IIIT Delhi PhD Admission 2025 (Dec)

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

Research Areas

Computational Biology (CB)

• Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Computational Gastronomy
• Computational Genomics
• Cancer Diagnosis and Therapy

Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)

• Computer Vision and Machine Learning
• Federated/Deep Learning Systems
• Graph Theory and Algorithms
• Medical Al and 3D visualization
• Augmented and Virtual Reality
• HCI
• Mobile Computing
• Computer Networks
• Networks for ML
• Systems for ML
• Generative Speech/Audio LLMs
• Theories of Deep Learning
• Systems for LLMS
• High Performance Computing
• Bias and Fairness in LLMS
• Federated Learning
• DL Model Compression and Quantization
• Generative and Foundational Models for Medical Imaging
• Symmetric Key Cryptography

Electronics and Communications Engineering (ECE)

• Nanoelectronics
• Wireless communication and networks
• Optical Wireless Communication/5G/6G/RF testbeds
• Al explainability/Federated/Continual Learning
• Wireless power transfer systems & circuits
• Computer Vision and Machine Learning
• Wireless Networks, Edge Clouds, Networked Robotic Systems
• Radar/Antennas
• VLSI Circuits and Systems
• Intelligent Product Design
• Digital Hardware (FPGA, SOC)
• VLSI Design Automation
• Quantum Optics
• Bias and Fairness in LLMs
• Federated Learning
• DL Model Compression and Quantization
• Generative and Foundational Models for Medical Imaging
• System on Chip Design
• Bandit Algorithms

Mathematics

• Algebra
• Number Theory
• Applied Mathematics
• Discrete Mathematics
• Graph Theory
• Discretizations of Partial Differential Equations
• Discretizations of Differential Geometry
• Bayesian Persuasion
• Functional Analysis
• Complex Analysis
• Algebraic Topology
• Convex Optimization
• Computational Algebra
• Mathematics of Deep Learning

Social Sciences and Humanities (Philosophy, Communication, Governance and Politics)

Disciplines and Research Areas: Cognitive Science/Psychology, New Media and Communication, Development Studies, Economics, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology and Social Anthropology

• Spatial Sociology, Peri-Urban, Southern Urbanism
• Development Economics, Political Economy
• Byesian Persuasion
• Applied Econometrics, Natural Resource Economics, Agricultural Economics, Remote Sensing/GIS
• Platform Work; Resource based livelihoods and Sociology of Work and Occupations; Gender; Caste
• Kantian Transcendental Idealism, Husserlian Phenomenology, Social and Political Philosophy, Ethics, Philosophy Of Technology
• Microeconomics
• Digital Health
• Desire and Power in Digital screens and interfaces
• Kinship and Intimacy, Gender, Femtech, New Reproductive Technologies, Information Communication Technologies, Migration, Aging,Care

Human-Centered Design (HCD)

• HCI
• Interactive and Pervasive Systems

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.

Sponsored Ph.D. – IIIT-Delhi allows highly motivated working professionals to pursue a Ph.D. degree while still employed at the sponsoring organization. Click here for more details.

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).
• Only applicants with a valid external JRF PhD fellowship are eligible to apply for PhD admission in CB for this cycle.

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: 13 October, 2025
• Last Date of Application Submission: 16 November, 2025
• Announcement of Shortlisted Candidates: 25 November, 2025 (5 PM)
• Announcement of Shortlisted Candidates for the interview at IIITD: 28 November 2025- 09 December 2025
• Announcement of Results: 22 December 2025

• Notification
• Application Form
• IIIT Delhi Website