IIIT Allahabad NEP Based PhD Admission 2026 is open under the rolling advertisement. Last date to apply is 26 November 2026. 479 fellowship seats across departments. Application fee ₹500 or ₹250. Apply on the official IIITA portal linked from iiita.ac.in.
Key fact
On this notice
Last date
26 November 2026
Vacancies
479 fellowship seats
Pay / stipend
Institute/external fellowship
Location
Prayagraj
Age limit
Not printed
Who can apply
Candidates with relevant UG/PG degrees and qualifying scores or PET
Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad is an Institute of National Importance. It offers Ph.D. programmes under NEP in Information Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Applied Sciences, and Management Studies.
What kind of role this is
This is a doctoral research programme. Seats include Institute Fellowship and External Fellowship. A separate track exists for working professionals with NOC.
Who should apply — and who should skip
Apply if
You hold B.Tech/B.Pharm/M.Tech/M.Pharm/M.Sc/MCA/MBA/M.Com with the required percentage or CGPA and a qualifying GATE/NET/etc score, or you are willing to appear for IIITA-PET.
You are a working professional with the required experience and employer NOC.
Skip if
You do not meet the minimum marks/CGPA.
You cannot complete the online application by 26 November 2026.
Dates and fee
Item
On the official notice
Application window opens
22 September 2026
Application window closes
26 November 2026
Application fee
₹500 (General/EWS/OBC); ₹250 (SC/ST/PwD)
Available positions
Department-wise fellowship seats (Institute + External): IT 156, ECE 148, Applied Science 123, Management Studies 52. Working professional seats depend on sponsorship. Category-wise details are in the official advertisement.
1. Ph.D. with Institute/External Fellowship — Fellowship 479 Seats
Eligibility
Relevant degree with GATE/NET or equivalent, or IIITA-PET for those without national exam.
Minimum 60% or 6 CGPA at PG; 70% or 7 CGPA for direct after 4-year UG. Relaxation as per GoI norms.
Total fellowship seats — 479.
Educational qualifications
Track
Degree / marks
Extras
Regular PhD
B.Tech/M.Tech etc + qualifying score or PET; prescribed %/CGPA
Separate application per department
Working Professional
Same degrees; ≥3 years experience (2 for INI graduates); NOC
Exempt from Stage I
Selection
Stage I: Computer-based screening test at IIITA campus (100 marks, 2 hours) unless exempted by national exam score.
Stage II: Personal interview (same day or next).
Final selection on recommendation of the Evaluation Committee.
Is the screening test mandatory? No for candidates with national-level qualifying scores; yes for others.
More openings are on the admissions board. Check the closing-this-week list before you miss a deadline.
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