IIT Roorkee is inviting applications for admission to its PhD Programs and the deadline to apply is April 10, 2024. IIT Roorkee PhD Admission is based on the GATE/GPAT/JRF/NET score. IIT Roorkee PhD is categorized under 2 divisions. The institute offers - Full-time Research Scholar (FTRS) and Part-time Research Scholar (PTRS). Candidates with at least 2 years of work experience in a Government / Semi-Government organization / Public Sector Undertaking, AICTE / UGC recognized educational institute are eligible to apply. Candidates are then shortlisted on the basis of their academic records and work experience. The entire selection process is held online and is based on merit.

IIT Roorkee PhD Eligibility

Here are the common minimum Eligibility Criteria that candidates need to fullfill in order to apply for IIT Roorkee PhD Admission 2024:

  • Candidates should be recipient of any one fellowship e.g. UGC/CSIR/DBT/DST/Inspire/ ICMR etc.
  • Candidates need to apply within six months (i.e. 180 days) from the declaration of the fellowship result. If the date of fellowship result declaration exceeds more than six months (i.e. 180 days) on the date of submission of Ph.D. application, then such candidates are not eligible under Rolling Advertisement

Apart from these, an applicant should possess the following minimum qualifications in appropriate areas to be eligible to apply for admission for the Ph.D. programme of the Institute.

1. Applicants with Master’s degree should satisfy the following:

  • General, GEN-EWS and OBC category: Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 6.0 on a 10-point scale, or 60% marks.
  • SC / ST / PWD category: Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 5.50 on a 10-point scale or 55% marks.

2. Applicants of all categories (GEN/GEN-EWS/OBC/SC/ST/PWD) with 4-Year Bachelor’s degree should satisfy the following:

  • Candidates from Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs): a minimum CGPA of 7.0 on a 10-point scale or 70% marks.
  • Candidates from institutions other than CFTIs: a minimum CGPA of 7.50 on a 10- point scale or 75% marks

3. Applicants of all categories (GEN/GEN-EWS/OBC/SC/ST/PWD) with Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from IITs with a CGPA of 8.0 and above on a 10-point scale.

4. Applicants of all categories (GEN/GEN-EWS/OBC/SC/ST/PWD) with MBBS / BAMS / BHMS / BDS degree from Indian Universities / Institution shall have minimum CGPA of 6.0 on a 10-point scale, or 60% in the qualifying degree.

5. Applicants with Master of Surgery (MS) / Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from Indian Universities / Institutions are exempted from the minimum CGPA.

6. Candidates pursuing master’s programs in Engineering / Architecture / Planning / M.Sc. / M. Des. in IIT Roorkee shall have a choice of lateral entry / switch-over to the Ph.D. program after completing the following:

(i) First three semesters of the Master’s program with CGPA 8.0 or above for the candidates of M.Sc. program.

(ii) First two semesters of the master’s program with CGPA 8.0 or above for candidates of other master programs.

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IIT Roorkee PhD Department-Wise Educational Qualification

