IIIT Bhubaneswar offers admission to PhD Program candidates in specializations like Computer Science, Engineering, Basic Science, and Humanities in various disciplines. The four-year structured program provides admission under UGC/CSIR/ Sponsored Category/ Self Sponsored/Institute Fellowship categories in full-time mode. IIIT Bhubaneswar Admission in part-time mode needs to self-finance their education. IIIT Bhubaneswar also conducts a written test, Research Aptitude Test followed by a personal interview which further leads to the final selection of the students. PhD program students are also offered financial assistance through Odisha domiciles for full-time students and UGC and other Government agencies scholarships.

IIIT Bhubaneswar PhD Course Highlights

  • IIIT Bhubaneswar PhD program is open for both full-time and part-time candidates.
  • Doctoral Programs are offered in Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics  Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Basic Sciences disciplines.
  • The Computing Lab, Scientific Computing Software, Experimental Research Laboratories, and Academic Journals are the main features of the PhD program infrastructure.
  • The UGC and CSIR offer financial assistance to scholars qualified in NET (JRF) examinations.
  • IIIT Bhubaneswar charges a fee of INR 1.30 Lakhs in total for the PhD program.
  • The duration for completion of the course is four years.

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IIIT Bhubaneswar PhD Eligibility and Selection Criteria

To be eligible for admission at the IIIT Bhubaneswar PhD program, a candidate must fulfill the following requirements:

  • For Engineering department- ME/ MTech degree with a minimum aggregate of 70% or a CGPA of 7.5 or BE/ BTech degree from a recognized university/institute with at least 70% marks or a CGPA of 8.0
  • For Science department- an MSc degree with a minimum aggregate of 60% or a CGPA of 6.5
  • For Humanities department- MA in Humanities with at least 55% marks or a CGPA of 6.0
  • Candidates will be shortlisted based on their academic records.
  • Short-listed candidates will then be required to appear for the written test and a personal interview conducted by the institute.

Admissions into the PhD program at IIIT Bhubaneswar are based on a written test and a personal interview conducted by the institute. Candidates who have a valid score in the NET (JRF) or GATE exam will be given preference during the admission process.

How To Apply?

  • Visit the website www.iiit-bh.ac.in to apply online for the PhD programs.
  • Pay the nonrefundable application fee of INR 1,000 by visiting the SBI collect site
    or pressing the Pay Online button on the online application form.
  • After paying the application fee, visit our admission website and select PhD
    program. Click on the link given to apply online for the PhD program.
  • Click on the link given on IIIT Bh’s admission website to apply online.
  • Candidates must fill in all the relevant fields of the blank application form, which includes the payment details.
  • After submitting the online application form, a response link shall be delivered to the given email ID.
  • In the case of multiple submissions of online applications by a candidate for a particular discipline, the last submission by the candidate shall be considered and used for admission.

Documents Required:

  • Passport size color photo of the applicant in PDF format.
  • Class 10 mark sheet and pass certificate.
  • Class 12 or Diploma mark sheet and pass certificate.
  • BE/ BTech/ Under Graduation (UG) mark sheet and pass certificate.
  • PG mark sheet and pass certificate.
  • Valid NET (JRF) or GATE score (if qualified).
  • No Objection Certificate from the current employer
  • Odisha nativity certificate in case you are applying under the Full Time with Institute Fellowship (FTIF) category.

IIIT Bhubaneswar PhD Scholarship

IIIT Bhubaneswar PhD students are offered financial assistance and fellowships. Given below are the details:

  • UGC and CSIR financial assistance to scholars qualified in NET (JRF) examinations for full-time scholars.
  • Other Government Departments also offer scholarships for doctoral programs assisted by the institute.

  • Limited Institute assistantships for Odisha Domicile students are offered to Full-Time scholars for 4 years.

  1. During the first two years, they will be offered a stipend of INR 31,000/- per month.
  2. In the next two years, they will be offered a stipend of INR 35,000/- per month.

  • Scholarships from external agencies or a research project operating in the Institute, the rules shall be governed by the provisions specified by the sponsor.

IIIT Bhubaneswar PhD FAQs

Ques. Can I get direct admission to the IIIT Bhubaneswar PhD Program? 

Ans. No, the institute does not accept any direct admissions for its Ph.D. program. You need to clear a written test and if you qualify the same, a personal interview and a research aptitude test will be conducted. The admission will be offered based on performance in the tests. 

Ques. What will be the stipend for PhD students at IIIT Bhubaneswar? 

Ans. The UGC and CSIR offer financial assistance to scholars qualified in NET (JRF) examinations. Other Government Departments also offer scholarships for Phd. Programs. The Institute assists scholars in availing of such scholarships. 

Ques. What are the core subjects of IIIT Bhubaneswar PhD in CSE? 

Ans. The core subjects of PhD in CSE at IIIT Bhubaneswar are Data Structure, Algorithms, Theory of Computation, Computer Architecture & Organization, Operating Systems, Database Management Systems, Probability & Statistics, Computer Networks, Digital Electronics, and Discrete Mathematics. 

Ques. How good is IIIT Bhubaneswar for pursuing a PhD? 

Ans. Pursuing a Ph.D from IIIT Bhubaneswar is a good choice as the institute has the best faculty teacher who will help you throughout your program. The institute takes Doctoral supervision very seriously and also offers support for developing teaching skills, academic publications, and postdoctoral careers. The focus of the doctoral program is to develop professional academic researchers.

Ques. Can I get admission at the IIIT Bhubaneswar PhD program with an MTech in Electrical Engineering?

Ans. Candidates can pursue a PhD program at IIIT Bhubaneswar if they have a degree in one discipline. As a result, with a MTech in Electrical Engineering, students can enroll for PhD Computer Science and Engineering, and Electrical Engineering.