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PhD Admissions 2026
Last updated: · 32 open PhD admissions
This page lists PhD admissions that are open right now at IITs, NITs, IIITs, IISERs, central universities and research institutes. Each entry links to our notice page with the official dates, eligibility and apply link.
Open admissions are sorted by last date, so the ones closing soonest are at the top. Closed calls move to "Recently closed".
- Open PhD admissions, sorted by last date
- How do I apply for a PhD admission?
- Get only the PhD admissions you need
- One email a week. Only what's still open.
- Recently closed
- FAQs
- Is GATE or NET compulsory for PhD admission?
- Do PhD students get a stipend?
- What is the selection process?
- How often is this page updated?
Open PhD admissions, sorted by last date
- NIT Hamirpur Visvesvaraya PhD admission 2026 — apply by 14 October, 5 pm
- NIT Warangal PhD admission December 2026 — apply by 14 October
- IISER Tirupati PhD January 2027 — apply by 15 October
- IIT Indore sustainability PhD admission 2026 — apply by 16 October
- JNU PhD admission 2026-27 — NET, JRF and GATE, apply by 16 October
- DU PhD admission 2026 — apply by 18 October
- IIITDM Kurnool PhD admission January 2027 — apply by 18 October
- IIT Jodhpur PhD admission 2026-27 — Semester II cut-off 20 October
- IIT Roorkee PhD Spring 2026-27 — apply by 20 October
- BHU PhD admission 2026-27 — apply by 21 October
- BRIC-inStem PhD January 2027 — apply by 21 October
- IIT Bombay PhD Spring 2026-27 — without fine till 17 Oct
- IIT Mandi chemical sciences PhD 2027 — apply by 21 October
- NIELIT Ropar Visvesvaraya PhD admission 2026 — apply by 23 October
- IISER Berhampur PhD January 2027 — apply by 24 October
- NIT Patna Visvesvaraya PhD admission 2026 — apply by 25 October
- IISc mid-year PhD 2026-27 — apply 6 to 26 October
- NIT Calicut PhD Winter 2026 admission — apply by 27 October
- IIT Guwahati PhD Admission December 2026: Apply by 28 Oct
- NIT Andhra Pradesh PhD December 2026 admission — apply by 28 October
- IIT Delhi PhD and MS(R) 2026-27 — foreign close 29 Oct
- IIT Madras MS and PhD 2026-27 — apply by 30 October, 5 pm
- IIT Mandi and Missouri S&T dual PhD 2026 — apply by 30 October, 5 pm
- IIT Mandi SHSS economics PhD special drive — apply by 30 October
- CSIR-CFTRI AcSIR PhD January 2027 — apply by 31 October
- NISER PhD winter 2026-27 — apply by 1 November
- NITK Surathkal M.Tech(Research) and PhD Winter Session 2026-27 — apply by 1 November
- VNIT Nagpur PhD admission January 2027 — apply by 2 November
- IIIT Delhi PhD Winter Session 2026 — apply by 15 November
- IISER Kolkata PhD admission Spring 2027 — portal open, department close dates
- SVNIT Surat PhD Spring 2026-27 — apply by 23 November, 11:59 pm
- IIIT Allahabad PhD admission 2026 — rolling window, apply by 30 November
How do I apply for a PhD admission?
- Check the eligibility in the official notice: qualifying degree, minimum marks and whether GATE, NET or another score is needed.
- Read the list of research areas and note two or three faculty members whose work matches your interest.
- Prepare a short statement of purpose and keep scanned copies of your marksheets, certificates and score cards ready.
- Note the dates for the written test or interview, not just the last date to apply.
- Apply only on the institute's official portal and pay only the official application fee.
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Recently closed
These closed in the last 30 days. Open each one for results, shortlists and next steps.
- IIT Tirupati M.S.(R) and Ph.D. admissions 2026 — apply by 12 October
- IISER Bhopal PhD January 2027 — apply by 12 October, 11:59 pm
- Central University of Punjab PhD admission 2026-27 — apply by 11 October
- University of Hyderabad PhD admission 2026 — apply by 10 October
- ABV-IIITM Gwalior Visvesvaraya PhD admission 2026 — apply by 9 October
- IIIT Pune Visvesvaraya PhD admission 2026 — apply by 9 October
- JNU PhD admission 2026-27 for international students — apply by 9 October
FAQs
Is GATE or NET compulsory for PhD admission?
It depends on the institute and the programme. Many need a valid GATE, UGC-NET or CSIR-NET score for a fellowship, while some accept other routes. Each notice page states what the official notice says.
Do PhD students get a stipend?
Fellowship rules differ by institute and funding source. We show the amount only when the official notice states it.
What is the selection process?
Most institutes shortlist on the application, then hold a written test, an interview or both. The exact process is listed on each notice page.
How often is this page updated?
Every time we publish or update a PhD admission notice. The "Last updated" date at the top shows the latest change.
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