Roorkee Campus
Department Educational Qualification
Hydro and Renewable Energy (i) B.Tech. / M.Tech. or equivalent in Civil / Electrical / Mechanical / Industrial / Chemical / Electronics / Computer / Agricultural / Environmental / Biotechnology/Instrumentation Engineering or Equivalent and related disciplines.
(ii) M.Sc. in disciplines consistent with research areas of the department.
Architecture & Planning (i) Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Planning followed by Master’s Degree in any specialization.
(ii) Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering followed by Master’s Degree in any specialization of Planning.
Department of Biotechnology (i) Master’s degree in any disciplines of Science.
(ii) Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in medical sciences, engineering, pharmacy, veterinary and related disciplines.
(iii) MD / MS in Ayurveda
Department of Civil Engineering (i) Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
(ii) Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and Master’s degree in research areas relevant to the different groups of the Department (Environmental, Geomatics, Geotechnical, Hydraulics, Structural and Transportation).
(iii) Bachelor’s degree in any branch of engineering with Master’s degree in relevant research areas of the above groups of Civil Engineering, having mathematics at the Bachelor’s level. (iv) Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in any branch of engineering but having 8 years of work experience in the research areas relevant to the above groups of the department.
(v) For the Geomatics Engineering group, MCA (with mathematics as one of the subjects in Bachelor’s level) shall also be eligible for applying.
Department of Chemical Engineering (i) B.Tech./ M.Tech. or equivalent degree in Chemical Engineering.
(ii) B.Tech. / M.Tech. or equivalent degree in any branch of Engineering / Chemical Technology and interdisciplinary areas.
(iii) M.Sc. in disciplines consistent with the research areas of the department.
Department of Chemistry M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Chemistry / Physics / Applied Chemistry / Industrial Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Chemistry / Biochemistry or B.Tech in Polymer Technology / Chemical Science and Technology
Department of Computer Science and Engineering (i) M.E. /M.Tech.in Information Technology/ Computer Science & Engg. / Software Engg. or equivalent.
(ii) M.Tech. / ME in Electrical Engineering/ Electronics and Communications Engineering or equivalent.
(iii) B.E. / B.Tech. in Computer Sc. & Engg. / Information Technology or equivalent.
Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (i) ME. / M.Tech. in Microelectronics / VLSI / Microwaves / Communication Systems / Control Systems / Instrumentation / Circuits & Systems or equivalent
(ii) B.E. / B.Tech. in Electronics & Communication / Electrical Engg. Or equivalent.
(iii) M.Sc. in Physics / Instrumentation / Electronics.
(iv) B.Tech + M.Tech in Computer Science
Earthquake Engineering (i) B.Tech. / M.Tech. or equivalent degree in Civil Engineering/ Earthquake Engineering.
(ii) M.Sc. / M.Tech. in Geophysics/ Physics / Mathematics / Geology for research areas in Engineering Seismology and Seismotectonics.
Department of Earth Sciences M.Sc / M.Sc.Tech / M.Tech. degree in Geology / Geophysics / Applied Geology / Applied Geophysics / Geological Technology / Geophysical Technology / Geosciences / Applied Geosciences / Petroleum Geology / Petroleum Geophysics
Department of Electrical Engineering (i) B.Tech. / M.Tech. or equivalent degree in Electrical Engineering.
(ii) B.Tech. / M.Tech. or equivalent degree in a branch of Engineering consistent with the research areas
(iii) M.Sc. in a discipline consistent with the research areas as mentioned by the Department from time to time.
Department of Humanities and Social Sciences (i) M.A. or equivalent degree.
(ii) Master’s degree in Science/Graduate Degree in Engineering / Technology with 60% marks
.Hydrology (i) Master’s degree in Civil Engg. / Water Resources Development / Hydrology.
(ii) Master’s degree in Agricultural Engg. / Environmental Engg. / Instrumentation / water use management
(iii) M.Sc. / M.Tech. in Geology / Geophysics / Soil Science / Forestry or natural Resources/ Chemistry / Meteorology / Atmospheric Physics / Mathematics / Nuclear Physics & Environmental Sciences
(iv) M.Sc. Hydrology with Mathematics at Bachelor’s level
Department of Management Studies (i) M.A. / M.Sc. / M.Tech. / Int. M.Sc. (5 years) in Mathematics / Applied Mathematics / Industrial Mathematics / Statistics / Operations Research / Applied Operations Research / Mathematics and Computing or equivalent.
(ii) M. Stat. / M. Math.
(iii) B.Tech. in Maths and Computing / B.S. Maths (4 years) from IITs / IISc.
Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering (i) B.Tech. / M.Tech. degree or equivalent degree in Mechanical / Industrial / Production Engg.
(ii) B.Tech. / M.Tech. degree in Aerospace / Chemical / Civil / Electrical / Metallurgical Engg. may be considered for research areas consistent with the academic background and special interests.
Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Bachelors or Master’s Degree (B.E. / B.Tech. / M.E. / M.Tech. / equivalent) in Metallurgical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, Polymer Engineering.
Department of Physics (i) M.Sc. in Physics / Applied Physics or equivalent.
(ii) M.Sc. in Chemistry / Mathematics / Biophysics / Geophysics / Computer Science / Electronics or equivalent, provided Physics was a subject at B.Sc. level.
(iii) B.Tech. in Electrical / Electronics / Chemical / Metallurgical / Nanotechnology / Engineering Physics or equivalent.
(iv) M.Tech. (Solid State Electronics Material), M.Tech. (Photonics), M.Tech. (Nanotechnology), M.Tech (Applied Optics), M.Tech. (Optoelectronics and Optical Communication) or equivalent.
(v) Integrated M.Sc. in Photonics or equivalent.
Water Resources Development & Management (i) B.E. / B. Tech. / M.E. / M.Tech. in Civil, Environment/Electrical, Mechanical /Agricultural or equivalent degree.
(ii) M.Sc. Degree in Agricultural / Biological / Environmental / Natural / Social Sciences / Environmental Planning or equivalent consistent with research areas of the department.
Institute Instrumentation Centre M.Sc. / M.Tech.in Physics, Applied Physics, Material Science, Chemistry, Electronics & Nanotechnology with NET/GATE.
Centre for Transportation (CTRANS) M.Tech. / M.Arch. / M.Planning / M.Des. / MBA or equivalent degree in Civil Engg. / Mechanical Engg / Industrial Engg. / Production Engg. / Computer Science &Engg. / Chemical Engg. / Infrastructure Systems/ Biotechnology / Architecture / Planning / Urban Engg. / Business Administration /Automobile Engg. / Mechatronics Engg
Centre for Disaster Mitigation & Management M.Tech. (Civil, Mechanical & Industrial, Chemical, Computer Science), M.Arch. & M.Planning or equivalent. Or M.Tech. in Geological Technology, Geophysical Technology, Biotechnology or equivalent. Or M.B.A. or M.C.A. in Computer Science or M.Sc. in Physics, Geophysics, Geology, Mathematics, Environmental Sciences (with Maths in B.Sc.), M.Tech. Bio-technology or equivalent.
Centre for Nanotechnology (i) B.E. / B.Tech. or M.E. / M.Tech. in Nanotechnology / Metallurgy / Chemical / Polymer / Mechanical / Biotechnology / Engineering Physics / Engineering Chemistry / Electronics / Electrical/ Computer Science and Engineering / Civil / Energy / Environmental / Agriculture or equivalent.
(ii) M.Sc. / Int. M.Sc. / M.S. in Science / Engineering, B. Pharm / M. Pharm.
(iii) MBBS/MD/BDS/MDS or equivalent.

