IIT Dharwad PhD Spring 2026-27 applications open till 16 November 2026. Institute Teaching Assistantship starts at ₹37,000 per month (first two years). Apply on admissions.iitdh.ac.in. Full brochure — iitdh.ac.in PDF.
Key fact
On this notice
Last date
16 November 2026
Vacancies
Across 7 departments (no fixed total printed)
Pay / stipend
TA ₹37,000 then ₹42,000 + HRA
Fee
App ₹200 / ₹100; first semester ~₹66,000 Gen
Age limit
As per brochure category rules
Who can apply
Master’s or qualifying B.Tech with 60%/6.0 CGPA (relaxation for SC/ST/PwD)
IIT Dharwad is an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education. It runs full-time PhD programmes in engineering, sciences and related areas for the Spring 2026-27 session that starts in January 2027.
What kind of role this is
This is a full-time research degree. Regular candidates under Teaching Assistantship (TA) receive institute fellowship and must fulfil departmental duties. Other categories include Fellowship Awardee, Project, External, College Teacher and Visvesvaraya.
Who should apply — and who should skip
Apply if
You hold a relevant Master’s or 4-year Bachelor’s with at least 60% marks or 6.0 CGPA (5% / 0.5 relaxation for SC/ST/PwD).
You meet the department-specific GATE / CSIR / UGC-NET / JRF condition for the TA or FA category.
You can join by early January 2027 and complete any required coursework.
Skip if
You are already employed and cannot resign or obtain the required NOC / relieving for TA or College Teacher category.
Your qualifying degree result will not be ready before registration.
You want only a part-time option that the chosen department does not offer.
Dates and fee
Item
On the official notice
Apply start
13 October 2026
Last date
16 November 2026
Exams / interview
18 November – 2 December 2026
Results
10–12 December 2026
Application fee
₹200 (Gen/EWS/OBC); ₹100 (Female/SC/ST/PwD). One fee covers multiple departments but separate applications needed.
Available positions
Participating departments: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil & Infrastructure Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering, Physics. No single fixed vacancy number is printed; seats depend on department and category.
1. PhD (TA / other categories) — ₹37,000–42,000 Multiple departments
Eligibility
60% or 6.0 CGPA in qualifying degree (relaxation for SC/ST/PwD).
Department-specific national exam or fellowship for stipend categories.
Final-year students eligible if they graduate before registration.
Educational qualifications
Category
Degree / marks
Extras
Regular TA
Master’s or qualifying Bachelor’s ≥60% / 6.0 CGPA
Usually GATE / equivalent
Fellowship Awardee
Same minimum marks
Valid JRF from CSIR/UGC/DST etc.
External / CT
Same
2+ years experience + sponsorship/NOC
Selection
Online application and fee payment.
Department shortlisting.
Written test and/or interview (mostly online) between 18 November and 2 December 2026.
Final result and document verification on campus in late December.
Does this lead to a permanent job? No. It is a PhD research programme with possible assistantship; employment is separate.
More openings are on the admissions board. Check the closing-this-week list before you miss a deadline.
Stay safe: Campus Reality never charges you. Pay only the fee printed in the official notice, only on the official site (admissions.iitdh.ac.in). Nobody can guarantee selection for money.