anthropolgy, Anthropology of media
• SSH (LACH): Urban Politics, Urban Theory, Politics and Technology
• SSH (Sociology): Kinship and Intimacy, Gender, Femtech, New Reproductive Technologies, Information Communication Technologies, Migration, Aging,Care

Human-Centered Design (HCD)

• Design Research, AR/VR, UX/UI
• Tangible Interaction, Interaction Design, Design Research

Admission Categories

Regular Ph.D. – Candidates who are not holding regular work/employment and are primarily engaged in their academic program only. Those who are already employed will have to resign and submit the relieving before joining the Programme.

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Eligibility Criteria

For PhD in Computational Biology (CB)

• Candidates must have a BTech / BE / B.Pharma / M.Pharma / MTech / MS / ME /MCA / MSc / M.B.B.S. or equivalent, to be eligible to apply. AND
• Candidates must have a CGPA of at least 6.5 on a scale of 10 (or equivalent) or 60% (applicable for all degrees).

For PhD in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)

• BTech/ BE/ MTech/ MS/ ME in CSE/ IT/ ECE/ EE and allied areas, with a CGPA of at least 7.5 on a scale of 10 (or equivalent) or 70%. OR
• MCA/MSc (CSE/IT/ECE/EE and allied areas) degree is considered equivalent to the BTech/BE degree. Such students are eligible to apply with a condition that they have BSc in Computer Science or BSc in any other subject with Mathematics as one of the courses. The marks requirement is same as given above. OR
• MSc in Mathematics with at least 70% marks in both B.Sc and M.Sc or 7.5 CGPA and strong inclination towards CSE/ECE.

For PhD in Electronics and Communications Engineering (ECE)

• BTech/ BE/ MTech/ MS/ ME in CSE/ IT/ ECE/ EE and allied areas with a CGPA of at least 7.5 on a scale of 10 (or equivalent) or 70%. OR
• MCA/MSc(CSE/IT/ECE/EE and allied areas) degree is considered equivalent to the BTech/BE degree. Such students are eligible to apply with a condition that they have BSc in Computer Science or BSc in any other subject with Mathematics as one of the courses. The marks requirement is same as given above. OR
• MSc in Mathematics with at least 70% marks in both B.Sc and M.Sc or 7.5 CGPA and strong inclination towards CSE/ECE

For PhD in Mathematics

• JRF from either UGC/CSIR/NBHM/DST or GATE score at least 400. AND
• MSc (Maths)/ MSc (Physics)/ MSc(Statistics)/ MStat/ MPhil(Maths)/ BTech/ MTech/ BE / ME in CS/ ECE/ Maths & CS and similar inter-disciplinary programs with a CGPA of at least 7.5 on a scale of 10 (or equivalent) or at least 70% marks at UG and PG levels.

For PhD in Social Sciences & Humanities (SSH)

• MA/MPhil degree in any Social Sciences, Humanities, Liberal Arts, Media and Communication or similar areas with a minimum of 55% or 7.0 CGPA on a scale of 10.
• MSc in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Cognitive Science/Psychology or any basic sciences with at least 55% marks or 7.0 CGPA on a scale of 10.
• BTech/ MTech or equivalent in any discipline with at least 70% marks or 7 CGPA on a scale of 10 AND/ OR MBA with at least 70% marks or 3.0 CGPA on a scale of 4.
• MSW/ MCom with a minimum of score of 55% or 7.0 CGPA on a scale of 10.
• Two years Full-Time Post-Graduate diploma in journalism, digital humanities, mass communication etc. with a minimum of 55%

For PhD in Human-Centered Design (HCD)

• UG or PG Engineering degrees in CSE/ECE/Design/Architecture/ Social Science or other related disciplines (4-year duration course). OR
• B.Des/M.Des OR
• MBBS/MD/MPhil. OR
• MCA OR
• M.Sc/M.A. degree in design or computing-related disciplines.
• The marks requirement is CGPA of at least 7.5 on a scale of 10 (or equivalent) or 70%.

Requirements may be relaxed for exceptional candidates with publications / R&D / software development experience in their area of interest or those from institutes of national and international repute.

Application Process

• Candidates have to apply online on the official website https://www.iiitd.ac.in/
• Submit a separate application for each discipline if applying for more than one discipline.
• After successful submission of the application form, you will receive an application number and a link to download the application form. Please save the application form.
• Candidates need to furnish a hardcopy of the application form and self-attested copies of all the relevant documents at the time of the interview.

Selection Procedure

• Admission is generally offered on the basis of an interview and/or written test, if necessary. The Institute will invite a limited number of candidates for a written test and interview based on the academic records, statement of purpose, etc. The final selection will be mainly based on academic credentials, written test and/or interview. The candidates who do not qualify in the written test need not appear for interview. The reserved category candidates will be given due relaxation in cutoff marks as per the norms.
• The outstation candidates (non-NCR) who are shortlisted to appear for the written test/ interview, will be reimbursed their travel fare by second sleeper or public bus fare by the shortest route, whichever is cheapest. They will have to furnish the proof of travel. If a candidate decides to choose a different mode (e.g. 3AC, air, etc.), they will be only reimbursed the second sleeper or public transport bus fare by the shortest route.

Financial Support

Students joining the Ph.D. program as regular students will be considered for Institute Fellowship. Presently institute provides attractive compensation w.e.f. 1st January 2025 of Rs. 60,000/- per month (including HRA) and Rs. 1.5 lakh to cover two weeks of international lab visit.

Additional Financial Support

• Support upto Rs 50k is provided towards purchase of laptop/ desktop.
• Contingency grant of 20000 per year.
• Full time Ph.D. students are encouraged to present their research work at International Conferences. Financial support of up to Rs. 2.5L for the entire duration of the program is available.

• Start Date of Online Application: 7 March, 2025
• Last Date of Application Submission: 7 April, 2025
• Announcement of Shortlisted Candidates: 16 April, 2025
• Conduct of PhD Interview/Test: Between 1 May, 2025 to 15 May, 2025 (Tentative)
• Announcement of Results: 21 May, 2025

• Notification
• Application Form
• IIIT Delhi Website