IIT Bhilai Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme 2026 is open for full-time PhD in Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM). Last date — 25 November 2026, 3:00 PM IST. Fellowship ₹46,250/month (years 1–2) rising to ₹52,500/month (years 3–5) plus research contingency. Apply on the official IIT Bhilai portal.
Key fact
On this notice
Last date
25 November 2026, 3:00 PM IST
Vacancies
As allocated under the scheme (check official notice)
Pay / stipend
₹46,250/month (Y1–2); ₹52,500/month (Y3–5)
Fee
Check the application portal
Location
IIT Bhilai, Chhattisgarh
Age limit
As per scheme/institute rules
Who can apply
Eligible candidates for PhD in ESDM under Visvesvaraya Phase-II (MeitY)
IIT Bhilai is an Institute of National Importance. This call is under the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme Phase-II of MeitY, aimed at increasing PhDs in electronics and IT areas.
What kind of role this is
Full-time PhD fellowship under the Visvesvaraya scheme focused on ESDM. Support includes monthly fellowship, annual research contingency (published descriptions mention ₹1.2 lakh/year), and possible other benefits as per scheme norms. Interviews are expected offline at IIT Bhilai in December 2026.
Who should apply — and who should skip
Apply if
You meet the educational eligibility printed in the official advertisement for PhD under the scheme.
You want to work in ESDM / related electronics and IT research areas at IIT Bhilai.
Skip if
You cannot commit to full-time research at the institute.
You already hold a conflicting fellowship excluded by the scheme rules.
Dates and fee
Item
On the official notice
Apply start
29 October 2026 (around 9 AM in published summaries)
Last date
25 November 2026, 3:00 PM IST
Fee
Check the official application page
Available positions
Seats are as allocated under the Visvesvaraya Phase-II scheme for this call. No detailed category roster is summarised here; follow the official advertisement.
1. Visvesvaraya PhD (ESDM) — ₹46,250 to ₹52,500/month As per scheme
Eligibility
As printed in the official IIT Bhilai advertisement for the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme.
Typically relevant engineering/science postgraduate qualifications with the required marks/GATE or equivalent as specified.
Research interest aligned with ESDM.
Fellowship support follows Visvesvaraya Phase-II norms.
Educational qualifications
Programme
Degree / marks
Extras
Visvesvaraya PhD ESDM
As per official advertisement (engineering/technology or related postgraduate qualifications)
Scheme eligibility + institute shortlisting
Selection
Online application on the IIT Bhilai Visvesvaraya portal.
Shortlisting by the institute.
Offline interview at IIT Bhilai (tentatively second/third week of December 2026).
Open the official Visvesvaraya PhD application link on iitbhilai.ac.in.
Complete the form and upload required documents.
Submit before 25 November 2026, 3:00 PM IST. Save the acknowledgement.
FAQs
What is the last date? 25 November 2026, 3:00 PM IST.
Who can apply? Candidates meeting the eligibility in the official IIT Bhilai advertisement for the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme in ESDM.
What is the fellowship? ₹46,250 per month for the first two years and ₹52,500 per month from the third to fifth year, plus research contingency as per scheme.
Where do I apply? Official IIT Bhilai Visvesvaraya application portal.
Does this lead to a permanent job? No. It is a time-bound PhD fellowship under the MeitY scheme.
More openings are on the admissions board. Check the closing-this-week list before you miss a deadline.
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