IIT Roorkee PhD Admission Process & Criteria for 2024

Based on GATE or National exam score, academic qualification merit and work experience. Candidates are shortlisted for Personal Interview and/or written test. The final selection at IIT Roorkee PhD is based on merit and performance in PI. The institute also considers work experience for admission in PhD 

IIT Roorkee PhD: How to Apply?

Candidates can apply for IIT Roorkee PhD on the official website by following the below mentioned steps. There is a provision to apply for more than one Department/Centre through Single Online Application. 

  • Register on the official IIT Roorkee website @ iitr.ac.in
  • Login and fill all the required personal details
  • Upload the mentioned documents
  • Apply for the choice of Department
  • Pay the application fee online
  • Submit and download the application for future references.

Application Fee

Category Application Fee
General/EW/OBC INR 200/-
SC/ST INR 100/-

List of Documents Required

  • Coloured photograph (only in JPEG)
  • Signature (only in JPEG)
  • EWS/OBC/SC/ST Category Certificate (PDF) (If applicable)
  • 10th Certificate/Marksheet (in single PDF)
  • 12th certificate/Diploma and Marksheet (in single PDF)
  • Bachelor’s Degree or Final/Consolidated Marksheet (in single PDF) 
  • Master’s Degree or Final/Consolidated Marksheet (in single PDF), if applicable
  • Experience certificate(s) and No Objection Certificate (NOC) for In-Service candidates (in single PDF) (If applicable)
  • GATE score card / NET score card / Fellowship award letter (in single PDF) (If applicable) 

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IIT Roorkee PhD Course Details

There are two PhD campuses for IITR PhD One is in Roorkee and the other in Saharanpur. The programme is offered in 23 departments in Roorkee Campus and in 3 departments in Saharanpur Campus. Campus-wise Departments are mentioned below:

Roorkee Campus

  • Hydro and Renewable Energy
  • Architecture & Planning
  • Department of Biotechnology
  • Department of Civil Engineering
  • Department of Chemical Engineering 
  • Department of Chemistry
  • Department of Computer Science and Engineering
  • Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering 
  • Earthquake Engineering
  • Department of Earth Sciences 
  • Department of Electrical Engineering 
  • Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Hydrology
  • Department of Management Studies 
  • Department of Mathematics 
  • Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
  • Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
  • Department of Physics 
  • Water Resources Development & Management 
  • Institute Instrumentation Centre
  • Centre for Transportation (CTRANS) 
  • Centre for Disaster Mitigation & Management
  • Centre for Nanotechnology 

Saharanpur Campus

  • Applied Science & Engineering
  • Paper Technology 
  • Polymer and Process Engineering

IIT Roorkee PhD Stipend

Based on the student's review it can be estimated that IIT Roorkee PhD students draw a salary between  INR 30,000 to INR 35,353. This is the average total pay a student can expect including the bonuses and additional compensation. 

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FAQs

Ques. What is the selection process for IIT Roorkee PhD?

Ans. All the eligible candidates have to first fill the IIT Roorkee application form within the stipulated time. Based on their merit and work experience, selected candidates wiil be called for Personal Interview and later the shortlisted candidates will be offered admission.

Ques. How many campuses are there for IITR PhD?

Ans. There are two IIT Roorkee campuses for PhD programme. One in Roorkee and other in Saharanpur. Roorkee campus offers 23 specializations and Saharanpur campus offers 3 PhD specializations.

Ques. Do ISERs candidates need a GATE score for IIT Roorkee PhD admission?

Ans. No, ISERs or P-ISERS or P-ISIRS category candidates are exempted from GATE/GPAT/JRF/NET score requirement. They are evaluated on the basis of qualifying degree and further PI round only.

Ques. What is the GATE cutoff required for IIT Roorkee PhD?

Ans. GATE score for PhD specializations varies. For general category candidates 500 above GATE score is required in all the specializations. 

Ques. Who can apply for IIT Roorkee PhD under the Department of Biotechnology?

Ans. Candidates having master's degree in science or Bachelor's/ Master's degree in medical sciences, engineering, pharmacy, veterinary and related disciplines can apply for IIT Roorkee PhD in Department of Biotechnology. MD/MS in Ayurveda graduates can also apply.